I am relaxed whether he stays or goes - he would have signed a contract had his asks not be too great. If a 'bigger' club can match his expectations then fair enough, but whilst I think he is a decent Championship player I wouldn't want us to use too much of our limited wage budget.

Oh dear... The club should be doing promotional leaflets around Blackburn and local areas - delivered by the Royal Mail promoting them. (Include sponsors in the mailing and that will cover the costs). I have seen a few clubs really push the season tickets like this with good returns. (I have fed this idea into the club a few times).

Yes - one of best signings - good times!

Yes - 22 league defeats, which in every other season of the PL would have seen them relegated.

Anyone know how the season tickets are going compared to last year?

To be fair, it is a good way of helping the smaller local clubs - £2k (or whatever fee is agreed) soon adds up and helps their budget.

Did he get a run out?

Okay - thank you to everyone who has responded. On the losses, I listen to the 'Price of Football' podcast and they have set out how even the best run Championship clubs (better run, bigger gates than us etc) still lose significant money - so whoever took over will need deep pockets to even standstill.

Genuine question... If the protests / banners / letters / video messages actually worked and the Venky's walked - what's the plan to cover the annual £20-£30m loss? Genuine question, is there an actual plan? Do the Supporter Groups have an alternative owner lined up, or is it just a case of accepting whatever?

How do I convince my Burnley supporting wife that we should have a 'random' trip to Alicante then!

Out of interest, where do you think Vale will end up? League One / Two, or back to Scotland?

Markandy is a strange one - came to us with high expectations, with only fleeting glimpses. Prospered on loan, but unlike others hasn't returned to boost our squad. Presume he will be snapped up by a League One team.

Anyone given this a go and if so, was it worth it?

It's almost as exciting as waiting for the fixture list to be announced!

Yes - a real downside of the ever changing kick off times is for many this messes up transport. Is it worth (on these forums somewhere?) seeing if there someone near you who would carshare to matches? I live in Swindon and I did that years ago on here and someone messaged me and I was able to get to a few more games.

So many football clubs have delays waiting for their new kits - you'd think the suppliers would produce some in advance, rather than try to make them all over the summer?!

As the WSL are increasing (perhaps understandably) the requirements, the the costs will have jumped - which against our very poor attendance figures is the nub of problem we presume? Yes, poor comms from the club, they should have shared the position / challenge. Now, the 'Supporters Coalition' has called for action, presumably many don't want to see the team disappear. So perhaps the middle ground would be if there is a big jump in the costs, then the club could match whatever extra 'raise' through extra season tickets etc. People understandably want to rally around, so let them.

WBA v Blackburn 21st March 1987. We won 1-0, I think Alan Ainscow scored after we missed a penalty (Simon Barker brought down in the box). My Dad was a WBA fan, so took me for my first match. I was very confused why everyone cheered us missing a penalty - we were sat in the WBA end and I hadn't appreciated not everyone would support Rovers! Next time we came (Sept 1989) I wore my Rovers shirt so Dad had to take me in the away end! (Where Colin Hendry was sat in the stands as he was due to join Chelsea the following day (which then changed to Man City) - all the fans were ignoring him, so my Dad said go up and ask for an autograph and he was really nice). Good times!

That was good fun! Though remembering the correct spelling of quite a few of our players was a challenge!

I bloomin love the Tour de France! Tour of Britain starts in a few days Sept 3rd - 8th - ITV4 for all the coverage!

I wonder what the outstanding maintenance list would cost to clear?

To be fair, the Stockport result was great (entertainment, opportunity for fringe players to get game time etc), so had hoped for another win against Blackpool and then either another 'easy' match, or a glamour tie. I get the league is more important (hence the use of fringe players), but a better result (and performance) shouldn't have been beyond us.

How long until Leonard is back from injury?

Makes sense. Has tailed off for a while now, so this his make or break loan - full season, could come good, or maybe that will ultimately be his level. Hope he can kick on.

Positives: Draw away to one of last season play off teams. Fought back to grab a point, something rarely seen under previous managers. Goals, goals… goals! Stockport thumped Blackpool, so roll on the cup. Margot got to wear her pink Rovers kit at the family BBQ to the annoyance of Dingle relatives gathered. Negatives: Burnley winning comfortably again. Defending is for wimps. Stronger squad, but why do some players struggle to last 90 mins? Oh for Brad Friedel.