ben_the_beast

So disappointed with the loss. But not to worried as we absolutely did not deserve to lose. Set something straight. We would not have lost that were it not for Arma. He needs ripping a new one in the dressing room. Not because of a poor performance but because he put himself before the team tonight. And that's not acceptable.

Think out of the two sides we are the ones capable of going up a gear. Bristol chances have been more when turning over possession whereas we look like creating ourselves. Need to up the tempo second half as it is there for the taking

It is ridiculous. Mowbray talking about negotiations and giving players what they deserve and power with agents/players if phones start ringing. These aren't transfer negotiations where you're juggling a few balls to see which one you get over the line. This is our key assets walking away for free. Even if balancing the books becomes difficult, sell one of them in the summer to pay for the rest. It isn't rocket science. It should be the clubs absolute number 1 priority right now to get these guys tied down. Asap.

It is making me extremely nervous. They are 3 key players. I think Nyambe had made a small step up again this year. Holtby is our playmaker. And Joe Rothwell is fast becoming one of our most valuable players. No longer the myth he once was and if he was tied down to a long contract I'd see him at a minimum £10million asset with the skillset and potential to increase that over the coming years.

If Wharton is out for the season. Or at the very least an extended period it might actually be a very good shout looking at a 6 month loan for Cedric Kipre. Not seen a minute of football at West Brom, only been on the bench once and Bilic has mentioned a loan might be the best solution for him. Additional temporary cover will be vital there come January

It is horrifying how the contract situation at Rovers has been allowed to develop. There is nothing to suggest any of the players are unhappy. Its complete negligence.

Is there any indication we are actually appealing Lenihans red.

Really is. He's been a huge bonus the last month. Such a shame for him and us. Think he had the shirt. It was his to lose and injury has stopped his big break.

To be fair with Wharton looking decent ordinarily 4 would be plenty. Extremely unfortunate with the absentees we have there

Thought Toney grabbed Lenihan as much as Lenihan grabbed Toney. Silly to grapple in the area but it was extremely soft. Referee couldn't wait to give it that's for sure. Ayala is really going to have to Marshall the defense now. Feel for John Buckley in a right back. Gallagher is going to have to give him a hell of a lot of defensive support.

Very pleased to see Wharton given his starting spot back. Think we are much more solid with him in there. Great to see Douglass back in too. Thought we might see Holtby dropped. He's really struggled the last 2 matches. However I would have far rather seen Downing slotting in there as opposed to Trybull. Wouldn't have minded seeing Trybull holding instead of Johnson. But I do think that Downing would have offered more balance and control over midfield.

It's been pretty much the same injury to his back the majority of his time out though hasn't it? Not promising to get a back injury so early in your career but a little harsh to write him off.

It won't happen but I'm a bit worried about Holtby. Thought he was extremely poor our last 2 games. Whereas he was our lynchpin before that. Does he need a rest. Or was it the tactics of Barnsley and Millwall. I actually felt more comfortable with Downing coming on and think he will have a role to play at the weekend. But he seems a good replacement for Holtby if he's struggling. Bad timing that it's their first game in their new stadium with fans. Mowbray and the players will be well aware this is a big test. I hope they go out there to battle and enjoy the occasion. Don't be fearful. It'll be tough but we can compete. I expect to see space in behind for Arma on the counter attack too. Would love to see him in a foot race with Jansson. I think he's rash and could be liable to a last man red. We're good on the counter. We don't need to all out defend. But we do need to be more compact. It will play to our strengths. Lay the trap. We can win

My man of the match last 2 games. This contract situation is becoming urgent. Equally so for Joe Rothwell. 2 huge assets who need tying down. Then theres Holtby and JRC before even looking and the urgency of a few big assets expiring next year.

Given the way we've been playing the last 2 games I feel another Mowbray death spiral coming on. Especially given we are knocking on the door of the promotion spots. Shake up needed in the middle for our next match.

Dont think it's a coincidence we've struggled against 2 pressing sides with 3/5 at the back. Swamp our midfield by cutting off the outball wide and we end up playing it around the back 4

We did. Thought the ref was poor for us at times. But he totally missed multiple handballs in the area by our defenders. Absolutely got away with one tonight. Thought we played better second half though until Mowbrays inexplicable subs. No idea what that formation was. Either way. 3 points feel amazing

Absolutely ridiculous challenge and ridiculous from the referee

Holtby anonymous, Johnson looks unfit and immobile and we are getting completely overloaded on our left. Bell has done quite well considering it's been 2 v 1 against him much of the time. Arma looks sharp and up for it. Would like to see Gally off, Elliott right and Rothwell on

Predictable Douglas and Wharton would miss out.

I'm not sure why I like this so much but I really do!

Come the end of the season, should we not get promoted I would have a minimum £10 million tag on his head. To be honest I'm not sure I'd want to sell even for that. It's clear what a difference he makes to our backline. He's worth as much as Arma is to us right now. I don't think it's just his kicking which makes him good on the ball. Raya could often pick a player out. It's his first touch. It's always good and it buys him more time. The opposition are hesitant to close him down as a result. As it seems as though it will rarely bare any fruit. He's a consistent safe outball for our entire backline. Pears on the other hand is often rushed in his kicking as he doesn't create time and space for himself.

Feel this really is a huge game. Win and we go into a tougher run of games right in the mix and with confidence high. Anything else and the pressure is heaped on. Even if we manage to win this game and have an average run of games thereafter it should keep us in touching distance. It's the proverbial springboard this game. So important. I'd love to see another win ground out in the same fashion as we did against Barnsley. Rightly or wrongly I always make the assumption Millwall play route 1. I'd like to see Wharton remain for his presence in the air if he's fit. Can't see any team pressing us as high as Barnsley did. So a lot will come down to our ability to break them down.

Wharton is also a left footer whereas Ayala is right sided

I think Scott Wharton has really grasped his chance the last few games. I feel quite comfortable with him at the back. He looks like a defender who really likes defending which as silly as it sounds can be a rarity these days. He can tackle, looks positionally sound and can head a ball. He's not the best on the ball but he can manage just fine. He and Lenihan played a lot of passes today. With Kaminski such a safe outlet with his feet I think that fills in for Tosins composure. I don't have the dislike for William's like many seem too. But I'd still rather see Wharton at the back.