Charlie Olson has joined Altrincham in the 5th tier on a months loan (he played against them earlier this week for Rovers U21 in the National League Cup. He may feature for them later this afternoon in the FA Cup Markanday starts for Chesterfield in the 12:30 kick off, on Sky, Got an assist for the opening goal

The article reads that Dolan and his agent/people have not been re-engaged by the club, rather than Dolan (and his people) are rejecting deals/being difficult negotiators "Rudy Gestede, told the fans' forum on September 16 that 'restarting talks with Dolan was a priority'.Yet the LT understands no further contact has been made to reopen those discussions. " The same article also highlights that no senior player has signed an extension (which would in almost all circumstances, come with a wage increase) this calendar year (although you could argue McFadzean would come into this category, albeit probably on reduced terms). My guess is that it is a cash flow issue (again). We could debate whether that is a case of being unable or unwilling to commit to wage increases, but the outcome is the same either way.

lol Just to keep it up, both Weimann & Ohashi start on the bench

It looks like Yukis potential International debut is free to stream later this evening on Youtube It also seems that Weimann's game tonight & Toths game tomorrow may also be available

Batty lost 2-1 Garrett lost 4-0 - I watched the first half, Bristol's keeper (apparently their 2nd or 3rd choice) is truly terrible

Pens Leatherbarrow - scored Stritch - hit bar Montgomery - scored Tyjon - scored Litherland - scored Bell - scored Powell - hit bar Watched it on National League TV, good entertaining game, Rovers tired at the end and the raft of changes didn't help fluidity. Bloxham was especially good before he went off late on. Altrincham commentators were raving about him all game

https://www.nationalleaguetv.com/live/6ff35f5f-de9f-476c-aecf-7097d8c0582b Game is free to view on National League TV if you register for free)

Former Rover Joe Nuttall is up front for Altringham

Garrett and Batty both start tonight Both games are live on Sky Sports + from 6:50pm

Tonight's game has audio commentary according to the last line of this link https://altrinchamfc.com/blogs/news/preview-blackburn-rovers-h

Markanday goal Marine highlights (Montgomery goal) Atcheson was man of the match for Marine with 2 goal line clearances Montgomery finished 2nd in man of the match voting (over 60% of the vote between the 2 of them)

It would appear that Birmingham fans may have selective memories "James, 18, has earned a full international cap for Wales and played 31 times in the league with Hall, 18, making 30 Championship appearances. Bellingham, 17 - the young brother of England's former Blues man Jude - has played on 20 occasions." That story is from the end of his first season at Birmingham. He also had Tahith Chong in the side at that time. They then had a change of ownership, sold Chong & Jobe Bellingham, and got a windfall from Jude Bellingham's transfer to Real Madrid Even then he brought in (and played) younger players like Stansfield, Laird, Buchanan, Sanderson and Drameh

yep https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Andrews_(footballer)

Kristi Montgomery has scored his first senior goal to put Marine 1-0 up at half time

Starting this afternoon Markanday scored the equaliser in a 2-2 draw Gamble won 5-2 Atcheson & Montgomery Montgomery scored the only goal in a 1-0 win. Atcheson was named man of the match On the bench O'Riordan lost 1-0 Wood won 1-0 Shaw came off the bench late in a 2-1 win Not involved in squad Garrett won 3-1 Batty (came off injured in midweek game) won 2-1 Eastham (serving a suspension I think) won 5-2 Cypriot teams (Saadi) kick off this evening Saadi on the bench Edit they lost 5-2

U18s lost 2-1 to West Brom. Joseph with a consolation goal in injury time

U18s are away to West Brom today at noon . Looks like it may be available to stream on West Broms site https://www.wba.co.uk/fixture/view/59997

On the injury front, Alex Baker, Isaac Whitehall, George Pratt and Zak Gilsenan remain sidelined with issues, although the latter is getting closer to a long-awaited return. From that, I would guess Gilsenan is possibly due back in full training over the international break, the others, no idea

Dundalk played last night, Goddard was not included in the squad (no idea why not) Dundalk have put out this statement about finances, so it may be linked in some way

Bell having a good game

Its live on YouTube for anyone who isn't there

If I am not misreading things, it looks to me that from now on, if a club terminates a contract of a player, they cannot then try to ask for compensation (a transfer fee) if/when the player in question finds a new club. Which seems logical. If the above is correct then the issue is if a player fancies getting a move, he could potentially try to get himself sacked (not turning up to training/games, or doing a Duffy etc) so he can move on a free and pocket some or all of the the "dodged transfer fee" as a signing on bonus. It may also impact transfer window rules for players who have their contracts terminated whilst a window is closed (due to freedom of movement issues)