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Pre injury O'Hare's dynamism, stamina, movement and awareness were his strengths. He was never quick over distances. Since his return the quality of his end product has been better, which is impressive considering the length of time without playing. His tenacity isn't at the same level but maybe...

Collins 9 motm Van Ewijk 8.5 Thomas 8 Binks 6.5 Bidwell 8 Sheaf 7.5 Eccles 7 O'Hare 7.5 Sakamoto 9 Simms 6 Wright 6.5 Godden 6 Latibeudiere 5.5 Palmer 6.5 Dasilva 6

What a turnaround. Van Ewijk wasn't anywhere near his best first half but was electric in the second. His acceleration is phenomenal.

Bidwell has done well. Two blocks and lots of energy going forward.

Rash coming out early on but since then he has been excellent.

Some of our play was calamitous. Up until their goal Thomas and Bidwell were our better players. Then Thomas totally sells himself, leaving him out of position when the cross came in. Great to have bounced back so quickly as otherwise it could have been a rout. Some of Sakamoto's passing is...

I think Collins has a lot of improvement to make. His handling is less than convincing. Shots straight at him are not sticking. He is comfortable passing it around at the back and making angles to do so but some of his kicking is poor. Quite a few times he's hit a flat kick straight at an...

We could do with keeping them until the summer. Their experience maybe crucial at the tail end of the season. I imagine the defenders can still learn from Fadz, even in training. Kelly would be my go to for seeing games out. And, I know it will never happen but out of our 3 keepers, I think...

I wonder whether Sakamota will need resting. I hope not but he, Wright and Thomas are the only outfield players who have been playing back to back full games of late. I would go with: Collins Van Ewijk, Thomas, Binks, Bidwell Sheaf, Eccles, O'Hare or Palmer Sakamota, Simms, Wright

Maybe it is an agreement with Brighton but I don't see the point of Ayari being on the bench. He must be a talented player, but does not look ready for Championship football. Instead, I would have Kelly in there. He is someone who can marshal if needed to see a game out, like the Swansea game.

Simms has similar attributes to Wright. Both can strike the ball well and both are quick. Wright's first touch is probably a bit better. Both are not showing enough strength on the ball or in the air. The difference is that playing on the left, Wright is coming up against less physical and...

I wonder whether Bidwell is off in January?! Can't understand how he has been dropped in the first place, let alone be left on the bench. Binks did okay but without Kitching and Bidwell there was a lack of physicality. Swansea knew that and targeted it.

Collins 5.5 Latibeudiere 6.5 Thomas 8 Binks 7 Da Silva 5 Sheaf 8 Allen 6 Palmer 8.5 motm Sakamota 8.5 Godden 5 Wright 8 Van Ewijk 7 O'Hare 7 Simms 6

Interesting that Sheaf is now ahead of Godden in captain pecking order.

Thought Thomas was excellent but made a poor header downwards and in field - just clear it. Sheaf was excellent but was partly at fault for first goal when he could have cleared and then needless freekick conceded.

Very disappointing. Why not use fresh legs?! Collins handling is poor. Think Palmer was taken off 10 minutes too soon. Looked dangerous. Missed his physical presence. Not sure why Bidwell didn't come on. If he doesn't start next match it will be even more bewildering.

Carrying too many players. 3 subs needed soon.

Palmer has been excellent. Looks a real threat. Explosive with the ball. Wright looks closer to his price tag. Playing with more belief and a great finish. They will continue to target Da Silva. Luckily, their player Parker hasn't done much with the diaganols.

Bidwell on half time

Odd line up. Appreciate players may be feeling tired but replacing both fullbacks at a time without Kitching is a risk. Hopefully it works out.