Player ratings

Wayne Hennessey - 8 - Made some top class saves.
Ronald Zubar - 7 - Solid debut.
Christophe Berra - 7 - Only one slip up, kept Saha in check.
Jody Craddock - 7 - Had to have treatment for his head but carried on.
George Elokobi - 7 - Still improving but solid as usual.
Michael Kightly - 6 - had a quiet game and not really fit enough.
Dave Edwards - 9* - Everywhere. Positive and good on the ball.
Karl Henry - 7 - protected his back four well, and lead by example.
Greg Halford - 7 - Decent throw ins and worked hard.
Kevin Doyle - 8 - A top top player, one of the best we have had for a while.
Sylvan Ebanks-Blake - 6 - Held the ball up well, but otherwise non-existant.

Maierhofer - 7 - Unlucky to be sent off
Jarvis - 7 - Bright when he wanted to be
Castillo - 6- Added steel to the midfield.

MOTM: Dave Edwards