Liam Kennedy's Hartlepool United player ratings: 'Poor' and 'shaky' defenders earn 3s in dire Barrow display

By Mark Donnelly
Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT
Updated 22nd Apr 2019, 17:54 GMT

Hartlepool United endured a difficult afternoon at Barrow - but how did their players perform?

The North West side ran out 1-0 winners in Pools' final away trip of the 2018/19 campaign, but it could have been more in a clash mostly dominated by the hosts. Our man Liam Kennedy has dished out his player ratings following the trip, and it's perhaps no surprise to see Hartlepool's defenders handed some low marks. Scroll down and click through the pages to see who shone - and struggled - for Hartlepool at Barrow:

How Hartlepool United's players performed in a their dire Barrow displayplaceholder image
How Hartlepool United's players performed in a their dire Barrow display
A mixed bag from the keeper on a very busy day. Some outstanding stops but spilled a few more than he'd like... 6placeholder image
A mixed bag from the keeper on a very busy day. Some outstanding stops but spilled a few more than he'd like... 6
A very poor opening 45 on the right, didn't get much better on the left either... 3placeholder image
A very poor opening 45 on the right, didn't get much better on the left either... 3
Has set the bar high at the back but this was probably his worst show since signing... 4placeholder image
Has set the bar high at the back but this was probably his worst show since signing... 4
Another who had a forgettable first 45. Very shaky. Only a marginal improvement in second half... 3placeholder image
Another who had a forgettable first 45. Very shaky. Only a marginal improvement in second half... 3
Caught in behind on a number of occasions. A poor half... 3placeholder image
Caught in behind on a number of occasions. A poor half... 3
Kept wanting the ball and trying to make things happen but struggled to stem the tide... 5placeholder image
Kept wanting the ball and trying to make things happen but struggled to stem the tide... 5
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