THE key stats and moments from the match against Newcastle
BRAD FRIEDEL: Inspired confidence with everything he did. Made a couple of top-notch saves and caught every cross he came for 8
LUCAS NEILL: Far more comfortable in his normal position even though he was up against the dangerous Laurent Robert 8
VRATISLAV GRESKO: One of his most consistent performances of the season. Looked composed under pressure and kept his concentration throughout 8
ANDY TODD: Back to his best again after an indifferent display against Middlesbrough. Hardly put a foot wrong all afternoon 9
MARKUS BABBEL: Given the unenviable task of marking Alan Shearer but he kept the Premiership's leading scorer quiet with an imperious defensive display 9
BARRY FERGUSON: Victory came at a high price as the former Rangers captain is unlikely to play again this season. He will be sorely missed 7
TUGAY: When Turkish star plays well, Rovers play well. He was outstanding in midfield after Ferguson went off 8
ALAN MAHON: Having a natural left-footer in the side opens up so many more options. Worked hard for the team and supplied a couple of dangerous balls 7
BRETT EMERTON: Got through a tremendous amount of work on the right and supplied the cross for the winning goal 8
ANDY COLE: Rose to the challenge of playing against his former club. Couldn't fault him for his work-rate and his all-round performance deserved a goal 8
PAUL GALLGHER: His youthful exuberance is a breath of fresh air. Caused United problems with his movement and popped up to score the winner 8
SUBS:
FLITCROFT (for Tugay, 29) Stiffened up midfield 8,
YORKE (for Cole, 88),
JANSEN (for Gallagher, 90)
NOT USED: TAYLOR, ENCKELMAN
NEWCASTLE
GIVEN: Looked sharp 7
HUGHES: Run of the mill 6
BERNARD: Ropey defensively 6
O'BRIEN: Amazing clearance 7
BRAMBLE: A liability 5
SPEED: Best days behind him 6
JENAS: Inconsistent 6
SOLANO: Couple of good crosses 6
ROBERT: Likes to shoot 7
SHEARER: Not his day 6
CHOPRA: Showed promise 7
SUBS:
AMBROSE (for Solano, 71) 6,
LUALUA (for Chopra, 71) 6,
VIANA (for Speed, 81) 5
NOT USED: WOODGATE, HARPER
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