ADVER Sport's Tom Bassam hands out his ratings from Town's 2-1 win over Scunthorpe United.
Lawrence Vigouroux: 6
Made a number of good saves to keep his side in it, but he needs to organise his distribution from goal kicks better, Town waste it too often.
Raphael Branco: 8
Scored a much-needed goal and defended well. Will have been disappointed to see his back line concede so softly from a set-piece.
Adam El-Abd: 7
Solid at the back and reliable in distribution. He handled Madden and McSheffrey well.
Jordan Turnbull: 7
Doesn't always get out to his man quick enough on the left, but otherwise defended well as part of the back three.
Bradley Barry: 6
Not bad in his first outing at wing-back. Needs to be firmer in the challenge. 6
Anton Rodgers: 4
Seemingly never in a position to help his teammates and when he did get the ball did little with it. The only bright spot was one free-kick which went narrowly wide.
Drissa Traore: 6 (booked)
His passing lacks purpose at times, but he brings tenacity to the holding midfield role.
Ben Gladwin: 7
Town's biggets threat going forward, no surprise he created the second goal with a great ball to Ajose.
Brandon Ormonde-Ottewill: 6
His crossing greatly improved, but the youngster still lacks strength going forward.
Jonathan Obika: 6
Decision making was not always great and he was the least potent Town attacker.
Nicky Ajose: 7
Took his goal well, again showing his ability to get in behind which Town don't do enough with.
Substitutes
Wes Thomas: 6 (On for Obika, 74)
He looks a proper striker and his return is an undoubted boost. A couple of long sprints show his hamstring is fine. 6
Fabien Robert: 6 (On for Gladwin, 80)
A couple of cheeky efforts show what he can bring to the side. Rodgers should be worried about his place.
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