Bradford City player ratings: 'Verve', 'splendid - two big 8/10s against Mansfield Town
HERE are the Bradford City player ratings from Saturday afternoon’s League One home game against Mansfield Town at Valley Parade.
McCracken: Made a key early save. 6
Pennington: Returned to the back three with minimal fuss. Stayed strong in second half. 7
Baldwin: Up for the battle against Smith. 7
Pratt: The debutant and hometown boy read play well and could reflect on a sound debut. Booked. 7
Neufville: Some barnstorming contributions in first half. 7
Connolly: The sort of player who you only truly notice when he is not playing. 6
Sarcevic: Splendid acrobatic strike and showed what he brings to the party. Booked for a second-half foul. 8
Touray: Typically diligent. 7
Phillips: Involved in the opener and went close with a volley across goal. Some good contributions down the right with Neufville in first half. 7
Pointon: Full of energy and verve and produced some really nice, slick work. Bang at it. 8.
Beesley: Played a part in the opener, emptied the tank and led the line well. But the goal wait continues. 6
Substitutes: Cartwright (Sarcevic 65) 6.
Jackson (Phillips 66) 6.
Powell (Pointon 71) 6.
Gillesphey (Touray 91)
Not used: Dawson, Welch, Morgan.