14 minutes ago, Sparks Rover said:

Do they Mercer, do they?

Theyve never give a shit before and right now that country is living Armageddon with this pandemic.  Mowbray and Waggot will sort it no problem. Blame it all on the pandemic I'm telling you.  I'd back myself to talk them into keep going.....

 

 

They've seen almost £200million 'disappear' in some 10 years.

In decades of involvement in business / commerce, I have never seen folk sit back, do nothing and watch more money disappear down a plug hole.

A tipping point will come. 

I think this will be their last roll of the dice to try and retrieve the situation otherwise it might well be curtains for Rovers.  To try and retrieve the situation they now HAVE to be radical - shuffling the deck chairs will no longer suffice.

1 hour ago, J*B said:

I reckon we’ll start next season as we’ve finished this one management wise. 

I'm with @Paul Mani on this one.

I think the V's know they have to get the next set of managerial appointments right - quite possibly their last roll of the dice and hence the time being taken and what some folk might construe as an unnecessary delay or even evidence of maintaining the status quo.

I posted about a month ago, just days before Brockhall 'cessation' announcement, that I understood the whole thing had got bigger and more complicated.

If I'm correct, I think one hand might not be enough to count the departures from Ewood.

2 hours ago, AllRoverAsia said:

Touchel breaking the rules and comfortably winning a game with just 32% possession.

A bloody travesty .... or so Mowbray thinks, imo.

TBH I love it when its proved comprehensively that TM is a bellend

What we would give if Rovers could play like that.

Organised, pace, power and terrific invention and skill.  Loved it - what football should be.

10 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

Fair enough. 

Who would be your choice by interest?

Pointless having any choice unless you know what Venky's business plan / strategy is (assuming they have one)!?  It would have to be horses for courses - for example Kenny only came here because he knew Jack would back him big time.

2 minutes ago, Hoochie Bloochie Mama said:

He's got a 0% success so far because he/you said Neil would be taking over from Mowbray 4 months ago. 

Don't think you've quite got that right!

My recollection is that I posted in December (four months ago) that my relative with PNE connections was of the opinion Neil would be the next Rovers' manager.

5 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

I don't see Ainsworth going to PNE myself. 

On Neil replacing Mowbray, Should be interview along with people like Wilder, Hughes, Rowett, Ainsworth and few other names if we have vacancy. 

Still hoping that your info along with @Paul Mani and @oldjamfan1is correct and Mowbray is gone in the summer

Let's be clear - Neil would not be my choice.

However, my relative does have a knack of coming up with information that proves to be correct and he has made me a bob or two on these type of things!!!

35 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

Can't see Ainsworth taking the Preston North End head coach job. Don't forget they don't want manager who is in charge of signings but a head coach who will have a say on transfers but final decision who they sign with be the head of recruitment and Peter Ridsdale from what I have read. 

Can't see Ainsworth working under that situation

Relative of mine with PNE connections lumped on Ainsworth as soon as market for next PNE manager opened and stands to win close to £1k should it happen.  

Same relative who told me back in late December that Neil would be next Rovers' manager (as I posted back then) and he still thinks it will happen!

Night before a match and just a dozen or so posts - says it all about the apathy.

Just who cares what happens in tomorrow's match.

Could be more watching me barbecue tomorrow - succulent steaks, sizzling sausages and 'magic' mushrooms all accompanied by a memorable Malbec (the Hermandad).

Rovers have big problem with Armstrong.

Just one year left on contract and interested clubs, and I don't think there are many, know it - Newcastle also will be owed a big slug.

IMO, wont be a first choice for too many out there.

I'll put my head on the block and say he'll go for £15million or, more likely, less.  Where is the market for a guy who, IMO, has decent pace but very limited football intelligence.  Will be meat and drink for PL defenders.

As for Assombalonga, wages way too much for us - dead in the water.  More chance of Rhodes ending up back here (for love and not money!).

4 hours ago, LDRover said:

You off on the Tolkein trail Merce followed by a bottle of vino collapso at the Shireburn?

A favourite haunt of ours.  Good grub, great ales and terrific views with Brockhall in sight!  Hat trick of visits since re-opening!

3 minutes ago, Gav said:

 

You're a windup merchant Mercer, was it a liquid lunch? 

Last night you told the board he seems likely to be offered an extended contract.

You're little tinker you 😂

You think what you want Gav.

This is too sensitive and emotional to wind folk up.

Not a drop passed my lips today - yet!

It's a lovely day, off for a six miler followed by a bite and a pint or two in a beautiful setting not too far away from Brockhall.  Just hope I don't bump into Mowbray!

You might wish to add Waggott as a reason for not buying a season ticket.

IMO, Waggott and Mowbray are imbeciles and come as a pair and hell would have to freeze over before I put a penny more into Rovers with EITHER of them at the club.

1 minute ago, RevidgeBlue said:

If Evans isn't included it gives us slightly more of a chance!

Don't disagree but again, IMO, something amiss when one of Mowbray's 'boys' disappears out of sight!

6 minutes ago, Hoochie Bloochie Mama said:

John Buckley is currently out doing some work with the fitness department - LT

Unbelievable though there are no surprises under Mowbray.

Where's Evans again - injured?

Strangely think we'll win today!

Fantastic news.

Well done to those on here ( @RevidgeBlueetc) who agitated to stop this, IMO, monstrous proposal.

Think Rovers have wasted a huge amount of money on this already - egg still drying on faces!?

6 minutes ago, Bigdoggsteel said:

Hold up hold up. 

He just said sometimes teams "only have fight" Like it's a fucking bad thing. 

Honestly, this isn't hyperbole, but I think he has lost the plot. 

So much shite in that clip. I think its safe to say he's expecting a sacking and can't believe he hasn't been 

I don't think Mowbray is an overly intelligent man.  IMO, it's frightening.

2 minutes ago, Ghost7 said:

We've suffered two relegations already because of the owner's inability to do anything. It's appalling we haven't had a senior statement addressing this issues at the club given the seemingly near 100% discontented fan base.

If they have a reason to keep him, please let us know what it is.

Leadership and clarity is needed from our owners and senior executive management. 

Publicly, they should back him or alternatively sack him. 

To say or do nothing are not options. 

I think Mowbray is taking the p1ss now and, IMO, knows his comments will be inflammatory with some - would he do this if he knew he had a future here? 

IMO, Mowbray has descended into Kean and Coyle territory. 

Humble, honest, a man of integrity?  Not in my book. 

54 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

So why is he still there Mercer given your info?

Why is it raining today when the weather forecast yesterday said it would be fine!? 

Seriously though, I posted an update yesterday and then decided to hide it after a few minutes - some on here might have seen it before I hid it.  Decided to hide it because I didn't want to set the hares running again. 

All I will say is that my understanding now is it's got a bit more bigger and complicated.  I still think there is a fair chance Mowbray will not be in charge on Saturday. 

Will be interested in where @oldjamfan1 thinks we now are.

If I've been sold a dud and none of this happens, as posted previously, I will retire to my wines from this MB. 

3 minutes ago, tomphil said:

Pressers on a Thurs before or after training normally ?

Don't know what they are bothered about anyway all the questions he'll get will be loaded for the usual easy stock replies.

Should be interesting as I suspect neither Sharpe nor Bayes expected Mowbray still to be in situ..

Think it will be a tad prickly given Bayes' pre match comments on Monday and Sharpe's subsequent articles.