How we rated the Irons v the Geordies

Hugh hands out his marks

Roberto: Some top saves including a great ‘double.’ Might have done better with a couple of the goals but would have been embarrassing but for him 6

Zaba: Found out far too often by pace as Father Time starts to catch up 4.5

Diop: Not his best afternoon as the quick breaking strikers exposed us at the back 5

Balbuena: Scored a goal -put another just wide – and looked steady for the most part 6

Cresswell: Back to one of those off key performances at front and back 4

Rice: Often over-run in midfield and some unfamiliar sloppy passing 4.5

Noble:  Game passed him by – subbed at half time 3

Yarmolenko: Ditto above 3

Snodgrass: So many expensive purchases on the pitch yet the journeyman pro provides another goal and assist and always driving forward. Love the bloke 7.5

Anderson: Real hit and miss stuff. Top game last week but back to his frustrating worst today and seemingly unable to make a telling pass 3

Haller:  Did okay with what little came his way and occupied the defence as we gave it a go towards the end 5.5

Subs:

Lanzini: Hints that it may be coming back but still finding it hard to go by defenders 4.5

Ajeti: Little show from the Swiss international – he will need time 3.5

Fredericks: Much of a muchness with the others. Made little difference 4