Well my friends, it's 4 am here so time for bed. Thanks for the banter.

I'm also a Graham fan by the way...……………….heh heh!

I'm a Lenihan fan so I won't argue there. I disagree with your second paragraph though...……...we really haven't looked like scoring so far this season (own goals excepted). Gallagher is not the answer IMO. As someone else intimated earlier...……...it's a wee bit embarrassing having 12 million on the bench and sending Danny on to do the business!

Williams is not the main problem IMO. Personally, I would never play Bell anywhere ever again. Bennett earned a reprieve today. We have a lot of options in midfield but we never seem to find a potent combination. Many have spoken enthusiastically about Rothwell but I'm not convinced. We are not threatening the opposition goal and that is the main problem right now I think.

Part 1: Restrict the opposition to 2 goals maximum...……………...perfect! Part 2: score more than the opposition...…………...abject failure!

Williams did ok though didn't he?

All correct………………..but the bottom line is ……………..we didn't make their goalie tremble. It's worrying but I'm remaining optimistic after today's performance. We do have decent players but they need to gel soon!

I feel your pain Tom but it's still a wee bit too early I think.

Indeed. We closed down their ball-playing defenders well. In fact, first 10 minutes of the second half we created a few good opportunities by stealing the ball from them. Nevertheless, we didn't frighten their goalie at all if truth be told. All that money spent on attack and still a very poor return.

Much better this week. Bell terrible again, Rothwell failing to live up to expectations again, Tosin impressive, williams steady too. Dack’s had some lovely touches but again we haven’t troubled the opposition keeper yet this season!

What's Hanley doing these days?

Yes. Mulgrew. Bell and Bennett are not fit for purpose. But we don't have much of an alterative. What gets me....is that I was so looking forward to this season. Anyway, it's just one match………….I'm trying not to regret my ifollow purchase!

Oh! and I find Steve Smith really irritating too!

No but we are all disappointed. The defence was crap - agreed, but the expensive, acclaimed attack did nothing either. I agree with you AND Paul.

Pretty much sums it up I'm afraid.

Yes, but more worryingly, we didn't create anything. We've spent decent money (for this level) but we looked crap. I thought Charlton was in some sort of crisis?

No. I think he has a point. We created nothing.

Yep! Same old problems...………………….awful defensive errors. BUT! they scored two and we didn't look like threatening their goal. Lucky own goal and that was it. We didn't deserve a draw.

Dear dear! I was so looking forward to this but the defensive problems are still there. Bennett and Mulgrew made terrible errors and Bell just isn't good enough. Still there's 45 to go and I'm watching the Ashes on my ipad at the same time!

Very interesting. Thanks Neal.

Billy Wilson...….another old favourite sadly departed.

An all-time favourite of mine. He scored the best goal I ever saw personally at Ewood. The long ball came over from the right wing and Mike volleyed a left footed thunderbolt into the net.....from outside the box. (Can’t remember the opposition sadly). Also saw him take a penalty at a pre-season game at Blackpool. There were about 10 other supporters so i got right behind the goal for a close-up view. It was unstoppable, beautifully positioned, with pace, just inside the post. i don’t remember many things from those days.....but these memories still make me smile.

Here’s Harry Chapman....... “He’s a great manager - probably the best I’ve worked under. I love his philosophy about football and the style of play.”Read more at: https://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/sport/football/middlesbrough-fc/hartlepool-youngster-reveals-why-he-wanted-to-sign-for-blackburn-rovers-1-9563651

Championship Trivia Quiz (Data from whoscored.com) 1. We have 2 players rated in the top 50. Who are they? 2. Didn’t do so well there? Ok, we have 4 more in the top 100. Have another go. 3. Which former Rovers’ manager is currently displaying his skills with the bottom club? 4. Although he’s only played 3 games this season he is currently our highest rated player (average 7.29). Who is he? 5. Who is the lowest rated player in the entire squad and 344th out of 345 in the Championship (6.01)? 6. Which of these is our biggest strength and which our biggest weakness? a. Protecting the lead b. Stopping opponents creating chances c. Defending against skillful players d. Keeping possession of the ball e. Creating chances using through balls 7. Dack has made 3 of Graham’s goals. Who else has given Danny 3 assists? 8. Who has the best % pass success rate in our squad? 9. Which team has NOT gone 6 games unbeaten? WBA, Leeds, Villa, Stoke, Norwich. 10. Who has most MoM performances so far (4)? Answers 1. DL 31 (7.11) DW 40 (7.07), 2. CM 51 (7.03) BD 57 (7.01) DG 89. (6.93) HR 95 (6.92) 3. PL 4. PD 5. BB 6. e and d 7. HR 8. CC 9. Leeds 10. DL Cut me some slack on the formatting. I’m in the airport on my ipad!

Germany first, then UK so i might see you at Ewood! My kids still live in England.