Middlesbrough striker Ashley Fletcher.Middlesbrough striker Ashley Fletcher.
Middlesbrough striker Ashley Fletcher.

Joe Nicholson's player ratings: Forwards struggle as few Middlesbrough men come away with credit at Barnsley

Middlesbrough dropped to within three points of the Championship drop zone following a 1-0 defeat at relegation rivals Barnsley – but did anyone come away with credit?
By Joe Nicholson
Published 22nd Feb 2020, 18:36 BST
Updated 23rd Feb 2020, 08:59 BST

Tykes forward Conor Chaplin scored the only goal of the game 17 minutes from time as Boro failed to register a single shot on target for the second match running. Our Boro writer Joe Nicholson has dished out his player ratings following the match – scroll down and flick though the pages to see them:

Wasn’t overly worked. Held onto a few crosses. Left exposed for the goal. 6

1. Aynsley Pears - 6

Wasn’t overly worked. Held onto a few crosses. Left exposed for the goal. 6 Photo: George Wood

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Struggled to deal with Barnsley’s Clarke Oduor in the right wing-back role. Was often pinned back on the flank. 5

2. Jonny Howson - 5

Struggled to deal with Barnsley’s Clarke Oduor in the right wing-back role. Was often pinned back on the flank. 5 Photo: Alex Livesey

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Moved to the right of Boro’s back three. Made some strong challenges to thwart Barnsley’s forwards. 6

3. Harold Moukoudi - 6

Moved to the right of Boro’s back three. Made some strong challenges to thwart Barnsley’s forwards. 6 Photo: Julian Finney

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Won most of his aerial battles in the heart of Boro’s backline and positioned himself well on most occasions. 6

4. Ryan Shotton - 6

Won most of his aerial battles in the heart of Boro’s backline and positioned himself well on most occasions. 6 Photo: Getty Images

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