Didn’t Gallagher's fantastic take down win the free kick for the goal? What I saw was a high intensity performance with a few errors, but effective at times, particularly at bringing Dack into play further up. We don’t play conventional flying wingers so I’m not convinced there is an argument to suggest he isn’t suited for some variant of a pressing wide forward.

Might be my favourite ever Mowbrayism

Subjective, so you’re allowed to think that - but we consistently got in behind with Armstrong’s pace because they press high up. Gallagher also then offered plenty of pressing, aerial knockdowns and won the free kick for the goal with a wonderful touch out wide. Second point, Bennett for me is now a weak point for sure, but in some ways - it can’t be ignored that he repeatedly put us on the front foot with clever touches, constantly being in position to support the Gally knock down with our press or diagonal, and another few decent balls in the box or down the flank. This is why I tear my hair out at “square pegs” closed mindedness, because there is plenty of argument to suggest there is method in the decision making. Even if you’re own take isn’t “Mowbrayesque”

First born is either Lewis or Travis at this rate.

I should’ve read it first! “Furthermore, the club will knock off the price of a match ticket for the first two home games from the Season Ticket price. So, anyone with a Charlton Athletic or Middlesbrough match ticket can contact the Ticket Office on 01254 372000 and take advantage of the offer … AND be included in the £10k prize draw” A modicum of sense.

Isn’t their some reduction in price for two games or a cup ticket for the ones missed? If not, poor show.

Did you listen to the interview about investing this summer in IT and creating a new analysis system/booths for the first team coaches to use? I felt a bit embarrassed for the way he mentioned learning it was “like riding a bike”, however the crux is he and his team are embracing the opportunity. Game has certainly moved on, but I think these developments suggest TM isn’t ignoring the obvious or being stubborn and stuck in the mud. As for the money spent, we’re talking the last two seasons, is absolutely paltry in this league right now. I know, others have spent less, got more - and I know that was “our” money AKA a lot of responsibility for the club to invest, but I agree with TM in that our squad is looking very strong in dimensions compared to last season. That’s not just down to signings either, continuation of the academy has been key. Especially when you take relative cost into account. Assombalonga, for example, is rumoured to be paid more than twice our top earner, despite our apparent interest. http://financialfootballnews.com/category/blackburn/ That’s essentially a year old now, but it gives a real flavour of what we are up against compared to say; http://financialfootballnews.com/derby-county-fcs-2018-finances/ Hence why I personally think many reactive opinions in this thread are way off in their judgement of what should’ve or could’ve been done so far.

Oh certainly true, his time might’ve been up but I find it hard to think we ended up better off - even if Lambert was initially an exciting appointment. Bowyer should’ve never been in the frame, but that’s why context is key - the reality still, we’ve a disconnection between ownership and club. More props to those managers who’ve actually had a modicum of success.

Thing with Bowyer though, the impact he made was extremely positive, post our club having 100+m stacked up in wages against it, the heart and soul ripped out of the dressing room and academy for the Goodwillies and Slews to come. Its easy to just expect promotion because he had rhodes and gestede, but context is key. We also had academy graduates like Kean, Henley and Lowe being paid 2x our current top wage, whom simply (even despite countless chances) showed they aren’t/weren’t up to it. Yet now, in some people’s eyes he ultimately failed. I can’t agree with that, and I think it is disrespectful to ignore key decisions made then (Kinder and the re-organisation post SEM of our academy is one example) are helping us massively now.

One massive issue I have, pie and a pint £7:50; Pint of fosters: £4:20, 400ml of Heineken; £4:20.. yet you can’t swap. So to have a slightly less but better quality beer but at the same initial cost, with my pie- It’s practically a tenner. Which ultimately means another year of putting up with the metallic tasting, watered down, fosters crap - or literally not bothering at all. The thing is, if the beer was a premium imported beer like Bernard or Singha, I’d gladly pay a 5er a pint.

Whilst I can find many issues with certain phrases or lines, I can’t help but still feel that the club is in a genuine “football persons” hand with TM. I feel confident in his ambitions and intentions. Our collective expectation since he has arrived is now firmly towards the top end of the table, and whether your opinion is that we should’ve done far better so far, it’s hard to ignore that fact.

Ill never “get” the closed mindedness.

When you get to the realisation that the word in bold is subjective, you’ll stop being amazed by opinions that aren’t your own! Plus one win in 7 months is a bit more what I’d call “failing” personally!

Agree. Smallwood poor ball, Buckley had no way of dealing with it, Nyambe way out of position. Cant take away from the finish though. Second one; utterly farcical, and seemingly Buckley ended up RWB...

Who said Grayson was crap? Lads got a wand of a left peg for that long diagonal...!

That isn’t true - my main area of gripe with Nyambe is technique, crossing and passing. That’s not to say Benno is a regular MGP with his right peg. One thing I do agree with though is the age suggests one can learn, but also he played Centreback for his country and a few times for us - maybe that’s where he sees himself?

I just think if you’re going to make the assertion a players no experience in a role, it’s probably better to use facts as opposed to opinion. I don’t think it’s as clear cut as Nyambe over Bennett personally either.

It’s funny because much of that thread is exactly the same argument - he obviously shows something to the managers who’ve picked him in the wider defensive positions.

RWB and RB are similar? That’s quite stark relevance in my world MB

https://www.otib.co.uk/index.php?/topic/173858-elliott-bennett-merged/ Some discussion about him leaving BCFC due being used as a RWB. Sounds nonsensical to me, probably just a better contract. Does show he has been used more defensively on the right previously, and with a few years more experience - not unthinkable to suggest that’s his main position now with time against him.

No I meant I checked (roughly and quickly) the last 10 games who played RB - 9x4321’s and 1x352; Bennett started five times in defence, and Nyambe 5 times, albeit one game at RCB. Bennett may have played other positions too but I neglected to check that.

Last 10 games of season, 5 starts at RB or RCB each. Looking at the results, I’d say their impact was mixed but looks as if Nyambe was dropped after a few straight defeats.

I think maybe it’s less straightforward- Nyambe offers that position and also RB. His return from the ACN may have also impacted his pre season compared to Bennett. That’s why I’d save judgement on who is “1st choice” this season till after a lot more games

Why apologise? I’ve never had perfect English, and you’re never too old to learn!

Maybe it’s still up the air? Carrot and stick for the senior players who want it. Graham/Bennett/Mulgrew/Evans phase coming to an end, time for someone else to stand up and take the arm band? It’s one way to inspire a bit more leadership from the Dacks and Williams in our first team.