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4th best team in England currently.

Yeah given how much time he's had out from the game it was quite remarkable the way he slotted back in and looked at the pace of the game (or ahead of it) immediately. Was more or less the perfect game to bring him back in.. Wolves up next on the other hand.... Definitely from the bench again and only put him back out there pending the way the thugs are playing and the way the game is going. Can't wrap him in cotton wool, but can try to ease him back in responsibly.

He put multiple balls into the box, rolled a cutback pass to Best who blasted over. Calling him shit based on that performance is ridiculous. Saltwater agreeing has confirmed it.

SD was visible just about constantly throughout the game. The irony being we should actually have been able to get some decent coin for all the advertising, but because it's an in-house dodgy we've sold our stadium identity for a pittance.

Worth noting that Tiote didn't even go close to getting a yellow which is a sign of just how dominant we were. Didn't even get a talking to at any stage.

Permanently! Jonas played his part out there, is always going to be more help in defense with Raylor at left back. Unfortunately for that same reason Jonas had to go exploring on the right to get more involved. Had a great link up with HBA which is what I think Jonas is best suited to - quick sharp runs, passes and movement. When Santon is available, we should have some more solidity at left back so Marveaux could get some more time on the pitch.

Pleased with Obertan's performance too. Another plus. Definitely. Seems to be improving with each game, to be expect I suppose given how infrequently he played at Manure. Should do his confidence the world of good. Looks very fit, was still tearing up the pitch at full pace in the dying minutes after doing loads of running prior.

3 points, Ba hat-trick, HBA and Marveaux some time on the pitch. All in all a tidy day.

Best with a very good first touch but horrible shot...

Great combination between HBA and Jonas, goal only saved by some good keeping.

Readying the HBA. Great reception for his return, replacing Ba.

Readying the HBA.

Heavy landing for Ba.

And they're down to 10. Professional foul picks up a second yellow. HBA... get. Him. Out. There.

HBA and Marveaux on please.

Blackburn whinging about nothing tbh. Get HBA on in 5 or so pls AP...

Good cross Tiote... Ba hat-trick

Great header form Raylor there... And gee off the cross bar there.... Looking shaky.

Good ball in from Raylor. Best back to his old heading ways...

2-1 Raylor gave the ball away with a crap pass.

Obertan doing quite well out there.

Ba again! 2-0

Great control use of body and mainly finish from Ba!

Colo... Great defending. Knew Raylor was going to struggle so got across.

Raylor moving ok now...