I think they announced the nominated guys a few weeks ago. I highly doubt some of those names on the shortlist would have been picked if the cut off point had not been around the new year period.
Larin for me. He totally changed the Derby game when he came on. I like Stewart but he hasn't got that aggressive edge that a lot of defenders hate playing against.
Another tricky game. They realistically are going to finish possibly top ten at best, so possibly will have half an eye on next season. Be good if we can be a couple of goals up at half time to make it straight forward.
Big relief to pull that one out of the bag. Difference for me was Larin coming on, he gave their centre backs much more of a problem than Stewart did. Thought Jander had a great game.
As predicted, Derby very physical, seemed to have been knocked out of out stride as a result. Larin on for Stewart for me, he's not put any physical pressure on their centre backs at all.