Bob Moncur: “I think he has played the captain’s role exceptionally well this season.
“He has epitomised the hard-work ethic of the team so far and showed bundles of energy.
“His job has been made easier by his role. He sits in front of the back four – he is almost like a Roy Keane figure, it all goes through him.
“I thought he was harshly done by.
“There was another one when he was booked for the first yellow card and I don’t think it was a foul.
“His name goes before him. The ref thought ‘this is Alan Smith’ and he instantly wanted to book him.
“I had sympathy for him because his reputation goes before him.
“And that is something that he may have to work on this season."