It may seem strange but I quite enjoyed the game, though I am one of these geeks that can enjoy a good defensive performance. Clearly, the last 20 minutes of the first half were not to Liam's liking, and credit to him for changing it, and it had the desired effect.
A gutsy performance though, and in many ways just as satisfying as a comfortable win, even though a bit more stressful to watch.
Ebiowei really is an enigma, and clearly has talent, but I thought in the first half Millwall did watch him closely and gave him little time on the ball. Though his body language doesn't help his cause, as it does appear that he is not trying. LIam moved him over to the left to try and improve his effectiveness but it didn't really help and hence his withdrawal at HT.
Greaves is an interesting one, and I am not sure whether he is unsettled or not. It is obvious CB is his preferred position, but with Macca and Jones playing so well, and they were both excellent yesterday, he is not getting a game there. When he first started at LB he was good and looked better than Elder, but yesterday looked out of sorts, and certainly, Elder did a much better job when he came on. It will be interesting to see what happens this summer.
Traore is proving to be the player we all hoped he would be, a real class act, and a wonderfully well-taken goal to win it for us. His HT introduction helped change the game.
Longman made a real difference when he came on, more effective than Malcolm, and was unlucky with his shot that just missed the target. Pity he got the dead leg, and he certainly bring energy to the proceedings.
Slater was very good again, he works his socks off and does a lot of the unnoticed graft needed in midfield.
Lastly, Darlow, what a game he had, and proved to be the keeper we hoped he would be, certainly MOTM for me.
That win I think dispels any worry about being dragged into a relegation scrap. Very interesting post-match interview with Liam, I felt that he now feels we are actually safe, so now was the time to call some players out, and they will know who they are, as clearly he is now getting an idea who he will keep and who will be shown the door.