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Hedges his usual self. So one paced and just no guile or creativity. Dolan anonymous but same could be said of Cantwell and many others so far. We look really, really poor today.

Weimann up top, Buckley starts. New lads on bench.

He definitely did at Newcastle and it caused a blazing row. Asante may have just been more polite about it. Obviously there's no comparison in ability

Bellamy was played on the wing by some managers, and he's a bloody good striker. It happens, especially if they're fast,

I do think they've been much better at communicating the rescheduling compared to previous seasons, so credit where it's due there. I hope the attendances stay strong but there'll be a decent amount who will reconsider their options in summer after a year of potentially less convenient kick off times.

Of course people have a choice, but I also feel that the frequency of moved games will mean more and more people make the choice not to attend, which I don't think is good for Rovers or for the sport we all love. Due to being a more local game (albeit not for me), Preston being moved doesn't quite irritate me as much as some others despite making it very difficult/expensive for me to attend. But on a more general front, I worry about it reducing matchday attendances. Our attendances throughout the pyramid and the away followings we have in this country are the cornerstone of our game.

Hi Chaddy. Am I allowed to moan? I cannot attend this match as easily now as I'd be unable to travel back home after the match. I've seen similar posts from yourself, eg you couldn't understand people having sympathy for Cardiff fans after Rovers v Cardiff was scheduled for noon on New Year's Day. Some people have opinions on things because they're concerned it may impact others negatively even if it doesn't affect them. It's called 'empathy'. I felt sorry for Coventry fans when they moved their games to Northampton? Did it affect me? Not a jot. It's what makes us human.

Maybe a takeaway with their family is a bigger priority and more enjoyable than regular trips to Ewood? In a perfect world you wouldn't need to give up the odd takeaway and become entirely teetotal to support your football team.

15 goals in 23 games is very impressive, even if just League One. Do you think any of our current cohort would get close to that?

Still depressed today. We are moving in the right direction under our manager but it all feels very fragile and we've been here before. If he goes, we are back to square one. Little to be optimistic about.

My pessimistic worry is that whilst we are showing positive signs, any hope will be extinguished soon, whether it's a bungled window or our manager leaving. It makes the defeats more galling - if today isn't our day, when will it be?

One of those afternoons. We've seen them for years. We tried, we did what we could, but it isn't enough. Not sure it'll ever be our day again to be honest, I just can't see a positive future for this club sadly. Eustace deserves backing but no chance

Of course, I was devastated. Just not sure it was a fair assessment of the game. That being said, the last game in August was much needed to rebuild a bit of trust amongst the fanbase that we can actually fight against this lot and not completely shit the bed when the chips are down. A win is long overdue though.

Eustace presser - Cantwell and Ohashi both unlikely to feature but not fully ruled out. Awaiting Ohashi's scan results. Inclined to believe him but could also be keeping cards closed to his chest.

Not sure Burnley coasted the game, we were largely the better side but struggled to create much. Dolan took one off Hyam's head and we had a blatant penalty turned down. It wasn't a surprise, no, but we more than matched them that day. The performance at their place was nothing short of disgraceful though

Very hard to say who should and shouldn't play - the fixture list has been gruelling and a lot depends on how fit and prepared the lads are. The Dingles rested a few, a luxury we couldn't really afford. Big question marks for me - Who starts up top? Gueye is more of an impact sub for me, Leonard needs easing in but then Ohashi is knackered and potentially injured. Cantwell - is he well enough? And if he is, do you sacrifice his stardust for someone more industrious? I'd lean towards the former. Centre mid - seems almost certain it'll be Baker but JRC is an outside bet. On paper you'd think Buckley would be perfect as a local lad, but he's often far too passive. Type of player to get sent off on derby day for two petulant bookings.

Tbf whilst I like Leonard and you could say having a good chance demonstrates good positioning, I'm not really sure that missing a good chance is evidence of a good game.

He was just making a point that all teams in/around the top 6 dropped points today. Don't think he was excusing our performance or result.

I think the fact this happens every year and ends up with us falling off a cliff and achieving next to nothing is a big part of the 'overreaction'. The depressing inevitability is another one. No two ways about it, a home game vs 23rd should be one we are winning. Agree on the rest of it - can't fault Eustace and we desperately need attacking prowess.

Not sure the correct thread for this, but Travis out for 6 weeks and Pickering 10-12. A massive blow. Travis and Tronstad have been an amazing pairing.

In the cold light of day. Pears did well, thought centre halves were solid. Not much going forwards. Cantwell less effective than he's been as a 10. ACD faded as game went on. Too much long ball and dragged into the type of game Millwall wanted - which is a real disappointment given we lined up quite attacking. But what transpired was a gritty battle that we were less than equipped to handle than our hosts. I hope it's a blip but Travis injury worries me as he's so hard to replace. It will be largely forgotten if we put Sunderland to the sword. They'll come and have a go, which may suit us.

I'm talking about the performance. We created nothing, every player seemed so cautious and every sub was more defensive than the last.

Negative, desperate for a point crap. Lucky to score 0. If promotion is the aim as they've talked about all week - think again. Reality check. Depressed.

Imagine they also mean flags, scarves etc. Might encourage people to bring those along to add a bit more colour.

Think the club are reading - calls for a sea of blue and white. Happy to oblige! https://x.com/rovers/status/1870076694142275855?s=46