Surprised I got accepted TBF given my past history! - usually pay upfront but circumstances this year dictated that I was unable to.

This type of arrangement I find could be made better. A majority of football fans, especially in a town such a Blackburn & the surrounding areas, are working class, and as a result, pretty much live week-to-week / month-to-month. A ST is quite a big outlay for many but people want to sit with their mates/family week in week out and so this is the only option. The days where you met your mates in the pub beforehand and all stood together on the BBE are long gone.

To allow people to keep their seats yet still pay monthly, why can't the club introduce a scheme whereby you pay a couple of months in advance (ie you have to sign up early) and If you haven't paid then (after getting all your reminders etc), the ticket gets blocked. It's all computerised so shouldn't be that difficult to arrange. You could even block it with a month's 'credit' left on to encourage people to ensure that they're up-to date.

I know there's the money making aspect in it between Rovers & the finance company, but it terms of fairness to the fans and probably getting a few more STs sold I think it would be beneficial to all.

2 hours ago, blueboy3333 said:

A brief interlude - right you young hep gunslingers, whats that choon they play at Rovers on match days ? Something with 'place' in the lyrics maybe, female vocalist, bit of a toe-tapper with one of those disco beats? Genuine question. Cheers. 

Not so much a young-un, but I do know the answer thanks to my Dj-ing. It's Places by Martin Solvieg and Ina Wroldsen I think you're on about. I love this tune!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJlOmDWyoA8

Very sad news. Puts a bit of perspective into things. Looked like having a good career in management as well. Obviously well liked at orient.

RIP Justin. 

2 hours ago, arbitro said:

The laws dictate that kits should be distinguishable between the two teams and match officials. From memory I think the PL relaxed on the colour of shorts but the EFL didn't. I can't think of an EFL match I have seen where the shorts have been the same colour. Official teamsheets state the colour of shirts, shorts and socks as well as keepers colours. The referee could insist on changes at this stage to prevent any problems later.

Cheers mate. I didn't realise the PL had relaxed the rules. I always thought they had to be different.

Whilst we're talking about kits, (home, away, change etc), did anyone notice that in the Arsenal v Brighton game a couple of weeks ago, both teams were wearing the same colour shorts? I though this wasn't allowed? Primarily for offside decisions as I understand it. Anyone know the rulings on this (Arbitro?) and why this was permitted?

2 hours ago, perthblue02 said:

I thought it was mentioned at the time* the sponsor (10 bet) was a last minute thing after the initial sponsor pulled out , then whoever was acting for 10 bet insisted on the black logo , (non negotiable according to Rovers , unless you were West Brom of course then you could have two different 10 bet colour logos for your home and away kit).

The mothercare its a boy Man city blue was probably decided way before the thoughts turned to sponsors

*Might have been in one of the an evening with.., or one of the two mandatory meetings or fans forum minutes 

If you look at the mock ups on the previous page I think that the Red logo stands out even more and actually looks good on the kit - likewise with the white on the away. The black logo just merges into a black blob if you ask me (mind you, my eyesight isn't what it used to be!)

My first ever away shirt that one & I still have it. Mind you It's  a bit of a tight fit these days being size 'Small Boys (SB)'!

Does anyone know when 'Away' kits became just that and not a 'Change' strip which was traditionally only worn when there was a clash of colours? Is it some kind of new regulation or something driven more by the kit manufacturers to promote sales?

Anyway, darker blue for me, halves on the right side, white shorts, blue socks (I always liked the ones with the red trim from the 80s).

Away - have to agree with the suggestion of any colours as long as it's halves (barring claret & blue obviously). Red & black, yellow & black, green & black etc etc

Danny Boy all day long!

Artists & Soldiers. Artists & Soldiers, that's what you said Tony. Well, the artists you put on the field are more like Painters & Decorators and as for the soldiers, the ones I dip in my egg put up more of a fight!

2 hours ago, Bigdoggsteel said:

Is he under pressure though or just annoyed with himself for trusting players who clearly weren't good enough? 

I don't know if he is under pressure because I don't see Waggott sacking him 

I don't think it's pressure from above so to speak. But I think he's very aware that the tide is starting to turn with the fans. Whilst there's no hatred along the Kean/Coyle lines, people will only put up with watching defeat after defeat and listening to the same crap coming out of his mouth for so long and that time is more or less at his doorstep. I also get the feeling that there's a bit of discontent in the ranks adding to the pressure.

So whilst I don't think he's in danger of getting sacked any time soon, he's basically in a job where the boss thinks he's great but all his work colleagues, suppliers and customers, who he used to get on well with, now all think he's a bit of a nob. That sort of pressure starts to manifest it's way out eventually.

Mowbray is starting to get on my tits now!

I think we are seeing signs of a man under serious pressure starting to lose the plot.

Ok. U know me by now. I only post when I feel the need. Rodwell for me is the best midfielder we have by a country mile & needs to start in there. 

Rothwell needs to start - I don't care if he's run over TM's cat, he has to start. RS I love him to bits, but is out of his depth.

Recall Downing at all costs, he's not the best ever but he's a CH and apart from DL is the only one we have!

If I can see this and TM  doesn't then, thanks Tony, but we have to move on.

2 hours ago, blueboy3333 said:

Our back four couldn't cope with the Krankies so you're probably right. 

? I think Warwick Davies would win his fair share of aerial battles against our back 4!

I feel physically sick after watching those last few minutes! Why can't we ever see a game out?!!

Merry fecking Christmas!! Cheers Tony!

Don't know if it's been posted elsewhere or not, but it looks like this one is available via the red button:

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/34681/11587962/david-pruttons-boxing-day-sky-bet-efl-predictions

Wow! Off topic I know, but what just happened to the message board in the last hour! Are we celebrating the birth of a new baby boy! ?

Looks like our Tony might still have a soft spot for the baggies!

FFS!

4 hours ago, Leonard Venkhater said:

What a total waste of resources.I think we were in the play off positions just once... for a few hours...

That squad under TM would absolutely waste the rest of the league. 

Don't get me wrong, I think he's too overly cautious at times but he's not daft enough not to realise that with cairney, Rhodes, gestede, Duffy, Hanley, king and Conway in his prime at his disposal he'd walk this division. That was an embarrassment of riches criminally underused imo.

Absolutely loving it! More labore than arte today but who cares. Great result!

I have say I think we've got a bargain with Rodwell. He's different class to anything we have. Him & evans in midfield look great together. Get him tied to a longer contract Tony. I don't think we'll be able to hold on to him if he keeps this up. At least if he's on a longer deal we'll get a few quid when the vultures start to circle.

Would also love to get reed on a perm. 

Am gonna enjoy a few pints tonight at my missus 40th and she has the bonus of me being in a really good mood from the start! 

16 hours ago, roversfan99 said:

Still yet to start a league game so no one is writing him off. But needs practice at controlling a football and tieing his laces to start to justify a 6m tag.

 I wonder if Tyrone will 'donate' his user name to Ben when he finally cracks it!

2 hours ago, Tom said:

I’m not sure I know what a Level 42 is!

I always knew there was 'something about you'!

Don't worry Tom, I won't let anyone know that Kylie is on in Liverpool tonight - your secret's safe with me!

I think they've let a 5 year old control the main camera for this one!

Am I asking too much to question why it's not in HD? ?

1 minute ago, Mike E said:

Then 'info' and select BC v BR

Thanks for that Mike, I was starting to get cold sweats when I could only get the Ipswich match! Phew.