Wheelton Blue

The biggest problem is the quality of player we have, who individually and collectively aren't of a sufficient standard. Yesterday as an example, there was no lack of effort, and the organisation was fine. The game was lost simply because we're not good enough. Bar the winter transfer window, which we all know will likely be another disaster, there is no scope to change the players for the better, meaning that realistically the only thing we can change is the manager. Poor manager that he is, I'm not sure that a change, though, will have much of an impact. Silk purse and all that... I think that we're knackered already.

Eventually something will give and they'll leave. But I fear that will still be a long time coming, at which point there'll hardly be anything left.

A win tonight is crucial. Lose, then I fear the same for Saturday ahead of further tough games, and a downward spiral will ensue.

Perhaps this is their strategy. Ban all the journos, then have a ready made excuse to ditch the press conferences altogether.

We're 1-0 down on the last game of the season, we need a goal to stave off relegation. The game gets cancelled with 15 minutes to go because of freak weather. After a hearing, the EFL decide to award the opposition the 3 points. We are relegated. So we just sit there and say nothing?

The way that I look at this, is what would we think if it was roles reversed? ie it was us who we were down to 10 men, with 15+ minutes to go, but only a goal behind. We'd be screaming blue murder for a full reply.

I went into Chorley on Saturday for a few beers. It's a cracking place to go for a drink.

...and Gueye is bloody awful.

It could happen well before then. To me, the whole place is set up like a pack of cards.

This new striker had better know where the onion bag is, cos by heck we need someone who does.

The 'bag policy' is a laughable read.

I've watched both Espanyol games so far, tonight's game was entertaining. Dolan has done well so far on the right wing. His crossing has noticeably improved.

Terrific that Rovers. Well played.

Pre-match, I stupidly bought a pint of what was advertised as 'bitter' and a small bottle of water. £8.50.....scandalous pricing. More fool me.

If that's the game that I think it was, it was absolutley perishing that day at Roker!