Two away games, no points, five sent off. Not a good week to be a travelling Blackpool fan as first on Tuesday night, we squandered a host of opportunities only to lose to an offside goal, with three players dismissed as a result of frustration as much as anything else.
The effect of those sendings off was then felt at Derby as we went into a game with one of the form teams with no centre halves. Despite that, we took an early lead and then defended valiantly for the remainder of the half with Gilks well protected by a makeshift defence.
I’m sure we then went into the second half with a plan to keep it tight and allow Derby to become frustrated. However, the initiative was quickly lost with a very debateable penalty. I’m not at all sure there was any meaningful contact at all, and what there was occurred outside the area.
Goals change games and that one from the spot gave Derby the impetus they needed and for the remainder of the half we were constantly on the back foot , not helping ourselves with a gift goal followed by two more sendings off.
We need to put this week behind us, learn the lessons and go into some tough games with renewed determination not to give referees the opportunity to make rash decisions. With QPR coming to Bloomfield Rd, there’s no danger of the team and fans not being up for the game.
The season will be defined by the next few games. Let’s make it a good one.
STARMAN: Neal Bishop
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