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Thank you again, Tony. Keep 'em coming.

When I see them mentioned in the media they are referred to as "Blackburn Ladies". No mention of "Rovers" at all. Can They change their name to "Blackburn Rovers Lasses". That sounds almost as good as "Guiseley Vixens"

Ever thought of applying for a managers job? I love that line-up. I hope TM reads this board. This post makes so much sense.

It's all been said re the PNE match. Shocking selection and performance. From what I've seen of Brereton, and I'm no football scout, he looks very, very capable. He's big, fast, tricky. He needs to be starting regularly up front, with or without Graham. He and Dack seem to have an understanding. Rothwell needs to start as well. Williams is a good CB but hopeless at LB. Bell for me please; if not where is Caddis when you need him?

We play Wednesday Saturday too?

So, an ageing Finney coming to the end of his career rang rings around us. In his younger days he played right wing for North End, left wing for England and, towards the end of his career, played centre forward scoring many goals. What a superb player he was. That Rovers team looked a bit weak. Bill Smith(?) at left back, Ken Taylor at right back, Roy Isherwood on the right wing and no Ronnie Clayton. Hmmm.

Thanks for the programme bits. Has anyone noticed that the referee was FINNEY? Allegedly from Hereford. That was the game that taught me a lesson never to leave before the final whistle. I left at 4-2 to Rovers and later Sports Report on radio announced "Eight goals at Deepdale". I was nearly apoplectic. Barrie Hole was superb as was Newton, Clayton, Rodgers, Ferguson and Connelly. Happy days! But happy days have returned under Mowbray.

Sarcasm.

Why don't we just replace Graham with Brereton and see how things go. Dack seems to have a good rapport with Ben and Armstrong is no dunce. They will gel. Add to that Rothwell and Reed and we will have some mean attacking force. From what I've seen of Ben he really looks a good strong player and will only improve with more game minutes.

Grealish is a better all-round midfield play-maker. Dack is another Jordan Rhodes; he scores goals even when having a poor game like against Rotherham. Know who I'd rather have in my side.................. Sir Bradley!!

We are a small team. Why do we continue to lump corners in the air into the box? Surely some variety can be worked out on the training ground. And when they have a corner why Isn't little, fast Armstrong waiting in the centre circle?

Ref was David Webb who refereed Rovers v Crewe Alex in December last year and, when Rovers had raced into a 3-0 lead, decided to be on Crewe's side by sending off two of our players thus leading to the gallant nine digging in to earn a 3-3 replay. He was a shocking ref that day. Bonus points for naming our two players dismissed. At the final whistle today I was glad of a point. It began to look like we were never going to score and that it was to be one of those days. Still only lost 3 this season which I think is terrific. We have some good players in Rothwell, Rodwell, Reed, Raya, Nyambe, Brereton, Lenihan, Dack etc. As well as Evans, Mulgrew and Graham. It's just finding the right combination to make the team click Good to see the Riverside so full today. Good to be a Rover.

And Ben Brereton shouldn't be judged on a 7 million transfer fee either. Oh how I wish that the fee had remained "undisclosed". We haven't seen much of him but against QPR he gave me a glimpse of his assets; height, strength, speed, two feet and, most of all, a footballing brain. I would hazard a guess that less than 40% of footballers have such a brain. Don't ask me to go into detail. I'm not a football scout. I think we have a gem in Ben. He will prove me right and all of us on this MB will be delighted.

I thought the two Rep of Ireland lads in the heart of the defence were superb. I love watching Rovers these days even when the game is poor quality like today. Brereton has got speed, strength and class. We were given a tiny glimpse of it today. He is a good purchase. We have a good squad of players and a great team spirit. I'd rather watch us now than when we had King, Marshall and Cairney. It is more satisfying.

When I was a lad the only grooming we knew was of dogs and horses. Happy days.

Yes. There must be loads of new pubs in that area catering for the university students. Not Preston University. They didn't think PRESTON was a suitable name for a university. They called it CENTRAL LANCASHIRE?? The Sumners is like John Cleese's parrot; shuffled off this mortal coil, an ex-pub, an ex-building; it's f***ing snuffed it.

Where will you grab a lunch time pint? The Royal Garrison closed down many years ago. The excellent pre-match watering hole, The Sumners, has been demolished. There is still The White Hart I think. On the town centre side there are the town centre pubs. Nothing near the ground that I can think of.

So was David May who didn't know that 1928 was the year Rovers last won the FA cup. But he was still a very good player for us. Loved this podcast. Keep 'em coming. Earlier someone mentioned Bryan Douglas. I listened to him some years ago at Brindle Village Hall. He was extremely interesting. If it hasn't been done already, Dougie should put all his stories onto audio for posterity. His experiences are entertaining and educational. And will benefit future generations. I'm a firm believer in recording the present and memories of the past for future historians.

I always forget Jim Arnold who I believe was a terrific keeper. I never saw him play unfortunately.

A true Rover with lots of experience?

Best goalkeeper I've ever seen at Rovers. Better than Elvy, Else, R Jones, Gennoe and Flowers. That's why he was voted keeper in best ever Rovers team.

I doubt it. But Spurs will.

I thought Brereton did well today both in attack and in defence. I can see the "potential" that he is labelled with. He will get better. He is enjoying his time at Rovers so far according to the LT.

Fair play to you, CP. I never thought you'd come back on this thread after losing. If it's any consolation, I reckon Bielsa is doing a great job. Best Leeds side I've seen in many years. I think you will be in the top 3 towards the end of the season. I thought we, Rovers, are getting better and better. Enjoying this season immensely.

I hate the word "indoctrination" when you try to bring up your children to know and love the things that you do. It seems accusative; as if you are doing wrong.