Marvin Johnson impressed against West Brom.Marvin Johnson impressed against West Brom.
Marvin Johnson impressed against West Brom. | Getty Images

Joe Nicholson's player ratings: Three 7s for Middlesbrough men despite West Brom Albion defeat

By Joe Nicholson
Published 19th Oct 2019, 13:56 BST
Updated 20th Oct 2019, 17:18 BST
A late Hal Robson-Kanu winner left Middlesbrough empty handed after a spirited performance against Championship leaders West Brom – but how did each player fare against the Baggies?

Our Boro writer Joe Nicholson has dished out his player ratings following the match at the Riverside Stadium and awarded some decent marks despite the 1-0 defeat. Scroll down and flick through our picture gallery to see who impressed and who struggled for Jonathan Woodgate’s side on the day:

Marvin Johnson impressed against West Brom.

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Marvin Johnson impressed against West Brom. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images

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Made a couple of routine saves and was unlucky after a deflection led to West Brom’s winner. 6

. Darren Randolph - 6

Made a couple of routine saves and was unlucky after a deflection led to West Brom’s winner. 6 | 2019 Getty Images Photo: Lewis Storey

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Produced two crucial blocks to keep West Brom at bay. Was bailed out by Johnson after missing a pass in the second half but a decent display overall. 7

. Ryan Shotton - 7

Produced two crucial blocks to keep West Brom at bay. Was bailed out by Johnson after missing a pass in the second half but a decent display overall. 7 | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Frank Reid

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Almost caught out with a poor back pass in the first half. Made a few important headers at the back. 6

. Daniel Ayala - 6

Almost caught out with a poor back pass in the first half. Made a few important headers at the back. 6 | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Frank Reid

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Struggled to cope with the pace of West Brom’s attackers in the second half. Was beaten by Diangana in the build-up to the winner. 5

. Dael Fry - 5

Struggled to cope with the pace of West Brom’s attackers in the second half. Was beaten by Diangana in the build-up to the winner. 5 | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images

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Had a tough task against the energetic Diangana who enjoyed more success in the second half. 6

. Jonny Howson - 6

Had a tough task against the energetic Diangana who enjoyed more success in the second half. 6 | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images

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Made a couple of routine saves and was unlucky after a deflection led to West Brom’s winner. 6

1. Darren Randolph - 6

Made a couple of routine saves and was unlucky after a deflection led to West Brom’s winner. 6 | 2019 Getty Images Photo: Lewis Storey

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Produced two crucial blocks to keep West Brom at bay. Was bailed out by Johnson after missing a pass in the second half but a decent display overall. 7

2. Ryan Shotton - 7

Produced two crucial blocks to keep West Brom at bay. Was bailed out by Johnson after missing a pass in the second half but a decent display overall. 7 | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Frank Reid

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Almost caught out with a poor back pass in the first half. Made a few important headers at the back. 6

3. Daniel Ayala - 6

Almost caught out with a poor back pass in the first half. Made a few important headers at the back. 6 | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Frank Reid

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Struggled to cope with the pace of West Brom’s attackers in the second half. Was beaten by Diangana in the build-up to the winner. 5

4. Dael Fry - 5

Struggled to cope with the pace of West Brom’s attackers in the second half. Was beaten by Diangana in the build-up to the winner. 5 | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images

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