Blackpool player ratings gallery: Seven 8/10s as Leeds United man stars in FA Cup win against Nottingham Forest

By Matt Scrafton

Burnley FC writer

Published 8th Jan 2023, 06:00 BST

Blackpool dumped Premier League outfit Nottingham Forest out of the FA Cup yesterday in emphatic style with a 4-1 victory.

Michael Appleton’s men got back to winning ways thanks to goals from Marvin Ekpiteta, Ian Poveda, CJ Hamilton and Jerry Yates to secure their spot in the fourth round.

Here’s how Pool’s players rated:

CJ Hamilton capped off an excellent display with a clinical finish

. Delight

CJ Hamilton capped off an excellent display with a clinical finish Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

Made a couple of smart stops at important times but otherwise Forest failed to make him work a great deal.

. Chris Maxwell - 7/10

Made a couple of smart stops at important times but otherwise Forest failed to make him work a great deal. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

An impressive debut, Showed plenty of endeavour to get forward down the right and aggressive off the ball.

. Andy Lyons - 8/10

An impressive debut, Showed plenty of endeavour to get forward down the right and aggressive off the ball. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

Recovered from a nervy start defensively to score the opener before producing two or three massive blocks in the second-half.

. Marvin Ekpiteta - 8/10

Recovered from a nervy start defensively to score the opener before producing two or three massive blocks in the second-half. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

Solid, steady, calm and composed as always. Always in the right place at the right time to see off any danger.

. Jordan Thorniley - 8/10

Solid, steady, calm and composed as always. Always in the right place at the right time to see off any danger. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

Flashed a volley just wide early on when he could easily have scored. Steady and reliable defensively as always.

. James Husband - 7/10

Flashed a volley just wide early on when he could easily have scored. Steady and reliable defensively as always. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

CJ Hamilton capped off an excellent display with a clinical finish

1. Delight

CJ Hamilton capped off an excellent display with a clinical finish Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

Made a couple of smart stops at important times but otherwise Forest failed to make him work a great deal.

2. Chris Maxwell - 7/10

Made a couple of smart stops at important times but otherwise Forest failed to make him work a great deal. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

An impressive debut, Showed plenty of endeavour to get forward down the right and aggressive off the ball.

3. Andy Lyons - 8/10

An impressive debut, Showed plenty of endeavour to get forward down the right and aggressive off the ball. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

Recovered from a nervy start defensively to score the opener before producing two or three massive blocks in the second-half.

4. Marvin Ekpiteta - 8/10

Recovered from a nervy start defensively to score the opener before producing two or three massive blocks in the second-half. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

Solid, steady, calm and composed as always. Always in the right place at the right time to see off any danger.

5. Jordan Thorniley - 8/10

Solid, steady, calm and composed as always. Always in the right place at the right time to see off any danger. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

Flashed a volley just wide early on when he could easily have scored. Steady and reliable defensively as always.

6. James Husband - 7/10

Flashed a volley just wide early on when he could easily have scored. Steady and reliable defensively as always. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth

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