Steve Morison highlighted both Oliver Denham and Max Watters for their performances in the narrow defeat by Sheffield United on Saturday.
The Bluebirds boss spoke of his pride after the game at Bramall Lane, reiterating the point that his squad cost £30m less than their opponents, had an average age of 23 at the end of the match and gave a very good account of themselves at a notoriously difficult ground.
We know that this is all about planning for next season now. There are players being asked to play who likely know they won't be at the club in just a few weeks' time, while there are youngsters who clearly need more Championship football before they can be relied upon regularly in a full and gruelling campaign.
