Here are Colchester United writer Carl Marston’s U’s Player Ratings after yesterday’s 2-1 defeat at Lincoln City, when substitute Luke Waterfall’s injury-time header finally ended the U’s already slender hopes of making the play-offs.

Sam Walker 7

Blocked off for winning goal

Ryan Jackson 5

Slight shove led to penalty award

Tom Eastman 7

Strong in the air, good interceptions

Luke Prosser 7

Skipper has been consistent

- ‘Things will happen this summer’ – John McGreal

Kane Vincent-Young 7

Kept winger Anderson quiet

Brandon Comley 7

His familiar defensive role

Olamide Shodipo 6

Faded after such a bright start

Ben Stevenson 7

Peppered the target

- Match report of Lincoln’s City’s last gasp 2-1 win

Sean Murray 6

Rare start, one great through ball

Drey Wright 6

Frustrating afternoon

Mikael Mandron 5

Squandered gilt-edged chance

CARL’S MAN OF THE MATCH – Tom Eastman