Thought struck me about how Bolton's financial situation affects the players insurance. Are they still paying this. If a player now suffers a serious injury against Forest or brentford will they be covered. Could be another reason for the players strike. Surely Efl can't insist game is played if above is in play.

55 minutes ago, philipl said:

Bolton's hotel has ceased taking bookings according to the BBC.

Rumours swirling that Bassini talks have collapsed.

Brentford game provisionally Wednesday May 8th- day of the HMRC hearing. Could be dramatic if HMRC prevail and Bolton then are unable to play that evening...

 

According to the Bolton news the doors are closed for 48 hours until the Bassini deal is completed. Or longer if not you have to assume. Functions undertaken by Heathcotes continue for the moment

On 29/04/2019 at 10:50, Mattyblue said:

https://www.rovers.co.uk/news/2019/april/lancashire-cup-final-confirmed/

 

The competition’s 121st final will take place at the LFA’s County Ground in Leyland on Tuesday May 7th, kick-off 7pm.

This will be an all-ticket match, with both clubs allocated 1,000 tickets, which are priced at £10 for adults and £5 for concessions (over-65s & 16 and under).

All Rovers tickets must be purchased in advance of the game from the Ewood Park ticket office (or by calling 01254 372000 or by visiting www.eticketing.co.uk/onerovers).

Tickets will be on sale from 9am on Tuesday April 23rd until 12.30pm on Sunday May 5th in the following phases:

Phase 1 – Rovers season ticket holders who are also 1875 Club members (April 23rd-April 30th) 

Phase 2 – Rovers season ticket holders (May 1st-May 5th)

Are both sets of support travelling in a bubble for this?

Bradley Dack is the only Rover you can pick from a selection of players put forward by BBC football to pick your championship team of the season. It would appear BBC consider he has had a good enough season to be included in consideration for this

38 minutes ago, Mattyblue said:

EFL now saying they have to play the two games, with their academy side, if necessary.

https://www.efl.com/news/2019/april/efl-statement-bolton-wanderers2/

 

Academy players haven't been paid either. It was reported in yesterday's Bolton news that senior players had been giving academy players money towards bus and train fares to get to training!

Just now, arbitro said:

It was about then yes. 

You're spot on about boro being docked three points for not putting a side out. You would expect Bolton to start next season on -6 if they do the same next week. That's if they manage to last that long with hmrc scheduled for may

20 minutes ago, blueboy3333 said:

Well, as predicted by some, Chorley messed it up by losing at Spenny. 

A90th minute winner for Spennymore very roveresque

Just now, blueboy3333 said:

It is a great achievement. Credit to Jansen and the assistant who replaced him.

Have Chorley ever been in the Conference before? 

Two seasons 1989-1991

Just now, arbitro said:

I went to the game yesterday and enjoyed the occasion. Chorley deserved to win but at 1-0 I saw the worst miss I have ever seen live. All the Stockport player had to do was side foot the ball into a completely empty goal. Be put it over from four yards - incredible.

Chorley have it in their own hands now and have to win their last two matches but National League North aficionados tell me they are two tough ones.

That miss was reminiscent of a Beamo!

2 hours ago, blueboy3333 said:

Chorley beat Stockport 2-0 yesterday. Billed as a 'promotion decider' it means Chorley are now 4 pts clear of Stockport with 2 games left. Chorley have the superior goal difference too so a win and a draw should do it. Chorley will be promoted to the Conference. 

		P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	Pts
1	Chorley	40	23	9	8	80	38	+42	78
2	Stockport County	40	22	10	8	72	36	+36	76

Chorley have two games against teams in play off positions Spennymore away tomorrow and Bradford PA at home on Saturday. Stockport have two easier games supposedlyone against Curzon who are safe and one against Nuneaton who are already relegated so this could very well go to the wire. However Stockport have only taken one point in the last nine.

28 minutes ago, blueboy3333 said:

How many does Leyland's ground hold?

Circa 2300

On 01/04/2019 at 11:17, Parsonblue said:

The Final, since the Competition was reintroduced, has always been played as a pre-season game.  Talking to folk at Leyland the other week they said it was planned for August. 

7th May 7 pm ko all ticket match

7 minutes ago, only2garners said:

And another 100 today, this time against Middlesex - 108 not out as I type.

Out for 117 c anb Milan 17 x 4 's and1 x6

"they came and defended very well and we found it difficult to break them down"

"An organised Rovers defence meant we hardly had a chance on goal"

Above are quotes from report on Tottenham 

Don't read that about first eleven for a long time perhaps Johnno should be promoted to first team defensive co ordinator

Just now, Stuart said:

Wonder how many of their fans think he should have been given more time...

Loose against Derby and TM's record will be worse!

Walsall sack manager after 10 defeats in 13 games

1 hour ago, Tom said:

Bolton’s game v Ipswich back in doubt due to an ‘IT error’

Bolton news suggests engineers working through the night to remedy the problem. Decision to be made early tomorrow for travelling fans. To be hoped those engineers have been paid upfront!

2 hours ago, Lie_still_Rover said:

Mowbray will take us up next season. 

Whatever was in your mid morning coffee?

29 minutes ago, davulsukur said:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47787062

 

I'm sure this happened a few weeks back and nothing happened but potential that Boltons next 2 home games are in doubt.

According to Bolton news matches will be played behind closed doors. On flip side for Waggott might increase away following on Easter monday

Bolton back in court on Wednesday. Either the staff wages missing for March is going to pay off Hmrc or the well really is exhausted

22 minutes ago, Stuart said:

 

The Championship isn’t a place for Bowyers and Mowbrays. Successful managers at this level are one-eyed, ambitious, ruthless bastards with trusted coaches who know what is expected of them and their players.

Can you ever see one of these work with Venky 's?

Think back to October 2017 and the defeat at Oldham. TM did turn it round granted in a lower league though. So there is more recent evidence than Coventry to say it's not beyond him

Just now, Stuart said:

 

If not now, then when?

Home game next week v Stoke? The only interest left in this season is the possibility of seeing some of our youngsters get a game. If this hasn't happened by Swansea match it's regrettable

Just now, Stuart said:

Not sure a qualifier away in Montenegro is either but...

Depends how much you rate Montenegro reckon Villa would do ok and we are not Fifth best international team but it's a fair point . How much belief the manager has in the youngsters is the question Southgate clearly has belief but these are youngsters who have won a World Cup in their peer group

Not sure Villa away is right for blooding any youngsters. Home games would be more preferable in my view. However nothing to be lost with having one or two travel with the squad to start with