Fans' ratings for Newcastle United v Bristol City by Ken Vasey

Bristol City (4-3-1-2)

Dean Gerken – star man

Bradley Orr – outstanding on his return to St James's - 8

Louis Carey – heart of a lion, he led by example - 8

Lewin Nyatanga – rock solid and coped with positional switch - 7

Jamie McAllister – held his own before injury forced him off - 6

Marvin Elliott – ran and tackled his heart out in midfield - 8

Lee Johnson – passed the ball well before tiring - 7

Cole Skuse – fully-committed display in the engine room - 8

Evander Sno – a major influence until tiring near the end - 7

Nicky Maynard – few chances, but caused Newcastle problems - 7

Alvaro Saborio – linked play well and worked hard before fading - 6

SUBS

Jamie McCombe for McAllister (46 mins) – stood strong after coming on - 6

Danny Haynes for Saborio (59 mins) – offered City a much-needed outlet - 6

Gavin Williams for Johnson (72 mins) – made a good impression in cameo role - 6

Not used: Paul Hartley, Ivan Sproule, David Clarkson

STAR MAN

Dean Gerken – his heroics in goal kept Newcastle at bay - 9