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v Coventry City (h) - 27/4/24
TheRevAshton replied to chaddyrovers's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
I know what you mean, but just feel like Plymouth could dig deep and grind something out. We played them both at Ewood within a week recently, and Plymouth looked like the better of the two sides... though I suppose that could be more down to how "Jekyll and Hyde" we are. -
v Coventry City (h) - 27/4/24
TheRevAshton replied to chaddyrovers's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Can't see Plymouth losing to Millwall, I think they'll get a point at least which will be enough to overtake us (assuming we lose both games) on GD. -
Recent Income Phillips - £2m Kaminski - £2.5m A. Wharton - £18m Summer Income Szmodics - £10m (almost certain to go, price a rough guess) Raya (sell-on) - £4m In total, that right there would be just over £36m from selling assets since last summer... THIRTY-SIX-MILLION-POUNDS. As a result of the above sales (plus others walking for free), our team is absolutely dogshit and currently on the brink of relegation. If we don't reinvest at the very least 25% of that income into the playing squad, then i'll honestly give up. I won't buy my family season tickets as planned, and won't set foot in Ewood again until they're all gone.
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v Coventry City (h) - 27/4/24
TheRevAshton replied to chaddyrovers's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Couldn't have put it any better 👏 -
v Coventry City (h) - 27/4/24
TheRevAshton replied to chaddyrovers's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
I was looking forward to the season being "over" yesterday and expected a win, would have been a nice bit of relief for us fans... Nope! Here we are again, right back in the relegation mix. This squad is just shit. Zero consistency, soft as they come and not an ounce of passion (barring Sammie). Wouldn't be surprised if we got stuffed... also wouldn't be surprised if we went and won. No idea what version of the team is gonna turn up - can't wait for a few months off! -
v Sheffield Wednesday (h) - 21/04/2024
TheRevAshton replied to Upside Down's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Yup, but this is Waggott we're dealing with! He doesn't care about bigger crowds or atmosphere... he's happy to price out most of the local population whilst rinsing the loyal supporters who'll pay pretty much anything. All that matters is that he meets the targets set by his overlords. -
v Sheffield Wednesday (h) - 21/04/2024
TheRevAshton replied to Upside Down's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Home Tickets sold so far (via the ticket map SVG); Jack Walker - 5,573 BBE Lower - 4,432 Riverside - 2,055 Total - 12,060 We normally get a couple thousand walk-ons too, so factoring in that and the away support, it'll be an okay turnout overall. Massive missed opportunity by Waggott though, could've near-filled the place had he dropped the prices right down a few weeks ago. -
The window opens in 7/8 weeks, they need to get their ducks in a row, agree a budget and start narrowing down the list of targets. If we're allowed to spend, i'd be over the moon with something like the following; Duncan McGuire - Free Louie Sibley - Free Liam Millar - 2.5m Harrison Burrows - 4m Karamoko Dembele - 800k Abu Kamara - 2.5m That'd be just shy of 10m spent, incredibly optimistic and unlikely I know, but could become more of a possibility if/when we sell Szmodics. Either way, I hope Gregg is able to spend a good few quid with all of the millions we've had (and have) coming in.
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Would like to see us move for Abu Kamara, he's had a solid return for Pompey this season and receives loads of praise. Right-winger, left footed, will go back to Norwich with only a year left on his contract there. Might cost a few million, so if we're allowed to spend (unlikely) I hope we move in for him - could turn out to be the next Morgan Whittaker... only 20 years old too, so ticks that box!
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I've always sensed a bitter vibe from Hyam, more so this season. Can tell that he didn't really want to come here, but Coventry gave him no choice - if they wanted him back I bet he wouldn't even hesitate. He has no passion whatsoever for Blackburn Rovers, his heart isn't in it - yet he was made Captain. Rip the armband clean off him, play Carter for the rest of the season and tell his agent to find him a new Club.
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v Leeds United (a) - 13/04/2024
TheRevAshton replied to Upside Down's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
For the first time in a very long time, I might not even bother watching the game... it's almost guaranteed to ruin my weekend. After last night's shit show, i've never been so sure of anything in my life, we'll lose this by at least 2. -
2024/25 Season Tickets
TheRevAshton replied to TheRevAshton's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
It's a start! Assume we're still likely to be looking at ~400 for an Adult ST. Hopefully the Family discounts are taken up and are decent, I have 2 Adult and 2 Kid ST's to buy when they drop! -
I recall that season ticket prices were discussed during the secret meeting with Swag and a few of the senior players recently... do we think there's any chance that he's taken the feedback on board, and will offer prices more reasonable for the area? What do you expect the prices to be this year? Of course, the league we are in will be a big factor. If we stay up, i'd hope for the maximum adult ticket price to be £350 - in the JW Upper. £299 in the Riverside, and somewhere in the middle for the JW Lower and BBE. Though that's probably dreamland stuff with Waggott running the show...
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Dilan Markanday.. potential talent or ?
TheRevAshton replied to NeilInBristol's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
I've always seen the potential in Markanday, and he's starting to show us what he can do. He seems much more comfortable at this level now, and lately has started to look visibly stronger, faster and more skilful. Hope Gregg offers him an extra 3 years on similar terms at the earliest convenience, can see him having a blinder next season. -
Final table calculator
TheRevAshton replied to Bohinen1983's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Recent displays have restored some faith for me, I think we'll manage 2 wins and a draw from our last 5 and survive fairly comfortably with 53 points. Bristol City 0-1 Rovers Leeds 2-0 Rovers Rovers 2-0 Sheff Weds Rovers 1-1 Coventry Leicester 1 - 0 Rovers -
Would like to see us go for 4 at the back again; There's a very good case for starting Dolan over Gilsenan, it's likely the more sensible option... but I honestly think that it won't take Gilsenan long to make that LW position his own. He's young and hungry, give him a chance I say! I avoid posting my predictions, as historically they always tend to go the opposite way - but I must say that I have a good feeling about this one, for some unknown reason. Not sure if we'll win, but I don't think we're gonna lose. COYB!
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Rovers Rumours & Speculation
TheRevAshton replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
So they’ve had recent approaches from potential buyers, but will only consider selling us if we get promoted to the PL… problem is, they as our owners won’t do anything to help us achieve that. Sickening stuff, we’re gonna be stuck with these clowns forever at this rate 👎 -
Venky’s, HMRC…The Plot Thickens ?
TheRevAshton replied to tomphil's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
We're absolutely screwed. We've sold our star boy just to keep the lights on, no chance of reinvestment... all due to being owned by dodgy, incompetent morons who couldn't give 2 shits about our Club. Ewood will be beyond toxic in light of this, that's if anyone even shows up... this will send a massive ripple through the Club and likely affect the players, relegation seems almost guaranteed. -
Venky’s, HMRC…The Plot Thickens ?
TheRevAshton replied to tomphil's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard