Are we gonna have a shot on target today, doubtful bB & Dacky coming on

Well that was rough

My usual optimism has deserted me. A point might be all we can hopefully desire today. I do not believe Boro still bummed about their loss to Brum, they are probably anticipating a fairly convincing performance today.

If Rovers are going to start making their move climbing back in the playoff race, this is the time and the place. I am encouraged by Dack & Travis’ return, & Branthwaite is a needed addition to central defense. Yet to lose in 2021, let’s keep it going, COYB!

IF this one gets played, I expect Rovers to put in one of their best, most inspired, performances of the season. The team came back to get a point yesterday, when seemingly all was lost. There is still a lot to play for. 1-1 (I said inspired, I didn’t say we would win!)

Absolutely; men like Santo, Bielsa, etc, it doesn’t have to be a man from the UK (I’m from Texas, so my search might be even broader than others on this board). What is the general feeling about Tugay- is he still a Coach at Galatasaray?

Not to promote, or argue against, a managerial change, what are the perceived strengths & weaknesses of Damien Johnson? How about Gareth Ainsworth? If/when the time comes for a managerial change, I would be open to including younger men, not just “the usual suspects.” I know it can be risky, but it’s always a risk, anyway, going a different direction.

If we move up to 8th, that’s improvement, but it’s not a playoff place. If I remember Mowbray’s prior comments, playoffs were his goal. We’ve only been 8th once since relegation. If we can get that high on the table, sacking him becomes that much more problematic. No easy answers to this. I’m just afraid there is nobody else out there clearly better than Mowbray, that would justify sacking him.

I’m with you, Chaddy. We aren’t going to hire Superman right now, anyway. Give Tony the season, & properly assess him then. if we’re still hovering between #11-15 on the table, with our key men back in the squad, it will be a much easier decision to give him his walking papers.

I always want Rovers to get a positive result. There is no benefit to lose, nor will it get Mowbray fired. I will take a point today; it beats what we got at their ground.

Reverse the curse 😂

Well, crap

Meanwhile, Big Sam gets a much needed result today

Our best 11, with who’s available, imo... COYB!

Tony doesn’t care... owners don’t care... board doesn’t care... players don’t care. Etc. If I believed like most of you, I’d walk away from the club, and never look back. Just go be a Liverpool or ManU fan.

He’s free to have his opinion; but I don’t think we can talk about beating anybody in this league by 3 or 4 goals, especially after our last meeting with these guys. I would take a point or 3 tomorrow, and be glad of it.

I don’t believe Dack gets the start. Still, this should be a strong 11, one of the best we’ve had thus far. It will be interesting to see if Rovers put three teenagers on the pitch at the same time. also, how Branthwaite pairs with Lenihan.

Another tough test, in a month of tough tests. Of our remaining fixtures in January, I rate this the 3rd toughest. Let’s hope Travis & Dacky put several in the net, I cannot see our patchwork defense holding up. I hate debating “must win” games, but if there was ever a must win- if we hope to push for top six- this is it. COYB!

That’s good. no thanks, no desire to read 37 pages. I had mine as well, but not on this thread.

Who would that manager & staff be?

Allardyce... Do I detect some wishful thinking there? 😄

Well, maybe Mowbray can get Branthwaite and/or Pickering, get Nyambe back, perhaps Dack & Travis pep up our attack, etc. There are no miracles here. But, we can hope for improvement. I know nothing short of Mowbray being sacked will satisfy many of you. Whatever happens the rest of the season, mowbray needs to be re-evaluated fairly at seasons end.

Rothwell & Elliott coming in

Douglas on... meanwhile, dingles losing to MK Dons, 0-1

I’m afraid I bought Mowbray’s line about his love for the FA Cup, hook, line & sinker. I’m not seeing evidence of it today. Methinks we need to see Elliott & Arma, & perhaps Gally in the 2nd half, if we hope to advance in the Cup.