I never said it was a top 6 squad? Spending £12 Million on two strikers, one of which we aren’t allowed to judge yet will be his undoing. Especially after saying defenders were coming and not signing nearly enough. Of course it counts, but the fact is, being however close to the play offs is irrelevant, as we won’t make them.

The problem is, there needs to be criticism allowed of the manager, he’s not infallible. If you play players out of position as often as he does, then you put yourself up there to be shot at. The being close to the playoffs thing is irrelevant to me. Even if we are as close as that, we have a bad habit of fluffing it when we get that close. I obviously hope the players prove me wrong and end up there though!

Seen a load on the Facebook page criticising folk for not being proper supporters..... Mowbray is very well shielded from above and from within. There really are some that cannot handle any criticism of him whatsoever.

Form table....

After last time where Coyle was ultimately appointed, sadly, I don’t think there’s any chance he’d come here... (Though obviously, I’d love it if that wasn’t the case!!)

Unless anyone is being sarcastic when they said how many points we are off the play offs, I’d do yourselves a favour and forget about it, it won’t be happening.

It’s been a while since this argument reared it’s head. No, it really doesn’t. From me personally, it just means I love Rovers more than I hate Venky’s.

Is it? Just seems the same as normal. Still not sure why people still push this negative vs positive thing or even speak of agendas. It’s only words from people you’ll likely never meet....

Whilst I fundamentally agree with what you’re saying, Travis certainly was more dynamic when he came into the team than he is now. I do agree his performances haven’t been as good of late, but you always get 100% from him. As it goes, if Travis hadn’t been following Mowbray’s instructions, I don’t think he would be in the team.

Shall we file those prophecies among Rhodes to Bolton, us winning 4-1 at home every week and a licence to print money?

Just frustrates as even with Armstrong as it is, he plays Holtby out of position with Chapman wasting away in a level that doesn’t benefit him or us.

To be honest, I bet it’s hard to stay motivated when you do bits in the u23’s and Armstrong gets picked regardless.

You can’t be bothered to prove him wrong, but he’s given two examples of players over 27, then blame a website. Odd.

Of course I’m taking the piss pal, simmer down.

You could always do the unthinkable and have a day off from playing devil’s advocate....

Actual reports about what was disclosed would only come in the form of us finding out Dack was sold....

Why would you do that?!

Joe Garner (Wigan striker) is from the Ribble Valley. J*B is from the Ribble Valley. My guess is that they both know each other?

Yet he played for Villa last week in a league higher than we currently are...

Bell carries on the season of giving and gifted them a pen. Good to see our stewards throwing out the Brum fans with the flares as well. Oh wait...

Decent enough line up, but as ever, we are hamstrung by square pegs in round holes. Had some decent chances as it goes, counterbalanced with some poor defending! Buckley has completely justified his selection though, very good so far (bar the hairy moment at the back, but to be fair, he had no options).

Morning pal, hope you had a good Christmas? Quick one- whilst, I’m not writing Brereton off, or encouraging anyone else to do so, how long are you giving him before you start expecting him to justify his purchase?

Whilst I obviously hope they do, what makes people think that those that need to step up, really will no Dack is injured? I’m not having a go, I’m just curious!

Merry Christmas, lads and lasses. Have a great day today and thanks for logging on here and contributing so regularly, the site wouldn’t be here without you! (And thanks to the lurkers as well!)

Might well be a better player, but he needs to start chipping in with Dack’s goals and assists, which is no mean feat and one you seem to be overlooking. I’m not sure why anyone suddenly thinks all the other players in the team will decide to start scoring at Dack’s rate, now he’s injured....