The Oxford Mail player ratings for Oxford United's goalless draw with Shrewsbury Town:
JORDAN ARCHER
Fairly gentle reintroduction into competitive football, but had a trouble-free debut 7
CHRIS CADDEN
Typically energetic, but aside from one late burst did not have his usual impact going forward 7
ROB DICKIE
Excellent defensively and brought the ball forward well. BOOKED. MAN OF THE MATCH 7.5
JOHN MOUSINHO
Strong at the back, but was a little mixed after moving into midfield 7
Also read: MATCH REPORT - Oxford Utd 0, Shrewsbury Town 0
JOSH RUFFELS
Solid all-round game and came as close as anyone to scoring 7.5
JAMES HENRY
Didn’t look especially comfortable in a deep role, but his injury is a huge blow 6
ANTHONY FORDE
United will miss him. Looked in real pain when he was forced off 6
Also read: Anthony Forde rushed to hospital as James Henry also joins Oxford United injury list
MARK SYKES
Showed some urgency late on, but did not trouble Shrewsbury 5.5
ROB HALL
Never really threatened. Struggled to find space from which to attack 5
MATTY TAYLOR
Had very little to work with. Almost forced something with a second-half scramble 6
TARIQE FOSU
Unable to escape Town’s tight marking, as quiet as he’s been all season 5
Substitutes
Elliott Moore (Forde 45)
Slotted in well and was assured on the ball 7
Jamie Mackie (Hall 62)
Added energy, but could not forge a chance 6
Sam Long (Henry 72)
Unused subs: Stevens, Jones, Goodrham, Agyei.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here