Andy

It’s almost as though Dolan is scared to do anything other than basic tasks on the ball. Maybe a confidence issue - a loan spell in a lower division might not be a terrible idea. Back 4 look pretty comfortable, even with Travis back there and the Morton/Wharton combo in the middle has huge promise. Hull are a bit shit; unless we shoot ourselves in the foot in the 2nd half, should be a 4th win on the bounce.

Only seen Morton’s twice, but looked a very good tackle to me.

Great pass and great finish.

The wages thing wouldn't make sense - as has been said, he's been paid regardless, so it's not some cost-saving exercise. I want to believe that it's JDT and backroom staff taking things slowly with Dack, after 2 x serious injuries. But it does feel like he just doesn't fancy him. JDT's cryptic comments recently could be interpreted that Dack doesn't train well, or take things on well - and if that's the case, I can understand him being left out. Just a shame, due to how talented the boy is.

I wouldn't agree with that - I've seen bits from Vale to suggest that he has something about him. The assist at Celtic, the chances he created (and very nearly scored) at Blackpool, the smart play when he came on against B'ham - there have been others. As much as I genuinely never want to discard any young player, Hirst has shown very, very little in the cameos we've seen from him. Looks lightweight, loses the ball often and doesn't show much sign of any footballing intelligence, so far.

Agree with the couple of posters who have said that B’ham were a decent side - probably the best I’ve seen at Ewood this season. If that’s how they consistently play, they’ll have a good season. The fact that we’ve taken 3 points without playing particularly well - and with a smattering of Academy kids in there - is very encouraging. Really pleased to see Gally score again. Been saying for a long time, put him centrally and send the ammunition and he’s a 15-20 goal a season striker at this level.

The history books will show 3 points and a 3rd win on the bounce. Still joint top. Kaminski earned his wages today, top class.

Wharton is the real deal, isn’t he? Well, both are, but I mean Adam in particular. Delighted to see Sam get another one as well. B’ham look handy, certainly a step up from the likes of Sunderland, but expecting us to see the second half out for 3 wins on the trot and to stay joint top.

Sam did well last night and can hopefully build on that - he's had some poor games this season (as have all of the players), but overall he's done quite well. As for Dack, if he works hard and does what the manager asks of him, he'll play his part. I don't buy into the 'financial' thing in this instance.

VAR gives that penalty decision every time, however I thought the ref got it right in real time. The dramatic dive to the floor, after the minimal contact, is why it wasn't given - their lad can only blame himself. And as for Wharton's, the linesman was directly in line with the players and he didn't feel it was offside. I've not seen it from his direct view, but I suspect the 2-man wall was just playing Wharton on. Who cares, decisions were made and we got the win; onto Saturday we move.

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Delighted for him, but Morton or BBD deserve it. Very nice debut though, thought he did well.

Agreed on this. Seems a strange one - he's not been consistently outstanding, but he's been a good squad addition and gives us something different. I think he'll play his part over the course of this season.

BBD moves so quickly and strongly with the ball. Should have used his head for that Sam S cross though!

Comfortable - and better than Ash Phillips did at the weekend, to be fair.

I think you can possibly thrown Hyam into that - and Hedges isn't far off either.

Turned £5 into £115 with that Wharton goal 😄 Morton being on a yellow makes me nervous - I'd switch him for A.Wharton.

JDT has played at levels way above what TM managed - he knows that, even at the top level, if young lads are good enough, they swim when they're thrown in. Adam Wharton being the perfect example.

Just seen the bit of BBD's celebration - giving the Sunderland fans the 'shhh' and laughing at them. Good lad.

I thought he'd done quite well, some tidy touches and hasn't done anything wrong. The wingback switch has worked really well first half, all credit when it's due. I think Carter looks more ready than Phillips at the moment (unsurprisingly, considering their ages).

Superb strike.

Maybe let's see how it goes first, eh? Edit to add: Brittain has looked pretty good in the first 10 minutes, at LWB.

As much as I like Dack, couldn't agree more. Team always comes before the individual. Though JDT could probably help the situation by giving an honest reason as to why he's not starting games.

Fair point, and I did - he's had plenty of criticism, but he's been pretty consistently good for a number of weeks now. Does look like it's Hedges tonight, so if he has that 'free' role again, it could be an extra body in attack.

Really? Second half of Boro aside, he's been one of our best players over the last couple of months. Seems to have got up to speed and he's been playing well.