Dolly blue

…It’s not the size of the dog in the fight it’s the size of the fight in the dog !

Really pleased with this appointment…..he has lots to do and I’m not expecting miracles, I’m just looking forward to hearing positivity, aspiration and optimism before kick off….instead of being told “ It’s not 1995..and Wigan is a big club” I enjoyed my days at Stanley last season , made to feel welcome ..but it’s not my club. Now Mowbray has gone I look forward to climbing the steps to the Jack Walker Upper …welcome JDT !

Steve worked at Chelsea, Leicester and Everton. I know him well…currently doing consultancy in US ..he’s a very knowledgeable bloke , knows a player …..Kante , Mahrez etc . Was worshipped at Leicester , worked closely with the management pre Ranieri and with Ranieri but not too well thought of at Everton ! ! He would bring a wonderful skill set to Ewood , lives locally…..we can only dream .

North End have have shifted 10, 000 plus …reduced pricing , vigorous marketing eg leaflet dropped large areas of the town with new price details….meanwhile …….at Ewood we prepare for the sparse numbers and the morgue- like atmosphere. Is there anyone at the club who has a clue ??

Critchley is my choice ….did an apprenticeship at Liverpool…..developed both himself and young players at Blackpool….worked with a limited budget ….has it all to do ( not a yesterday man ) ….local ….surely we are a more attractive proposition ( no disrespect to B’pool )….. I know compensation would be involved and he would have a release clause …even Venkys can see this a worthwhile appointment as for Unsworth, Ferguson..I despair 😩

Hated him in North End shirt ….uncompromising, lots of gamesmanship, niggly ….but he knows how to win .. Just what we need …

Merry Christmas everyone…and happy birthday …I’ve waited sooo long for this !

Paul….…I certainly did not swap allegiances…that would never happen ! Rovers is all that matters to me…….always has, always will …but it meant I could watch some football on a Saturday, at a club which offered transparency , guts and gratitude to those offering support on the terraces …and a management team whose honesty is light years beyond that at Ewood . I am DESPERATE to be back at Ewood next season…but I cannot and will not suffer fools , or those who “ tamper “ with the truth, or those who drain positivity …when Mowbray had gone I will be back …

Paul…I read your posts with interest …they are usually fair and balanced.. which is more than I can say for mine…I’m soooo anti Mowbray. I’m glad it’s over too….the Mowbray era has been 2 or 3 years too long for me ..he’s depressed me, he’s made me use language I don’t use, he’s moved me to watch Stanley this season and he’s all but killed my passion for watching Rovers live …I am desperate that today will be his last appearance at Ewood …I will believe it WHEN I see it …I hope his departure will make you feel better …🤞

….I’ve walked away Glen…but I haven’t lost interest, my watching Accy has satisfied my need to watch football..but it’s not my club…..I maintain a fierce interest in the Ewood Park pantomime… I am silent…apart from expressing my disgust on here…but after speaking out at public meetings, walking with those who shared my views , contacting Jack Straw, and national radio ….I am beaten ..Rovers, the CLUB I used to know is a club no more …and whilst it suffers on the pitch and off it I will not / cannot witness it from the terraces …The removal of Mowbray would be a step forwards…but the end of Venkys would be the proverbial leap for mankind ….a sad final statement from me but I hope we sell no more than 3,000 season tickets …

Mowbray…..he says he’s a man of integrity …. ……he says he’ll never be a burden… he says ….nothing of any value he always has and always will talk shit ….

I have no pain….but I’m beyond words that the Ewood faithful can chant ” Mowbray sort it out “……he’s never sorted anything in 5 years ….why’s he going to start now …dynasore….and he continues to blunder his way in the dugout …you couldn’t write it 😉

Many interesting words from many long long suffering fans….and I respect those who still “ follow “ away from hone . Clearly, yesterday was a bridge too far for many …but, after 60 years of following, my pain yesterday was low… I have been numbed by Mowbray/ Venkys / weak players who have little if any pride in the shirt… I felt nothing …and I felt better for it . Until we as a club and a town are rid of the parasites, the suckers of life , pride and decency…we are a what we are …a broken club , without crutches crawling our way down the football pyramid. Ive spent many days at Stanley this year….it’s not the same because it’s not my club but I witness effort, pride , transparency and people who appreciate support…..until we go “ to the wall “…eg Bolton, Blackpool , Bury….we are finished. Venkys ruined my love of Rovers and Mowbray had killed any love of football….but, remember… he’ll never be a burden 🤬

It’s not the draw that appalls me …it’s the whole “ set up “ at Ewood ….I’m at the stage where I want the club I have supported for 60 years to lose …to be rid of this man , who’s name I cannot bring myself to say …as true supporters we are conned, we are disrespected, we are of no interest to the club management or leadership…. We are Blackburn Rovers ….and they are the worst set of employees I have seen in a long, long time ……our “ dug out” is beyond words …no heart, no balls, no brain , no guts …come August …and they are in situ…..it will be THE END …of our club as we know it ..

This is beyond dreadful…nothing on the pitch , nothing off it ..a shambles…the JOURNEY has to come to an end….each loss / draw has to terminate this man’s time at Ewood… preferably tonight ..but I will settle for May.…..

Someone to replace Mowbray

“ We’re on our way back “🎼…..we certainly are…back to where we were when this man arrived… but….He’s been given time, given money ,given support from a very weary fan base …and what has he given us ??…..a miserable demeanour, a voice that is always economical with the truth ,lineups which defy description, a club that looks tired and a divided fan base. IF he is here after this season this club will fall further and further ..in front of “ crowds “ that will become smaller and smaller …with TM we ARE on our way back !

Your last sentence nails it for me …” Who else are going to get?”…..it’s the perfect example of why we are where we are….how far have we fallen ? Scandalous 🤬

Ewood looks tired..the players look tired…Mowbray has looked tired all his life …..the fan base ( those in attendance and otherwise ) are tired of him, his dated methods, his constant criticism of his young players, his personal need to play players out of position… If he is still in post after this season what is left of the fan base will be more than tired it will disintegrate further… Clearly, the chances of promotion are slim….but if our annual fall down the table is enough to see him out …that in itself will feel like promotion to me ..

I daren’t type what I want to type….I would be arrested….but.. MOWBRAY….for the love of God GO …How on earth can this man take a wage ?

How can one man, because of WHERE he places 11 other men , ruin the Derby result and lead us, once more , into the wilderness No words Mowbray 🤬

…and to think some were sucked in by this man who has the audacity to believe he’s saved the club……at least the end is in sight …HE MUST be gone in May …we will have little left in terms of playing staff ..but with him gone we can build…..

Kaminski..started the rot…terrible error at this level Zeefuik…is he another injury every game lad Rankin Costello….VERY limited , can’t believe he gets a squad shirt .. he’s physically weak Lenihan….decent, stupid yellow Van Hecke …hammered by the bully Mitrovic ..shouldn’t have tried to go toe to toe….bad decision led to first goal Wharton ….steady ..a couple errors could have been more costly Pickering..😳…very slow, poor reading of game …was embarrassed by Wilson Travis …slow thinking , slow moving …terrible form at the moment Johnson….should NOT be playing at this level ….unfit Giles….grew into game ( some felt he should have crossed when choosing to shoot late on )…..but he is SOOOOO left footed he hadn’t a chance Khedra… did little or nothing before “ injury “ Dolan….did what he does …he ran…but no end product Gallagher ….a very limited player …but, in his defence, he did show some intent Rothwell…..too little too late Mowbray….suffering as he has been found out….back to players out of position, no plan B ( what is his plan A? ) realising ..it’s all gone tits up It’s hurt to type the truth …but we are such a limited club….Forest, Shef Utd, Huddersfield, QPR , Middlesbrough….even Luton on the rise ….as we wonder where our next goal is coming from….

The square pegs return…Rankin Costello at RB ? …James Brown must be bad Dolan at false 9 ? Giles wide right? …..it’s been a terrible half …we look clueless ….Kaminski …an unforgivable error at this level When Mowbray has to think …we fail.