Yea but John Bu... 😂 Steering the topic back on thread:. Time is running out for Tony. I said earlier this season that we need to see a proper improvement in final position and I just can’t see us ever breaking the consistency barrier to achieve it. That said, the change for me comes when it’s mathematically certain / the summer. I certainly wouldn’t have any negative or bad memories towards TM for his job done, I’m sure even he would agree that a step backwards this season, regardless of injuries or pandemic issues, is simply not good enough. I don’t “get” the reactive stuff to his interviews, I am however increasingly concerned by his body language next to the pitch - but I guess this may be a sign his frustration echoes our own. Faith in those behind the scenes to make positive proactive decisions is obviously a concern, out of interest; does anyone know when Tony’s contract runs out?

The decision to train on the pitch is baffling without knowing why the decision was taken - one would assume that all options at Brockhall must’ve been out of the question. It is higher up and more open to the elements too.

Maybe he has always felt Wharton and Lenihan is the long term solution? Also - Ayala is an “old” head and I’m not sure he’s the sort of character at this point. Anyway - I’m happy we have a more options than Bradley Johnson at least!

Another token gesture worth nothing to me. https://www.rovers.co.uk/news/2021/january/season-pass-holders-receive-a-complimentary-discount-at-the-roverstore.co.uk/?fbclid=IwAR2bBGf8TOgnx9TjMmjJ3LVsdKqEpHm-2MTqbQubJAoWp4RyAtJEO-8YLPY How’s about £10 towards watching online or something that doesn’t include me needing to buy something I can’t afford or don’t need.

Someone mentioned pointless negative speculation with no basis shouldn’t be posted here.... That’s basically the role of Lancashire Live these days.

Actions speak louder than words. I can’t criticise him and the club for the way we’ve developed a competitive squad with a decent budget, but I don’t see how giving 1000 ST holders a free £10 for Christmas to watch a game would stop us resigning Dacks contract!

It’s a complete different proposition to our other lads in terms of skill and pace. Agree he has lots to learn but I think he is more than ready for more substitute appearances against tired legs, our wide or up top.

I was massively pissed off with the club over the efl “weekend game” call for one of the Christmas fixtures (can’t remember which off top of head) They wanted the extra tenner and blamed efl for calling it a weekend away game midweek. The club could of covered all season ticket holders as a gesture for 20/30k. Instead they gave me another £10 off next seasons total pass that I have to redeem. Empty gesture. I appreciate some aspects of our financial day to day must be precarious at present but I think the club could do a lot more for fans who’ve shelled out nearly 500 to only dream about ever sitting in a stadium again.

18 year old lad on a free from preston waltzing through tired defences has created a few this season, and hopefully more now our main match winner is back.

Just about to kick off against Paul Lim, who amazingly came back from 2-0 in the first game to beat Luke Humphries Also Dirk Duijvenbode just put in a brilliant performance to beat Rob cross - who performed well to be fair, a twelve dart leg against the throw at 2-2 and 2-2 in legs was an exhilarating finish!

Have you contacted HRMC

One thing I do enjoy is sarcasm 😆

I’m not sure you can call being uninformed trolling. If it is - about 50% of the website need removing 😉

There are a lot of conspiracy theories but I tend to ignore them and just go off what I know is fact. 1. Should’ve never been give the job. It only happened because links to advisor of owner https://thesetpieces.com/latest-posts/steve-kean-ex-blackburn-bosss-clucking-nightmare-allardyces-replacement/ 2. He instantly got rid of leaders in the club like Nelson - here’s more examples of “damning” actions https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/steve-kean-20-damning-quotes-823871 3. Pundits and managers criticised fans https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16284988 4. Drunk driving and slagging off old manager on film https://consent.yahoo.com/v2/collectConsent?sessionId=3_cc-session_b60770da-8eee-4a82-a844-0f83b6071ea1 Now that’s just 4 examples of actual stuff that went on. Funnily enough to some extent I agree - I never thought protesting should’ve happened in the ground like it did. But I can fully understand why. My response at the time was to miss around 50% of my season tickets games because I simply couldn’t face what SK and the “advisors” had done to the club in 6 months

I’m sure we all knew what your point was. Suggesting someone has experience in a certain role, is a bit different to (ironically a strawman) suggesting it’s the same as someone being “in the sport” . It’s also absolutely stupid - since I could’ve been a kit man for 40 years and it wouldn’t make me suitable for anything but... being a good kit man? Sheesh. As for your other “straw fire” questions; Coventry have been just “naturally shit” haven’t they, only the most average manager would’ve struggled with them (since the mid 90s 👀).. PS that’s sarcasm. Why would I care what Celtic fans think secondly? I think Mark Hughes is / was a great manager but I’m not sure City, QPR or Southampton fans agree. Equally you mention Souness - why not ask Newcastle about his abilities. Why are you apologising by the way? You don’t have to be sorry for your opinion, just accept that I have a low opinion of anyone who thinks playing a player on the wing is akin to ostracising a whole fanbase through being over promoted and a “wee crook”

I am still in the opinion this is last season to make the step up the “expectation” requires - however I’m becoming more convinced that we won’t make that. I don’t put it all down to him though. It’s not an easy job, despite what some think here - it’s easy to understand why rovers fans expect more though when the club has had a decent level of support recently - and teams like Brentford with similar wage bills but less turnover are consistently better than us. That said, I think any future project potentially needs a specific coach for bringing players through the academy. I know many wouldn’t be too happy - but DJ has been in promoted to a 1st team, and perhaps is a good choice should TMs time be up. That project would have to be 2 or 3 years though, and if we’re talking a less risky / long term idea on selecting a manager - I would hope the clubs analyst and scouting department has a list of European potential managers like the next unknown versions of the Farke, Warner, Nuno Gomes etc.

Agree with lots but I’m not sure anyone believes it’s either Mowbray or someone like Kean. I think most just see that Kean was a symptom of the way the club was run. One aspect I think you are right on; the level of confidence a supporter has in the potential of our owners / directors making the right choice WILL play into any mindset or view on the current managers job “security”. I still feel there is a potential for another “shyster” but I hope the owners have learnt that lesson.

Tony Mowbray was a player of a decent standard and has been a coach, assistant and manager at a high level. The comparison of experience for experience sake is just silly. I’m quite sure the original reference was in respect to being a highly respected manager for several years. Using Kean, should be saved for idioms or metaphors for dodgy or crooked behaviour in my opinion. The two men (never mind management ability) are diametrically opposed, in any way you can think, results, decisions, tactics, motivating, experience, personality, culpability, honesty etc Im not ashamed to say his name presses certain “buttons” when brought up because it was the most soul destroying time as a football fan as I can ever remember.

I think anyone who would compare TMs impact with Steve Keans either doesn’t remember history or is simply a dingle on the wind up

The part about Kean is ridiculous. Kean was given the top job when his prior experience and knowledge didn’t warrant it. He was given the job in a “cloak and dagger” style way, used as a method for getting certain agents players into the club and ultimately into a shop window. On top of that, he wasn’t humble, he wasn’t a good tactical manager, the squad looked unfit, fell out, one by one removed and replaced by a “Bradley Sore” Most Rovers fans would find it insulting to hear he “no different” in response to a bloke who effectively tied up £100 million+ In wages before he “resigned with a pay off”... The annoying thing to read on this website is, in my opinion, people who don’t realise what a “bad manager” is, don’t remember what damage Kean and Co did, and don’t respect just how difficult and long it’s taken to be even within touching distance of the playoffs. Mowbray has done a wonderful job for me, even if I think it might be time up for him next summer if we’re mid table come May - one of the most wonderful aspects of his impact is helping people seemingly forget just how bad it was back then!

Very unlucky really VDB (nI way attempting to spell the name) came back in style at 2-0 down. Will be a good learning curve at least, well done Bradley!

Blackburn fan Bradley Brooks is currently playing in this tourney (sky darts) Very good young player, world youth champion, been playing for a few years - has a PDC tour card. Also repping ARTE ET LABORE on his shirt. First set of competition he averaged 109! Exciting talent 👀

There’s loads of stuff discussed here as if it’s gospel - that probably isn’t anywhere near the actually reality of the scenario. Equally I can’t say for certain that Nyambe hasn’t been specifically targeted by TM in interviews - but I can say that I listen to most and I can’t ever recall a comment specifically against a player that I felt unfair. He has criticised Rothwell, Armstrong in his early days, Williams, and Bell much more from my recollections. The selection debate is (I know this word isn’t a popular BRFCS one 😆) subjective. Whilst I’d agree and argue along with you that I think he is our best right back - none of us can dismiss how prone to knocks he is. With all the analysis and sport science data available to teams now, it’s easy for me to think supporters don’t know the whole story about why he hasn’t had more than 31 apps in a season yet.

Yea I don’t think any of us could do to be honest. I think it would suggest he and his agent are trying to maximise his next contract - and all of us would probably do something similar

I don’t buy that he’s been treated any differently. What examples can you give to suggest otherwise? If he’s being specifically called out in post match interview regularly, it shouldn’t take you long to prove your point.