Batty (late 90s)

New Championship season starts next Friday with Watford v Middlesbrough, rest playing day after. Full fixtures are: Birmingham City v Brentford Wycombe Wanderers v Rotherham United Barnsley v Luton Town AFC Bournemouth v Blackburn Rovers Bristol City v Coventry City Cardiff City v Sheffield Wednesday Derby County v Reading Huddersfield Town v Norwich City Millwall v Stoke City Preston North End v Swansea City Queens Park Rangers v Nottingham Forest Watford v Middlesbrough Selected Oddschecker sees Norwich & Brentford promoted with Watford, Bournemouth, Cardiff & Forest in playoff positions......Rovers 13th. COYB

Not a bad game against the former champions. We played ok too!!

Could easily be winning and class wise we are slightly better.

Had a link with LCFC TV on their website from U23 game at Leyland earlier this year which still works. Excellent TV station apart from the home bias.

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Frustrating...... because no real signings are coming through. But we do need completion. Players must be pushed to produce their best and fight for the shirt.

Maybe it was just closed as a precaution with players arriving. No double they have been told to stay clear of supporters. There was plenty of security around the BBE car park.

You could always wear under a jacket but if we've scored who gives a damn about waistline. Went down to the club shop yesterday morning but was closed, maybe because of players arriving. Was always good to see the August season start each year with plenty of new shirts on display in the crowd especially when we played away. Unfortunately not going to happen this season. Ordered a new grey and black mask on internet (not Rovers shop) which arrived yesterday. Turns out its claret and blue so cannot use it on principle.

Came on in second half today v Chelsea (2,500 fans allowed in) but was stretchered off after 30 mins.

Pitch looks knackered

Dare I say well done Bell. Good ball from Ben.

Pens

Scrappy goal but they count. With three of their defenders on yellow we need to be pressing.

What a GOAL!!!!

Are you sure you're signed in?

I had that 10 minutes ago so went out then successfully got in.

Blackpool score but all 4 cameras miss it!

Blackpool poor upfront but even so impressed with Fisher ........ 0 2 Ben again

Will be 4 cameras with replays, graphic (??) and commentary. I'll go for this.

I've made a note - Summer Transfer Window page 264

Got to look at the wages budgets too so to have seven forwards might be stretching it when we need defenders. Agree with giving Butterworth and Vale the chance to come through.

We urgently need a top class proven keeper. I get frustrated with TM saying he is waiting for Venky's to give him a budget. If it was me I'd be on the phone constantly stressing this is holding the transfer system up and causing a massive problem as we move more quickly into the new season.

Poor performance by all including TM. Don't see a desire to win in this end game. Hope its TM last game in charge.

I'd have him. Would expect Rovers management to do a full review on the personal side but as a keeper he would fit in well.