Ratings: How did Sheffield United's players fare in their 1-0 defeat at home to Bolton Wanderers?

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder lamented a "missed opportunity" after his side lost 1-0 to Bolton Wanderers at Bramall Lane today.
Late despair for Leon Clarke and George BaldockLate despair for Leon Clarke and George Baldock
Late despair for Leon Clarke and George Baldock

But how did United's players fare in the defeat? One of our men at the game, Danny Hall, gives his player ratings.

Simon Moore - 6. Hardly had a touch of the ball apart from picking it out of his net. Came out to punch the ball away a couple of times

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Chris Basham - 5. Given a torrid time by Robinson down the right, leading to the early introduction of Baldock

Cameron Carter-Vickers - 5. One to forget for the on-loan youngster, who was lucky not to concede a penalty after fouling Gary Madine. Dragged after 31 minutes

Richard Stearman - 6. The best of United's centre-halves, Stearman brought the ball out of defence well and looked to get United going

Jack O'Connell - 5. An early aerial bombardment set him up for a difficult afternoon. Could he have done better to prevent the goal?

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Enda Stevens - 5. Has struggled to replicate his early-season form of late, but is doing just about enough to warrant his place

John Lundstram - 6. Gave the ball away carelessly early on and risked Chris Wilder's wrath by trying to dribble out of his own area

John Fleck - 6. A quiet return to the United side early on, but he looked to take the initiative as the game progressed and almost carved out a couple of chances

Mark Duffy - 6. Could have finished the game with an assist to his name after a beautiful through-ball set Leon Clarke clear on goal

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Billy Sharp - 5. A frustrating afternoon for the United skipper, who struggled against Beevers and Wheater. Withdrawn just after hour mark

Leon Clarke - 5. Spurned a glorious one-on-one chance and another late on after a great cross from sub Baldock

Subs: Samir Carruthers (for Stearman, 79) - 5. Flattered to deceive once more, although he did catch one volley well near the end that flashed wide

George Baldock - 7. United's man of the match. Gave them an outlet down the right after coming on, and almost scored and set up a golden chance for Clarke

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Clayton Donaldson - 6. Showed some good touches after coming on but spurned his one good chance, after bringing the ball down beautifully.

Not used: Blackman, Wright, Lavery, Lafferty.

Bolton: Alnwick 7, Burke 6, Wheater 6, Beevers 6, Robinson 6.5, Cullen 6 (Vela 84, 6), Henry 6, Morais 6 (Little 64, 6) , Pratley 6, Le Fondre 6 (Armstrong 76, 6), Madine 7. Not used: Buckley, Osede, Wilbraham, Turner.