My Swans ratings:
Rushworth - 7
Very quiet game and didn't have to do much. Extremely lucky boy to get away with that howler, that was as close to a technicality as I have ever seen in a game.
Tymon - 8
Aggressive in the tackle and linked up well with Paterson and later with Lowe. Good performance
Darling - 8
Great defensive performance, didn't give Stoke an inch and helped keep the ball moving rather than slow the tempo
Cabango - 8
I thought that this was close to if not his best performance of the season. Playing in a 4 definitely suits him better than in a back 3 and like Darling he didn't give the Stoke attackers an inch
Key - 9
Close to back to his best after his long injury layoff. What a hit for his goal.
Grimes - 9
Sky gave him MotM and I have to agree with them. He got some pelters on here but I thought he worked hard, distributed the ball well and his penalty was unstoppable.
Fulton - 7
More involved and a better performance than in recent weeks. Kept the ball moving and was maybe unlucky to hit the post in the 6th minute or so
Cooper - 6
Might sound harsh but other than winning the penalty I don't think he really did much in the game. He ran a lot but it feels like he has gone backwards from last season.
Paterson - 8
A few moments of the bad old Paterson but most of this was the good old Paterson. He created some excellent chances and his cross for Cullen's first goal was an absolute peach.
Ronald - 7
Lots of positive running, a danger with his pace but didn't get a lot of change out of his full back. End product is normally there but was missing this game.
Cullen - 8
Super finish for his goal. One of the best one touch finishers I have seen for us since Michu. Great performance overall with some great hold up play to bring players into the game.
Lowe - 8
Great sub appearance. Everything you want when you make a change, energy and skill. His play for Key's goal was of the highest quality.
Govea - 7
Positive and won a good free kick on the edge of the box. Each appearance he is growing in confidence and expressing himself bit by bit
Abdulai - 7
As above, great appearance and the biggest compliment I can make is that I couldn't nitpick anything from his appearance.
Walsh - 7
Brought some quality and fresh legs into the top end of the midfield. We might only see him for four more match days but it was nice to see him fit.
Patino - 6
Came on too late to make any real impact.
Williams - 9
Rightfully gave the squad a very public rollicking last week and when you do that it either backfires terribly or works superbly and fortunately it was the latter. The tactics were on point, the subs were well timed and made an impact and we didn't lose momentum.
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