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Ian Mitchelmore

Swansea City player ratings as attackers fail to deliver and defence goes missing at key moment in Blackpool loss

Gary Madine's early header was enough for Blackpool to earn a 1-0 victory over Swansea City.

Here's how the Swans rated:

ANDY FISHER - Star Man 6

Wasn't helped by his defence as Gary Madine headed home the opener inside four minutes. Fine saves to deny Charlie Kirk and Madine after that.

CYRUS CHRISTIE 5

Given the formation tweak compared to what he's typically operated in, Christie wasn't overly threatening in attack in the first-half. Solid defensively though, and caused more problems after the restart, having Swansea's best chance late on.

BEN CABANGO 5

Read play well on a couple of occasions defensively and was comfortable enough with the ball at his feet.

KYLE NAUGHTON 5

Made a number of important tackles and was decent on the ball. Pushed forward to try and offer assistance in attack.

KOREY SMITH 5

In an unfamiliar left-back role, Smith had a real job on his hands in dealing with Dujon Sterling but coped well before being subbed.

FLYNN DOWNES 5

Very assured on the ball but put in a rash challenge to earn a yellow card in the opening half. Did a lot of duties well, though.

MATT GRIMES 5

The captain found it incredibly difficult to play passes between the lines into the final third, such was Blackpool's impressive defensive organisation.

OLIVIER NTCHAM 5

Couldn't cause Blackpool any problems in the first half. Improved marginally in the second half, but not enough in truth.

JOEL PIROE 5

Didn't get a sniff in terms of chances in the first-half and found it hard to cause any problems. Got in better areas later on in the second half but still couldn't do any damage.

JAMIE PATERSON 6

Was Swansea's most lively player in attack in what was a blunt first-half showing while his defensive work was good, too. Made a number of key passes and created a chance for Christie late on.

MICHAEL OBAFEMI 5

Worked hard in an attempt to cause problems, but, in truth, the forward had nothing to work with for long spells.

Subs

Nathanael Ogbeta (for Smith) - Making his Swans debut, the January signing looked lively on the left wing and played a part in his side's improvement. 6

Cameron Congreve (for Ntcham) - A proud moment for the academy youngster. N/A

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