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It was such a strange feeling immediately after the full time whistle. Of course the majority (and me) would have taken a draw at 3 o'clock but their late equaliser, for a short time made it feel like a defeat. Once again our away form has totally eclipsed our home form as we played really well and kept a one dimensional Wrexham team to virtually nothing until the last ten or so minutes. And if Ohashi had made a better decision when clean through we could have been in the box seat. The performance was energetic, pacy and purposeful as we looked comfortable. The excellent finish from Gudjohnsen was deserved I thought as with a bit more composure and care could have gone in at half time further ahead. Wrexham were better in the second half but really huffed and puffed and I felt quite comfortable defending the one goal lead. That was until the linesman wanted to make a name for himself by giving a ridiculous decision against us as Hedges was far to strong for the Wrexham player. In fairness the referee allowed a fair level of physicality so the linesman was completely out of kilter with how the game was being refereed. Poor from him. The only criticism I can offer is that we looked tired in the last ten minutes and lost a little but of shape but that aside I was really happy. Forshaw was great. The biggest compliment I can pay him is that he was almost at Tronstad levels for large parts. The changes we made were needed due to some fatigue but it shows how weak we are as a squad looking at some of the players coming on. All in all I'm happy with our days work.

I watched Oxford beat Ipswich last night and I have to say their game plan was executed so well. They had a high, energetic press which brought about the first goal and also a couple of other chances. Ipswich just couldn't get their passing game going. Ipswich came back into it in the second half and equalised as they played a bit higher up the pitch. Oxford countered this with some clever substitutions and this culminated in the winning goal. Oxford were everything we aren't at home and despite them clawing back a few points on us it was pleasing to see a manager with a clear plan and players carrying this out. I hope Mr Aloof was watching and took note with Tuesday in mind.

He won't get near the first team even if it is in League One. There are at least four, possibly five ahead of him. There was a theory on here when it was previously discussed that he was signed to make up the numbers in training.

True but they have seen an opportunity to fleece 7000 Wrexham fans because its an easy hit. It's live on Sky, early kick off and New Years Day. I seriously doubt whether those three have been factored in when they came to this decision. When we play Sheffield Wednesday next week their prices are £33 for an adult, the same as the Blackburn End but if you buy a ticket from Ewood there is a £2 surcharge. On the link below Sheffield Wednesday there is no mention of a surcharge for buying tickets in person which begs the question why Rovers fans who buy paper tickets are being charged more than the away fans who do the same. https://www.swfc.co.uk/news/2025/november/22/ticket-details--blackburn-v-wednesday/

Even if he was on £500 a week it's wasted money. He was awful when he first came and didn't get any better and if the coaches (or whoever) couldn't see that then they should pack up. We are stuck with him this season and next. He has no saleable value so to get rid we will have to pay him off. In terms of wasted money it's probably the top of the iceberg but it's all relative.

He was on the bench because Tranmere opted to play 44 year old Joe Murphy ahead of him. Again the question from me is why on earth he got a deal until June 27 with the option to another year after that.

I wholly agree about his arrogance. I could live with that if he was getting results but at home we are a million miles off it. His comments about Carter and Gueye plus threatening to walk out of a press conference because he was asked about relegation are not the traits of humility.

Rovers under 21 match against Coventry at Ewood tomorrow has been called off with no reason given.

I actually thought Ismael had thrown the towel in and made those changes with one eye on Saturday. It wasn't tactical and certainly wasn't done to strengthen us likewise the double change later.

I can't believe how naive De Neve was for the QPR goal. He was nowhere near Smith (who is about 5'6") and allowed him a free header. Miller was poor too in this but De Neve's error was schoolboy at best. Basic stuff as he showed a real lack of awareness.

And therein lies the problem. Nobody cares down there about dwindling attendances or more importantly the reasons for them. They are tone deaf and are content to keep their heads in the sand and ignore the real issues as long as they keep their cushy number and inflated salaries. There are many reasons for our vanishing supporter base and the vast, vast majority can be laid at the door of the club, the way it's run from top to bottom. With another two midweek home games coming up I feel this whole debate will be regurgitated again when a few thousand are rattling around Ewood.

Our midweek home games since relegation in 2012 have been low and dwindling even since then. And the home form this season has done absolutely nothing to address that. Everything that is wrong at Rovers leads back to the owners and their lackeys, not the fans whether they go or not. Clearly your opinion about the missing fans differs from mine but I was really surprised to see your original post and your criticism of them. It's rare I disagree with anything you post but in my view you are way off the mark here.

In what respect should we pull our weight a bit more?I I think the answer is pretty much in the rest of your post but to apportion any blame towards the fans is feeding the narrative from the shysters who drove them away.

That stat alone should be a sackable offence.

Agreed but overriding all of that was the lethargy of the players. Gudjohnsen can score but his pressing is awful. I love Ohashi's attitude but last night even be wasn't at it. We simply allowed QPR too much time on the ball in the middle and defensive thirds and they simply played through us. From a home form perspective I don't know where we go from here because Ismael just doesn't seem to have any idea how to stem the bleeding.

I'm reading various excuses for that dross last night but it really is down to the players on the pitch. If supporters are using the excuse of Ewood being a ghost town then they are exonerating the players for what I believe is a fundamental aspect of football - effort from the players which was in short supply last night. And if the manager or players use the atmosphere as an excuse they are weaker characters than I thought.

The lack of energy alarmed me tonight. Even Ohashi who normally never stops looked like he couldn't be bothered. Alebiosu is another player who tonight must have recorded his worst stats of the season To put in a shocker like that tonight and the lack of effort worries me more than any other defeat this season.

The lack of energy alarmed me tonight. Even Ohashi who normally never stops looked like he couldn't be bothered. Alebiosu is another player who tonight must have recorded his worst stats of the season To put in a shocker like that tonight and the lack of effort worries me more than any other defeat this season.

From the excellence of Friday tonight was the polar opposite. It was like the players were still basking in the win and that turning up was enough. We were slow, ponderous, lacked intensity, such woeful passing and a general lack of intent. QPR were streets ahead of us in almost every area of the pitch and our abysmal home form continues as we went down without so much as a whimper. It looked to me like Ismael has given up to with his substitutions which actually weakened us (if that was possible) and we lost all semblance of any shape we might have had. Ismael is responsible for results and right now he is being dug out by away results but those victories won't continue for ever and we will have to start getting points at home. It's a real conundrum and one I don't think he has an answer to. Of course we missed Tronstad tonight but Montgomery and Gardner-Hickman were run ragged and chased shadows for most of the game. I honestly can't recall us winning a second ball all night. There is no doubt we are going to be in a dog right and could be on course for a record low of home points. I will cut Pratt a bit of slack tonight but the rest of them (included the manager) have to take a long, hard look at themselves after this woeful effort.

From 3-0 up after about twenty minutes the youth team conspired to throw it away and eventually losing on penalties. It was a complete Jekyll and Hyde performance as we saw the best and worst of them. My belief is that complacency set in and we took our foot off the gas and allowed Bolton back into it although I thought we were lucky to actually take it to penalties as Bolton dominated the second half. Hopefully the youngsters and coaches will have learned a bit today about relaxing in a game and losing focus.

Rovers under 18's are playing their Bolton counterparts today at 2 pm in the Lancashire FA Professional Youth Cup. The game was originally scheduled to be played at Bolton's Academy but has been switched to Brockhall although you wouldn't know as there is no mention anywhere on Rovers social media or website.

There is definitely a case to be made for players 'outgrowing' their age group and it can be a quantum leap from under 21 to senior but after under 21's there is nowhere to go. Jake Batty is a prime example although I have been told he is looking for another club as there is no future for him here which explains his recent absence. Powell is probably getting into those realms as he turned 20 in October.

His versatility could be useful too. He can play anywhere down the left but recently has moved infield with ease. Some would say he is too lightweight but his tenacity and timing of his challenges is really good.

He was outstanding on Friday after his exertions in the international break and only getting back on Thursday. He will have rested up over the weekend so personally I just can't him not playing. If he didn't play who would you have at centre to in his place?

He didn't have treatment at the time and didn't go off. He was on his feet before the physio's had got near him. Had he been concussed the medical staff would have insisted at half time that he comes off and had we done that it would have been a concussion substitution. Only if that had happened would the protocol kick in.