I spotted a load of kids in Rovers training gear out walking this morning (I live in a small village in Northern Ireland so not something you'd expect to see every day). There's a fairly large youth tournament held here every summer (SuperCupNI) and it turns out the Rovers squads are staying in the local hotel (probably the cheapest in the area but I digress). Anyway, both squads are on the website and I see Camden Schaper is listed in the Juniors squad (2011s) so not sure if he has actually switched yet. I'll try to get across for a game but if not I'll keep an eye out for results.

Agreed, can you imagine what's going through the player's minds during that session! I think DJ will probably take charge on Wednesday, here's hoping he keeps up his 100% win record.

Taking training means nothing. I'd imagine Waggot/Pasha have told him to do so!

Fucking booooooooo!

Underwhelming (particularly Forshaw). I just hope they are waiting to move Sigurdsson on and free up his wages before bringing in 2 quality attacking signings.

https://www.derrynow.com/news/derry-sport/1536309/derry-city-sign-former-blackburn-rovers-midfielder-jacob-davenport.html Has signed for Derry City in the League of Ireland.

Sorry to be pedantic but McKenna was born in England and raised in NI so we (NI) are claiming him 😁

Dingles attack Villa team bus... https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66635771

Great to hear, hopefully he gets a shiny new contract to complete what has been a remarkable turnaround. Regards him playing in midfield, I think we need to see more than just 45 mins in an end of season game but if he nails down a regular spot in centre midfield I'd consider making him captain. He's got that will to win and steely determination that not many of our players have. He's also more than capable of handing out a bollocking when required!

Agree with this. We can't/won't spend huge sums but need to be really clever with our summer recruitment (over to you Greg). We need to utilise the loan system better. 5 really good loans could make a huge difference to this squad, particularly in the forward areas. I know good loans can be expensive but we could offset some of that by getting a few high earners off the books (Dack, Ayala, maybe even Gallagher).

Haha, there aren't many of us but yes, a proud Ulsterman and Rover. My wife regularly questions my sanity (and choice of team) but after 30 odd years of supporting Rovers through ups and downs (I'm looking at you Venkys) there's no hope for me. Anyway, on the game, I really think this will be a big test of JDT's managerial skills to get this young team up for another 'cup final', particularly after the heartbreak of the last three. If he can get them playing with the same level of intensity then I think we can sneak a win!

I'd earmarked this one back in October as my annual pilgrimage to Ewood and, despite Sky/Ryanair's best attempts to scupper my plans, flights, accommodation and tickets are now all sorted. Hoping for another good performance and, with a bit more quality/luck in front of goal, a very valuable 3 points to take us to the final game of the season still with a decent chance of the playoffs. COYB!

FFS, I booked flights for this in October thinking neither team would be in playoffs so unlikely to be moved. Damn you JDT! 😁

Agree with this. He's 18, I think we should trust JDT that he has the player's (and the club's) best interests at heart. I'm confident A Wharton will be a big player's for us in the future. We just need to be patient and try not to expect too much, too soon.