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On the first bit in bold, i get the same from non-Rovers fans all the time. The response is always a mix of surprise, disbelief and laughter when they ask that question though. On the second bit, you'll struggle to point to a single action they've taken in the last 15 years that suggests they want to restore us to any former glory.

Some stuff I'd never seen. Kean's contract, which started at £1m per year, rising to £2m by the 2015/16 season if still in the prem. Letters from Anderson's legal team to Nick Harris / Associated Newspapers (i.e. Mail on Sunday, Daily Mail), distancing him from any wrongdoing. Shebby Singh's formal job offer - £400,000.00 per year, £3k housing allowance, company car etc. Venky's legal letter to Kentaro threatening action. Ultimately, it's all dated between 2010 and 2012. To anyone outside of Rovers supporters, it's probably just an amusing and extraordinary chapter and another example of the ridiculousness of football ownership. The FA or any regulatory bodies probably can't or won't do/prove anything. Most people I speak to who aren't Rovers fans say, 'are you still owned by the chicken people?'. It's only us, 15 years on who continue to see the damage it's done to our club. And even then, there's plenty of Rovers fans who either never knew or have forgotten the whole saga, and now see Venky's as our life support. Interesting last sentence by the way... "The Rao family still own Blackburn. I know from people still close to them that ultimately they want to return Blackburn to the position they were in when they took over, and feel honour-bound to do so." If that is the case, how simple could it be to appoint a competent, stable, knowledgeable CEO and invest sensibly and properly. Just a modicum of clarity and professionalism in the boardroom would go such a long way to repair 15 years of complete torment and disconnect. Someone who can engage with the fanbase and project a feeling of unity and ultimate progression. Chaos follows this club around, and it's ultimately the responsibility of the owners who just seem to bounce from one disaster to the next.

Rochina looked like the penny had finally dropped and he'd be a world beater on the first day of the season back in 2013(?) - he then dislocated his shoulder in the same match and just never seemed to really kick on. One of those who will surely look back on his career and think he could have got way more out of it - like Dunn has admitted about himself. Rochina's natural ability was unreal.

Very true regarding Stones. The change at half-time had a good effect on the flow of the game. Stones coming into midfield made things worse on this occasion It was just too crowded for Wharton to demonstrate his abilities yesterday. That can happen with any player though. The most famous example when Park Ji-Sung marked Pirlo out of the game. Special players can have bad games purely because of the oppositions system or just the general flow of the game. I don't think Wharton is going to be a starter for Tuchel's England at present. I do think he will be taken to the World Cup though

Why shouldnt significant conclusions be taken from one game, a qualifier which was essentially a friendly because there was nothing to play for, comparing a player who started the game and played 75 mins v someone who came on with England dominant and winning? But they DONT show/prove that Anderson is objectively the best midfielder in the league which is what you said.

A point emphasised by Wright and Keane at half time.

The problem is, people dont take these stats for what they are. They are misinterpreted, too much onus is put on them, they are cherry picked and illogical conclusions are reached . Wharton's pass percentage will probably not be anything special because he passes forward.

You are right! For the record: I did not seriously believe that Chaddy held any info on this whatsoever. My problem is not with the media, singular or plural, but with how Ismael accepts the club's stance on banning media. Being the knight of honesty and all...

He has said publicly that he would like to finish his playing days at Rovers. However, there’s a lot of water to flow under many bridges before that happens.

I think we’ve just shown the difference between traditional and modern usage. In other words, you are right 😁😁

In some contexts yes but I'm not sure that works in this one. Hey ho.

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medium singular media plural

The positive thing is we still have the likes of palmer madueke Gordon ghuei konsa Livramento to come back. Also possibly trent if he can find his form

I don't think there are separate singular and plural words for media tbf.

Yes he found it hard. Wasn't helped by the fact that stones kept occupying his space. Midfield was over congested at times. He's better having someone alongside him to do the dirty work. He's not good as a lone 6. Anderson is more industrious. And has a bigger physical presence

Stay the fuck away man 😉

But he wouldn't have played for England.

Post of the year 👏

Monks Road Social ft Paul Weller - Rise Up Singing

Edit - Scrub that he's 44! 🤣

The below has Anderson as the eighth best midfielder this season. It’s almost like different people place different emphasis on what constitutes ‘the best’ 🧐 There may even be people who select the stats which agree with their opinion 🤔 https://www.squawka.com/en/features/position-ranking-premier-league-best-midfielders-right-now/

The rest of the players weren't on his wavelength. He was on a completely different level altogether in the way he saw and read the game imo but it's hard to impress when you're not being picked. Had a look on Wiki and he still seems to be playing in Spain at age 34. Bizarrely also heard Tim Vickery on Talksport a while ago say "Crocky" Santa Cruz was still playing somewhere in South America at age 41!

I really dont get the assassination of Wharton on here, I thought both him and Anderson played well. They're different types of player. Adam can look a bit languid but the first yard or two are in his head with him. Anderson is the busier looking of the two but doesn't have anywhere near the range of passing ability of Wharton Tuchel wants to play a certain way and in best Sir Alf style will pick the players who he thinks will best suit his system rather than on reputation alone as Bellingham is probably finding out. If he thinks Anderson better suits what he wants to do he'll probably get the nod initially but Im sure Adam will get plenty of chances in specific games or off the bench if he continues to perform in general. I like how it seems to be coming together under Tuchel and for the first time in a long while I'll be going into a World Cub genuinely believing we can win it rather than us thinking we'll never win anything with this guy in charge etc. Edit: as I alluded to last night, the only thing that worries me is an injury to Kane - if that happens I think we're snookered.