This is not the total football Swansea of old. We're a much better side in my opinion. There are no gimme's in this league, typically in this league they could take something from us but based on what I've seen of them this season, we should be looking to build on our recent wins with a convincing 3 points. I don't want to us to upset the 11 but If Hyam isn't available, I'd move Hill to CB, move JRC or Brittain to RB with Trav in midfield... Scotty doesn't convince me.

There's a lot more height and physicality with Hill, JRC AND Brittain in there, they're all undroppable players so it's good to see JDT find a solution to that problem. Brittain has exceptional fitness suiting him to an up and down midfield role, he's more than decent at both ends of the pitch. Hopefully this is the platform for Tronstadt to kick on, he had a decent game but if we're looking at how good we need to be at the higher end of the table he still needs to improve. If he can improve a further 10-15% more than what I saw today then we have a real player there. One thing I noticed in our more measured approach is just how simple balls which are sloppy crept into our play, these small things like passes slight behind the man or not enough pace on the pass can really kill opportunities to hurt teams. As nervy as it was, they didn't really create that much with Tanner having the best opportunity. Speaking of which, if he's going to be a bit part player for Cardiff then I'd really like us to have a look at him. Watched his as a sub against Swansea and he was brilliant then aswell l, very talented footballer. I've been saying it for a while but Dolans best performances in recent seasons have been more central, he just simply doesn't have the pace to play out wide but has the quick turning ability to cause problems in the middle of the pitch. 2 winnable games coming up, the relegated sides are already decided IMO... Let's take this league by scruff of the neck finally.

Sorry but it's not a good sign that Telalovic isn't grabbing that ball to take that pen. Supposed to be the main man FFS, act like it at least.

Madness today. I've stuck up for Pears but disaster doesn't cover it today. Needs dropping for that performance and I wouldn't be surprised if we don't see him in a Rovers shirt in the league again if Leo gets the nod. I don't know what's happening at the moment because I believe we're better than most teams on paper but it's just sheer chaos with no structure at times. In possession I know what the idea is but out of possession we're just everywhere. He needs to take us back to basics because I think he's perhaps demanding too much of what these players can give him.

Because of the football we play, I fear no-one... I only fear ourselves.

Well... Rovers are certainly not boring or easy to watch. Today had everything really, poor refereeing, goals, good football, bad football, good defending and bad... As much as every fan wants to get promoted it's a bloody good league. Look what a win can do for everyone's spirits, confidence and expectations. Today and many times this season I have seen something from our players to suggest they're good enough to take this league by the scruff of the neck and really give some teams a battering. Obviously the common theme is not taking our chances and today we should of given Boro a proper hiding 4 or 5 nil. When the 2nd went in I really felt that if we pressured them harder, they would of capitulated, I could see the confidence draining out of them in front of my eyes... Their heads had gone, the body language was negative but although it was a poor refereeing decision, we typically gave them chances to allow them back into the game. What should of been a comfortable pasting of a team shot of confidence turned into a typical nail biting hanging on of a game. Regardless, the 3 points is all that matters and we fully deserved it. I thought everyone played well, with the exception of Dolan who I've stuck up for quite a bit but he simply offered nothing at all. I'm a massive fan of Callum Brittain and he looked absolutely superb today. People may laugh but I genuinely believe he's one of ours that could move on to the next level, hopefully with us of course. From what I'm told, his numbers in training are generally the best. It would be an absolute waste to see him drop out the side again and would personally rather see him ahead of Pickering when JRC is back as I think he's performed better than Pickering at left back. Sammie is really turning into our main man and is seemingly stepping up to be the main source of goals that we needed. On Telalovic, I maintain high hopes but he didn't look ready for it contrary to the managers words. Even so, he should have still had an assist on his debut for Sammie and had he had made one driving sprint for a ball that went across goal he could have had an easy tap in aswell. I'm sure JDT can work his magic with him and get him up to speed eventually. We have a good, young, hardworking, talented set of players with plenty of ability. Fine, we haven't spent as much as some sides but there still aren't many with the quality we have either. We're a good side, usually the better side, with lots of reasons to be optimistic, hopefully our manager see's it the same way.

Telalovic got 3?

You usually get what you deserve, which is somewhat true given we didn't take our chances. They need to learn these lessons now, Hedges needs to sort his head out in those situations, that is a clear representation of why he isn't a premier league player. As much as the scoreline doesn't show it, there are positives, that's a game they should have won and it's their own fault they didn't. Regroup, get the new lads up to speed and go again fresh.

Stuck up for Pears but that's him done. In you come Leo.

Played well so far, Trav let us down on the ball a few too many times though.

Strong line up today, a lot of technical ability in Wharton, Hedges and Moran. Away from home i'd always take a point. As someone else said, kill the first 20 mins and grow into the game. Hopefully we don't play our way into trouble. 1-1

Buzzing for the boys today, got what they deserved today after not getting it last week. As I said yesterday, leave Brittain at left back, he's fine there and looks better than Pickering to me. Always really rated Ryan Hedges, a very overlooked player, hopefully kicks on and shows us what he's really capable of on a consistent basis. Big mention to Pears, gets a lot of unfair stick in my opinion, always looks decent to me. Leanord doesn't look ready, I'd keep giving him appearances and easing him in but it seems too much to ask to start at the moment. I've stuck up for Dolan for a while but he was absolutely dogsh*t today, he looked lost, offered nothing going forward, offered no protection either. We need more going forward before the window closes.

Ennis could be our Ollie Watkins... Very similar play style. High hopes for him.

Been extremely poor so far. They've just watched us pass ourselves to death. As much as we have high hopes for Leanord we need to give him a chance by giving him something but he's not been in it today. Markanday non existent. Moved it way too slow. Needed to take off Markanday, push JRC up and put Brittain on. A lot our problems still present, number 1 being the lack of mental toughness. This lot will fold week after week if they keep conceding goals first.

Absolutely made up today. Hyam was unreal, so composed, masterclass in defending. Carter along side is a top class talent aswell. Travis was excellent, linked play, pressed, a proper captain's performance. Tronstadt was ok, looks like he needs to get up to speed a bit but will do a thankless job in midfield by the looks of it. For a first performance I thought he was fine but can see him growing in confidence and showing us more. Pickering had a good game I thought, as did JRC, both solid. Dolan and Markanday did fine, worked hard and put the yards in. Can see more to come from Markanday and Dolan's work ethic was great as usual, would like him to get more shots off. Thought he quietly had a good game today. Leanord, big ask for him but got a goal, could of had a hat trick. Movement was clever, certainly didn't look out of his depth and battled well. I can certainly see the Jordan Rhodes comparisons. Shame he didn't take those chances because I think the confidence everyone would have in him (and his own) would have been astronomic. Sammy was was Sammy, worth every penny of his wage every week. As much as folk might get teary eyed about Dack, there's absolutely no chance he would cover the ground this fella does. Little shout out to Brittain when he came on, perhaps it was because he was right in front of me but he was top class. Mugged off Soriento with a dummy and turned defence into attack brilliantly with a great cross field pass. The lad is WAY too good to be sat on the bench, they need to find a solution to that. The best way to describe us is a well drilled bunch of grafters. There's not much in the way of individual brilliance but I'm absolutely fine with that if we can keep doing the basics as well as we do. I see far too many teams with the odd individually brilliant player that aren't drilled and don't have any real methods. Our method is risky but it pays off from sheer crisp passing and work ethic, what more can you ask for? Be nice to see that marquee signing to come in, that has a bit of individual brilliance to add to the graft we have, just to give us a little something. I think this is a real statement from the manager to those in charge of the finances, to say "back me, we can smash this league". After a lot of talk over finances, today was a real display that higher wages doesn't guarantee you anything in the championship. Look at Swift sat on their bench on an absolute fortune, looked bang average when he came on, madness. Very proud of of that performance on so many levels. It was a performance deserving of 3 points that lifts the spirit of everyone and visual representation of what this club is built on... ARTE ET LABORE!!!!

Would be feeling more confident about this if he could find a way to get Britain and JRC playing at the same time. Also a way for Bucky and Wharton to play in midfield. Be very interesting to see if our captain is missing 👀

Very easy to fall into this trap of thinking this way before every season. Truth is, the league is wildly unpredictable, a few good signings can proper you to promotion, a few bad ones can have you fighting for your lives. What we know is that there is a lot of quality and work ethic in the side already, just not enough up top yet. We have plenty of time to put ourselves in a strong position for this season. I won't stress, until it's time to stress.

Interested to see how Sondre & Batty does.

Can't really grumble that JDT would leave to go to Feyenoord, Dutch champions and champions league football. Here's your chance to all laugh at me... There's only one person I'd want... Steven Gerard.

Hello everyone, it's been a while. What an unreal week this has been. Certainly one of the best in recent memory in the championship. To be completely honest, I'd decided to be less vocal with my opinions after the Burnley and Preston performances. Those results really turned me off at the whole 'project' but the manager and certain players have really made me eat my words. I never thought JRC could step up to this level, I'd written off Travis, Szmodics and was giving up on Buckley... All of them have completely mugged me off and I'm chuffed to bits. Aynsley Pears is like a brand new signing, looks absolutely top class and there's no way TK gets back in this team again. This possession football seems to have a point to it now but I think a lot of upturn in performances and results come down to a few simple things. More pressing intensity higher up the pitch. Everything not always going through Diaz. Another being not having Tyler Morton in the side, I've not been a fan since very early on in the season, Buckley is simply the player he wants to be but isn't. Hopefully the manager doesn't tinker with this too much, there's a nice balance to the team. Hyam and Carter are the best centre halves we have (love watching them both), leave them be. The full backs are well balanced. Thomas and Dolan give us outlets on both sides of the pitch. If anything I would use Diaz as a centre forward when need be. This season has been a puzzler but I've been proud to watch them recently and it's been a long time since I've felt like that. All that said, trying to keep my feet on the ground, the league is tight but you must enjoy the highs when you get them. On another note. It's nice to see Tony doing his post January Mowbray meltdown on someone else's time. I'm sure sourpuss will have his excuses instead of getting the best out of what he has. Take each game as it comes, let's beat Stoke. COYB

I was told yesterday at 7.30pm that it was done... From a solid source.

That's usually no problem for apes.

Some of you need to learn.... You don't question THE BOSS.

I'm amazed at some of the comments tbh, I think some need a reality check. It wasn't a terrible performance, it should have been won within 65 mins but didn't take chances. I know folk don't like us giving up possession, neither do I but for a large portion of the game we were the better side and ground out a win. Are people forgetting how Dyche got that lot promoted? Tight wins and many games that didn't deserve to be won but won. Fergie often hung on to countless points with lacklustre performances. This league is an absolute grind and we should be encouraged that the lads can grind out results. Every fan believes their players are capable of more and better performances but I've had enough of managers talking about philosophy and then not delivering performances or consistent results. Of course, if we lose its only natural that we pick apart what is wrong. All that said... Performance?... We're 2nd in the league. Who gives a f*ck?