Here's how our Hartlepool United writer rated the Pools players following their FA Trophy exit. Do you agree?

5. Matthew Bondswell: 6
Won't be too disappointed, although it's unlikely he's done enough to make Lennie Lawrence consider first choice full-back David Ferguson's place in the side. Defended well and got forward on a handful of occasions, especially in the second half. Solid but unspectacular, he should benefit from getting the minutes into his legs and will be hoping to kick on now. Photo: Frank Reid

6. Nathan Sheron: 7
One excellent bit of defending to recover after he'd made an initial error in midfield. Won the ball high up on a couple of occasions in the second half and worked hard all evening. Used the ball well enough, although perhaps didn't see as much of it as he has at right-back in recent weeks. Wouldn't be at all surprised to see Lawrence stick with him at full-back at the weekend. Photo: Frank Reid

7. Jack Hunter: 6
Almost got his side in trouble when he stuck his leg out at a free-kick and might have been better off letting the ball go through to Smith. Other than that, screened the defence well and had the chance to stretch his legs and drive up the pitch a couple of times. Would like to see him make more runs from midfield and get forward when he can. Photo: Frank Reid

8. Anthony Mancini: 8
By far his side's best performer on the night. Ran Lambs left-back Luke Fairlamb ragged all evening. Was a bit of a surprise to see him line up on the right rather than more centrally but he looked well-suited to the role. Appears to have gained half a yard of pace and carried the ball excellently. His touch and movement were impressive all night and he struck the post in the 21st minute. All that was missing was a goal or an assist, although Lawrence's suggestion that he was "still lacking the final pass or cross" seemed a bit harsh. He was his side's most threatening attacking outlet and combined well with Dodds in the lead up to the goal. Photo: Frank Reid

