Blackburn Rovers seem to be in dire straits this season, and relegation to Sky Bet League One is a real possibility this season.

Owen Coyle's side sit in the relegation zone with just three wins all season, and have failed to win in their last three games.

Rovers did release a lot of deadwood in the summer, with 20 players being released, but key players such as Grant Hanley and Shane Duffy were sold.

In terms of incomings, Anthony Stokes, Charlie Mulgrew and Gordon Greer were the most notable signings, but their best player this season has been loan star Sam Gallagher.

Gallagher has mustered seven league goals, far more than his closest competitor, whilst Craig Conway and Marvin Emnes have also been impressive.

They have been poor on the goals front, with just 16 goals, and the defence has been lacking without Duffy or Hanley, conceding 25 goals.

Blackburn must invest all over the pitch in the winter, but must first release or sell the deadwood blocking up the wage budget.

Thus, FootballLeagueWorld writer Michael Hasan identifies TWO fringe players that need to be offloaded...

Elliott Bennett

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The Blackburn midfielder's performances have been scrutinised by a lot of fans, most notably last season, and he doesn't fit into the manager's plans by the looks of it.

The 27-year-old moved to Rovers in January but has only made five appearances this season after a disappointing season last time out, and most of these have come in cup competitions.

Rovers need more depth in midfield and getting rid of a flop like Bennett will help them achieve this.

Elliot Ward

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Elliot Ward is just taking up a place at Ewood Park since signing in January of this year.

He has made just one appearance all season, with Gordon Greer clearly preferred to him.

He flopped at Championship rivals Huddersfield previously as well.

Leaky Rovers lost Duffy and Hanley in the summer, who were an excellent partnership last season, so Blackburn are exposed at the back and desperately need reinforcements.

Blackburn fans... do you agree? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!