For a second I genuinely thought he was going to show some self reflection about his nightmare start over this past month or two https://www.rovers.co.uk/news/2025/april/04/ismael-laments--nightmare--start/ But no

The game was clearly gone by the third minute

that sounds wildly exaggerated

5, I think Not counting mishit crosses that ended up on target

The fact that he was signed to send crosses in.... when we had Buckley playing as a false 9, still boggles my mind

Cauley fucking Woodrow We are saved!

I wonder if there has ever been a lower number recorded.... by anyone

0.01 expected goals according to Sky

Genuine question will we have a shot? Don't all answer at once

Having a South American night, Cuba Libres with a variety of salsas, guacamole & tortilla chips

Not jut the results, the complete lack of performances, from a squad that until he signed up, didn't lack effort or application

Never noticed that, I don't think they are Very strange

Starts this weekend for Markanday - drew 0-0 O'Riordan - lost 2-0 Batty - lost 4-0 - withdrawn late on with the score at 4-0 Olson - won 2-1 Litherland - won 1-0 - withdrawn late on with the score at 1-0 Eastham - won 2-1 Wood - drew 1-1 Barrett - lost 3-2 Honor - drew 0-0 On the bench Saadi - won 3-1 Powell - won 2-1 Goddard - lost 3-2 Not involved in matchday squad Vale - lost 2-0 - currently injured Duru - won 3-0 - currently injured Garrett - won 4-0 - McFadzean back from injury on the bench for Chesterfield No game this weekend Mafoumbi - game cancelled

Distinct lack of centre backs in the Boro side, I am assuming Howson (midfielder) and Borges (full back) will play there? if Ismael has anything about him at all (he doesn't), we should be able to bully that back line

https://x.com/Rovers/status/1908218016061386993

Looks like

Doherty has also been playing full back for the u21s, so a good shout as cover on the bench as we only have JRC for right back currently Edit - maybe they were just held back from travelling to Southampton in case they were needed if Rovers picked up late injuries? If not that then very strange

Atcheson went off injured in the first half last week

U21s lost 3-0 away to Southampton this evening

Chorley article & reaction on twitter to Montgomery's recall, couple of nice comments from their fans on the twitter link https://www.chorleyfc.com/blogs/news/kristi-montgomery-recalled-by-blackburn-rovers CHORLEY FC can confirm that Kristi Montgomery has been recalled from his loan spell with the Magpies and will return to his parent club, Blackburn Rovers. 20-year old central midfielder, Kristi, initially signed for Andy Preece's side in February; making his debut against South Shields before an injury in that game hampered him for game time. Having said that, Kristi's loan was extended after an initial month through to the end of the season and the Scotsman went on to make seven appearances, scoring once - a goal of the season contender against Spennymoor Town last weekend. Andy Preece had the following to say following Kristi's recall. "Kristi has been in great form for us so doesn't surprise me that he's been recalled. Topping it off with a fantastic strike on Saturday. I can't speak highly enough of him, not just as a footballer but as a character. I think this could just be a start for Kristi. A massive thank you to Blackburn Rovers for allowing him to come to us. Our record with loan players continues to be impressive. Credit to our recruitment team and all the staff involved. People will think it's another blow on back of Dubem Eze being recalled. but, for us it's what we've faced from day one of the season and look where find ourselves. I couldn't be more proud of the lads." Thank you again to Kristi for his contributions in black and white, and we wish him all the best for the future!

Momma always said, "Stupid is as stupid does" Quote attributed to Valerien Ismael (probably) 😉

I've not seen it confirmed (or suggested) anywhere that we will be playing 3 at the back. But if I missed it, a 3-4-3 (as opposed to a 3-4-2-1) employs both wing backs and wide forwards/wingers. Technically, Gestede didn't say "right back", Those were my words, he said cover/competition for Brittain. So he could have meant wing back I suppose The exact quote from Gestede was "On the right, we need cover for Callum Brittain. We have Leo Duru but we need some business in this area. " I personally though will be amazed if we sign cover for Britain rather than a replacement The above comment is not approval or Ismael/Waggott/Gestede/Suhail/etc, just a comment on how a 3-4-3 works and clarification of my own previous comments

Can only assume that we have an injury in midfield (or something ridiculous like Ismael/Waggott telling Travis and Tronstad that they have no future at the club because they want a contract extension)

I personally do not think he will still be here at the start of next season, never mind in 12 months. I think it will be similar to last year when Gallagher's option was triggered before he was sold to Stoke