Championship

FIRST 45 COST US, ADMITS ISMAEL

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The LeaguePaper Team
9 November 2025

ANGRY: Ismael

VALERIEN Ismael bemoaned Blackburn’s first-half performance which he blamed for the loss that soured their 150th anniversary celebrations.
Rovers had been in form coming into the clash with three victories on the spin, but their form at Ewood Park is a concern – after a fifth home defeat in seven outings.
Ismael said: “It was very frustrating, especially in the first half. I can’t understand it. I said to the boys why do we play like that? It’s not what I expected from us.
“We wanted to play on the front foot, we wanted them...

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