Now or Never for Rovers

Blackburn Rovers have reached NOW OR NEVER territory.

Saturday's 2-1 defeat to QPR exposed the problem supporters have feared all summer.

At 1-1, QPR could turn to their bench, make changes and go on to win the game. Tony Mowbray couldn't do the same.

With around ten players unavailable and youngsters with little or no senior experience filling the bench, Rovers already look desperately short — before the relentless Championship schedule has really begun.

And the transfer window closes at 11pm on Tuesday.

The frustrating thing?

The core of this Blackburn side looks capable of having a very good Championship season.

The players aren't the problem. But without enough quality and experience around them, how can Rovers possibly sustain it over 46 games?

The warning signs were there last season and weren't properly addressed. Now the situation arguably looks even worse.

Mike Beaty and Mark Hitchen discuss the QPR defeat, the alarming injury list, the lack of experienced options available to Mowbray and why the pressure is now firmly on Rudy Gestede and the club to act.

Last week we asked whether Gestede has actually got more right than he's got wrong.

Now comes perhaps his biggest test.

How many players do Rovers need before the window shuts? Where do they need them? And what happens if the club doesn't deliver?

There's also the small matter of TWO games this week.

Blackburn travel to Lincoln City on Tuesday night — while the transfer window is closing — before making the short trip to Deepdale on Saturday.

PRESTON NORTH END v BLACKBURN ROVERS.

Both Lancashire rivals have problems. Both need a result. And a huge Rovers following will be heading to Deepdale.

Who needs it more — and can Blackburn give their supporters something to shout about?

QPR reaction, transfer deadline pressure, Gestede, Lincoln and Preston away — all on this week's Blackburn End Podcast.

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