Tim Southampton Rover

Wow. I'm a bit late to the party but that was shocking stuff. The comments from Cantwell were damning but exactly what we were all thinking. The only good player was the guy leaving us either in a few weeks time or at the end of the season. As for Gueye, if we got any money for him, we'll be laughing. At the moment I'd re-gift him to anyone as a Christmas present. Awful footballer. No wonder he's laughing and smiling all the time, I bet he can't believe his luck that we pay him thousands each week - I'd be laughing too! 😂

I'm thrilled he's representing Nigeria at the AFCON. Yes, it leaves us in a pickle, but any well‑run team prepares for situations like this. Instead, we've been underprepared, just as we have been for pretty much every scenario thrown at us this season. I don't blame him at all; I'm delighted for him because the call‑up is thoroughly deserved. My disappointment is with the club for not being ready. What concerns me most is that as soon as rumours of a call‑up started a month ago, we should have been knocking on his door with a new, improved contract. We didn’t act, and now he'll return from AFCON as a full international (maybe even a winner) and will quite rightly expect far more than whatever we eventually offer. To me, it's yet another example of the club acting too late, or not acting at all.

Yes please

Judging by Rovers over-the-top reaction to Mr Jackson, he knows it all....first team starters, the lot! 😂

Yes, you are right, however, even if the budget doesn’t change, I still think this can help the club in other ways like continuing to build our academy reputation and encouraging young players to come through the system and want to stay with us instead of jumping to the first club that comes along that offers sparkly shiny things. Hopefully, that kind of progress benefits the club even if we don't see a penny of any bonus clauses. Again, as mentioned by another person, at a normal club that would happen but this is Rovers 🤣

Whether it’s a fee for a competitive appearance or a starting bonus, any money coming in feels like a bonus. For me, I just love seeing Adam on the big stage. He’s earned it, his family has earned it, and so have we as supporters. Hopefully, the club benefits too. The more young players see talents like Wharton coming through our system, representing the club, and then progressing to bigger opportunities, the stronger we’ll become as a club.

He has had an achilles injury and has been injured a lot, so would fit right in with us again.

In business, it’s common to see companies make symbolic moves such as selling off assets to create the impression of meaningful change, even when they know the financial impact will be minimal. Often, these actions are more about optics than substance, aimed at signalling commitment to improvement rather than delivering real results. I wouldn’t be surprised if selling Blackburn becomes part of this strategy in the future, framed as an effort to avoid sinking another £200m+ over the next decade with little to show for it. The fact they’re currently trying to sell to generate cash suggests this could be a way to offset existing losses. However, once they realise there’s little left to liquidate, the focus will likely shift to selling to the highest bidder. Let's hope someone is in the Rao Family's ears suggesting this sooner rather than later!

Just playing devil’s advocate here, but if I were a professional player at Rovers earning a substantial salary, having meals prepared for me, enjoying top-class facilities and a great changing room I’d probably be so deep inside that bubble that it would be hard to truly understand things from a fan’s perspective. They definitely wouldn't understand the sacrifices fans make to follow the team, whether from a financial and/or time perspective. If the situation were different i.e. say the owners stopped paying wages, players had to wash their own kits and bring packed lunches then maybe they’d feel closer to what fans experience. But in reality, there’s a huge gap between players and supporters. We often assume we’re all in it together, but the truth is, players probably don’t care that much unless something directly affects them.

That was absolutely brilliant to watch. We need to see our legends play more often.

Or at least loaded up after the game for fans that either couldn't attend or had to leave at the end of the Derby game.

Is the anniversary legends full game available to watch anywhere?

I am going to be over positive and say a straightforward 2-0 win. The Iceman and his Axe with the goals.

They could have sold team spots on a reformed Blackburn Olympic, which could have then continued afterwards as a proper team - would have been pretty fun to watch. I'd rather watch a legends game against fellow fans than a group of veterans of another team.

Has anyone told Old Etonians that they're playing us? I'll admit to only having a quick check but found nothing on any of their socials 😂