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If they intend to continue to remit such large sums of money to England to prop up their overseas 'project' i'm sure the authorities over there will want to keep on knowing where every bit is going.

Amazing how it's only here where managers *turn down* the chance to sign players.

Oh dear,oh dear..is the shit about to hit the fan(s) yet again?

O'Riordan back, a loan with a view to buy from some foreign second tier and a 19 year old Prem loanee. Bookmark it. They are very good at creating illusions in the winter windows to make it look like they are doing something.

I can chat to them but I don’t want to risk getting kicked out 😁😁

This was Stockport v Wigan last night. I don't know how much time had been played (looking at the time I guess it was a similar time to when our game was abandoned) when this was filmed but the match was completed and even went to a penalty shootout.

Can you chat to them? Ask for a January (and summer) warchest, and Pasha to be sacked 😉

No way he walks out. He's "aligned" with the rest of them.

Somebody calling themselves Venkateshwara Hatcheries are now in the virtual court room. Not had that before.

I think he will get signings in January, they will from overseas and will be of the ilk of De Neve, Tavares, Kargbo etc, although we may drop lucky and get another Alebiosu We will then see just how much Ismael is signed up to the current model. Personally I think he has been drinking the Rudy/Pasha Kool Aid and will be perfectly happy with this. Which will only change in the unlikely scenario that Rovers go on a significant winning run and his stock rises enough to allow him to move to a non basket case club.

Ismael states in the Lancashire Telegraph, he doesn't want free transfers, they take time getting up to speed. He wants signings in the Januarary transfer window. What's the betting He departs like the rest of them, when he doesn't get what he wants.

Lots of mic issues with the court today so not sure but I don’t think the case is going to be heard.

We need a result this weekend, surely that's wrong, international break this weekend.

The Jam - It’s Too Bad

The current ione is an achilles injury It was an achilles injury in 2020, his last injury in 2024 was an ACL

If Cantwell plays it has to be further forward IMO, he likes to drop in to very deep positions. Whilst he has played much better this season I do think him in midfield unbalances the team as we end up Cantrell, tronstad and TGH playing on top of each other. Chuck in no natural width outside of full backs and it makes us a bit turgid. I'd play him as high as possible as a 10 (off Gudjohnsen) or false 9.

It was definitely a ruptured achilles.

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The Ultimate 150 Rovers List Part Five: The Seventies 1970-1980 Poll runs from - 12th to 19th November 2025 Some additional notes - Though any personal feedback is greatly appreciated Dates determined by when the player or manager left the club. Johnny Carey - Popular Irishman lead Rovers back to Division 1 after finishing runners up in 1957/58. Carey left for Everton the following season before an reunion in 1970/71 as Rovers slid down into Division 3. Eamonn Rogers - 14 Republic of Ireland Caps whilst at the club - Inside forward turned midfielder one of the shining lights in a struggling side in the late 60s/early 70s. Ken Knighton - Journeyman defender joined from Preston North End and quickly established himself as half-back at the club. Sold to Hull City as Rovers were relegated to the third tier in 1970/71. Allan Hunter - 6 Northern Ireland Caps - Talented defender in a struggling side, Hunter would go on to enjoy success at Ipswich Town under Bobby Robson, but is still remembered by many who saw him as a fine centre half. Billy Wilson - Long serving full back wracked up the appearances in the 60s before moving to Portsmouth where he stayed and became a publican. Fred Pickering - Blackburn born and bred, full back turned centre forward became a celebrated goalscorer with partner Andy McEvoy. John McNamee - Cult hero despite only playing for the Rovers on 57 occasions, helped Rovers avoid relegation to Division 3 in 1971/72. An 'old school' centre half helped he loved nothing more than a good tussle with a burly No. 9. Ken Furphy - Modernised Rovers after falling into division 3 - revamped an ailing/ageing squad, laid foundations for Gordon Lee. Tony Field - Cult hero, goal every 2 games for 3 seasons as Furphy tried to build a promotion side. Sold because Rovers needed the money. Famously played with Pele in his later career in the North American Soccer League for the New York Cosmos. Gordon Lee - Huge impact in his season and a half at Ewood. The respected motivator got the best out of his players and was rewarded with the Third Division championship in Rovers' centenary year. Don Martin - Signed to much fanfare Martin had a career of two halves at Ewood with a badly broken ankle injury in 1970 in the middle. Largely remembered for his later spell as his performances and goals under Gordon Lee in 1974/75 helped Rovers win the 3rd Division title. Roger Jones - Division 3 Champion 1975 - One of Rovers' finest goalkeepers, capable of World Class saves and an ever present record. A top 5 all time Rovers keeper. Ken Beamish - Rare example of a player having more impact off the field post his playing career as Commercial Manager in the fruitful Jack Walker/Walker Trust era. Beamish the player had his moments too. John Byrom - Blackburn born Byrom saw his early career dogged by pay disputes and injury. However, upon his return to the starting lineup in 1964, Byrom hit the ground running with 27 goals in 64/65. Byrom left in 1966 as Rovers slumped to Division 2, but returned in 76/77 before finally retiring. Still lives in the area. Mick Heaton - Division 3 Champion 1975 - The captain of that Centenary side, enjoyed even greater success as a coach with Everton in the 1980s alongside Howard Kendall. Mick Wood - Division 3 Champion 1975 - Versatile left back/defender/midfielder had an injury plagued career at the club but was still fit enough to contribute when available throughout the 1970s. Graham Hawkins - Division 3 Champion 1975 - Signed from Preston North End, Hawkins would play a huge role in promotion that season before later spells as a coach and even time as a club scout in the 1990s. Jim Smith - Arguably sent out the most attacking Rovers teams in living memory - instrumental in developing John Bailey & Kevin Hird as two of the best overlapping full back outside of Division 1. Many will remember Smith as Derby County manager in the Premier League in the 1990s. John Bailey - Great left back, sold as Rovers needed the money. Kevin Hird - Great right back, sold as Rovers needed the money. John Waddington - Division 3 Champion 1975 - Long serving defender, born in Darwen. Tall, a fierce tackler and excellent in the air. Tony Parkes - Mr Blackburn Rovers. Player, coach, assistant manager, caretaker manager (five times) Tony did the lot with distinction and pride. Rovers Hall of Fame inductee. Parkes could fit into Section 5, 6, 7 and 8! But he makes his mark here as surely the easiest vote in the poll. Calls for the Riverside to bear his name continue to gain support. Dave Wagstaffe - The mere mention of the name 'Waggy' brings smiles to faces. His magical left 'peg' and long passes won hearts and minds in East Lancashire. Other names from this era that didn't quite make the list are welcome in the chat. Howard Kendall, Stuart Metcalfe, Jim Arnold, Andy Crawford and Duncan McKenzie who straddle the late 70s/ early 80s will feature in part 6. Derek Fazackerley will also feature next week.

The club is run by agents. Has been since November 2010.

Btr are there players who played on Saturday who you'd rate worse?

It was a slap in the face to the fans that had already bought a season ticket that's for sure.

Never rated him.

That new formation didn't do much on Saturday. Is he better than any of them is the question.

Our own 'fans' don't do this so why would a load of ex players who have very little to do with the place anymore.