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JASON BROWN: Should have cut out the cross for the first goal but could do nothing about the winner.
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NYRON NOSWORTHY: Had the toughest of jobs keeping the excellent Kris Commons from getting forward and stuck to his task well.
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BARRY ASHBY: As always his positional sense was spot on (replaced by Darren Byfield, 85).
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IAN COX: Showed great energy getting forward as much as possible, saved his side with some super blocks and headers.
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JAY MCEVELEY: Put in a couple of good crosses that deserved a better end product. Stopped attacks down his wing pretty efficiently.
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NICKY SOUTHALL: Created more than most but did not carve out any decent chances for himself.
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PAUL SMITH: Solid performance from the skipper but he did not get forward enough.
6

MIKE FLYNN: Looked lively and supported Sidibe well whenever Gillingham strode forward (replaced by Darius Henderson, 55).
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ANDREW CROFTS: An all-action first half as he got into several great positions and was denied by a super block from the goalkeeper so was a big surprise when he was replaced at half time (replaced by Matt Jarvis, 45).
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JONATHAN DOUGLAS: Again did not reach the high standards he set himself when he first arrived on loan.
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MAMADY SIDIBE: Great goal and such a shame that it did not prove to be Gills' saviour as he ran his heart out for the team.
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