windymiller7

On the manager search, it's a really strange position for the next guy. Usually you get the gig either in the summer when you've got time to work with your squad on styles of play etc, or you're walking into a relegation battle shitshow where you seriously need to change things to get results. The worst thing anyone can do here is to start ripping up the previous manager's coaching manual. That's why, for me, it either has to be your old school, pragmatic type (Warnock, Big Sam etc) or someone who's teams play in a similar vein (eg Edwards) - not that RE would be my first choice normally. It's a very tough one this time around and one which we need to get right to maintain our league position. Unfortunately, we've got the Chuckle Brothers & Frank Spencer making these decisions! (I'll let you decide who you think is who!🤣)

😅 At least we have a song ready to go! (and yes, I know you're only joking)

Just posted a very similar comment on the match thread, my final comment was: if anyone wants to know what a cult hero is, it's our Big Mak!

So proud of the lads tonight. What a performance after 3 or 4 days of absolute turmoil. Come on lads - u CAN do this, piss those fuckers right off and get us up! Oh and as it's been discussed on here a few times previously, if anyone is in any doubt as to what a cult hero is, it's our Big Mak!!

How's good old Dave gonna cope tonight without his whistle! God help us!

I actually think that the Rovers job could be a good short term pull for any manager. Agree a contract 'til the end of the season with a good basic salary, hefty bonus for getting us into the play-offs & an even heftier one for promotion. Get an extension clause written in but in your favour so that you can just walk away at the end of the season. I'm sure there's plenty of out of work managers who would jump at that. If it goes Pete Tong then you walk away with your reputation in tact as everyone on football knows we're a basket case anyway plus a few quid in the bank. We'll be the 'New Watford' soon whereby managers take the job on a hefty contract & bugger off or get sacked within a few months & eveyone just ignores your stats for that particular stint. So yeah, Rob Edwards it'll be then! 😩

He'd be here in a Heartbeat! 😉

I went with my daughter & the Missus to watch Coldplay - at least u had Taylor to look at rather than Chris bloody Martin! 😂

When I've bought additional tickets in the past you can usually just use your phone & scan the QR/Bar Code at the turnstile. Hopefully you'll be going back with a smile on your face with 3pts in the bag!

Why isn't anybody calling? (Oh yeah we're supposed to call them!)

Tbf she's got a great pair of Bristols! 😅

if it bounces back try: F4tW4nk3R@rovers.co.uk 😜😄

Has anyone got a clip of Dion 'introducing' himself to the Ewood faithful last night? Doesn't seem to be on any of the highlights I've seen, even the EFL extended version. First time I can ever remember a new player coming on, making one simple pass then one crunching tackle and having the whole BBE singing his name. Loved it!

Should be one more on that list too if Sven hadn't been such a bellend and decided Keown was a better choice than our Matty!

Still one of my favourite clips of lockdown footy when we could hear everything the players said! 🤣

I thought that, but having seen him winding up the Leeds fans & showing old wonky face who's boss, i think we might see an entirely different side of him in interviews compared to the real JE.

Ah ok, I'd assumed that it was a case of it automatically renewed on a 12 monthly basis. My bad. Every day's a school day! 😁

Agreed, but better than the 12mth rolling as was suggested. There'd only be a month left on that so wouldn't exactly put anyone off regarding any compensation payments.

Looks like you're correct, which is good news (for once, with our lot!) https://www.rovers.co.uk/news/2024/february/09/eustace-appointed-rovers-head-coach/

I actually think that you're in the pub more than I am, & (for those who know me) that's going some! Much respect (apart from the tea bit - kindly don't use that kind of language on these message boards this is a respectable place!🤣)

Merry Christmas one & all. Big thanks to everyone on here for keeping the banter going & a special thanks to all the mods & people behind the scenes for making this a very special place to discuss all things Rovers. Have a great day.

Glad it wasn't just me! I had to google it. It's basically where you get a load of fans to hold up say, pieces of card or something which when all done together either spells out a message or picture etc. You'll have seen it loads of times, as I have, but like you, I'd no idea it was called a Tifo. Example below from when Spurs did it for Harry Kane although there's much more impressive ones from abroad if you google it. No doubt anything that Rovers do will be equally underwhelming if the 'Rovers' in white bin bags in the Darwen End upper are anything to go by!.

🤣 I know, but why do they get delicious pies & hot dogs whilst us regulars in the lower tier get the usual god awful stuff?! 🤔😄

Wholeheartedly agree! My Dad was in the Merchant Navy & was away at sea the time of the final so couldn't go. I always used to send him a weekly email with Rovers results & a bit of a report from myself (Comms in the middle of the Atlantic weren't what they are today & ship-to-shore comms were extremely expensive). I remember the opening line of my report: "Well Dad, you've heard of the Matthews Final, that was the Friedel Final!" An absolute legend is Brad.

Aaaanywaay. I'm pissed in Pimlico! (Gotta be a song there somewhere) & I've gotta go back on site tomorrow before coming back to god's county. But I have to say, I've picked a bloody good boozer tonight. Pride of Pimlico if you're ever of the misfortune of having to come down to 'the smoke' & are in this area.