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Lampard didn't seem to rate Dovin, Kitching and Allen going by initial selections. Since they have been given a chance they have shown their value. Maybe the same could happen. One thing that frustrated me with Robins was his reluctance to give young players a chance, even from the bench, when...

He is quick. Something we are lacking. He has done very little wrong when he plays, albeit a while ago. He was a regular for Kilmarnock before being out following the car accident. For some reason he hasn't managed to get back as a starter.

Agree. Would be a great experience for a youngster to be part of the occasion. Not going to come off the bench but neither would a third keeper 🤞🏻

Bidwell not even on the bench

At the beginning of the season Allen had a heart scare. That's barely 4 months ago. Yet for the last month he has run around like a Jack Russell for the team. I have a lot of respect for him and was thrilled that out of all the players in the Championship, he has made the top 4.

Nomination for EFL player of the month. Well deserved. Not recognised enough for what he brings to the team. Was outstanding coming back in.

Leeds are undoubtedly a very good side. Ampadu and Rodin are solid players who would be such an asset for us. The speed and conviction that Rodin brings the ball out of defense is a lesson in itself. However, although they have a lot of quality, we played from the start as we did during the...

On tonight's showing, I would bring Binks in for Thomas and find a place for Sakamoto. If they play two up front, then Bassette has to get a run out ahead of BTA. I hope, like the last cup match, he keeps with Dovin. I don't think Eccles has done enough from the bench to earn a start. Maybe give...

In hindsight he should have cleared it but he shielded it and the ball arrived in Dovin's grasp, only for him to fumble. Can't blame Latibeudiere for him fumbling. There were a few times when he made crucial clearances, one prevented a certain goal.

Dovin 6 (would be 8 if not for the error) Van Erwijk 5.5 Latibeudiere 6 (some last gasp clearances) Thomas 4 Kitching 6 Bidwell 5.5 Allen 6 (workrate off the ball) Torp 5 Rudoni 6 Thomas-Asante 4 Simms 5.5 (at fault for first goal but much better second half) Grimes 7 Sakamoto 7 DaSilva 5...

Only positives is that the goal difference wasn't worse; Matty Grimes is a different level receiving the ball; Simms held the ball up much better second half. Sakamoto did okay.

How many times do we needlessly foul when we have an offensive indirect free kick? Takes the pressure off carelessly. Counted 3 times this evening.

Anonymous on the ball but certainly not off the ball. He seems to be pressing on his own at times.

Hardly saw Torp apart from one decent run. He needs to get himself on the ball and assert himself. Allen covering all across the pitch. Simms and Thomas-Asante are so poor at keeping the ball it is embarrassing.

The shitshow started by the passivity of the start, which was tentative leading to nervousness. We should be confident at home to take the game to them. They are decent enough without gifting them two goals. Unfortunately earlier season individual flaws have re-surfaced. Cannot see a way out of...

Think it is the right call naming an unchanged team. Don't think you can drop anyone. Grimes can come on after 60 to give Torp or Allen a bit of a rest.

Dausch not being in the U21s. Maybe a loan or maybe stepping up to first team, taking Tavares place on the bench.

Allen has not only played very well during our winning streak but has also captained us during that time. It would be a risk to change this.

Dovin 7 Van Erwijk 7 Latibeudiere 7 Thomas 7 Kitching 7 Bidwell 7 Allen 8 motm Torp 7 Rudoni 7 Thomas-Asante 8 Simms 7.5 Sakamoto 6 Eccles 6 Bassette na Raphael na

Get Thomas-Asante in the correct position and he shows what he can do. Both he and Simms are far more effective in a front two. Both now playing with confidence. Who would think 5 games ago that they would be such a potent strike partnership.