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Living in the Lakes means every trip back to Blackburn feels ever more of a journey.
Listening to all the talk on the way down the night before the derby at Preston, it was all about injuries and a makeshift team.
Valerien Ismael’s approach feels almost utilitarian – system first, individuals second.
I understood not putting George Pratt in for the previous match against Derby, but seeing him start this one raised eyebrows.
Cut to being there on Friday night at Deepdale under the lights – I’d not seen us win there before. I missed the 4–1 win but I’ve seen a few draws and seen us end up losing 3-2 from being 2-0 up.
But credit where it’s due, the performance was up there, and I came away…
