[Archived] Gary Bowyer

[mustard]

Of course the officials have cost us a couple of points this season. But there's little point harping on about luck when all that matters is the league position.

As for the decision on Saturday, it looked completely the right call to me. The foul continued into the box, so it was a pen and a red. How on earth Henley got the wrong side of his man after having a big initial advantage, and a lot of pace, I will never know. Schoolboy defending in the extreme.

Agreed.

Thing is, we will pick up points here and there from dubious decisions. They say it evens out over the course of the season and I'd be inclined to agree. One thing's for certain, when we get the rub of the green you won't hear Bowyer admit we got lucky.

[DE.]

Of course the officials have cost us a couple of points this season. But there's little point harping on about luck when all that matters is the league position.

As for the decision on Saturday, it looked completely the right call to me. The foul continued into the box, so it was a pen and a red. How on earth Henley got the wrong side of his man after having a big initial advantage, and a lot of pace, I will never know. Schoolboy defending in the extreme.

Because he's not very good, not much more to it than that really. He's an adequate right back for this division but will make a fair few mistakes. It's amazing that we have 13 central midfielders but no cover beyond Marshall at right back though.

[G Somerset Rover]

Because he's not very good, not much more to it than that really. He's an adequate right back for this division but will make a fair few mistakes. It's amazing that we have 13 central midfielders but no cover beyond Marshall at right back though.

I know he made a small gaff in the Carling Cup but Nyambe looks like he may have the minerals to make it. But agreed - our squad is so unbalanced it's unreal. To point out the obvious, due to this imbalance we're a Rhodes injury away from being in absolute free fall.

[Amo]

Let's see how much faith 'Gaz' has in his young charges. Will he bring in Nyambe at right back, or persist with a square peg in a round hole?

[only2garners]

Steve Evans anyone?

Gone to Leeds. I can see that lasting till about Christmas.

[scotty_beam_me_up]

Can't see Evans and Celino being a good mix. If he lasts until Xmas he would be entitled a testimonial at Leeds.

[G Somerset Rover]

2 wins in 13 this season. Can somebody try to defend it? Because I sure as hell can't.

[SIMON GARNERS 194]

Twelve games..Twelve points.

Relegation form.

[tomphil]

2 wins in 13 this season. Can somebody try to defend it? Because I sure as hell can't.

Bad luck and you know it

[TeamGB-11]

Our defence has improved..

[Mike Graham]

Our defence has improved..

If that is the case (from what I see it is not the case) it has only taken Bowyer 2.5 years.

Q. What is the first job a new Manager does with a struggling side

A. Sort out the defence (except for GB)

Bowyer Out

[Kamy100]

Absolutely nothing coming out of Pune suggesting that Gary Bowyer's position is under threat and he seems fairly relaxed at the moment.

Of course losing to Burnley on Saturday and the crowd on mass turning on him might change that although I haven't seen very much evidence of that happening.

[joey_big_nose]

Absolutely nothing coming out of Pune suggesting that Gary Bowyer's position is under threat and he seems fairly relaxed at the moment.

Of course losing to Burnley on Saturday and the crowd on mass turning on him might change that although I haven't seen very much evidence of that happening.

In my view any sort of loss has to put him under huge pressure from the fans at least, especially if we perform poorly. A win would see him out of pressure for another few weeks. Another draw and things will bump along as they are.

[Mercer]

Next two matches are critical.

A concern for Saturday is that a number of players ran out of gas last night with 20 minutes to go and clearly, a number are struggling with knocks.

Lose to Burnley and then go to Leeds next Thursday who haven't won at home all season - the script is written! Also, sounds like Evans got them going at Fulham last night where they were very good value for their point.

Come next weekend, we might be sat rock bottom of the league with just 2 wins from 15 games this season. If Pune don't react to that, they never will.

[tomphil]

A Burnley defeat will be down to the money they've spent and a Leeds defeat will be down to the new manager effect.

[K-Hod]

Next two matches are critical.

A concern for Saturday is that a number of players ran out of gas last night with 20 minutes to go and clearly, a number are struggling with knocks.

Lose to Burnley and then go to Leeds next Thursday who haven't won at home all season - the script is written! Also, sounds like Evans got them going at Fulham last night where they were very good value for their point.

Come next weekend, we might be sat rock bottom of the league with just 2 wins from 15 games this season. If Pune don't react to that, they never will.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/teams/blackburn-rovers/fixtures- the table is to the right of the page.

What you're proposing would take one hell of a sequence of events! Talk about hyperbole, Jesus Christ!

[Mercer]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/teams/blackburn-rovers/fixtures- the table is to the right of the page.

What you're proposing would take one hell of a sequence of events! Talk about hyperbole, Jesus Christ!

and there's me worrying!

We might not be rock bottom but highly likely in the bottom three with 2 wins from 15 competitive games.

When will you, or more importantly Pune, be alarmed ?

[martonrover]

Absolutely nothing coming out of Pune suggesting that Gary Bowyer's position is under threat and he seems fairly relaxed at the moment.

Of course losing to Burnley on Saturday and the crowd on mass turning on him might change that although I haven't seen very much evidence of that happening.

See my post in the Derby match thread.

Many who want him gone have had enough and no longer attend.

Wonder what the real attendance was last night?

[K-Hod]

and there's me worrying!

We might not be rock bottom but highly likely in the bottom three with 2 wins from 15 competitive games.

When will you, or more importantly Pune, be alarmed ?

I'm alarmed already and have been for some time. Highly likely in the bottom 3? It's a possibility for sure but it's also a possibility that Venky's could see sense.....

Perhaps a better link to the previous one-http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/championship/fixtures

It would take a hell of a sequence of results given the fixtures of other teams in the bottom 8.

Bolton have 2 massive games for their next games- Leeds at home, Preston away. They should be worried a lot more than anyone else.

[DE.]

There is nothing to suggest Bowyer is under any pressure, and there never has been. It's just wishful thinking imo, unless somebody can provide proof to the contrary.

[Amo]

Who knows? I bet Judan Ali is on standby as we speak.

[Mercer]

Who knows? I bet Judan Ali is on standby as we speak.

A David Platt (presently managing Pune FC) and Judan Ali partnership.

Let's not scoff, there are metaphorically dangerous minds in Pune.

[tomphil]

"Thank fluck for Platty" some may say though

[G Somerset Rover]

Expectations have been well and truly dumbed down given the majority of our fans seem content with the way things are going. We've won just two sodding games and we're almost in November for God's sake.

The loons and the three stooges really are on easy street.

[Mike Graham]

See my post in the Derby match thread.

Many who want him gone have had enough and no longer attend.

Wonder what the real attendance was last night?

I was there in mind but not in body. Take at least 1 off the total posted by the happy chaps down at Planet Ewood.