Aiden O’Neill 7 —

Nearly gifted City with a leveller following a poor touch, otherwise he competed well, displaying a tenacity which sees him held in such a positive light by his loanee club’s Burnley manager Sean Dyche.

Tom Hiariej 7.5 —

Slipped through some impressive penetrative passes as he has clearly been given a license to do more creative work with the defensively minded O’Neill beside him.

Michael McGlinchey 5 —

Competitive in trying to win the ball, but largely unseen throughout the match.

Connor Pain 6.5 —

Notched an assist to add to his goal from last week as he had all the time in the world to play in McCormack for the opener. Much of the Mariners’ better work in the first half came through the winger, although he went quiet in the second stanza.

Matt Simon 6 —

The Wizard of Woy Woy imparted himself on the game in typical fashion; bulldozing, blitzing and calling out every refereeing decision.

Ross McCormack 7 —

Opened his tally for the Mariners with a well taken finish and nearly had a second with a free kick late in the first half.

SUBS

Tommy Oar 6 —

Consigned to defending following his arrival, as of the balls that were sent to him, most were overplayed.

Jordan Murray 6 —

The NPL starlet was unsighted beyond his entrance to the pitch, through no fault of his own.

Jacob Melling 6 —

In the thick of the action straight away upon stepping on to the pitch, attempting to win back possession for his side.