Only way I'd allow rothwell to leave . Is if we get decent money and use it for jed wallace

12 minutes ago, joey_big_nose said:

Seen this sort of view start to crop up a bit recently. Reminds me a bit of the stick Savage used to get.

We're better off having a Travis who can get stuck in and break down opposing attacks and pass the ball over than having another ball player who is less effective defensively. 

For me a huge part of our run so far has been down to the Travis and Rothwells excellent partnership. Id hesitate to change it.

I like trav . Just feel he needs to stick to what he's good at. Think he's starting to think he's more of a footballer so to speak than he is. 

If he was quicker and just looked for rothwell or bucko straight away I think it would benefit us massively . He tries to go on little runs . Final ball is poor . And we either loose possession or he has slowed the move right down.

Nyambe is also guilty of this .

Savage used to get the ball and give it straight to tugay for example. He knew his limitations as a footballer.  And because of that it worked 

Also not saying we need another ball player. Just highlighting the difference between someone who can put a foot in but also uses the ball well.

Obv the reason he's linked with big money to the prem

Not sure if I'm the only one who thinks this , but for me the weak link in our team is travis . Never been the same player since his injury. Always slows it down to much when the ball is given to him . 

Could see the difference today in quality between him and O'brien. 

Both do the same job but one can pass and move the ball efficiently.

His shithousery is great and he always gives his all . But for me if he had a ball winner who could pass we would be even more dangerous on the transition. Numerous times we could have broke yesterday and e either passed back or sideways or took 5 touches.

Also the majority of our offsides come from him holding onto the ball that few seconds too long before the pass comes.

Was there a new song for bucko when he was subbed on weds.

Usually hear the 1 of our own . But sure something different was being sang.

4 hours ago, Sparks Rover said:

Come on Gav, Tesco can't read the room at all.

If it was 15 across the board on Sunday there would be 20k + on.

100% agree .

I remember being a kid in the 00/01 season.

3 junior season tickets for £99 i think Plus had meal deal vouchers included for every game

That's a deal

Also why not deals on a pie and a pint . It's not hard. Make it affordable and people will come . Even more so if we are flying 

21 years ago this was the table at the half way point. 

Can history repeat itself.

Fulham top , the baggies just below us. 42 points .  

17 hours ago, roverandout said:

England to win the world cup or rovers promoted?  I will go with England myself 

This has to be a wind up.

I'd rather rovers get 3 points on boxing day than England win the world cup ha

4 hours ago, Miker said:

We've got a pretty tough run of games in February. If we manage to come out at the end of Feb with at least 60 points then I think we should be able to go the distance.

I'm hoping for 60 by end of Jan 😄 

All 3 are doing great at the minute.

The things is none of these 3 move an start straight away in the Premier league .

They arnt good enough . They are just playing well in a well drilled and organised team at present.

Rothwell for example could not play cm in the prem unless you had 2 sitting midfielders.

In the championship when he loses the ball and the midfield is left wide open he gets away with it 

Happened yesterday a couple of times.

But in the prem you would get punished .

Cheers for that.

Good listen

Great to hear what is happening down at the academy

Just tying to think of the games scott has played in the championship for us.

I have it down as 14 games. 8 wins 5 draws and 1 defeat.

Some record. Keep it up fella . 

Said it from day dot.

What a player

This boy is top top drawer 

City fans seem to rate Sandler from what u can see on twitter. General chat is that city fans would rather have him in the team than ake. So surely must have something about him

23 minutes ago, neophox said:

Mowbrays last year of contract and last chance to take us down before he runs.. 

Just hope he doesn't have the kean clause

Does anybody know where pike had been the last couple of games ?

Decided I couldn't be bothered to wait any longer for what will probably be a crap shirt again . So ordered a few retro look ones from 

https://footballtown.com/search?q=Red+rose&type=product&options[prefix]=last

Not sure if anyone else has used before but would reccomend . This is second time I've used and quality is really good.

8 hours ago, JoeH said:

You need to cast an eye on Isaac Whitehall - he's a talent. Jake Garrett is the same for me.

Really like the look of Whitehall. Big lad who can get up and down from the games I've watched this season. 

Looks physically ready for mens football unlike alot of other youngsters 

Any idea why isaac Whitehall or Lewis Thompson haven't played the last 2 games 

Another good watch.

Frontv3 very lively with fack behind them pulling the strings .

Pike looks a top prospect 

Thats really promising to hear . 

Who else should we look out for with a chance of coming though

2 hours ago, Angry_Pirate said:

He sees himself as a CDM/CM 🤣

He looks built for that role. Suprised he's only 18 . Will have to keep an eye on his progress. 

Do you think he has a chance of breaking through ? 

And what are your thoughts on pike

4 hours ago, inflikted said:

I know Louie has been training with the first team lately, have to wonder if maybe that's playing on his mind so he's trying to over-do things and making mistakes in the process? If so he needs to sort out that mentality cos he definitely has the ability to make it as long as he keeps his head on straight.

He looked decent until he dropped the clanger then looked quite suspect .

Maybe he's been learing too much from the first team defence ha

Really good watch.

Some lovely football .

Even with 10 we could and should have scored a few more.

Annesley had 2 nightmare moments. And cost a goal and a red card.

Really liked the look of Whitehall and pike. Ro be honest the majority of the players look quick and good on the ball. 

The city full back will be having nightmares about dolan . Had him in knots all game.

Will be taking in a few more games for the u23 if I get to watch football like that.

https://www.mancity.com/citytv/city-plus/watch-live-city-eds-v-blackburn-rovers-pl2-63746566

Have to sign up for free trial then 1.99 a month . So will cancel straight after the game

Really good first half from the young lads.

First time I've watched this season and Whitehall looks really good in the centre . Calm on ball strong and quick.

For those who watch alot of the u23 is he normally this good