Preston North End' s dip in form continued last weekend, as Alex Neil's side fell to a 2-1 home loss to relegation zone strugglers Rotherham United, despite dominating possession against the visitors.
Speaking after the loss, which leaves the Lilywhites in 11th place and nine points off the all-important play-off places, Neil admitted his exasperation with his players for failing to convert of clear-cut chances.
He claimed: "Anthony Gordon had a good chance when he cut inside and opened up the goal for himself – we saw him do that in training and he’s really good at it.
“There was one when Tommy B(arkhuizen) fizzed it across the front of the goal, I think Anthony touched it and the keeper blocked.
“Ched (Evanshad a header which the keeper tipped away...we had ample chances to score, we should have got something so we have only got ourselves to blame really."
Preston return to action this week, when they travel to take on local rivals Blackburn Rovers in an eagerly-anticipated Friday night showdown at Ewood Park.
The last the two sides met, Rovers pulled off a shock 3-0 win at Deepdale, and the Lilywhites will be out for revenge against Tony Mowbray's men when they come face-to-face again at the end of the week.
Here's our latest round-up of all the news and transfer chat from the Championship, involving Preston North End and a number of their second-tier rivals:
1. Canaries striker tight-lipped on future
Norwich City striker Josip Drmic has kept his cards when asked whether he'd like to join his current loan side HNK Rijeka on a permanent deal, claiming it's "too early" to discuss the idea, as he's only just joined the club. (PinkUn) Photo: Mike Hewitt
2. Double fitness boost for Boro
Middlesbrough look set to welcome duo Ashley Fletcher and Grant Hall back to first team duty soon, after the pair took the next step in their recovery from respective injuries in an U23s clash against Leeds United. (Yorkshire Evening Post) Photo: Clive Brunskill
3. Redknapp drafted in to help Cherries
Harry Redknapp has been brought into Bournemouth as an adviser to caretaker boss Jonathan Woodgate, as the Cherries' hunt for a new boss continues. Woodgate played under Redknapp during their time at Spurs. (Sky Sports) Photo: Andrew Redington
4. Fresh injury setback for Holtby
Blackburn look to have been dealt a major injury blow, with key player Lewis Holtby set for a scan after suffering a re-occurrence of the knee injury that saw him miss much of last season. (Club website) Photo: Clive Brunskill