Grant McCann admitted the Rovers staff had taken plenty of responsibility for the defeat at Walsall.
McCann revealed instructions from the bench in the build-up to Walsall's second goal ensured scorer Jack Earing was free to fire the hosts back in front, just five minutes after Kyle Hurst had drawn Rovers level.
And he said the staff felt responsible after what had been a positive performance at the Poundland Bescot Stadium.
To watch Grant's post-match interview, click play on the video above.