Blackpool player ratings gallery: Mixture of 5s, 6s & 7s following cruel West Brom defeat

By Matt Scrafton

Burnley FC writer

Published 19th Apr 2023, 06:00 GMT

Updated 19th Apr 2023, 08:20 GMT

Blackpool failed to convert a much improved performance against West Brom last night into a positive result as they slipped to a 2-0 defeat.

Stephen Dobbie’s men were the better side for much of Tuesday night’s game, especially in the first-half where they were dominant.

But the Seasiders failed to show a clinical touch in front of goal, squandering two or three gilt-edged chances, while the Baggies took their opportunities when they came their way.

Here’s how Pool's players rated:

The Seasiders suffered another damaging defeat despite an encouraging performance

. Disappointment

The Seasiders suffered another damaging defeat despite an encouraging performance Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

Couldn’t have done much with either goal having been let down by the players in front of him. Made a clever stop with his legs.

. Dan Grimshaw - 6/10

Couldn’t have done much with either goal having been let down by the players in front of him. Made a clever stop with his legs. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

Started off brightly with plenty of positivity and on the front foot, but like the team wasn’t able to maintain it.

. Jordan Gabriel - 6/10

Started off brightly with plenty of positivity and on the front foot, but like the team wasn’t able to maintain it. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

Aerially dominant and posed a threat at the other end too, going close with a couple of close-range headers.

. Curtis Nelson - 7/10

Aerially dominant and posed a threat at the other end too, going close with a couple of close-range headers. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

Fairly solid in the main but his hesitant defending in the build-up to West Brom’s second proved costly.

. Jordan Thorniley - 5/10

Fairly solid in the main but his hesitant defending in the build-up to West Brom’s second proved costly. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

The Seasiders suffered another damaging defeat despite an encouraging performance

1. Disappointment

The Seasiders suffered another damaging defeat despite an encouraging performance Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

Couldn’t have done much with either goal having been let down by the players in front of him. Made a clever stop with his legs.

2. Dan Grimshaw - 6/10

Couldn’t have done much with either goal having been let down by the players in front of him. Made a clever stop with his legs. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

Started off brightly with plenty of positivity and on the front foot, but like the team wasn’t able to maintain it.

3. Jordan Gabriel - 6/10

Started off brightly with plenty of positivity and on the front foot, but like the team wasn’t able to maintain it. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

Aerially dominant and posed a threat at the other end too, going close with a couple of close-range headers.

4. Curtis Nelson - 7/10

Aerially dominant and posed a threat at the other end too, going close with a couple of close-range headers. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

Fairly solid in the main but his hesitant defending in the build-up to West Brom’s second proved costly.

5. Jordan Thorniley - 5/10

Fairly solid in the main but his hesitant defending in the build-up to West Brom’s second proved costly. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

Same as above. Performed okay in the main but he ought to have done better for West Brom’s second, which put the game to bed.

6. Andy Lyons - 5/10

Same as above. Performed okay in the main but he ought to have done better for West Brom’s second, which put the game to bed. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

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