Bamba - much as I love him and his attitude, our central defence has looked more solid and dependable since his injury has kept him out of the team.

Paterson - much as I love him and his attitude too, his occasional position behind the lone forward has been filled energetically by Camarasa who has added class and guile - even if some of his passes to Niasse were far too strong.

Arter - although missing his 'eadless chicken running about, I thought his replacement, Ralls, had a determined, all-round game today and seems to have completely recovered from his injury.