Thinking very, very, very far into the future, I wonder what are the chances of Dack playing for the U23s in the latter stages of returning to fitness? Could be a great opportunity to see him at Leyland for £3!

On another note, really chuffed to see JRC getting on at the weekend, especially with that assist to Gallagher. Been a big fan of him for ages. Well deserved! Hope Butterworth can get fit and get some first team time also, as another player I rate.

On 03/10/2019 at 00:15, 47er said:

A fixture I always dread.   

Please can someone arrange for this game to be called off. I know too many Preston fans. I can't handle this at the moment. 

Food for thought - I read in an interview with Rich Sharp and TM, that some of injuries we are sustaining at the moment are from players breaking down due to being worked hard in training.

I didn't watch the game last night, but did they look knackered?

I'm clutching at straws as to why we are so bad at the moment. Are the lads legs just dead?

1 minute ago, Oldgregg86 said:

How much for two adults and a three year old. What's parking like. Haven't been to Leyland.

There's a pay and display car park right next to it, fronting the main road. I'm sure it's free in the evening after circa 6pm.

16 minutes ago, MCMC1875 said:

Where do the u23s play?

Tonight they are playing at the Lancashire FA Ground in Leyland. They occasionally play at Ewood. 

The County Ground, Thurston Rd, Leyland PR25 2LF

I am fascinated to see who plays for the U23's tonight.

The rovers preview states that it'll be a young squad with the first team fixtures tomorrow, and Wharton likely to feature again.

I'm going to the Fleetwood game and I'm tempted to go and watch tonight just to see who ISNT there.

Would love to be a fly on the wall of D Johnson's office right now. 

I think they are still as popular as ever. I seem to see a lot of early twenties girls, like really attractive ladies, with tattoo's of go knows what on their legs. Really off putting, but each to their own. 

The U18's are at home to Derby this weekend.

Can anybody go and watch this game? I've been to Brockholes before, to visit a friend who lives there, and just said the name of the house to the chap on the gate as he let me in. If I say I'm going to watch Rovers, will they let me through the gate?

Has JAL asked yet?

If not: 

Taken from the website: Rovers can confirm four pre-season fixtures for the club’s development squad.

Damien Johnson’s side will kick-off their summer schedule against nearby AFC Darwen at the WEC Anchor Ground on Tuesday July 11th, kick-off 7pm.

A Rovers XI will then travel to Ramsbottom United’s Harry Williams Riverside Stadium on Wednesday July 19th (kick-off 7.45pm), before visiting Colne’s Utility Renewals Stadium on Saturday July 22nd (kick-off 3pm).

The development squad’s final friendly sees them take on Marine AFC at the Marine Travel Arena on Saturday July 29th, kick-off 3pm.

Im keen to for Darwen away!

47 minutes ago, J*B said:

Who is his agent?

JAL, you've signed in with the wrong profile!

Transfermarkt doesnt list who his agent is, sorry.

JAL querying agents? Whatever else next!?

I keep seeing this "new scholarship...." word being thrown about? Is it something different, or is it just a standard word for signing a new kid on a non-pro contract?

15 hours ago, Glenn said:

oh and I've just enabled emoji support to the forums

Wow. I knew the basics, but I've spent 40 minutes realising how bad things actually panned out. Fantastic report. Every credit.

I am but I'm not looking forward to Part 2 - If that makes any sense. 

9 hours ago, Parsonblue said:

Another cracking game of football tonight.  Both teams played attractive football and provided an excellent night's entertainment.  It was a real team effort with a number of excellent individual performances from the likes of Travis and Tomlinson.  Hendrie made a rare appearance at left-back and had a very good game.  These lads have been a joy to watch this season.

Agreed.

Fulham were on top in the first half and I thought Rovers might take a battering, and their attempts at a long ball wasnt getting them anywhere.

Rovers game out with a different approach in the second half and Fulham didn't stand a change. Excellent passing play, fast attacks, and the Travis & Thomson attack down the right was too much for their LW & LB and great to watch.

Tomlinson had a great game. Reads the game very well and gets stuck in.

Great game, shame to let them steal a second goal at the death.

8 hours ago, JAL said:

If Hendrie had a good game then that tells you all about the poor standards on display.

Thanks for that.Great insight from someone who didn't watch the game.

Duplicated post - please delete.

Game tonight guys.

Rovers vs Fulham, at the Lancashire FA Ground, Leyland.

£3 or free for season ticket holders.

I've managed to convince a Newcastle and PNE fan to come along too. 

Rovers to win 2-1. 

A planned double change at the break for Rovers as Andy Jackson and Joe Grayson replace Adam Henley and Corry Evans.

Take direct from twitter.  Jackson U23 debut.

Oops. Rovers trail 2 goals to 1

Come on lads.

Swines! Boro level. A.Player.

Corry Evans with the goal, assisted by Hardcastle.

(Source: Rovers twitter)

1-0 Rovers!!!!! Scorer TBA

Rovers squad away at Middlesborough, according to the club website.

The game should have kicked off now, and there will be live updates for anyone interested.

I predict 2-1 rovers, with mansell and Ran-Cos on the fact sheet.

ROVERS: Fisher, Henley, Thompson (development squad debut apparently), Evans, Magloire, Travis, Mols, Hardcastle (c), Mansell, Butterworth, Rankin-Costello.

Subs: Jackson, Powell (GK), Grayson, Pemberton, Hendry.