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It was in the 1928 cup final when our centre forward barged their keeper, who was holding the ball, into the net thereby scoring our first goal.

Hello, Gumboots. Haven't read you for ages. Glad you're still around.

The referee was abysmal. And I don't say that because we lost. During the first half the Brum fans were singing, "You're not fit to referee". Then, during the second half the Rovers fans were singing the same and the Brum fans joined in. 19,000 people singing it. We have many poor refs but this fella takes the biscuit.

Manager? Venkys out of course.

Agree. And JRC. We look far worse than last two seasons. I'm not convinced about this manager. Anyway, early days. We can only hope things improve.

I watched our game and afterwards the Sheff Utd v Bristol City game. City were excellent, playing as a team; no stars, just good team players. Their keeper could catch crosses and shots. He's on loan from Man Utd. Of course, Bristol City are a well-run club. I'm envious.

Cue Derby to come in for Hyam

De Neve is very bloodied now

Toth's a fucking idiot

Very subtle.

There was a game at Ewood against WBA when there were 22 different nationalities. It was in the days of Chris Samba I think

Maybe we anticipate doing a lot of defending

What a beautiful gold away kit! I must be one of very few on this site to think it's one of the best away strips we've had. Of course I prefer black and red quarters or stripes but this gold comes third.

At least in the second half he'll hear the voices cheering him on. First half he'll think he's playing in a library

Useless people employed by Rovers. They haven't put photos of players on to many of squad names. Some of these are not newbys this window. Hopeless!

After Cambridge lost 5-0 to Leicester, Beck said Rovers didn't have a cat in hell's chance of winning the final. Got that one wrong, didn't he.

So. The brilliant Kargbo played 20 minutes and then faded. Maybe that's why he doesn't start. Rovers look like a relegation side already.

Of course he'll keep training with Rovers. He needs his pre-season just like the rest. He'll go when the transfer is done and dusted.

If Miller signs for us I'll personally give him a Vegemite sandwich.

My tournament favourite (for England) is Kiera Walsh. She flies under the radar. She seems to have an extra spark from time to time which leads to an unexpected danger for the opposition.

Which are the ex-Rovers girls? Is it Stanway, Toone and Walsh?

Who was the sub with long hair? I thought he was greedy and didn't have a footballing brain. Rovers teams on official site is nowhere near up to date.

Nice to see the "Venkys Out" flag on Elche TV

Any subs yet?

Our shirts this season (of all seasons) are not the correct design. Where are the original quarters? Or as some would have it, "The halves reversed on the back".