Tyrone Shoelaces

We wouldn’t have scored if we’d have played whilst this time tomorrow. First half was a continuation of last weekends game. We just weren’t at it, the midfield got played through and around. Trav and Tron looked like they were running in treacle. In possession they can’t run away from opponents with the ball at their feet so why try ? How many times did they get caught in possession ? if we had an option that wasn’t Tavares I’d advocate dropping either of them. The new midfielder looked like Robby Savage without Robby’s scintillating ball playing ability. Definitely he has his ability to commit pointless fouls thought. I thought the ref was really kind to him. I thought the back four did OK, the new centre half can pass a nice left sided ball. The two lads who played at right back looked OK, each in their own way. Up front we had next to nothing. Hedges gave his normal Lord Lucan impersonation and DeNeve looked like a really keen fan who’d won first prize to play in a charity game. I like Ohashi but he’s a penalty box player, pure and simple, he comes alive then. Asking him to hold the ball up isn’t his game. Gueye, came on but got refereed out of the game. Kargbo, I’m starting to get worried about this lad. He’s all pace and no brains. He massively over hit every cross, not by a bit, but by yards and yards. Apart from nearly gifting the a goal with a daft pass I though Toth did well. He’s definitely an improvement on Pears if not a massive one. We have all that height in the team now and nobody can hit them with a cross. I thought we got bullied today. Kargbo for one spent more time lying on the grass than actually running on it.

I’m not so sure. People will say “ What do you expect at Blackburn, it’s a shambles “.

Hedges and DeNeve. Have we ever started a game with a less inspiring pair of “ wingers “ ?

Spyder Turner - Stand By Me

He was a bit lightweight in the days of killer fullbacks. He’d have done much better under today’s refereeing attitudes.

That’s ok as long as it works. We’ve needed a culture change down at Ewood for years. The stats regarding games lost once we’ve gone behind speak for themselves. As do the stats regarding mid week away games lost. We’ve developed a losing mentality than needs driving out of the club.

When I first started watching we’d 4 out of the 5 starting forwards that were born in Blackburn. Ratcliffe, Pickering, Byrom and Dougie. Now the way we are going we’ll be struggling to have 4 English players in the team !

Tina Britt - The Real Thing

Rovers has become what we used to call in the engineering industry a “ stopping off shop “. A company you went to until something else better turned up. One at which you had no intention of staying for any length of time but provided a wage for the time being.

The Showstoppers - A’int Nothing But A House Party

Is it a Ken Knighton moment ? Having said that Knighton was twice the player Travis is. He was as hard as nails but didn’t go around beating his chest about it.

We all know where the ball needs to go. Beating the first man would be nice.

I lot depends on the player and the circumstances of their leaving. Most people on here were wishing Sammi well because of how he played and they could see he deserved a shot at the big time.

In my mind as well, and I’m not Hedges biggest fan.

Pete Wingfield - Eighteen With A Bullet

You forgot Dennis. Entirely understandable though.

We didn’t even get a free kick if my memory serves me well.

I think anybody who isn’t going to be 100% committed out on the pitch needs to go. However I think Travis is the sort of player that once he steps over the white line all other issues go out of his head and he just wants to win. It’s a personal thing that’s born in you. Not everybody has it, but I think he has.

Sandi Stewart - My Colouring Book

Another wasted season then.

Our plan changes every week.

Chuck Berry - Rock And Roll Music

More like Vinicius Snr

We could be stronger if we sign a right winger who can make things happen. My reservations are - I haven’t seen many good 6’2” fullbacks and not many centre halves make good full backs. Of course I’ll reserve judgement until I’ve seen him play in the flesh.

I used to think “ thank god he’s only on loan. “ quite a lot.