Uffie's dodged a bullet there. Selecting Surman instead of Payne at centre back was a poor decision. He was an accident waiting to happen; several times McArthur swarmed him and attempted to do what they eventually succeeded in doing for the goal.
It could be a simple as Talay has now had time to see Wootton in the flesh and realised he is no better then Surman. I think Surman could well go on and have a decent career as a pro.
In saying that, I do think we looked better when Surman came off and Fenton moved to RWB. The more I watch Fenton, the more I have a man crush for that guy (lol). Best one club journeyman ever!