In fact, I think that's the perfect way to sum up their current situation, thoroughly enjoying the
early euphoria of a couple of stunning results against Wigan Athletic and Newcastle United before some hardhitting reality against two of the Premier League's most consistent sides, with the always title challenging Chelsea handing out a free
lesson in how to play the beautiful game as Blackburn provided a much needed reality check that this league is brutal, that half - decent performances in front of your own fans still get severely
punished if your own game isn't up to the high standards the Premier League demands.