the Tigers <\/a>were not value for a point away from home on opening day.<\/p>\nJakirovic’s men were strong, resolute and defended well against one of the Championship’s most fluid attacks, and they’ll be pleased to come away with a point on the board.<\/p>\n
Here’s how Tigers reporter Barry Cooper rated the players in the CBS Arena sunshine on Saturday afternoon….<\/p>\n
Ivor Pandur: Smart save to deny Rudoni’s header – one for the cameras. Didn’t have a huge amount to do in truth. 7\/10<\/p>\n
Ryan Giles: Put in a delicious cross for Slater, who saw his volley blocked by Joseph at the near post. A really good, solid display at both ends. 8\/10<\/p>\n
Charlie Hughes: Amid firm interest from the hosts, showed why he’s rated so highly early on with a terrific block to deny Rudoni. Solid all afternoon. 8\/10<\/p>\n
Semi Ajayi: A debut for the former West Brom defender, looked very assured in the first period. A man mountain in the heart of the back four. 8\/10<\/p>\n
Cody Drameh: Stuck to his task really well against Jay Dasilva and Ephron Mason-Clark early on. Excellent in the second and saw off plenty of danger. 8\/10<\/p>\n
Regan Slater: Had a couple of half-chances, the first a volley from Giles’ cross, which Joseph blocked and the second when he should have done better after being played in by Ndala. 6\/10<\/p>\n
John Lundstram: Straight into the heart of the Tigers’ midfield, and tried to orchestrate things. Created a great opening for Crooks in the first half. A performance full of graft. 6\/10<\/p>\n
Matt Crooks: Busy in the middle of the park. Lovely ball in behind for Slater in on goal but the flag was up. Had a good chance from Lundstram’s lovely ball. Used his experience well throughout. 6\/10<\/p>\n
Joel Ndala: The youngster’s Championship bow and he showed some nice moments, defensively, did well early on. Fashioned a wonderful chance for Slater. Needed to get on the ball more because he’s a danger. 6\/10<\/p>\n
Abu Kamara: A couple of early runs up against Dasilva, couldn’t really get much going in the first half in terms of chances. Did have a great one at the start of the second period, seeing his shot saved at the near post by Rushworth. 6\/10<\/p>\n
Kyle Joseph: Charged with leading the line despite the arrival of McBurnie and found the going tough. Didn’t really have a sniff in the first period or the second. 6\/10<\/p>\n
Subs:<\/p>\n
Kasey Palmer (for Slater 70): Greeted well by the Coventry supporters who used to cheer him. A couple of nearly moments in his short cameo. 6\/10<\/p>\n
Oli McBurnie (for Joseph 70): On to a huge reception from the away supporters. Got involved in one clash towards the end. Useful run-out after nothing in pre-season. 6\/10<\/p>\n
Joe Gelhardt (for Kamara 80): The returnee was roared onto the pitch like McBurnie before him. Couldn’t get involved but did some useful work defensively. Another useful run-out. 6\/10<\/p>\n
Nathan Tinsdae (for Ndala 89): Crossed one which sparked a melee after Crooks clattered the goalkeeper. Good clearance late on in his own box. 6\/10<\/p>\n
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Brandon Thomas-Asante is challenged by Charlie Hughes (Image: Clive Mason\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n