Broughton is as responsible as Tomasson for the situation, the recruitment has been very poor.

It would appear that the identity that Tomasson wants does not suit the playing squad at present. Rather than playing to our strengths he's stubbornly sticking to a perceive style that many cannot achieve. If an influx of players suited to this style do not arrive, then results will drop, which will not be conducive to adding value to younger players.

The January Transfer Window is a chance for Tomasson to create an identity, and a style to mirror his ambitions. Anything less will inevitably lead to another death spiral of his own making. However recent results suggest it may have started.

Won 2-1 Ben Fyles brace.

Same points as last season at 21 game mark. Position higher. Goals scored 11 less. Goals conceded 5 less. Not quite the best in years.

Waggot looked on screen like Shylock missing out on a loan.

Any side that loses 9 games in 21 and always loses when going behind, has serious questions to answer on character, motivation, and tactics.

Best option.

Jake Batty.

Buckley, Dack and Markanday do not fit the requirements of the style Tomasson wants to play. All three have qualities, but generally off the ball they are lacking in what is required. A Tomasson comment a couple of weeks ,reiterated that some players have not grasped the requirements of his way of playing.

Remember him being dumped off the pitch at Burnden Park, the pitch was raised at this particular touchline and he struggled to climb back on the pitch.

It would have been more appropriate to cancel next weekends match rather than tomorrows.

Dembele at Bournemouth

Concerned as to balance of defence,Wharton the only left footed c/b, and Pickering is woeful.

Totally agree, not good for the nerves though

I sincerely hope you are right.

Parents and agents less likely to be savvy, the lure of instant riches hard to ignore, sadly.

It would appear that the Academy supply will provide players capable of Championship football. However when a calibre of player above that, ie Philips emerges, it is seemingly impossible to tie down to a professional contract. With the vast array of player scouting especially at the top level, nobody with extra talent slips under the radar. How we solve the conundrum is open to debate, expecting loyalty is a thing of the past.

Very much doubt anybody would sign him presently, too many question marks over fitness.

I.m no defender of Waggot quite the opposite, but remember the "don't devalue the product" quote from Venky's. Shortly after the takeover Madame Desai criticised John Williams for reducing ticket prices previously to generate the filling of Ewood. Therein lies the problem,the" if we are putting in £20 million a year then they are not having cheap tickets as well"

Last season there was a change in buying tickets for Juniors, due to people buying Junior tickets falsely. Can only be bought by ringing Ticket Office.

Doubt you will be told anything new if you are going to reveal all on BRFCS Messageboard. However appreciate your efforts and hope you glean something positive.

Best of luck with that one. Perhaps an insight into how shoddy a lot of departments are at Ewood.

Is this a Monty Python sketch?

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