joey_big_nose

Probably the Championship needs to go down to 20 teams... not a fan of that idea at the moment though as Rovers risk of league one would massively increase.

Pleased we managed to get a point from 2-0 down. Must be a long time since we did that. Defensively we looked woeful though. 3421 puts so much athletic pressure on the wing backs - and we had two who just couldnt cover the necessary ground. A better side than Charlton would have absolutely buried us. Ismael took a long time to get to 352 when we did have the right players and now seems to not want to change when we dont.

Where we are today highlights why Venkys are so bad for the club. Team shot to pieces, dwindling attendances but from their perspective its unlikely they are even thinking about the club until the review every year or six months. And when those reviews occur they are unlikely to know how to or particularly care about improving things. Yes they've put a lot of money, and great they have, but an owner engaged and involved in the day to day would be driving the leadership team to solve the issues. Absentee landlords have never been a way to run anything well. Id rather have half the money each year but an owner proactively thinking and acting to solving the problems the club faces. Not sitting around for half a year and half the world away for them to then have virtually zero useful input.

Our left is an absolute joke. We are going to concede through a break down there...

Bit bemused why Pratt has gone off. I dont think he did much wrong? Just had no cover from Pickering or the midfield.

We have absolutely no defense down the left...

Well got a goal back. Havent seen a leap like that from a rovers forward in years.

Change of formation to 3421 provides even less cover for our wing backs who lack the engine to cover the necessary ground. Why are we playing this formation with Pickering and Miller at wing back. Its absolutely ridiculous.

If Miller and McLoughlin are at full back who is at centreback?? Plus in a diamond theres a lot of expectation on the full backs to provide the width, which i doubt those two can do really. And playing two up top with a back four would be a bold move, and one I think we cant really handle imo. If we go to a back four I think its 4231. For what its worth until we get Alebiouso back I would make the change as it doesnt work without him.

Where is the game squad listed - interested in academy strikers have been put in?

I'm in the give Joseph a go group. We really have nothing to lose. Henricksson has put the effort in and done okay pressing, but offered absolutely nothing in terms of goal threat. Put Joseph on from the start and bring on Henricksson to close out the game. While I am not as down on the overall squad as some (its bad but weve had worse in the last 15 years) the current striking options with Gudjonsen injured are definitely the worst ever imo. And thats with me rating Ohashi!

Millers a committed defender and been significant part of our quite good defensive record. But on the ball he is a total liability. I cant fathom why we put him at RWB.

On his day hes very good imo, but with injuries and his mood those days can be far apart, and not someone you want when things are going against you. And he's on double the money that anyone else is on.

Still seen enough this season to think its unlikely that we go down. But definitely possible.

This is absolutely spot on. Enough goong on to just keep us alive but nothing more than that.

Cantwell really doesnt look like he gives a toss. In September I was quite impressed with how motivated he seemed. Id not be against him going this month if there was a bid. Just freeing up his wages would give us something to bring in forwards. Weve got more points without him than with him.

Why why why are we playing 352 with Miller and Pickering at wing backs when we are 2-0 down???????????????

Although we've not been good this season, usually weve been pretty competitive but blunt. Today we have been totally outplayed and do look like relegation candidates.

Pickering just hasn't got the legs to play a role in the team at lwb. Im so bemused weve stayed with 352 after losing both our wing backs.

I guess Miller to RWB... Incredibly negative from Ismael.

It is when you look at whose on the pitch.

Ohashi is so much better than any of those. I feel bad for him being put in this position. Cantwell is having a truly abysmal game.

Wow losing Hedges not going to help us... The one player who can carry the ball a bit. We should definitely go to a back four. No point personnel wise continuing as we are.

Well the games completely lost now, get the guys on yellow cards off and give the kids a go.

We are not finishing this with 11 men... And very deservedly 2-0 down.