DavidMailsTightPerm

Next two games will show our credentials - need 4 points really. If we got 4 points - knowing Rovers we would draw with Luton and then beat Forest. Worryingly think we are capable of 6 points - but this is Rovers - hence why would be very happy with 4 points

Slight knock/injury ? (don't know - but would be a possible reason)

I thought he had played reasonably well over last few matches ?

I understand where you are coming from - but (if is as good as people say) you sometimes have to just take opportunities as they present themselves. Though I think TM has had excellent backing from the owners - it is still obvious that we can't cherry pick players as we did in Kennys golden era. In terms of planning - he wants to play a better passing game. He has tried Buckley to help that - presumably Holtby is seen as the playmaker we have been missing for a long time.

Hmmm ... Warhurst started as a centre half - then converted to striker - the Kenny master stroke to convert to midfield. Chris Sutton started centre back. So converting players from other positions can work out - and for the previous 3 games both players got good reviews.

Alternatively they could sell all our best players, parts of Brockhall, parts of Ewood - run a shadow club after getting back as much of their money as possible. Seriously I do wonder when our ever expanding debt will end. But would fans want us to sell Dack to pay off part of the debt ? (though he will probably have to be sold for FFP reasons)

Be careful what you wish for. A bit like those fans that want Venkys to go - and leave us like Bury or Bolton.

The old axis of power to be returned - with Smallwood and Evans. I wouldn't risk any of Saturday's starters - but is opportunity for Chapman, Brereton, Nyambe, Rothwell and Buckley to show us what they can do.

Whether the right thing or not - will make a prediction that Williams will move to left back - with Tosin at centre. Not seen Cardiff play for a while - but if they are a typical Warnock side - it would make sense. For most other teams (with Cunningham out) - would play Downing at LB to get Rothwell in the team.

He already mentioned needing Tosin height for Cardiff - so expect either three at back or Williams at left back

A word of warning - though we deserved to win - the last two wins have all been about fine margins - which could easily go against is in the next match. In the same way the fine margins went against us in the previous two matches. Encouraging signs - but let's be realistic.

Gallagher earnt his place in the side after Saturday

Interesting that reverting to long ball was as much about Gallagher as it was Graham ?

I am alone in this - but beyond the penalty I really struggle to think what else DG actually did. I also think we looked one paced at times with DG and Dack up front. Funny that our main outlet was Gallagher - both winning more headers than anyone else and providing much needed pace.

Don't think it is strange - TM obviously wanted Gallagher last season. When we couldn't get him - we went for Brereton. Have to seriously question the scouting on this one. Though they are both physically similar in stature - Gallagher puts in far more effort - and is more robust than Brereton. Obviously hope both come good - but at the moment Gallagher looks by far the most likely.

A managers lot is a difficult one - I like Rothwell - but imagine he played and got injured ? Also - imagine Evans or Smallwood had to play in the first team due to injuries - but were lacking in match sharpness ? Only thing I would have liked to see is Chapman for Downing - but again that may have been to help Buckley It isn't a team that particularly excites me - but is one that I think provides balance and a basis for our young players to show their worth and build some confidence. It should also be enough to beat Oldham. .

With two young centre halves - not a bad call to have two experienced players to (Hopefully) provide some defensive cover for them.

Why do you think his time is up ? Personally don't think he is the perfect manager - but excluding his lack of ruthlessness with certain players (and blind spot over centre half) - I can see at times what he is trying to do. I do wonder how much pressure he is under from DJ - not heard some of his interviews recently (I don't rely on out of context sound bites) - but some have mentioned a certain tetchiness. Possibly the owners are lining up DJ if we don't start well - and Mowbray is aware of this ? What is certain - given our fan base and debts - he can't really complain about support from the owners.

Who knows - yet again it sounds like we didn't take advantage when we were on top. On the positives - he started Rothwell - central defence sounded a lot better.

All these moans - we are only 4 points outside the top 6 ?

Thought Williams played ok at CH.

So why have a go at TM and the club for their handling of Mulgrew when you don't actually know what went on.

This the same player we bought from Premiership Norwich ? He must have taken a huge wage cut to join Rovers

Most were brought in as Championship players - so doubt they will be paid at League 1 levels.

How do you know it was rushed ? How do you know it wasn't a mutual decision based on predicted game time ? How do you know they aren't paying most of is wages ? How do you know they didn't approach us ?