I still have Rothwells ping against Forest last season etched in my memory and that's what is missing from.his locker at the moment.

Yep Rothwell is a BRFCS enigma like I said other week, you can't question Mowbray on this one I'm afraid.

QPR are on a decent little run, held swans and forest to a 0-0 away. Luton also doing bits. Derby is such a pivotal game really, they all seem to be at the moment. With Darragh I'd fancy a win but it has another draw all over it 1-1

I don't think winnable or easy fixtures exist in this league. There's hardly any team with nothing to play for as such, be it promotion or relegation.

Absolutely, I am as disappointed as anyone we didn't win at least one of the last two games, BUT we are more certainly still in 'the mix'

Its usually a team in the lower echelons of 'the mix' that goes up, I think Villa literally crept into the top 6 this time last season.

Really? Superstars are THE worst thing Adidas have ever wheeled out!

Forest fans biggest gripe with Ben was they also pushed him out wide sometimes, it just doesn't work. I'd stick with him as an impact sub, for now.

He's never been wrong, ever.

Brereton is becoming a real pain in the arse for teams when he comes on, it's great to see. Starting to look more like the player he was, the one we shelled out for. I still maintain my opinion he will be a good un.

Now that I'm afraid is season officially over if Trav is hurt

Goal: Gallagher Assist: Sharpe

I was fully behind the Raya sale, he hasn't progressed either. However as much as I like Walton it would be nice to own a decent keeper!

That's kinda the position we're in I'm afraid. Villas best defender last season was on loan too and now a permanent.

Either contractual which I strongly suspect or Mowbray 'sticking to his guns' and proving a point. Since he left Wigan have gone on a decent run too, not exactly sorely missed is he?

His back 4 would be Nyambe imo one of the best RB in the league Tosin and Darragh both above average Cunningham, probably a bit early to claim he was THAT good but certainly showed all the right signs. That to me is a strong back 4! We're not in a position to sign quality players as 'back up'. What we should be doing is bringing some worldies through via the academy.....

Bringing Tosin and Cunningham in did strengthen us at the back. If that makes me a fanboy so be it.

What?

We could switch Samuel and Rothwell about, swapping wings etc. So difficult to play against for defenders. Let's see how we get on.

Yeah full backs we could cope with but hell fire he's walking a tightrope in the middle! I would imagine Johnson would have to step in.

That's how Sharpe calls it which is probably my preferred lineup given who's playing.

Jesus wept so we're 4 points of being in the mix according to you. Not 40, 4 points ?

How many clubs can lose their best player for the season, one of their best defenders for the season, a midfield regular for the season and the newish fella with pedigree and promise for the season and STILL be 'in the mix'? I'd argue not many. The apathy on here at times is literally unbelievable.

He is, but only if he can be arsed! Either brilliant or anonymous. The defence is one obvious issue today but I really think Gallagher needs some time out of the limelight too. He always looks better off the bench to me, almost as though he watches the game beforehand and realises how he can do bits. Against Brentford he played ok, not amazing by any stretch but when we were under the cosh he worried them a bit and looked lively.

If Mulgrew played we'd throw a 2 nil lead away in the last 5 minutes, back to them days. No ta.