I know a lot of people don't love xG but I was taking a look at Championship stats through the season so far. Much like last year, our actual for and against goals are performing far beyond expected. Like last year are the wheels going to come off spectacularly? 23rd for xG (0.96) 8th (highest) for xGA (1.5) If we're anywhere near the mix for top 6 come April/May I think we will have had a fantastic season.

Looks I’m watching the same one as JDT…

He gave it away more than anyone else in the first half…

No one else think Wharton hasn’t been in it at all apart from the goal? He’s a great talent but struggled playing a bit further forward for me. Took his goal incredibly well though.

I'd forgot that Arsenal handed them a league cup win. Was it Szczesny in goal?

Are they sacking Mowbray? If not they’ll not be in the top 6. Nowt in this league for “winning” possession but doing feck all with it

We're not going to continue winning 61% of games are we? The amount of defeats and manner of performances in these defeats is a worry...

Which means he's lost 39%, more than Tony Mowbray...

There was contact from Hedges, Sunderland lad’s foot goes back, stops, then he throws himself on the floor. Zero sympathy

Clear dive by the Sunderland lad, glad the ref didn’t stop for a yellow!

I can't stand the thought of that dour tosser giving an interview post match if they've won. Should be enough motivation for the players alone.

Can’t wait to hear what the “Head Coach” has to say at the end of this one.

Dack to score a hat trick then run over and punch JDT. I believe.

So no Dack today? Absolute joke. Get out this club Bradley. Still rotten to the core. Same shit different wrapper. Selection and tactical setup just as poor as Mowbray, just a bit more likeable chap.

Surprised he took Hedges off. Much rather have taken off Hirst and pushed Hedges into the front 3

Hirst must be the least physical 6ft striker to ever player professional football. He makes Gallagher look incredibly imposing.

If I was Bradley Dack sat on the bench I wouldn’t even be angry, I’d just laugh. Embarrassing that JDT won’t pick him over the shower playing in the front 3 tonight.

Do we ever play well on Sky?

JC. Do we have a contractual obligation to play Hirst? Does JDT know we don’t HAVE to go WLWL?

I've had a flick through, there are some absolute belters in there 😆

Is that not just because it was a midweek away game on TV versus today being a Saturday at home? I made about 10 posts on the Cardiff thread during the game, don’t do that when you’re watching at Ewood.

The one at home where “Lucash” got abused all game, Tevez dived for a penalty and Zamora actually blocked the ball going in but Assistant gave it for their winner? Was in 2007? One of the worst refereeing performances I’ve seen at Ewood. Up there for most aggrieved I’ve felt after a game.

Can we send Hirst back? Feel like we've seen enough, I'd rather we focus on developing our own players like Vale and Markanday. Penalty miss aside, he's shown nothing to suggest he's remotely close to Championship quality.

Just voted. Think Buckley and Travis are lucky to be averaging 3.4 and 3.3 respectively.

Is this one not at Ewood?