My .02… The owners simply want to obtain the majority of the first team through the academy. I believe they are opposed to spending their money on both the academy, & quality, proven, Championship level, transfers.

I’m afraid you’re right. We need Hedges, Siggy, & Trav back (if only for depth), but the roster still needs upgrades all over the place.

I know it’s not a popular opinion, but I agree with you on Eustace. Detractors could say he got back several players Tomasson didn’t have, but JE really shored up the leaky defense (Bristol nightmare excluded).

I see Vardy, congratulating our guys. Class act

Wins on the road vs Leeds & Leicester, the year of Szmodics, but the rest of the season was very forgettable. Goodness knows what happens next season. I’m no prophet, but I’m afraid we’re in for some lean times.

Sammie, brace Get in, lad!

Get in, lad!

Bad, bad bad news brum were cooked

Duffy, good defending

0-0, HT. I suppose I should be encouraged.

I just had a look at our bench, & Leicester bench. They could put five on the pitch now, better than anyone we have, except Sammie.

I’m an outsider to the English game, growing up in Texas. I grew up thinking football began and ended with the University of Texas Longhorns (collegiate), and the Dallas Cowboys (pro). I only came into Rovers’ fandom in the last 11 years. This was well-written, objective, and one of the most enjoyable reads I’ve had on a long time. Not to mention, learning a great deal about Rovers & English footy history. You have made me an even bigger fan of both! Well-done, sir!

Back to Leicester, they have almost nothing to be excited about, playing this game. If they play several starters, those guys are quality. Their reserves are better than some of our starters. If they play youth, those kids will try to impress. I expect a strong effort from our players. I don’t think we have much hope of getting a point, but if we do, we’re going to earn it.

Looking at our assists leaders: Moran, 9; Brittain, 7; Gally, 6. (Believe it or not, but true!) I believe our starting 11 should remain the same, with the exception of Moran. We might lose a bit defensively, but there have to be better ways to get Sammie the ball.

Last gasp effort fizzes away…

My BP goes up 30 pts

Ayari, c’mon lad

Wednesday are doing a number on baggies

Chrisene on

Szmodics, just wide dolan hits post!

That was the cheapest red ever. Dumb but if we stay up because if it, I take it

& sky blues hit the post

One of the strangest reds I’ve ever seen

But, at least we aren't worlds behind them in ability. It sure doesn't appear they are 14 pts better than Rovers.

That starting 11 is sad, but I guess it’s the best we can do.