Meat pie , sausage roll , come on England give us a goal.......

Oohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, We've got a corner 

For those who have not seen the announcement in AU: 

Good news for those in Aus (well for the next 48 hours anyway) who have not managed to see a full game yet on Optus due to them being crap at delivering their "every" game streaming subscription and surprised in the four year run up at the demand to watch the biggest sporting event in the world.

https://www.sbs.com.au/news/sbs-to-air-all-fifa-world-cup-games-for-next-48-hours-after-talks-with-optus

6 minutes ago, philipl said:

Transfer window closes on 9 August this year.

Just 53 more days to wait for Chaddy to sign on that freebie.

 

Might be a contradiction if he does, think he is over 29 years old

Just now, Ladyboys of Bank Top said:

I'll be disappointed if we don't get a 'Piss Yellow' away shirt. 

Not keen on Yellow kits, but if we must no weak custard yellow, hoping they stick to red and black or as umbro will call it Strawberry kiss and no money for the leccy meter midnight oasis

4 hours ago, Norbert Rassragr said:

Though it is not the market we're shopping in perhaps the world cup has delayed things, as lower status premier league teams are scouting it, and therefore are holding off buying and selling until players show their abilities and are back in their clubs. So players who are being replaced won't be shipped out or loaned out until they know their squad.

Come on, be positive, the delay is because that is the market we are shopping in, Mrs D and the boys studying the WC games intently and making their shopping list to pass on to ToMo , Waggers and the man of many names to sort out

Sh***********************************!

Just now, Tom said:

Absolute football heaven this 

Doesnt get better 

One of those games you never want to end , actually that's a lie want Spain to score another couple more before FT and Ronaldo to be in tears at the end and throw a hissy fit

7 minutes ago, DE. said:

Have watched the whole thing in VR, it's pretty awesome. BBC have done an amazing job with the implementation. Once they're able to provide slightly clearer feeds it'll be a game changer for sure. It's great now but I am glad they have the TV above you showing the game in clearer quality. 

Bloody hell the subscription telco who have the rights to all the games over here are struggling to stream 10 minutes without screwing up  (only 19 games on TV ,free to air) can't see VR football hitting these shores soon

What a sickener for Morocco , own goal as well

15 minutes ago, Husky said:

Danny Cademarteri ?

I seem to recall one time this youngster was touted as the next big thing. I remember him being raved about on MOTD.

Yet another one to add to a pretty substantial list of youngsters whose 'bad attitude' seemingly helped in their decline. Perhaps Samson like, the hair-cut sapped him off his remaining skill.

Currently at Burnley as a  development coach or something

36 minutes ago, JHRover said:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44481033

Here we go. A 'holding company' that owns Birmingham has entered into a sponsorship deal with the club to rename their stadium and training ground. A 'significant' deal which will enable 'improving the playing squad'.

Trillion Trophy Asia will 'benefit from increased exposure, and commercial/marketing opportunities' (pretty sure they don't sell anything and their website sheds no light on what they do).

Basically just a back door to pumping money into the club which will get them round FFP rules (Birmingham rumoured to be on thin ice last season after the Redknapp spending - yet haven't been sanctioned yet).

Once again nothing stopping Venkys from renaming Brockhall as the 'VH training ground' for multi-millions to inject into transfers. At least Venkys are a brand that sells things.

Rovers are not even mentioned on their website anymore since its re-launch (more modern than before looks like its from 2001 rather than 1995, only giveaway it is recent is a hello venkys news item from 2016 ), granted previously it was in passing -First Indian owners of a Premier League club etc

1 hour ago, arbitro said:

Good point - I never thought of that. 

Think we will see a lot of decisions referred to VAR that will not be necessary in this World Cup $$$$$

Whats the odds on compulsory water breaks at 22.30 and 67.30 minutes of a minimum length of 6  x 30 second tv commercials in time for the 2026 World cup ?

Just now, arbitro said:

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/var-officials-wear-full-kit-12696712.amp#ampshare=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/var-officials-wear-full-kit-12696712

Rìdiculous that Collina is making the VAR's sit in a studio in their full kit. Collina was a great referee but this decision is embarrassing.

and in a suprise move (not) more chances to use VAR and more chance for the sponsor to be given airtime

20 minutes ago, roversoutsider said:

Robbie Cotton!

Is he even in the game now? Remember people on here hyping him up to be the next Steven Gerrard!

Moved from Sheffield FC to Goole Town in 2015, no idea if he is still there

13 minutes ago, Dryhorse said:

Father of Russian football

Arthur Davidovich McPherson

 

A Scot 

Actually a Russian

According to this Harry Charnock stayed in Russia and was vice president of the Moscow Football League

http://russianfootballnews.com/the-englishmen-who-brought-football-to-russia/

But I seem to remember there was a LT article about it a few years ago which said he escaped to Finland? during the Russian revolution 

What was it 5 million per season and a few loans should safely see us in the top 6 and Europe (only 7 years late and counting),

So 5 million at a minimum this season as per Jerom Mrs Desai

22 minutes ago, JacknOry said:

Bit dodgy around the shoulders but a decent cut none the less.

That round the edges is exhaust gases emerging from his fantastic engine warming up to set the championship on fire

8 hours ago, rog of the rovers said:

Umbro kit launch watch

 

Note the cuffs......They are definitely coming

Yes definitely, Huddersfield kit also features the umbro logo cuffs

Expecting a similar blue colour for us

2 hours ago, gumboots said:

Wasnt Tom finney a plumber? And Stuart Pearce was an electrician so don't knock qualified tradesmen. Klinsmann was a qualified baker too. Nowt wrong with him 

Think you missed the point, as a professional football club (despite Venky's best efforts) thought it would be taken as read that we would sign footballers.

Nothing wrong with tradesmen was one myself

Although I do think Venky's missed a trick, they could have offered semi pros contracts and tell them to make up the rest of their wages by doing foreigners in the afternoons after training, obviously their friendly just like family agent mates would still take the full commission as if it was a pro player

4 hours ago, Mattyblue said:

No more seedings.

Extra time removed, straight to pens.

https://www.rovers.co.uk/news/2018/june/extra-time-to-be-removed-from-carabao-cup-matches/

 

No more seedings eh ,  more "technical hitches" with the live draws 

1 hour ago, chaddyrovers said:

From Rich Sharpe

Had the pleasure of some time with Tony Mowbray this morning. Can't help but admire his enthusiasm and strong principles. #Rovers in a good place on and off the pitch.

Before anyone says: "any news Rich?" here's a message from the boss: “For our supporters to know, there’s a lot of work going on behind the scenes. We will be signing footballers, there’s an ambition for the club to build a team that’s youthful and will be competitive next year."

Thank f*** for that, I was worried we would be fielding a brickie, two joiners and a plumber at right back

14 minutes ago, arbitro said:

There is an interesting item on the agenda at today's EFL AGM regarding match programmes.

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/11398002/efl-agm-to-get-underway-on-friday-with-clubs-expected-to-vote-on-number-of-issues

Surely in the advent of all things digital there is absolutely no reason for the EFL and officials from clubs to go swanning off to Portugal each year, everything can be done over a skype conference or similar .Be a lot cheaper considering the EFL are always complaining of being skint

On 04/06/2018 at 04:52, chaddyrovers said:

Yes it did Stuart. We are now engaged. Very happy and great weekend there. Nothing is going kill my mood today

Congratulations, just leave the table arrangements at the wedding reception to the future Mrs, two up top and three at the back could lead to a lifetime of grief from the future in-laws

7 hours ago, OnePhilT said:

Sounds like the stakes are rising.

Are we having a raffle to win the chance of lighting the kindling under them?