Just ordered my ticket for stockport, going in the main stand with a county supporting mate. Being in Cheshire it's much more convenient for me. Presumably we will put a young side out given that the Girona game is later in the weekend, but looking forward to seeing some of these hotshot kids that seem to be making a name for themselves.

Coldplay - Yellow

Transvision Vamp - Baby You're the One

What makes it even worse, is that you liked his post but not mine!! 🤣

Pet Shop Boys - In the Night

Hmm, I used this the page before, I'd cry foul if it wouldn't ruin the thread!!

REM - It's the End of the World As We Know It An apt one for tonight it seems...

Phil Collins - In the Air Tonight

Julian Cope - World Shut Your Mouth

Just rolling back the years!

Transvision Vamp - I want Your Love 😁

That shirt!!! Profertl? Spermbooster?? Boxenstopp??? Better or worse than Totally Wicked?!

Transvision Vamp - Landslide of Love (I'm on a roll!!)

Transvision Vamp - Velveteen

Stevie Winward - Higher Love

That's made my day that has, I had Wendy James all over my bedroom wall as a lad, and they were my first ever gig, Manchester Apollo, remember it well!! Queen - One Vision

Soul Asylum - Runaway Train

Sinead O'Connor - Nothing Compares 2 U

Madonna - True Blue

Alison Moyet - That Ole Devil Called Love

He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother - The Hollies

JDT did as well as the very experienced Mowbray in his first season at this level (compared to TM's 5 seasons with us and 20 odd more at this level elsewhere) with only half a pre season & an exodus of first 11 players to replace. There were so many missed opportunities last season to get into the playoffs, the margin was that narrow. Hirst's missed penalty, Cov's handballing keeper, Hedges' rush of blood, Hyam's knee, Dingles' 1-shot 1 goal, the obvious handball by whatshisuglyface. They're what stopped us achieving playoffs, not JDT. JDT did great overall IMO, I am v looking forward to this season. Individual mistakes happen, like A Wharton's crossfield pass straight to Millwall's goalscorer. Cut those out & score more goals, there's no reason we can't go at least 1 better this season.

Very often one & the same at younger academy level. I agree for 17 years upwards, but again having a good reputation with agents is no bad thing (sadly).

When you factor in that compassionate element to our academy system alongside of a clear & proven route into first team football that is well-established, you'd think that would count for a hell of a lot in the minds of potential players' parents, if not the players themselves.

https://trainingground.guru/articles/premier-league-2-to-switch-to-swiss-style-format-from-next-season This seems to be being reported in a number of places, so guessing it's true, but I can't see any mention of it from Rovers' perspective. It seems like we would've been the only PL2 div 1 side not to have had a say in this, wonder if there is an ulterior motive to it besides those stated? Less games overall, with more games being against middling teams, doesn't sound to me to be as beneficial for our younger players & marks a massive shift in the goalposts I'd say...