And that proved their downfall against the Seasiders as the visitors claimed a 1-0 win thanks to Jerry Yates’ 82nd minute strike.
Defensively, the hosts looked stronger than their last outing against Bristol Rovers – although it would have been hard to repeat that showing.
Yet, as an attacking force, the Blues failed to inspire, hence the poor ratings offered to some of Kenny Jackett’s attacking players.
Here’s the rundown of how our chief sports writer, Neil Allen. rated the players’ performance….
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Yet, as an attacking force, the Blues failed to inspire, hence the poor ratings offered to some of Kenny Jackett’s attacking players.
![(replaced by George Byers on 61 minutes): Unrecognisable from player earlier in the season and it’s worrying.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmE3ZDYzNGQ1LWRhNTAtNDE5MC1hMDQ0LWNhZmIyMzVkNWI1MDoxNGZlYzcyZC1kYmNmLTRmNzktODFiNi0yNzQ2ZmUzM2Y1NDc=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=595)
9. Marcus Harness - 5
(replaced by George Byers on 61 minutes): Unrecognisable from player earlier in the season and it’s worrying.Photo: JPIMedia
![(replaced by Ellis Harrison on 77 minutes): Not given a sniff and still struggling for form.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjBlMzcxMzE3LTU2ZWMtNDRjNS1iY2M0LTY5YzMzMTZlMDMxNjo5NjI5Y2ZjNy05OGJiLTQ1ZjgtYmZjYS0xYThjYzVkYWI4NjM=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=595)
10. John Marquis - 5
(replaced by Ellis Harrison on 77 minutes): Not given a sniff and still struggling for form.Photo: JPIMedia
![(Replaced by Jordy Hiwula on 77 minutes): Sprang to life as first half went on but disappeared after break.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmVhN2RiNjVmLTE5ODctNGIwYy05YzJkLTVjNjA4YTA3OWQ1ZDo3YjNjNmU1Ni00OTAyLTQ0NTUtOTQxZS00ZmRlYmM1MTUzNTY=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=595)
11. Ryan Williams - 6
(Replaced by Jordy Hiwula on 77 minutes): Sprang to life as first half went on but disappeared after break.Photo: JPIMedia
![(Replaced Marcus Harness on 61 minutes): Offered little constructively when he came off the bench.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjE2N2QyZWRkLTc2MTQtNGIwNi04YWI4LWRmMGVjZDZlM2I2ZjpmYmQzZThlYS1mNDM3LTQyOWMtYThiMS1lYzczY2QwYjI5NDY=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=595)
12. George Byers - 5
(Replaced Marcus Harness on 61 minutes): Offered little constructively when he came off the bench.Photo: JPIMedia