ROVERS reporter Rich Sharpe hands out his player ratings after Rovers' were edged out in the FA Cup fifth round by Manchester United.

Man of the match: Marvin Emnes 8

Came up with the moment of quality Rovers needed in the first-half as he had a big hand in Graham’s opener.

Had gone close with an earlier effort which forced a strong save from Sergio Romero.

Provided a good link between midfield and attack for Rovers, while also helping out defensively by dropping deep.

Jason Steele  7

Excellent first-half stop to keep out Herrera.  Rounded by Rashford for the United opener.  Left exposed for Ibrahimovic’s winner.

Jason Lowe 7

Stuck his task well at right-back, and kept first Martial, and then, Rashford quiet down his side.

Darragh Lenihan 7

Got his body in the way of several goalbound shots, and was a commanding presence at the back.

Gordon Greer 7

Always likely to be troubled by the pace of Rashford, but made several important clearances. Rovers were glad to welcome him back to fitness.

Derrick Williams 7

Looked to be the man who played Zlatan onside for the winner, and was booked for a first-half foul on Ashley Young.  Otherwise dependable at left-back. 

Liam Feeney 7

Tireless work both in attack and defence, and gave Rovers a real outlet down the right as he troubled Darmian. Final ball inconsistent however, and failed to make the most of his promising openings.

Danny Guthrie 8

Tired as the game went on, but used the ball well throughout, and hardly gave it away all afternoon.  A timely return to fitness for the midfielder who could play a big part in the coming weeks.

Charlie Mulgrew 7

Rovers look a much better side with him controlling things from the middle of the park.  Terrific pass saw Conway go close in the first-half.

Craig Conway 7

Worked tirelessly down the left, as he had to contain Young who bombed on from full-back.  Went close with a first-half strike, and saw Romero deny his shot early in the second.

Danny Graham 7

Led the line with distinction, and took the one chance that came his way with an excellent left-foot finish.  Hobbled off in the second half.

Subs

Connor Mahoney 7 (for Feeney, 73)

Gave Darmian and Pogba the slip with some neat skills down the right, and saw Romero make something of a hash of his left-foot effort.

Anthony Stokes 6 (for Graham, 76)

Saw one effort expertly saved by Romero, before being flagged offside as he turned in the rebound.

Willem Tomlinson 6 (for Guthrie, 80)

Great moment for the midfielder as he made his Rovers debut on the big stage, and didn’t look overawed when he came on.

Not used: David Raya, Wes Brown, Ryan Nyambe, Stephen Hendrie

Opposition line up

Manchester United: Romero, Darmian, Smalling, Rojo, Young, Carrick, Herrera, Lingard (Pogba, 62), Mkhitaryan, Martial (Ibrahimovic, 62) Rashford (Mata, 89)

Subs: Henderson, Bailly, Shaw, Schweinsteiger