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A difficult day today and it could be somewhat defining for us as a club, short term and long term. Which ever 11 Mowbray puts out there need to be strong physically and mentally …this is an area I question ..eg why was Khadra ( loan player ) allowed near the penalty …where were the Lenihans, the Pickerings, the Travis’ ?? We’re seen by other fans as being dirty , tough, uncompromising…I only see stupid yellow cards ,strange challenges …and as for “ Strongman” , Travis ….he’s no more than a clown who needs to concentrate on his responsibilities not the crowd . I hope to see the present slump arrested…but I do hope that Mowbray puts the necessary bollocking words in their ears as they leave the dressing room….NOT ….you’re a young blossoming team..go out and enjoy it ….I’m looking for MEN today who pull on that shirt and SHOW that it matters….we will see !

All of my posts over the last 2 seasons have been very anti Mowbray ..his negativity, his blaming of younger players, his playing of square pegs in round holes, his criticism of fans and his crazy team selections . ….tonight I have to acknowledge what he is doing..whether he’s “ fallen “ on this selection , whether he’s decided that football is better than possession, whether he’s happy without his journeymen …not too sure but long may it continue. Cant believe I’m going to write this but…well done Mowbray and the boys in the shirts .. dreaming ???

I was with 3 family members yesterday, in the Jack Walker …attending a game I didn’t want to watch. My final words , just before kick off were “Just don’t concede early “…….At 1 down within 2 minutes I expected us to fold ….but , how wrong was I . I thought Wharton was immense, we had a midfield who played the ball forward, Brereton ran hard for 90 minutes and we played with width… simple football with key players, in their correct key positions …Bingo. They displayed guts, heart and I felt it mattered ……with leadership, a half decent manager and reasonable admission prices we could return to the days of having our club back. Thank you boys…In you I have some hope after yesterday…to you Mowbray ….I still despise you as a manager …

Managers , real men admit when they’re wrong…” I got it wrong”…no, all he can say is “ we were in the game at 2-0 “ 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 ” I really fancied us to do something against them tonight “ From minute 1 we hadn’t managed a successful 5 yard pass. This excuse of a man will never admit his failings and his role in taking our club to the depths it is today. His players play in a morgue because of him, they lack focus because of him, they are unfit physically and mentally because of him , we have no pride and no future because of him …. I really despise Venkys ,,,but when you have this man leading/ managing our club …we haven’t got a chance….but as he said “We’ll go again on Saturday “ SHIT

Well, well well..this journey of yours Tony has had lots of stops, many changes of direction, even on a smart motor way you would t manage to follow the advice or instructions……. But, finally the car crash of a football club has happened….I just pray it proves fatal for you

…I agree blonde….our physical fitness levels are poor at best …..but my main concern is that ….we are mentally unfit. We’re afraid , we’re weak …our lads , on the pitch , are younger versions of Mowbray . ….they have no heart for the battle. Would he inspire you to fight ?

Bolton, Wigan and Blackpool continue to be mentioned as examples of “ it’s as bad as it gets” …end of the world stuff….well , I would love to be where any of the 3 are now ..WHY 1 Free of leeching owners who took the local pride and identity out of their club 2 A united fan base ( lower league football ) but with a reason to believe …and what’s more RESPECT the leadership. 3 A manager who speaks the truth, has a progressive outlook on the game , selects players according to position, fitness , appreciates the fan base , who looks at himself when things go wrong ( not kids to be thrown under the bus ) …and doesn’t look the epitome of misery and depression. 4 Increasing gates, regular contact with season ticket holders …phone calls during Covid lockdown, emails , birthday cards to young fans, questionnaires re the direction of the club 5 LIFE…HOPE ( maybe shit football at times eg 4 nil hammering at home ) but a planned JOURNEY …one to be a part of …and one that actually travels in forward gear ….not reverse ….yet we are told to be grateful for what we have …good luck Bolton, Wigan and Blackpool…you deserve your freedom…We do as well …but the road is long 😢

A totally embarrassing performance…unfit, disorganised, lacking in skill..and that’s before I even start on Mowbray …the man’s a pathetic excuse of a manager …where next …even fewer at Ewood, even more morgue like atmosphere..and on it goes …

True….when I was in Delhi I made it my business to find as much as possible about the general opinion of Venkys…people knew of their purchase and some initially followed Rovers ( Premier League at the time) …..no one follows now . Sadly, the thing that came out loud and clear was…..no one could see them selling other than to a fellow Asian …an honour thing 😳 …..not too sure where that leaves us ??

…I agree Paul ….injuries have done for us …but the situation is compounded by crazy decisions…sending Pike on loan, playing Magloire out of position ( if he had to play him at all ) , playing Gallagher in front of Magloire when neither can defend, signing players who are injured ( bloke from Brighton ) signing blokes who look dire in the shirt ..( Poveda) , bigging up Butterworth only to burst his bubble by not playing him again… Injuries improve, get better…with Mowbray no time on the treatment table will make him any better …we’re buggered until he goes… dark days

All football league clubs have MANAGERS or LEADERS….the dictionary defines these as …..” somebody who takes control, administers, directs and ensures things are happening and operating as they should be. ..someone who creates a vision and inspires people to follow that vision and move forward to achieve it…. A LOSER is defined as …someone who is habitually failing INCOMPETENT …is defined as … not having the ability to do something as it should be done We have Tony Mowbray ….and things will remain as they are tonight with this manager/ loser/ incompetent in situ 🧐

….I’m amazed any of them think he’s even remotely capable of sorting anything out ….just Mowbray Out would be of more use

His Sky interview made me weep…” I was asking boys to do the jobs of men “ ….the thing is Tony you had far better boys/ almost men on the bench ..you chose lightweight , disinterested, skill lacking boys … ….and the the most depressing point is …he will continue to do so , unchallenged.

Mowbray’s substitutions gifted the points….from the moment he brought on Magloire , shuffled Carter, nullified Buckley…. To the introduction of Poveda ( dire ) and Clarkson ( he’s a Rovers fan , as am I and I could have been as effective) …what a dreadful performance on the touch line ….and don’t get me going on our “ ability “ to take a throw in . Mowbray responsible …

..I agree ….it’s very sad. However, Covid doesn’t seem to be impacting other grounds , in fact they have greater gates than ever….our gates , in my opinion, are as they are, and will remain as they are whilst Mowbray and his band of weary brothers remain in post. I will return to Ewood , every game, as soon as we have a leadership I can believe in and respect. The VERY life of our club and our community is being squeezed…how much life will be left before “ the powers that be “ will realise we have had enough.

…I would love this man of integrity to be aware of this forum and, indeed read it . Maybe he could explain the level of disgust , disbelief and general amazement that comes his way….maybe, once it’s explained the Joe Bloggs of us might learn to appreciate what a gem he is !

Tell me…how can ANY stake holder have anything other than contempt for this appalling piece of utter embarrassment… Any player ?.Any coach at what ever level or age group? Any one involved in the administration of the club ? Any one who finances the club ? Anyone on the payroll ? Any real fan ? The man is FINISHED …the only problem for our proud club…he’s finished, drawing payment from our proud club and dragging our proud club further into the mire ..SHAME on you Mowbray

It’s THAT time again on a Saturday when we haven’t won….not because we don’t have the resources to do so but we have a man incapable of using these said resources. WHAT does it take to remove THE reason for repeated failure on and off the pitch ? What was today’s gate ? What will it be Tuesday? I now despise this man …..My club is not my club anymore … …..and , it will be THAT time again next week, and the next week….until he’s gone….wonder what that next home game gate would be ?

…true….but the most embarrassing display comes from the touchline….week after week ….

Commeth. the moment….commeth The Mowbray…only HE can snatch a draw from the jaws of victory….HOW MUCH LONGER

….I’ve been asking these same questions for the past two years , little if anything to do with his contract situation.….I came to a conclusion…very simply …he doesn’t , because he can’t .

Yes…Yes…Yes….I will be there….How ? Where ? I got seriously burned the last time we, as fans tried to apply pressure…….I lost, who I believed ,were friends …my mental health suffered and for what ? We’re in even more trouble now than we were then no identity, no pride, no future, no heart , no balls. . Back in the day we had the likes of Henry Winter fighting our cause….and now ? …nobody as we are perceived as a lost club heading to even more mediocrity. Some Rovers fans continue to support and believe the crap spouted by the 3 ( I wouldn’t know what the owners spout ) ..so well done them but I can’t do that…until I see some semblance of guts, decency and transparency ..it’s not for me. But…..I will fight and support others who have the real BRFC at heart ….not the shell we have become .

Yes…..Yes…..Yes …..Count me in …how , where …?? I got seriously burned last time we, as fans, tried to apply pressure………I lost who I believed, were friends, my mental health suffered …all to no avail….and I never thought I would want to experience the same again…but…..we’re in even more trouble now than we were then…no identity, no pride, no future, no heart , no balls…. Back in the day we had the likes of Henry Winter fighting our cause …who have we got now ??…..no one…because we are perceived as a lost club heading to an even more mediocre level than we currently are .. Some fans continue to believe and support the crap being spouted by the 3….well done them ….I can’t …until I see some semblance of guts, decency, transparency and a club that respects its fan base ..it’s not for me….but I will fight , with others who still have the real BRFC at heart….not the shell of a club we have become ..

When are people going to realise that these horrible men have taken our club to horrible levels ? They have constantly displayed utter contempt for our club, our history ..and they leave us ( some in shock, but not me ) with this embarrassing collection of bodies about to pull on our shirt… Surely the time has come for supporter action. I marched against Venkys, I challenged Singh, I hammered Kean from the terraces , I withdrew my season ticket after 35 years ….surely the time has come to completely boycott all things Rovers …the exit of these charlatans has to be hastened…they have no integrity, no concern for our dying club….for God’s sake can we done together AND ACT

🤣….Thats an insult to Roy Cropper ….at least he has some grand occasional one liners….and, he tries to save the world !!