1 hour ago, Mattyblue said:

What was cheap? Barnsley?

It was still £20 to £25, just normal pricing at a lot of clubs, and still 6,000 bought a ticket, which is double the usual.

25 quid to take me and my daughter to a football game.  Yes. That was cheap. Maybe I'm too used to paying scottish championship prices. My bad

Very poor turnout. Was shocked given how cheap the tickets where. IMO makes the argument about cheap tickets magically putting on thousands to EVERY home gate debatable.

But. It was the best atmosphere I've experience at Ewood in years. Was well worth the long journey. So much so I'm trying to get back down for Huddersfield.

There is a feel good factor about the place, a tremendous amount of young lads that go. Which is pleasing as we have lost a generation of fans. Plus the fans who are on the most reduculas self imposed ban I've ever seen. 

All in all. We have a team who are trying, and we are having relative success by our own standards. Long may it continue. 

8 minutes ago, TheRoversReturn said:

He was appointed in February 2017. Literally every other manager who was in the championship then is no longer with that club. He's had longer than the other 23 managers who were in the championship when he was appointed.

This thread might be a lot of things, but it neither reveals a lack of patience nor an immediate gratification culture at all. That's just not i

I understand why people want him sacked, although I think it highlights their character. Your entitled to disagree.

But sacking TM because every other manager has been sacked is nonsense.  You can't make broad accusations like that.

Every club is different, regarding players  budgets, aspirations,  I think we are slowly improving. 

Someone early raised the point that our better players will be gone before our defense is sorted. That's a legitimate point in my view.

Just now, 47er said:

I didn't say you did get angry, more contemptuous. If you get pleasure from slagging off your fellow supporters--carry on. I'll know not to read it.

Or you could stay away. Its your choice. 

9 minutes ago, Mike E said:

...He's in is 3rd season in the Championship with us and has stagnated in each of those years (with 5 transfer windows to put it right). Nobody seems to particularly think ill of him, they just think the time is right for fresh ideas.

I'm of the same opinion. If we're miserable again come the season end, we should change, but personally believe the time to change is before the spiral starts (now).

Without checking, and I mean that as I will be easily proven wrong if its untrue. But haven't we improved on points, gf and ga in each of the last 3 seasons.

I've only seen improvement  regarding the squad, bringing thru academy players although admittedly the same defensive mistakes continue.

This is the first time I feel he is underachieving and I can only feel that because he has bought well overall. 

I feel its only morally right now dack and travis is back to give him until the end of the year.  There is no point coming up with hyperthetical if we lose x or win x. We are where we are. 

33 minutes ago, 47er said:

So stay away!

No you misunderstand. I said its great. Makes me laugh. Its amusing. I don't get angry at peoples opinions.  My opinion is as irrelevant as yours and theirs. I wouldn't ever suggest people stay away. Reveals your howyour mind works. 

Its great to pop on and see who is good/great at playing Championship Manager.

This thread is like modern societies impulsive desires, lack of patience and immediate gratification culture all rolled into one.

Pathetic. 

He deserves to get to the end of the season. No one could change my mind on that. Were a few wins from getting in the top 6 and a few loses from having a terrible season. 

For the first time since he has been manager I think he is under achieving, but that doesn't destroy all the good will he has from me.

I went from humming we are going up without realising to kicking the bean bag around the house in an instant. 

I'm so annoyed with debatable  penalties like that. A penalty is enough but a red as well. A joke.  It's not malicious or dangerous and in any other area of the pitch isnt even a foul.  Totally changed the game, 

Saying that, I'm well pleased with the application of our players. Was good to see them celebrating at the end. Must of felt like a win. Keeps the positive vibes going. Well done boys.

On 29/11/2020 at 01:48, USABlue said:

That's not true, we were seldom out of our own half.

But when we was. We were second best. Like I said. 

Below average performance. Thought we were second best all over the pitch first half. 

I'm delighted to win playing ugly, we have seen both sides to us this week alone having battered Preston and struggled in.parts today. Usually we would of lost or drew this game.

Superb assist by Nyambe. Some great saves and a sweet strike by Gallagher got us the points.

Very content. Keeps us on track for a top 6 finish which is expected this year. Hopefully start getting a few players back from injury soon.

Delighted with that. Dolan scoring was just the cherry on top.  Apart from boro I think we have been very good for most of the season. I'm just praying for a winning run. 

I expect a top 6 finish this year. For the first time since our PL relegation. Anything less is failure. 

I've never classed Preston as a derby, they didnt invoke any feelings from me at all. But the last few years have changed that. I laugh at how much hate they have for us. 

Is it true they got rid of the youth set ups. That's unforgivable imo. I'm loving how many youths we have in out matchday squad week in week out.

Well played Scott wharton. 

9 hours ago, Sparks Rover said:

Whilst I applaud the idea, cost is the factor I believe.  This is one of the more affluent areas of the Ribble Valley,  they should be doing this across all the primary schools in and around central blackburn (Asian areas and poor areas)and giving a very reduced price to get in for kids.  The bus could get round Blackburn at least 5 times before a game..

Come on man. The club can only do so much.  Dropping ticket prices is great. Now we expect to be picked up and dropped off. 

Just now, Hasta said:

But also hows how we have blown our budget.

Were competing at the right end of the table. Home grown players getting in the team. Slowly improving. He could sell them at a massive profit tomorrow. And will do when we eventually sell them.  Loan signings shrewd. Free transfers excellent. 

Cant see how TM can be beat to death with the BB signing. Or Gallagher signing. Overall we have continually improved under his reign. 

Just now, Stuart said:

Just a shame, it’s not real.

We just can’t see out games such is our mental weakness and lack of depth (wasting millions followed by zero January signings, in a season with a top six target, won’t help with that). 23 points now dropped this season from winning positions.

This tells a huge story...

I was told our starting line up in our last game was 2.7 million. If that's true. TM is doing wonders

Brentford outplayed us last year and this year at there ground. Very impressive team on their day.  Some very gifted technical players. Made us look sluggish at times.

Seen a stat on facebook comparing us against the same teams as last year. had us 5 points better off. Scored more and conceded less. If that's true it will be 6 points better off.

Overall I'm delighted with the point and effort shown. Special credit to travis. The boy didnt stop running. All the players effort and commitment lately has been impressive. 

Well done boys

Just been informed I'm working in bedford on sunday night. Flight down from edinburgh getting booked.  COYB.

are they selling on the day

28 minutes ago, darrenrover said:

You're right but it's nailed on that Tony will set our stall out to try not to lose.

Anyway, let's not worry about next week and enjoy today's brilliant showing.

I'd say that's what he has to do. It's the back 4 and travis/Johnson digging in. Working hard. Keeping it simple that's allowing us to progress forward with confidence. 

Just now, Lie_still_Rover said:

What's he done?

Nothing major he just had a brain fart. 

Got played thru into the box. Controlled it near the line. Looked into the box for a run. Continued to look as he took another touch. Then sort of forgot to pass it. Was pretty strange 

Just now, Ricky said:

How has Brereton ran that out of play!!

Unbelievable wasn't it 

Superb save. No right to tip that wide. 

Bell continuing his improvement. Along with Walton. Is Tosin our van dijk. He stays fit we are in with a shout for playoffs. 

19 hours ago, sabino said:

Do you speak with a Fife accent and have you convinced him to also follow the Pars?

No I don't. I'm from Darwen.  Ive never replied to any of his posts on facebook but I follow the pars.

What you getting at exactly. 

Follow him on Facebook. Sometimes his english isn't the best but neither is my Mexican. True passionate rovers fan and I wish there  was more like him