I firmly believe that Mowbrays ego was pricked last night. The fact he got it badly wrong in the first half, the crowd chanting for him to sort it out, the alleged player revolt and the fact he sulked his way through the second half were all indicators to me that he had a cob on. His second half no show was almost childish.

One incident summed up Mowbrays nonsensical first half tactics. For forty five minutes there was no press at all, the Derby keeper and central defenders had plenty of the ball, lots of touches and time to pick a pass. Within minutes of the second half starting Gallagher steamed at their keeper, frightened him to death and won a corner. That gave everyone a lift, the crowd became vociferous and gave the players a sense of purpose. I honestly believe that was the catalyst for us going on to win.

His body language here is shocking. I would really like him to admit he got it badly wrong in the first half, I would have more respect for him if he did.

The objective of any match is to win and that feeling eclipses anything else and hopefully we can get a win on Saturday, reset during the break and come back with a fit and healthy squad for the run in. The specifics of tonights game are a real worry for me though. Why on earth Mowbray thought Johnson could play this ridiculous false nine role is beyond me. He hung Johnson out to dry in my book. Derby took advantage of the lack of a press and played through us at will and deservedly went in at half time one up. We simply stood off them and sat in far too deep for my liking. The lack of intensity was worrying. Mowbray is his own worst enemy with his bird brained ideas which just don't suit us. He over thinks and consequently comes up with nonsense decisions. The changes had to come and even then something didn't sit right as Dack and Gallagher went in just before the interval ended and Derby and the officials were out for some time before we emerged. The impact of the changes and playing further forward had an immediate effect as Gallagher closed down their keeper which didn't happen once in the first half. From my vantage point the technical areas are in my eyeline all the time and Mowbray wasn't seen until the last minute of stoppage time when he spoke to Rooney and Rosenior. There was something really odd about that and the way the half time substitutions came about. Anyway as I said the most important thing was the win.

It couldn't be simpler really. We have to score.

And it sounds like that pillock Jim 'Venkys we're coming for you' White get put in his place too.

Their arrogance is astounding. The statement from Middlesbrough is the perfect riposte. https://news.sky.com/story/chelsea-ask-for-fa-cup-game-to-be-played-behind-closed-doors-as-club-not-allowed-to-sell-tickets-12566765

I remember Souness describing Rovers as 'a proper football club' in an interview. That made me feel so proud of my club and everybody knew exactly what he meant. Now, after a decade of being dragged through the mire by errant owners we are so far removed from that.

Whenever Ayala has played he has been decent but you can't build stability around a player like this. So then the question has to be asked why on earth he got a three year deal? I'm guessing he is one of our top paid players too.

The difference between them losing key players and us losing them is that the Forest manager can have his team play a different system to compensate for this. They lost Joe Worrall recently with broken ribs but it didn't really affect them. We lose Brereton and the season goes belly up.

You have missed the point. He is better now than he was with us and that really has be down to coaching. To satisfy your point I'll say he's less shit now than he was with us.

Luton and Amari Bell above Rovers in the Championship - who would have thought it. The little shit of a manager and his coaching staff have got more out of Bell in six months than Mowbray and his cabal did in three years. 'Nuff said.

That, tied into the record home defeat is embedded into the history books. And all on Tony 'give us a wave' Mowbrays watch.

Where was Mowbrays mates son yesterday? Stergiakis was on the bench instead of him.

I agree and would add lethargic in possession to that list. He just doesn't show enough urgency when he has the ball and today was caught in possession far too many times when there were passes on.

Having a go at the fans again? Weren't you the one harking on about big changes coming not so long ago? If I remember correctly you had an 'in' at Ewood and were privvy to some information which you tantalised posters with. So what were they?

I honestly couldn't believe when Dack was given the ball for the penalty after being on the field a few minutes and after a few tentative touches. It was an emotional decision and backfired as he just didn't look confident. I'd like to know who the nominated penalty taker was and I'm certain he would have still been on the pitch when we got the penalty. Somebody was thinking about tomorrow's headlines there. Still we had enough decent chances to win this game comfortably but a combination of poor decision making and awful finishing ensured it was another Rovers nil days. Incredibly it looks like most of the teams around us are having jitters as we are incredibly hanging on to a playoff place. I didn't think we played too well today. Too slow, ponderous in possession, awful first touches all over the pitch, not enough intensity and some really slack passing allowed Bristol to stay in the game and hit us with a sucker punch. I was told after the game that we have scored three league goals this year. An incredible statistic at any level of football and Mowbrays reluctance to buy a centre forward who can chip in with a few goals is biting us on the arse massively.

Each to their own. I like it and it's now synonymous with departing Ewood in a happy mood.

The most important thing today is hearing Sweet Caroline around 4.50. Anything else is a bonus for me.

To replace three of our best players won't come cheap and we will be letting them walk out of the door for next to nothing. And if we are to bring oven ready Championship players in they will more than likely want as a minimum an average Championship wage. I don't know what the out of contract players demands are - we have only got one side of the story but I'm certain in my mind that we will be a lot weaker if sub standard, cheap replacements are brought in. We have ten loan and out of contract players who will be leaving in June as it stands. How on earth can there be stability when this is happening.

I was talking to my friend whose son is the Forest manager and he sees all their games. We both agreed that had we had Davies in our team we would still be second. Mowbrays stubbornness is going to cost us. Even somebody like Cole Stockton from Morecambe would have done a job. He has 20+ goals in a struggling team in a league below us.

This is another of Mowbrays weaknesses. He tries something, it doesn't work, he persists with it often to the detriment of the team. But most annoying is how he tries to justify it in the media.

Anybody who has had the misery to see Ward in action will know that his random decision making, inability to read the game and general inconsistency mean that anything could happen tomorrow. Hopefully Mowbray has briefed the players about who the referee is and to try and keep dissent to a minimum.

For anybody still interested I emailed Waggott again yesterday for an update after he told me on January 21st that the club's complaint was with the EFL Legal Department. He said he would keep me informed but I heard nothing. The reply I got (not from him) was: Please be informed that I have forwarded your email to Steve. He his currently chasing the EFL’s response. Frankly I don't believe for one second he is currently chasing the EFL but I am determined to get a response from him.

We all year things but the truth is nobody knows. We have errant, disinterested owners who still rely on self serving advisors. In my view the biggest indicator is Mowbray going to India. They don't have the bollocks to sack him face to face so why is he going?