Agreed, gazan. It was clear to anyone after 10 minutes that Ainley was like a fish out of water at wing back, and we all know George can't tackle a crossword never mind another footballer. So why they were in those positions, with a midfielder at CB, when we had 2 full backs and a CB on the bench god alone knows.

Grant was anonymous in a position where Ainley has been pretty good (or Walker can play), adding to the confusion. As you say, Dagnall is too deep and, as a result, not in the game at all, and Porter did what Porter does - just not where we want him doing it! I had to check that Gorgeous George was on the pitch; the new haircut fooled me as I couldn't locate him several times, but then decided it wasn't just his barnet.

I felt for Lowery as he seemed to be the only player looking for the ball, trying to get things going and looked pretty lively. Unfortunate that he ended up losing possession for the last 2 goals but the match was gone by then. The 3 subs did well enough and my lasting impression was the sight of Dale, taking players on, then standing there, arms spread as if to say "who's moving for me, where's the pass?" . Desperate stuff really.

Changes inevitable tomorrow. Perry will return, Bowery must be due a start and, like gazan said, let's go back to a solid 4-4-2 and defend properly.