First time at Ewood last night for quote a while. Thought we battled well and it was an even game even though west Brom had the better chances. I said I'd think both teams would take a draw before the game and that's how it turned out. Observations are similar to everyone else. We're desperate for some pace to get in behind. There's none anywhere on the pitch apart from Beck and Carter at the back Think Cantwell could pick them out if anyone was capable of making the runs. There's no get out ball when we're under the cosh. Hedges and Dolan get on the ball plenty and look tidy, but don't really do anything with it. Saw pears got good reviews...not sure why. He made a couple of routine saves at the end but almost cost us in the first half taking too long to clear his lines then fumbled a cross and took out Travis. Still looks a fumble waiting to happen. Beck is unbelievable better than Pickering. Tenacious and has the pace to cover. It's no coincidence we're defensively better since he's come in. JRC is far too slow on the ball imo. Just doesn't look like an athlete.

Surely with Gueye, his main threats are occupying defenders and in the air. I think a quick winger staying wide and getting crosses into the box would suit him, rather than our slower build up with very few crosses. Id still have him as the lone forward than Osashi who isnt as physical.

Didnt watch the game, but not a great result given they had 10 men for so long, and a turgid performance by the sound of it. However, not loosing away from home is a good habit. We'd have lost games away to Preston not long ago. This all rests on winning your home games. Not sure why he played a CM on the left wing again. All the build up had been that Preston struggled with pace, and we left it on the bench (not that there is much!).

Thank god we somehow managed to flog Gallagher. Tough call upfront, think we play better as a team with Gueye upfront, but cant really drop Yuki after two goals. Not sure how to fit them both in. Maybe Dolan out wide, Yuki in the centre with Hedges dropping to the bench.

Just seen the highlights. Them two finished from Yuki. Still love the little dink on his debut v Derby. Very cute in front of goal.

It seems Gueye has much better hold up and link play but Osashi has a better eye for goal and finish. wonder if they can both start together

I did don't think I wrote anything on this board about the game at the weekend actually.

JRC has always been physically below par. Hes always been slow, and when he was playing with more intensity he would get injured every 5 or 6 games. Unfortunately I dont think his body will ever allow him to be a top championship player. This season, his ability on the ball seems to have declined also. After watching the game yesterday, I'm pretty sure the management team weren't that fussed about the game. Loads of subs at 1-0 up, and JE didnt look to be going mad on the sidelines. Didn't think there were many positives really, Duru got some plaudits but to me didn't look anything other than steady away. Not particularly quick or attacking but did ok. The centre mid pair were miles off it. Huge drop off after Sondre and Trav.

Need to keep the good start going. The small squad which doesnt like getting much improvement now will start struggling after a few injuries over winter and xmas. The more points now the better. These are the games we must win. Would love to see Gueye get off the mark in the league. Think he could go on a roll if he gets a couple, likewise may end up struggling if he doesnt get one for a few games. 2-0 Gueye and Dolan.

I'm amazed that no one else other than Ipswich are interested in him. Top scorer in the championship and league cup and 3 goals already this season. Mental to me no other mid table prem sides are sniffing around. Given some of the money they spend £10m is pretty low risk for them. The player sales of the last year should 100% have funded a promotion winning side but we all know we'll get nothing.

Id play our paciest players in every game, especially away when we might counter attack more. Think JRC is decent on the ball but very slow. Pears Brittain Hyam Carter Pickering Travis Tronstadt Osashi Szmodic Dolan Gueye

Gueye scoring a header! Gallagher who couldnt jump out injured until September already! Played a blinder with that one. Thank you stoke.

What is Weimanns best position? Sky sports listed him as a midfielder, Rovers said he was a striker. No 10? Cant imagine him having much pace at 32. Never really seen him play. Dont think getting a few older heads in the door is a bad thing. The squad was completely void of leadership last season. New GK and some pace out wide must be the priority now. Were slow accross the board.

That fee for Gallager who is shite or injured 95% of the time is good business for a normal club to re-invest.....we are far from a normal club. The squad as it stands is a shocker. Needs a lot more incomings to survive the season.

If we sell Szmodic and use the funds soley "to cover running costs" I think im done until this lot clear off. Nearly £30m of player sales and nothing incoming. Odds on certs for relegation which almost seems to be intentional. Not sure after 30 years I can muster any more energy to follow us under the current set up. Shame.