Agree with all of that. We tended to only play for spells in a game - which was generally enough to win it. A trait which has continued but where as we scored freely last season in the good spells, we haven't the quality to make/convert the chances in this league.

He's either off or been told he isn't going in Jan and hasn't taken it well. Got to be honest. I'd get rid in January if a big money offer comes in. He had gone off the boil at Gillingham when we bought him. Talented lad but got to question if he mentally wants to improve or just wants a laugh. Last year I watched him chase players all over the pitch to get the ball back, not seen that desire this season. We also have to play a certain way so he can play in the hole which compromises how we set up. No brainer IF the money gets reinvested but still don't trust Venkys to do that.

Not out of the question that the dressing room is not as cohesive as it maybe was. I can't imagine the Chelsea lad is happy being in and out. Rothwell must be fuming. I imagine Dack isn't his normal happy self if his performances are anything to go by. Rodwell also comes with previous. Remember the core of the team that brought us up, was also the one that took us down.

Interesting question: The promotion bounce has warn off? Lack of belief in Mowbray's ideas? Simply a lack of height against bigger teams? Lack of natural width?

Mulgrew probably the only natural option there. Given he's not a dominant centre half, possibly suited to LB and played the role before.lt also increases the height of the back line. Only problem is he can't get up and down (which TM wants from his full back/wing backs). Now if he had a decent winger in front of him...

We only have 2/3 players who will always wear their heart on their sleeve. Bennett, Smallwood and Lennihan. Smallwood however isn't good enough to be starting in this league and Bennett is jack of all trades, master of none. Probably best suited to cm as he creates nothing further forward. The rest are fair weather. Said last year, we were physically weak and too small all over the pitch. Nothing done to address that in the transfer window. I'm guessing we must have the smallest average height in the division and probably the slowest squad as well.

Especially when nothing he tries is coming off!!

I would try that front 2 to be honest. I'd also bench Dack and have Rodwell where near cb. Lack of wingers a crime for me. Would go with the following. Raya Nyambe. Lennihan Mulgrew. Travis Bennett Reed Rodwell Rothwell Armstrong Brereton If Lennihan injured then play Downing. At least he has a bit of height.

Best hang on with the contract renewal, could end up another saga if Pune like him and results are crap...

Possibly two of the worst left backs ever..both on our books. Impressive

If ever a goal summed up an evening

TM out of credit with me. Got away with results early season...a little reminiscent of the K***e season where we started really well result wise but it was only a matter of time before we plummeted because performances were crap. His tactics and player recruitment to suit those tactics (which change every week) has been bizarre. ...and Conway for Nyambe ????

Let's be honest, it's a complete myththat we have a team of warriors. Two or three at best.

That Wigan lad has been our best defender. Absolute shambles. We are going to plummet down this league if we carry on like this. This should be 4 0

We can't cope with balls into the box. Lucky if we go in one down. Too predictable.

Problem is, we have no wingers so whoever plays out wide is a square peg. We don't have the width to hurt teams, the pace to counter or the height for direct play. We are still very much lacking an identity or style despite TM having more than 18 months to develop one. Feel we will get done by Wigan's more direct approach. Hopefully, there is a reaction to PNE though and that is enough to get us the points.

Worth noting that Paul Gallagher pretty much ran the show again according to the radio. He's done that several times against us now.

Goals are a major issue this year. Last season, before it started, TM came out and said we need to score 80 goals and contribute around the team. We are woefully short of goals this year. Graham may scrape 10, Dack possibly 15. Mulgrew may get 5 or 6. After that, Armstrong has never done it at this level (yet) Bennett, Evans, Smallwood, Rothwell, Reed, Nyambe, Bell, Williams, Travis, Conway,Rodwell will contribute 4 or 5 between them, if we are lucky. This season is going to tail off rapidly unless we find away of scoring more. What's the stat...one first half goal all season at Ewood?

Worth noting we were about 12 points above them several weeks ago.

Tinkerman Tony. No striker up top again. Completely wrong. He got away with it last time at WBA. No chance this.

Doesn't rely on pace so could be comfortable at CB into mid 30s..providing his body holds up. Could be integral if we try to develop a passing game.

As a bit of an old fashioned 4-4-2 chap, I could imagine Brereton and Armstrong making a very useful front two partnership. Shame that will never get utilised.

Poor subs again. Haven't had a shot this half.

Surely you'd have preferred us to spend £7 million on a player that can fit straight into our formation effectively?

Give over. He picks a side with no strikers and we trail 1-0 at half time. Of course you can question the selection. What we do have, and every credit to TM for it, is a great team spirit. I think the LT reporter said the points haul in the champ so far, is the same as the same as the point return in Mowbray's 15 champ games when we were relegated. Have we improved? Did he over- achieve with the relegated team or is he under-performing with this one? Or is there no point debating that because we all know nowt?