Shrewsbury 1-1 Ipswich - Player ratings
Lewis Cox rates the Shrewsbury Town players following their 1-1 draw with Ipswich Town.
Marko Marosi
The best of Town’s starters. Two brilliant saves, one early on from Chaplin’s header before Norwood’s opener, for which he was helpless. The second save from Leahy’s accidental own goal-bound volley was sensational.
Reactions 8
Matthew Pennington
Defended well against his former loan club. Enjoyed a big physical battle against Norwood.
Battle 7
Tom Flanagan
Did well alongside Pennington in a different role, filling in for Ebanks-Landell in the middle of the back three. Cleared well, albeit beaten to punch for opener.
Calm 6
Luke Leahy
For the second home game running he was on the left of a back three. Perfectly capable and does well in the role but is missed in midfield. Ball crossed just over his head for Bolton’s goal.
Switched 7
Josh Daniels
Back at right wing-back and went close with good header. Always gives energy and gusto. Withdrawn for Whalley.
Energy 6
Elliott Bennett
Shuffled across from the right into midfield and kept it ticking over well for his side. Used the ball nicely.
Composed 7
Tyrese Fornah
Was a big presence with the ball for Town. He is tough to dispossess. Could use it quicker at times and couldn’t track his man for the goal.
Dispossess 6
Josh Vela
A few occasions didn’t come off with the ball for Vela but he put himself about on a demanding and physical afternoon.
Busy 6
George Nurse
Beaten a couple of times early on as Ipswich crossed from the right. Was an outlet afterwards raiding Town’s left.
Outlet 6
Daniel Udoh
Fine piece of play created Daniels’ headed chance and Udoh worked hard often to little avail on a tough day.
Created 6
Ryan Bowman
Challenged for high ball which dropped Whalley’s way for the goal. Otherwise toiled and battled for little reward.
Challenge 6
Substitutes
Shaun Whalley (for Daniels, 65) What a moment. What a goal. It is impossible to not be thrilled for the club icon. His latest glorious occasion for Town 7. Tom Bloxham (for Udoh, 90+1) n/a. Subs not used: Burgoyne, Pierre, Craig, Caton, Janneh.
