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That would have made sense, but we have a TERRIBLE MANAGER.

Why did we not put on McLaughlin and put Miller at right back?

Thought I'd never said it but seems we need Forshaw and where are Baradji?

I mean, you've answered this question in your snarky response, did he or did he not stick him at full back as I said in my original post? Combined with the introduction of the awful Tavares it completely derailed any chances of us getting anything from the game.

Hes got some talent but not anywhere up to the pace of the English game and seems to think he doesnt need to play the defensive side of the gane. Sort of player I could see improving over time and being useful next season once hes adjusted his mentality and fitness but in the trenches this year he's the opposite of what we need.

Absolutely called it

I agree with one comment, Ismael got it badly wrong today, we were always going to be on the back foot.

Back home, absolutely gutted that my partner's first experience of an away game was so utterly depressing. The fact that the tickets weren't there to collect until 2.20pm should have been the omen I suppose. Let's be clear, there were two major issues in this game and I think both bode badly in the long term. The first is the tactics. Charlton were direct and every time they had a set piece they looked to capitalise. Us? We tapped it from keeper to defence, passed sideways a bit like crabs and then either lost the ball, passed it back to Toth or hoofed it up to Yuki, who to be fair to him won it a few times only to have zero support. If we got a set piece, we either blasted it over or just passed it back to Toth and started again. This means we create nothing of note and also invite pressure - the subs and formation changes actually made us worse. The second is the lack of fight and passion. Toth, Wharton and Miller (and Alebiosu before he went off) put themselves about at least up until the first goal, but the rest of them? Not an ounce of effort. The worst offender by far was Tavares, who actually contributed negatively to the team. This team doesn't have the fight needed for a relegation battle, but that's exactly where we will be. We will pick up some results here or there as everyone does but we have no depth at all. Relegation inbound.

Don't we need the Telegraph to help promote our historic 150th anniversary?

Against Bradford. Yeah I would recommend against it. 2 of the goals if you watch Tavares you'll absolutely fume, not marking anyone just walking about.

I'd a feeling we were going to lose this one, when I saw the team this morning.

Worst start to a season since 2016.

Thanks that’s helpful- helpful was an away game today feel sorry for Elliot - I’m one who thinks he is quite tame/ modest about his business and could be more ruthless but blimey maybe he’s been told so for months and this happens yes agreed- what an absolute waste of money from venkys why bother censorship is only about control and that feels like a dictatorship approach

No doubt the Swansea bay news will be at Ewood Tuesday night, and there supporters are allocated 10,000 tickets, who the fucks running Blackburn Rovers. The Lancashire Telegraph banned, who have probably been reporting on Rovers matches since they were formed.

Be amazed if Ismael keeps a lid on his thoughts now we have a few injuries in defence. The squad is paper thin and selling Hyam was suicide. Unless we keep the first 11 fit relegation is a possibility.

Do we have a boardroom who will act if we look in danger? Do we have a manager capable of organising and rallying the troops? Do we have a team of ‘leaders’? It looks a clean sweep of “no’s” to me.

Completely unconvinced by this guy.

Just imagine the celebrations when Venkys/Pasha/Rudy finally fuck off. Be absolutely amazing

It's a shame I was quite encouraged by his performance against Bradford. Thought he looked a bit like Nzonzi. Nothing since. Not watched the game or highlights today. Don't think I'll bother.

Thanks for sharing- what an absolute joke of a club ffs it’s s sad I frustrating

They're only banned from Ewood Park and other Rovers' owned property. Fortunately Rovers can't do anything to make other clubs ban journalists from their grounds, although it seems they've tried. I'd rather they spent their free time making an effort for our 150th anniversary or dealing with contract renewals than ringing up rival clubs begging them to ban Elliott Jackson from their grounds

The club can’t stop the paper from writing about a game they played in. It’s a free country and he will be allowed to write a report on Tuesdays match if he wants to. No one can stop him.

Well, aye.

Question, if Lancs are banned how do they report on the games like today? Their live feed was still active and providing updates - are they allowed to watch the game and report on it?

Dismal, gutless, embarassing display today. Deserved to be well beaten by a poor side. I think if we are close to a full bill of health, we can win points especially if we score first and grind it out. But if we need a spark or if we have any injuries, you peel back the squad slightly and thats when you really worry. Take defence as the obvious example. Because Carter is made of glass, our only option is to play a right back at centre back, can see he hasnt played central in a back 4 before. So when our right back gets injured, you then have a second player out of position. 2 injuries in the squad (one to one that is forever injured) and look how makeshift we become. Midfield is a big issue. Many swallowed the propaganda, Travis is easily replacable and isnt that good etc. Tavares is a waster, constant square balls and unforced losses of possesion. A loanee in TGH who really struggled in both positions but will likely be needed more at right back. And a third signing who isnt fit for ages. And look in attack. Need a goal and we turn to absolute wasters in Kargbo and Gueye. Hedges tricks people every season with his 1 early season goal and a couple of half decent performances. We also have signed 2 attackers in De Neve and Henriksson who the manager wont even bring on, he would rather not make all of his subs. The aim this summer seemingly was to build a quick and athletic team. Why did we not sign players with those qualities then, we look lethargic and sluggish.