It's not the scenario that we would all want is it? The point I am making is that any new player or member of staff deserves a chance. Do I rate Senior? Do I rate Cheston? Etc? Regardless of those answers, I don't have much of say but my opinion should be developed with experience, not just a gut "he's obviously a pawn".. Senior needed to get rid of Coyle and he has done, whilst it probably should've been earlier - I appreciate that influence. I didn't appreciate his lies about value, but I can understand why he said it. If Mowbray becomes a successful head coach by keeping us up and improving us next year, it will be a success. We are all annoyed about the previous 6 years, but that's not a reason (imo) to defecate on any changes, especially when this one has been swift and necessary! Could I have been less underwhelmed? Yes, but I could've also been a lot angrier if this had gone on for weeks to be another "give it to the reserves" manager decision. The scenario is perilous.

Well said. I am personally astonished that they've acted so quickly in bringing actual experience in. I can certainly get behind the new man but that doesn't mean that I support the owners anymore than before.

Why give him a chance? How's about in case he can turn this around!! We needed a change, what did you expect? The real problem is always the ownership but this is hiring an actual manager without messing around for months when we needed a quick decision.

Cheers guys, I like the sound of that. We've seen lots of centre backs, full backs, keepers and defensive midfielders and not much attacking intent from the academy in the past few years. The academy is an advantage we will have as long as it's still kept running, so it's probably going to be what defines our near future! Something quite alluring about a team with a solid base of home grown talents.

What kind of player is he PB?

Subscribing to the final part is a necessary part of seeing the whole real reason for our purchase IMO. A vehicle to move players around, sign up new talent and plant players who they had vested interest in - Formica/Rochina are both pretty much obvious examples. I still don't think it's fully stopped either. I did believe that under GB, things changed to a system where the manager had full autonomy on deals, as Kean was complicit in the scam from the beginning imo - therefore would do as told. Why else would he have started Edinho Junior et al. The void between the owners and decision making still lends itself to agents getting involved to make a buck - there is no way that Coyle would've got the job without someone getting in the Raos ear. I believe now though, that they get advice from a more trusted (in their eyes, i.e. Indian) source. Problem is, the name we've heard is Suhail Pasha... funnily enough has links to the same original agents involved. The real story will probably never fully come out, but whilst taking into this summary of my perception into account - I still can't get my head round a deliberate relegation. The only real thing that could make sense is just the vindictive deliberate idea coined by someone. Even that goes against the probability that Venkys likely don't even know what is actually going on, through the deliberate ignorance and infinite stupidity.

The onus of persuasion is on you mate! Thing is, a few things tally up - for example; 1. League one = more reason to cut wages and costs 2. Further spite 3. Less media coverage to eventually bin us off and liquidate the club.

Easy - Edinho Jnr, closely followed by Diego Rosado, Leon Best, Dixon Etuhu, Danny Murphy and many more of the past 6 years. Previous to this I would've said Kaba Diawara or Keith Andrews!

More lies from May. I thought the Corbyn/Trident thing was going to be the "crap politics" of the week, but after her speech yesterday and then this, she's the biggest liar in government at current and that's no easy feat! Sajid says let's make a country that works for all, and then tells a huge part of the country that their views aren't important. Own goal pal. We really are screwed. Perhaps I should move to europ..... Oh @#/?...!!

You love his ass?

Yes the place is a special building and essentially makes me think of being young and growing up in Blackburn! Not sure if I'll feel the same about the stairs... Haha

. Mrs desai packed her bags pre flight, zero hour, 9am... Well I'm gonna be high as a kite by then. I think it's gonna be a long long time...till Venkys leave the scene of the crime, I'm not the man you think I was before, no no.... I'm a boycott man. Boycott man!

Yes they have indeed! Not had much done in terms of look but from speaking to the current team involved, lots have been done behind the scenes and much still to do. The beer was good to be fair, and they've had an upgrade in sound upstairs for bands. May be there on Friday yet.

Was involved with the Napier reopening and hopeful of getting down tomorrow- any more BRFCCers ever go there? I can imagine abbey with his music taste might be one!

JHR - I agree on that, I'll not be moving from my seat in the riverside, sat there with my family for 20+ years!

If we are relegated this season OOJW, the blame lies solely at the door of the owners. That doesn't mean he has a get out of jail card for ridiculous decisions, poor signings and poor results. I think many sense that we will be relegated this season, so if the barometer for success is survival, OC should be congratulated for such if it's achieved. I think I'll wait till September 1st before making a more definite prediction!

Crazy innit. Out of all the things the club needs to change, it spends money potentially annoying people further! That's not "dark forces", it's sheer ignorance and a poor prioritising. The letter is terrible also. Start by apologising, don't start by telling us what it's for. I've sat back of riverside since 92, bar one season lower (surrounded by an Allardyce out mob) in 2010.

Before I saw DG I have to admit that I didn't rate him from fleeting replays on MOTD etc, however I really do rate his all round play - he has a great first touch and works hard. Can score goals and hold a ball up for the team, which isn't something we've had in previous seasons. If we can pick up a midfielder who can pick him out, I'd suggest we are looking in shape. If nyambe, Mahoney and a few of the others are ready to step up, we could have a bit of depth - all be it a bit inexperienced! The question that remains still is will we keep our other better players.

Why are they playing up front together? It's a cracking signing IMO and to me OC has done his job here if he has persuaded DG to sign for less than he could've got elsewhere.

Seemed best place to reply without taking summer transfer thread off. Answers on a postcard, which other Championship clubs replaced last seasons manager on the same day as us? Pre season hasn't even started yet, if we still hadn't acted it would be more than "strange". The choice in OC made little sense unless taking into account possibilities such as cost, likelihood of working to certain expectations and ultimately trying to avoid a PL scenario (manager slagging owners in press)! Someone with a crap reputation such as OC therefore makes sense when taking into the ridiculous decision making process at Ewood. What's the suggestion though? From seeing that process as strange? Many weird things have gone on, an example; our previous manager had made the decision to leave months before the end of the season! Can't remember such happening before, does that mean there is more than meets the eye? Such as an intention to rile already annoyed fans purposely and alienate the 1/3rd of the fan base left? Conspiracy theorists = normal?

Performance is subjective!

Stating your opinion as gospel there GB? I think that we couldn't afford to get rid of them if we wanted to hence any manager coming in would have to work with them. If they walked, that's a different kettle of fish - no payout! However, unless someone comes in for them I can't see them leaving until at least this time next year when their 2.5 year deals end.

"Providing advice to a Premiership Manager in relation to a motoring matter." Drink driving perchance?

Leave the phone at home! Or save the battery so you can find the lads in the arena

Life is more important than spending it raging at things I can't control? I'm angry Abbey but looking for conspiracy theories, reading old Steve Kean quotes and spewing my own spleen online does nothing for my health or sanity. It's not about burying your head in the sand either for me, it's just a case of don't let the bustards get you down! They ain't beating me.