Injury-prone squad(its only October), horrible set of results and completely baffling tactics by JDT are enough to worry any fan. This "refusal to defend " attitude is ridiculous. No wonder Carter & Hyam are struggling. Why no 3 in midfield? Its not as though all these attackers score regularly is it? Just...change the system.

I think most of you have highlighted our glaring problems at the back. All the more astonishing as JDT had a very illustrious career with A,C,Milan reaching the absolute pinnacles of European competition. Catenaccio football was far more the order of the day. He MUST understand how to set up a team so that the opponents dont get 2 dozen chances every game. We know how the Owen Coyle style of defending ends. This is baffling to me??

The answer to the question" should JDT be replaced if results dont improve ?" is fairly irrelevant Id say. Simply because he wont be. Look how the Venkys let Mowbrays contract run out. Sacking managers costs money and the purse strings have been tightened.

To answer Mr.Gussets question, my answer would be to do some work in training on 1.defending and 2.changing the tactics so we sometimes have 3 in the middle and offer protection to the back line & goalie. We cant play Harrogate or Cardiff every week unfortunately.

Results count for more than attractive football. However poor Carter/Pears/Wahlstedt looked today it cant be any picnic when the managers tactics leave you so exposed all the game.....other teams have players like defensive midfielders to protect the back line. The Nobbers results suggest its not all about the lack of investment. Even Luton got to the promised land with a miniscule budget. This is on JDT fair and square.

Avoiding relegation has to be the priority...giving Leo the jersey is a start. Where is Plan B? Unless(as rigger says)there is another agenda in play.....??

On the positive side, with performances like these, no one will be poaching JDT! Seriously though, where is plan B?

If Pears isnt replaced in goal more goalkeeping errors will occur, Id wager. Good with his feet(the trendy thing for modern goalies yes agreed)but a poor shot-stopper. Better than Alan Fettis or Lutweiler certainly, but if JDT persists with Pears, the results are on him fair & square. Its fair to say we have been spoilt with having some of the greatest goalies in the world at Ewood- Brad Freidel, Tim Flowers, David Raya, Roger Jones even....Thomas Kaminski,Paul Robinson and Jason Steele werent that bad! So a high bar yes and Aynsley Pears is underneath it for me.

It doesnt help that out of 7 signings,2 are injured(Sigurdsson & Ennis),2 will be lucky to make the bench on what weve seen(Tronstad & Moran),& 2 arent currently needed but could be, injuries allowing(Wahlstedt & Hill). Leaves only Telalovic. Hope the lad does really well but shouldnt expect too much from German 4th Division. Better than Hirst or Chris Brown would be a start. To tomphils point,yes lets get shut- we cant afford players not pulling their weight/always injured. No room for Jaden Sanchos/Paul Pogbas at Ewood! ,

Getting back to the game in hand,if Tronstad & Markanday arent showing a bit more in training than they do on the pitch I doubt either will even make the bench. One reason Dolan is starting could be he does the dirty work of tracking back very well. Much better than Gilsenan/Moran from what Ive seen. Going forward/scoring of course is another story.

Mark Atkins used to get a lot of stick(unjustifiably IMHO)from the fans as he stood out as a technically less gifted footballer amongst all the big-money signings. But he certainly could shoot and was probably the best long-range striker in the team after Alan Shearer.

Dunno whats happened with Tronstad? Results unpredictable indeed with the Nobbers leading the pack(showing us how to turn over Plymouth)! Even Mowbrays Sunderland one place above(they put 5 past Southampton) so goal difference much better. Similar strategy to us apparently ditching the "I value experience" mantra and going with the kids,; no doubt in total opposition to Mowbrays wishes. Expect the good atheletes to start IF fit aka Hedges,Travis,Gally..... JDT has his work cut out if the injuries/suspensions start to build up....dont think a draw would be the worst result.

Expect Gally up top. Putting Telalovic in from the start smacks of extreme desperation. Wahlstedt should get the jersey(I doubt he will). Think JDT is getting concerned about the squad being too threadbare with injuries,loss of form etc.. still given Buckleys body language this season loaning him out looks absolutely the right call. Clearly problems to solve.....

Think JDT puts a lot on commitment, effort, tracking-back -the "dirty work" of football. Hence Travis plays, and Dolan gets his fair share of game-time. Markanday looks too delicate & weak to even make the bench, Pears not commanding enough and Gally has no strikers instinct whatsoever. Lets just hope Hyam isnt seriously injured and Walhstedt gets the gloves. At least we can watch the Dingles being thrashed......

What is most interesting is the players left out ...aka not even on the bench. Im referring to Markanday & Buckley of course!

Anybody that can be rested simply has to be rested. We are struggling for bodies and its only August. The academy is being tested to the limit and beyond. Hence if we want a small squad to stay within FFP rules we need some players brought in that are fit. Id say Buckley has to start(or be loaned out). Id also be inclined to start Dolan again,particularly if he hasnt signed a new contract.

For me, Sheffield United ARE the dirtiest team in this league bar none. I agree 2 should have been sent off today(and at least one in the home tie with Spurs which I watched on t.v.). I think our young lads play with no fear which is really exciting to watch(a bit like Fergusons Class of 92). You probably wouldnt get these explosive counter-attacks with experienced old stalwarts clogging the side up ;it would be just too slow. Thought Dolan, Travis & Carter were all sensational today. Quality fitness levels. A big shout out to the coaches at the Academy. They are clearly doing something right!

You are correct. My point that Bob Crompton was the most important footballer in Rovers history stands.

Have to disagree Mash, Manchester United only became Man Utd in 1902(brand change obviously)so our large collection of F.A.Cup wins were when they were Newton Heath. Either way can you imagine their large horde of "glory hunters" showing the magnaminity in defeat that Leicester fans showed?

Yes indeed I did Tyrone. Keith Newton was far better than Henning Berg(in the Premier League winning side). Not totally off-topic as I was commenting on JRCs performance against Leicester. That was the most magical performance from a right-back since the Newton era. Not to put too fine a point on it, but Bob Crompton was winning trophies and medals for Blackburn Rovers before Man.Utd were even invented!

Really hope JRC isnt badly injured. The performances recently from him at right-back are staggeringly good(like a Real Madrid player). Even if injury-prone Id be tempted to get a contract extension signed up. Early days I know, but he looks even better than Henning Berg: perhaps up there with Keith Newton? Of course, Rovers greatest ever-player was a right-back.......Bob Crompton. (Alan Shearer clearly the best in the last few decades).

One of the great Rovers F.A.Cup performances. The football was so easy on the eye,high press and slick passing in the final third. No wonder the players were tiring towards the end. Gallaghers tackle to set up the second goal worthy of the great Roberto Boninsegna himself. JRC just sensational until injured. Think it wont have gone unnoticed by scouts of other clubs though. Seriously, what a shift put in by Travis. A true warrior in there. In fairness, many Leicester fans quite gracious in defeat. I really DONT want the Dingles next round, though. Anyone but them!!

Feeling more positive now. The defending with these clean sheets is just sensational-credit where its due Hyam,Ayala & Carter all good again,and JRC plus Brittain not too bad either plus 2 reasonable goalies (when Kaminski is fit). Much prefer building from the back in the time-honoured Allardyce traditions. So grateful Mowbrayfication has finally ended also. The Academy is truly playing its part and credit to JDT for game-managing the players(as best he can). Hes getting a gallon out of a pint pot at the moment. Well done!

Quite happy if our best players are our defenders. Garrett MOTM for me. On Gally, would say hes a great defensive centre-forward and a good athelete, just very poor at the goalscoring end. Kevin Davies had those sort of qualities as well.

An obligation to buy Hirst IMHO is a sacking offence, period. Just remember Chris Brown did at least come on a free.