Blackpool player ratings gallery: One 8/10 as tricky Leeds United loanee stars in Sunderland draw

By Matt Scrafton

Burnley FC writer

Published 2nd Jan 2023, 06:00 BST

Despite an improved display against Sunderland, Blackpool’s search for a long-awaited first win in nine continued yesterday with a 1-1 draw.

In a game of two halves, the Seasiders were in control during the first-half where they deservedly led thanks to Shayne Lavery’s cool strike.

But the Black Cats responded in the second period, levelling through Ross Stewart before squandering good chances to snatch all three points.

Here’s how Pool’s players rated:

Shayne Lavery capped off Blackpool's strong first-half performance with a well-taken goal

. Joy

Shayne Lavery capped off Blackpool's strong first-half performance with a well-taken goal Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

Made a couple of good stops on his return to the side. Seemed to be more proactive off his line as well.

. Chris Maxwell - 7/10

Made a couple of good stops on his return to the side. Seemed to be more proactive off his line as well. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

Copy and paste from previous performances, solid and steady as always before his dismissal in stoppage time.

. Callum Connolly - 6/10

Copy and paste from previous performances, solid and steady as always before his dismissal in stoppage time. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

Did well up against Ross Stewart in the first-half, aerially strong and made some important blocks. But allowed Stewart to come into it in the second-half.

. Marvin Ekpiteta - 6/10

Did well up against Ross Stewart in the first-half, aerially strong and made some important blocks. But allowed Stewart to come into it in the second-half. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

Did well on his return from suspension. Read the game well and often in the right place at the right time.

. Jordan Thorniley - 7/10

Did well on his return from suspension. Read the game well and often in the right place at the right time. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

Given plenty of defensive work to do up against the tricky Amad Diallo, but stuck to his task well with some experienced defending.

. James Husband - 6/10

Given plenty of defensive work to do up against the tricky Amad Diallo, but stuck to his task well with some experienced defending. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

Shayne Lavery capped off Blackpool's strong first-half performance with a well-taken goal

1. Joy

Shayne Lavery capped off Blackpool's strong first-half performance with a well-taken goal Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

Made a couple of good stops on his return to the side. Seemed to be more proactive off his line as well.

2. Chris Maxwell - 7/10

Made a couple of good stops on his return to the side. Seemed to be more proactive off his line as well. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

Copy and paste from previous performances, solid and steady as always before his dismissal in stoppage time.

3. Callum Connolly - 6/10

Copy and paste from previous performances, solid and steady as always before his dismissal in stoppage time. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

Did well up against Ross Stewart in the first-half, aerially strong and made some important blocks. But allowed Stewart to come into it in the second-half.

4. Marvin Ekpiteta - 6/10

Did well up against Ross Stewart in the first-half, aerially strong and made some important blocks. But allowed Stewart to come into it in the second-half. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

Did well on his return from suspension. Read the game well and often in the right place at the right time.

5. Jordan Thorniley - 7/10

Did well on his return from suspension. Read the game well and often in the right place at the right time. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

Given plenty of defensive work to do up against the tricky Amad Diallo, but stuck to his task well with some experienced defending.

6. James Husband - 6/10

Given plenty of defensive work to do up against the tricky Amad Diallo, but stuck to his task well with some experienced defending. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

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