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A bit rich seeing as they still post on X imho..

Welcome @AspRover and a lovely story. As I mentioned in the thread my grandad (who had no interest in football whatsoever) knew all about Bob Pryde and would refer to him as I was growing up in the 1990s. If my grandad knew who he was he must have been some player/personality! Dig out that cigarette card and send us a picture 🙂

Have to agree there.Totally against personal abuse but do this lot think they are above criticism on fan websites? Ewood Burns but they want to warn the fans just like they have done with the coalition members probably? Doesn't feel right.

On loan Rovers U21 player James Edmondson wins FA Cup goal of the round

Ismael has got a slight problem on his hands now, as he's already praised the impact of Cantwell and has recently been signing the praises of Mori. He's probably going to have to try and accommodate both of them. If Cantwell is fit to start (don't see why he wouldn't be now), how will he line up so get them both on the pitch? ---------------Pears -----Miller--McLoughlin--Pratt Alebiosu----------------------Ribeiro --------Tronstad---Cantwell ---------------Mori ------Gudjohnsen--Ohashi I think that's what he'll end up doing.

2-1 Pompey. Ohashi for Rovers.

We need a win we need a win if tronstad is back and Cantwell is back we may just get a win!!

Tronstad!

I know the club does read this message board and I want to make it very clear, for the £400k a year salary I am happy to be a low responsibility CEO/fall guy

If its the bold option, it would be an early xmas prezzie for us, one less talon on the club

Maybe wishful thinking but I wonder if Suhail has decided he doesn't fancy the limited amount of criticism (or in Club speak "abuse") finally coming his way and has retired hurt back to India? To either direct operations from even further in the background or pursue opportunities elsewhere in the Venky's organisation. Could that explain the renewal of the search for a new "CEO" with no actual authority?

Whatever he does or doesn't get, he obviously doesn't mind. He's been doing it long enough without resigning or speaking out against them at any point.

Yeah, from a Venky's point of view it's a " Look the hierarchy who were here before us approve of us" type thing.

He does seem to have been wheeled out this season in a far more prominent front of house role in his club tie. They must think that adds some kind of sheen of respectability and normality to their dysfunctional set up.

Pretty sure he isn't on the payroll at Rovers, so any perks he gets must be along the lines of comps, a free lunch and the status of being a 'director' although I'm not sure that really carries much prestige or weight in the world these days given the types we've had in the Ewood boardroom in recent years. Does he do anything with the FA anymore? Can't imagine there's that much benefit to being involved there. I'd just imagine/hope that a 70 something year old bloke, closely involved back in the days when we were a respectable and professional club, who surely isn't short of a few quid, would perhaps decide that a comfy seat upstairs isn't worth the hassle and more importantly the support and legitimisation he gives to a regime actively dismantling what was once a proud club People surprise you though.

We dont seem to be able to win games when it really matters under VI. Stretching back to his very first game in charge. I don't expect us to win this either. Might just about come away with a point which won't be good enough in hindsight if our home form doesn't improve.

Yes. Given Cantwell’s history, his injury record with us & our desperation to lower the wage bill, simply moving him on would be seen as a victory by SP & RG I fear. We shouldn’t expect a cash windfall.

The Band - Theme From The Last Waltz

Me too, it’s incurable.

I can't disagree, particularly about Miller.

https://www.rovers.co.uk/news/2025/december/11/boss-hoping-to-have-sonny-in-the-squad/

Id imagine maintaining any status he may hold at the FA is his primary motivation. Any freebies lobbed his way will be a nice little bonus. Might even get paid a relatively tidy sum for signing a few docs every year as well. Luvvly Jubbly!

Answered your own question there

Oh what’s changed over night mate. You were saying a loss yesterday 🤷