I suggest that it can only be something to do with guidance, policies and qualities of the respective councils down the years then. Debs & Theno The most objective explanation of how this crap situation came to be that I have read can be found at www.cottontown.org. My favourite quote is that of a newly arrived immigrant in the 60's who saw the terraced houses and thought they were goods warehouses!

Mental conditioning? Very apt Theno......Just as well they're training at Brockhall???

PARKING Free at the Golden Cup provided you call in (free parking is almost unheard of in the Premier League). A dead cert for fastest return to the M65 (Jnc 4). PUBS The White Bull (Livesey Branch Road) should be added to the above list. Five Darwen pubs run buses to every home game usually advertised in the window. Depart 1hr prior to kick off. Cost £2 return. Borough Bowling Green George Britannia Craven Heifer

15,000 at n'castle now 50,000, Newcastle were pulling in less than 8,000 during McFaul's reign in the 80's. No t many called them the Toon Army then.

If Eckersley fails to win this, never mind the Asian vote, Rovers should actively target the over 55's, a rapidly growing market, in order to redress the balance.

Best away support since the lemmings went over the cliff...blah..blah..blah....

Why is this opportunity missed when the crowd hasn't arrived yet?

Steady on Bryan - we've already got Balti pies!

Surely in Toronto you have a common link? You are ALL immigrants together. E in T I dont want to offend you but you are beginning to sound like an Aussie! The reality in Blackburn is that there is not really a multiplicity of cultures, But ROUGHLY 35% Asian 65% non-Asian. This has created an 'us and them' situation where the two communities mix like oil and water. If you want to see where the local Asian sporting loyalty lies then visit Old Trafford next time England entertain Pakistan.

Glenn, No that wasn't me. I think I know who you mean though. There were 2 brothers from falkirk but I can't remember what they were called. Which McClarky are you?

Your naivety and poor judgement screams from your mails. Unfortunately common sense cannot be obtained from a university. You would do well to meet some of those you correspond with on this MB Accringtonian.

Yes and prog sales will be at an all time low!

Its plain old 'Mark Hugheses Blue And White Army' etc etc PS After yout tip , I downloaded the bike light instructions and I will be taking them to every match in future. PPS MGP has a good touch , good turn & abundent confidence - soon he will be the first name on the teamsheet.

The drummers must be first out - no contest. Freedom for the BBE choir!!!

STANLEY BEAT BOURNEMOUTH LAST SEASON! Nissa - name like a girl - hair like a girl - plays like a girl - no - thats HARD on girls Short and Amo - injury prone - never play a full season McEVELEY FOR CENTRE HALF!!!!!!!!!!!

The club are aware of issues like this and are continually trying to address them. I believe they have consulted with the police on several occassions regarding bus services to Ewood and the biggest problem is with arranging somewhere suitable for the buses to drop people off, park during the match, then collect people afterwards. I know in the past buses have stopped on Bolton Road (close to the Ewood Arms), but obvioulsy the space there is limited. Paul is correct that the club have tried and will continue to try a variety of marketing ideas. The ideas have been very wide ranging and innovative, but have continually met with a frustrating lack of response. Sorry! Bus park created on the Triangle last season. Well used by approx 15 - 20 Rovers services every game.

And even Stanley!

Correct. We have probably recahed saturation now. I only bother to watch if it's Rovers. True - see my message on number of Prem games being shown in local pubs!

Agreed. But there are many positives - for instance not many fans ever will have experienced a rise in stature of their club like we did from, say, 1980.

Settling down more like!

Talking to 'local' fans last season who I have met over the last 25 years, the two recurring gripes are season ticket cost and Sky TV. Many Ewood/Darwen pubs now show up to 8 Prem games each weekend inc a choice of two at 3pm on Sat. £28 goes a long way behind the bar.

FFS If it's that bad, why don't you go to Turf Moor!

I doubt that McEveley will play because he is playing in the reserve match tonight. Would like to see McEveley tried at centre half. Could be the new Ian Pearce. Gray to stay at left back.

He was effin excellent and proved by the incredible noise made by the crowd when he came on and when he scored. Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy. Hope he starts on Wednesday.

I'll be there - can't wait.