Blackburn match player ratings

Shay Given (6) - Made a superb save from McCarthy, but quite frankly his too good to still be playing for our poor club. Can't be blamed for any of the goals either.

David Edgar (5) - Gave the ball away, as well as a careless challenge which led to the penalty. His just not a right back but we can't blame him for being plaped out of position.

Fabricio Coloccini (5) - Played a superb ball to N'Zogbia in the build up to a chance for Owen, which is vision our attackers have been lacking. Couldn't handle Blackburn's attackers though.

Sebastien Bassong (5) - Lost the key header in the build up to the 2nd goal, while he was also ball watching for the 3rd goal.

Jose Enrique (6) - Started the game well, with a neat trick early on as well. Had a good game although he was partly to blame for the 3rd goal.

Damien Duff (5) - Poor set pieces again from him, which is disappointing, as we know he is capable of better. Did play a good through ball for Owen which we should have done better with.

Danny Guthrie (6) - Decent game from him, with good passing. We needed him to be on the ball more.

Nicky Butt (5) - For such an experienced player, he should have known better than to get sent off. I suppose it was frustration but he also missed a good chance so a deserved low rating for him. Pity though, because apart from that he had a decent game.

Charles N'Zogbia (5) - Not a bad game but looked less interested after we fell behind. I would cash in on him in truth.

Andy Carroll (7) - He did well again. A constant threat in the air, and was lively. Had a header cleared off the line, but put himself about.

Michael Owen (5.5) - Missed some chances for us, and his confidence seems low. We needed more from our captain.

Substitutes

Barton (N/A) - Wasn't on long enough to get a rating.

Gutierrez (N/A) - Wasn't on long enough to get a rating.