Carlisle United fell to a 2-1 defeat to Bradford City - how did we rate the players at Valley Parade?

HARRY LEWIS - 6

Second-half double save the highlight of his display at his former club. Shouldn't be blamed for pass to Mellish in build-up to opener - United were instructed to play that way.

ARCHIE DAVIES - 6

A couple of important interceptions and blocks, got forward at times but deliveries didn't pay off. 6

BEN WILLIAMS - 6

Little chance to have an impact on the game as knee injury curtailed his afternoon after just nine minutes. Keep everything crossed it isn't serious.

JON MELLISH - 4

 

Not a day the defender will remember fondly, his poor control costly for Cook's opener, some other difficult moments then unable to restrain Cook as he leapt for winner.

TERELL THOMAS - 6

Defender's timing was good on certain occasions when Bradford threatened, and United were not as aerially strong or dominant after he went off.

HARRISON NEAL - 5

Was often unable to move the ball sharply enough as Bradford's midfield got around United, though he did score Carlisle's fortunate equaliser.

JOSH VELA - 5

Made a few promising runs but there wasn't enough substance about United's midfield showing in general and Vela couldn't do enough to get on top of Bradford.

HARRISON BIGGINS - 6

Showed some signs of quality and moments of enterprise on debut, and Carlisle might have had a better chance had they got him into the game a little more often.

JORDAN JONES - 6

Often the man to the fore of United's comeback attempts, particularly in the first half when his ball-striking put Bradford on notice. But couldn't quite do enough/

DOMINIC SADI - 6

An encouraging full league debut, Sadi showing some elusive touches and finding some decent positions without any of them fully paying off. But a bright showing overall.

CHARLIE WYKE - 4

Was signed first and foremost for his goals yet the wait goes on for his first this season, one second-half miss in particular summing up his efforts in front of the target right now.

Subs: Cameron Harper - 6 - Offered decent width in place of Williams.

Sam Lavelle - 5 - Did little wrong but United were weaker without Thomas.

Luke Armstrong - 5 - Another cameo of little impact.

Dylan McGeouch - 5 - Frustrating late spell for midfielder.

Star man - Dominic Sadi - Gave Carlisle some moments of imagination and, along with Jones, was closest to making this a better day for United.