Liam Kennedy's player ratings: One 8 and three 7s for Hartlepool United players despite defeat to Solihull Moors

Hartlepool United were left empty-handed after a 1-0 defeat to promotion-chasing Solihull Moors - but did anyone stand out for the hosts?

Our Pools writer Liam Kennedy has dished out his player ratings following the game at the Super 6 Stadium - scroll down and flick through our gallery to see how each player performed.

Hartlepool midfielder Ryan Donaldson impressed against Solihull Moors.placeholder image
Hartlepool midfielder Ryan Donaldson impressed against Solihull Moors.
First half he was a 9/10, second half a 4/10. So we have to meet somewhere in the middle. Five top class saves but one which cost Pools a point... 7placeholder image
First half he was a 9/10, second half a 4/10. So we have to meet somewhere in the middle. Five top class saves but one which cost Pools a point... 7
Strong and athletic but gets caught on occasions. Still, despite a season at this level, a rough diamond... 6placeholder image
Strong and athletic but gets caught on occasions. Still, despite a season at this level, a rough diamond... 6
Pools needed him to be at his physical best and luckily for them, he was... 7placeholder image
Pools needed him to be at his physical best and luckily for them, he was... 7
Underrated on the ball, played it out on a number of occasions... 6placeholder image
Underrated on the ball, played it out on a number of occasions... 6
A couple of nervy moments but otherwise solid... 6placeholder image
A couple of nervy moments but otherwise solid... 6
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