CHARLIE Mulgrew is delighted by his, and Rovers’, impressive form in front of goal but nothing would please him more than getting back to picking up clean sheets.

Rovers have netted 18 times in their last six league games but have at the same time shipped nine.

Having kept seven clean sheets in their opening 14 League One outings, it is just one in their previous six matches, a record Mulgrew is looking to improve on.

Manager Tony Mowbray revealed in the wake of the 3-2 win at Peterborough United on Saturday there was anger in the dressing room about conceding in injury time.

Three of the goals conceded in the six game run have come in the latter stages of matches in which Rovers had built up at least a two goal lead.

“I’ve said that I take a lot of pride in clean sheets,” the skipper explained.

“It’s a team effort to keep clean sheets and a team effort to score goals and I think we would have all preferred a clean sheet but that’s life and something we need to address.

“In the main it’s been okay this season and something we will be looking to continue.”

With Darragh Lenihan close to a return from a fractured metatarsal and injuries starting to bite in midfield, some fans have asked whether the versatile Mulgrew could move in to the middle of the park.

It is not a move that Tony Mowbray foresees, having used the Scot in the back four ever since he took over at Ewood Park in February, but Mulgrew is keen to play in any position as long as it helps the team.

He added: “I have played there (midfield) in the past and on my last Scotland trip Malky Mackay mentioned that he might play me there.

“I have played there and am more than happy to do a job there but right now my job is at centre back and that’s the most important thing.

“I prefer that position (centre back) but I will play anywhere.

“It’s about the team and what is best for the team, no matter how we’re doing and where you’re playing, it’s about winning games.”

Mulgrew was named as League One player of the month for November as Rovers enjoyed a perfect record, with the defender netting four times in as many matches.

Two of those came from the penalty spot, while another was a trademark free-kick.

He assumed the role as penalty taker at Oxford United on November 21 before stepping up against Bristol Rovers four days later to find the back of the net.

On taking on the responsibility, he said: “It came about at Oxford.

“Being in the back four 3-0 is better than 2-0 so I’m thinking take responsibility and try and smash this in and thankfully Marcus was nice enough to give me the ball.

“He would probably have scored as well but I managed to score it and it moved on to the next game.”