Rotherham United ratings: Millers front line find Bradford City defence tough nut to crack

Rotherham United succumbed to a single goal defeat in the Yorkshire derby at Bradford City in League One.
Alex Gilliead and Jon Taylor challenge for the ball.Alex Gilliead and Jon Taylor challenge for the ball.
Alex Gilliead and Jon Taylor challenge for the ball.

Football writer Leon Wobschall was at Valley Parade and judged the performances.

Marek Rodak. A couple of decent saves on the day and was powerless to prevent City's goal. 7

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Will Vaulks. Some dangerous crosses and typically committed. Plenty of energy. 7

Michael Ihiekwe. Had a rare chance on goal in the first half, although he and wouldn't have been happy with City's goal. 6

REPORT: Bradford City 1 Rotherham United 0: Vincelot nets derby winnerRichard Wood. Typically competitive and picked up a booking for a first-half foul on Poleon. 6

Joe Mattock. Dismissed late on for a second booking following a challenge on Gilliead. 5

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Darren Potter. Kept the Millers ticking off and was tidy in possession and had another good afternoon. 7

Ryan Williams. Lively for a spell in the second half and provided a great ball for a good first-half chance for Taylor. But a little bit hit and miss at times. 6

Lee Frecklington. A few sights of goal in the second half, but couldn't emulate his highs from midweek. 7

Richie Towell. Stung the palms of Doyle with a couple of effort on goal in second half. 6

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Jon Taylor. Involved a fair bit in the first half, less so in the second. Couldn't follow up his two-goal show against Walsall. 6

Kieffer Moore. Found the Bradford defence a tougher nut to crack than several others this term. 6

Subs: Newell (Williams 62), 6, Clarke-Harris (Towell 80), 6.

Not used: O'Donnell, Ajayi, Forde, Purrington, Yates.