Rotherham v QPR player ratings

QPR’s woes continued as they lost to a Rotherham side that had only won once this season. Here’s how we rated Rangers’ players in their 1-0 defeat.

Alex Smithies: 7

Yet again kept Rangers in the game with some fine saves. Produced a great stop to deny Lee Frecklington early on and was solid throughout.

Nedum Onuoha: 5

A poor display from the captain. He was sloppy defensively and QPR’s attacking intent meant he spent much of the game almost as a half-baked wing-back that offered little of note.

Grant Hall: 6

A decent enough performance. Competed well and looked to get attacks going when he came out with the ball.

Joel Lynch: 6

Was caused problems but was dominant in the air in both boxes and was unlucky not to score with a first-half header which was cleared off the line.

Jake Bidwell: 7

Excellent in the first half, when he effectively operated as a winger and was direct and aggressive. He was much less influential in the second half though and missed a good chance to equalise when he blasted over.

Sandro: 5

An absolute gift to Rotherham’s midfield, not least when his failure to track a runner resulted in Izzy Brown’s goal. Totally off the space and the home side were able to play around him with ease.

Jordan Cousins: 6

Competed well in the first half but never really imposed himself on the game.

Massimo Luongo: 5

Impressive for Rangers this season but unable to make an impact this time, especially in the second half when the game passed him by for large spells.

Yeni Ngbakoto: 6

Starting a match for the first time since September, the French winger showed plenty of promise. He was bright, hardworking and always looked to create. On a less positive note, the end product wasn’t there and his positioning was consistently poor, meaning the combination with Bidwell on the left didn’t work effectively.

Tjaronn Chery: 6

A threat from set-pieces and around the penalty area when he was always willing to shoot. Rangers needed more from him though. Drifted in and out of the game.

Conor Washington: 6

Denied by a fine save early on and didn’t get a better chance. Worked hard but had little joy as the lone striker or after Sebastian Polter was brought on to play alongside him.

Sebastian Polter: 6

Gave Rangers an added presence up front but it counted for nothing as they had run out of ideas.

Ben Gladwin: 6

Did quite well after coming on. Was neat and tidy on the ball and cleared off the line to prevent a second Rotherham goal.