If that is the case, then it is a step in the right direction. Although the pessimist in me notes that with Rovers under Venkys, one step forwards is often followed by at least a couple of backwards steps 😉

He seems to be based at Brockhall now.

This was the intro tune for the DJ Dave Allen at Blackburn Mecca, later the Golden Palms in the mid to late 60’s. Great memories of the Monday Soul Club. Earth,Wind & Fire - Mighty,Mighty

"Paperwork" is no longer "paper", its electronic, like your emails, they can be reviewed remotely. (with the correct software etc) This is how it will be justified by the club But yes, a ridiculous state of affairs

Another JDT (bit without his charisma, of course), I’d be happy with that.

Obviously that's not going to happen and you can't take comments as literal mate. Pears will be back but im implying in an ideal world we don't have to depend on him because he's proven he isn't good enough. We obviously need a decent gk and a decent back up

Agree. Buckley has been given his chance but needs to be moved on. Litherland was given 20 mins yesterday but wasn't in squad v Accy Stanley. Eustace used him on the bench but don't think he came on. Must be frustrating for a player not getting game time.

And the guy we are trying to sign on the pay as you play deal.

cant see any takers above lower end league one Failed on his loan at Sheffield Weds not fancied by any of last 3 managers really always a liability and a booking waiting to happen

During the poor start he had, he came across to me as not really being bothered but it's actually that he's very level headed, doesn't get too high or low. The way he has addressed the Brittain situation is spot on, a lot of players have indicated JE was a great man-manager, but it's come to light he covered up the Szmodics situation. Like others, I'm warming to VI - unlike JE he's willing to be honest with the fan base

Usyk is the only one around today that would be able to compete in another era. He fights more like a middleweight or welterweight. It really is something to see. Enjoyed the bout an thought Dubois was starting to come into it until that 5th round. Usyk's counterpunches were unreal though.

I really don't know who the assistants are or the processes they use. I know he is the manager of some Rovers staff at Ewood and they have never even met him.

Can’t see many takers for Buckley to be honest. He has lost his way a bit. He is a great passer, but a bit too lazy.

Interesting that, so how does he send the paperwork through to correct offices? He is the only one with access card for transfers paperwork. How many people work in club secretary office? I know we have assistant club secretary. Been there doing that job for years she has.

It's not really a noteworthy story worth 'reporting' is it.

Batth will be 35 in september

Disagree. We might have 5 centre midfielders but the quality once you move past Travis and Tronstad is very questionable. I can live with Forshaw as 5th choice but Buckley needs to be sold. He's not a VI type player - sell him and bring one more in.

Them 4 plus Montgomery as 5th

Released by us

Isn’t Forshaw considered CM? Tronstad, Trav, Tavares and Forshaw? it will be exciting to see what happens with Buckley. Always held him high in regard and thought he would establish himself, but time is running out.

How is Nicko doing that? His story today is that England are interested in him playing for our national teams. Arsenal interested in him is no surprises given his qualities at his age but Ismael and Rovers want him to stay here. Ismael spent over a minute yesterday post match talking to him about his performance. Doesn't suit our style one bit. Could see him at Derby or Wrexham.

Sean McLaughlin a steady centre half in his prime... hopefully he scores some headers ..he didn't score any for Hull.

Surprised no stories about Brittain- pleasantly surprised. Here's hoping Pape, Ohashi, Leonard and Tyjon all kick on this season as I cannot see the piggy bank stretching to a decent forward even if one or more of Brittain, Tronstad and Travis depart. What has happened to Vale?

It's hard to put into words how good Usyk is but for me he stands alone with a prime Ali as technically the best HW's of all time. I'd argue Ali's era was a bit deeper at the top end than this one and he dominated twice two different versions of him but Usyk honed his own skills dominated arguably the best ever cruiser division. Said at the time though Dubois battering AJ showed more about Joshua and where he's at than actually telling us much we didn't already know about DD. The lad can bang and is all raw aggression but there is little else to him and he cannot handle a good punch. Usyk though a great in any era.

Thanks - Vale released passed me by and mean our striker options are even weaker than I thought. I had him down as a possible saleable asset but I guess injuries wiped that out.