Admiral Nelsen Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 Didn't see another thread on this, so I started a fresh one. Rovers to play Bolton and AFC. Fylde in pre-season friendlies. https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/19329495.blackburn-rovers-announce-two-friendlies-including-bolton-trip/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CheshireRover Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 On the face of it, Bolton away is a brilliant fixture. Should be cheap, it’s local, and we will get a decent allocation. As it looks like it’ll be one of the first games for almost 18 months, I suspect a sellout (despite everyone on here saying they aren’t going again under TM - myself including) & hopefully a good day on the beers. Added benefit of rubbing it into Bolton that they’re hosting us in a PSF, because they’re shit. To be fair to the club (if they organised it rather than being approached), it’s a great bit of planning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattyblue Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 A sell out? Of what allocation? We’ve not sold out in the league there for years. And even in the PL days we didn’t usually take many to friendlies. As an example, we’d often play at Deepdale and only take a thousand or so. Similar at Accy. Get your point about being post lockdowns, but there is still a big malaise around the club... now Fylde, as a new ground, I’d imagine will generate more interest... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rigger Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 AFC Fylde are the nearest club to where I live. 1 hour ago, CheshireRover said: On the face of it, Bolton away is a brilliant fixture. Should be cheap, it’s local, and we will get a decent allocation. As it looks like it’ll be one of the first games for almost 18 months, I suspect a sellout (despite everyone on here saying they aren’t going again under TM - myself including) & hopefully a good day on the beers. Added benefit of rubbing it into Bolton that they’re hosting us in a PSF, because they’re shit. To be fair to the club (if they organised it rather than being approached), it’s a great bit of planning. People said they weren't buying season tickets under Mowbray. That doesn't mean not going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lraC Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 2 hours ago, CheshireRover said: On the face of it, Bolton away is a brilliant fixture. Should be cheap, it’s local, and we will get a decent allocation. As it looks like it’ll be one of the first games for almost 18 months, I suspect a sellout (despite everyone on here saying they aren’t going again under TM - myself including) & hopefully a good day on the beers. Added benefit of rubbing it into Bolton that they’re hosting us in a PSF, because they’re shit. To be fair to the club (if they organised it rather than being approached), it’s a great bit of planning. Carefully does it, as we aren't much better. one division now separates us and with a possible relegation fight next season, we could be joining them in league one soon. Nit to mention we are £200 million in debt and they settled theirs ( maybe in a dubious way) and started again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt83 Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 I think bolton as a football club are in a far better position than rovers. Better financially, United fanbase, heading upwards. Wouldn’t be surprised if this time next year they’ll also be in a higher division. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rigger Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 2 minutes ago, matt83 said: I think bolton as a football club are in a far better position than rovers. Better financially, United fanbase, heading upwards. Wouldn’t be surprised if this time next year they’ll also be in a higher division. 2 minutes ago, matt83 said: I think bolton as a football club are in a far better position than rovers. Better financially, United fanbase, heading upwards. Wouldn’t be surprised if this time next year they’ll also be in a higher division. A better squad ? I don't think so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt83 Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 1 minute ago, rigger said: A better squad ? I don't think so. Give Mowbray time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheshireRover Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 Exactly why you laugh when you can… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheshireRover Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 3 hours ago, Mattyblue said: A sell out? Of what allocation? We’ve not sold out in the league there for years. And even in the PL days we didn’t usually take many to friendlies. As an example, we’d often play at Deepdale and only take a thousand or so. Similar at Accy. Get your point about being post lockdowns, but there is still a big malaise around the club... now Fylde, as a new ground, I’d imagine will generate more interest... You may be right but everyone I’ve spoken to today thinks it’ll be great. Though I have just been told that the Beehive got ruined in the Horwich flood. Touch unfortunate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1864roverite Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 No beers nearby for Rovers fans Beehive has just closed down, no away fans at The sports bar so Chorley it is pre match! And don’t get your hopes up for away fans being allowed in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheshireRover Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 We’re also playing Bradford away the week before Bolton apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elvis Biro Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 1 hour ago, CheshireRover said: We’re also playing Bradford away the week before Bolton apparently. Who can resist the glamour of a prestige pre-season friendly, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheshireRover Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 10 hours ago, Elvis Biro said: Who can resist the glamour of a prestige pre-season friendly, eh? Oh aye, such a fantastic trip to our neighbours across the Pennines/back in the 1970’s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattyblue Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 May as well bring back the Lancs Manx Cup.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIMON GARNERS 194 Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Don't get your hopes up about tickets for any friendly especially Bo!ton. Remember Roque Santa Cruz debut at Deepdale Mattyblue?....some 5,000 Rovers fans outnumbering Preston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waggy76 Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 7 minutes ago, SIMON GARNERS 194 said: Don't get your hopes up about tickets for any friendly especially Bo!ton. Remember Roque Santa Cruz debut at Deepdale Mattyblue?....some 5,000 Rovers fans outnumbering Preston. I am not convinced we will be watching the first home game of next season , let alone friendlies away from home ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1864roverite Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 All depends on the vaccination aspect versus hospitalisations. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattyblue Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 (edited) 7 hours ago, SIMON GARNERS 194 said: Remember Roque Santa Cruz debut at Deepdale Mattyblue?....some 5,000 Rovers fans outnumbering Preston. Of course we’ve taken decent followings from time to time for friendlies when there’s a buzz. Look at Rangers the other year. But even if allowed in, a game at Middlebrook Retail Park the way things are currently? Edited May 28, 2021 by Mattyblue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRovers1994 Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 Assuming morcambe is one, but why is it we never announce them together always a slow process, just like it annoys me that we launch the away kit weeks after the home, just launch them together ffs. Apparently a big home friendly too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHRover Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 Would also expect a game against Fleetwood. The Grayson and Dunn connection there. Unless Grayson is miffed we've let his lad go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks Rover Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 21 minutes ago, JHRover said: Would also expect a game against Fleetwood. The Grayson and Dunn connection there. Unless Grayson is miffed we've let his lad go. He should be thankful we spent the money we did on him for 10+ years....what a waste of a place in the academy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 Bradford away friendly confirmed for July 24th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt83 Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 So thus far its: Fylde away Saturday 10th July Bradford away Saturday 24th July Noblot away Saturday 31st July Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks Rover Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 On 31/05/2021 at 14:24, TheRovers1994 said: Apparently a big home friendly too Yep, Tony has lined up the mighty Brentford.....the club we strive to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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