Ah thanks. Gutting to read back at those articles and think of the optimism that never went anywhere

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/17610789 Any one know what happened with this?can't seem to find any update anywhere. Met some rovers fans in the pub last night who were reminiscing over what " could have been" had this had happened. Also a bit of chat over the WEC Group plans but again not sure what ever came about from this?

Yep he looked great when he came on Yeh for sure. Maybe he will be in that position more now JE knows how to play him and knows his strengths.. He's our player so let's get behind him. We can get behind a few loanees so we can definitely get behind one of our own players. Hopefully he will kick on from here

Totally agree Great to see the fans, in the majority, pleased with the display and the team put on a performance. To come back after going a goal down was great spirit. The ref was unfair. Pears did outstanding and the whole team did so well. Murphy can f off he can't criticise Sammie! A couple of wins from Swansea (A), Millwall (H) and Plymouth Argyle (H) would key now if we can stay fit..big 10 days ahead

I wonder if he is more suited to a possession based team where he can be creative. Glad we have him but think he probably doesn't suit our style now since jdt left and JE knows this. interesting that JE brought him on instead of telalovic. Shows exactly what he thinks. We don't have enough resources in the squad though so we rely on gally then we are out of options when he goes off or is injured and siggy is a different type of player

So proud of the boys. They played out of their skin. Couldn't have asked for more. Great support tonight!!!! Amazing fans. Amazing effort lads. Proud. Just proud

Got our heads up now. Come on boys

Go on Siggy!!!!! Showing JE why you should be playing!!!

Bucko sub off and instant impact and we concede ffs

Due to venkys out protests??! (Hopeful!)

Strong line up!

Newell + Wegerle Oh those were good days

Just seen the McFadz article in LT too "We have to relish it, I can't wait. This is what football is all about, the magic times and the FA Cup. The league is the main thing but everything else is a bonus. "They have everything to lose, not us, they're the big boys. It's a free game for us. We know it will be a tough game but if fans see we are willing to die for the shirt it will help" Love this!! Looks like he may be playing then?

Such a great game, we were so close. I agree with that. The whole run but ultimately that game felt like a turning point and a reminder how many fans we have around the country Just seen the article on LT Around 20,000 have been sold for the fifth round FA cup tie between Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United tonight.

Ah !! Nice! Cheers mods. Anything to do that helps you we can get behind. Back to the game, any early news on the lineup? Anyone spotted anything interesting at training yesterday?

Lol. What's with all the dislikes suddenly?! Brfcs what you upto!

agreed. going to be spectacle. lets show newcastle what its like to play against a former premier league champion. hope ewood is rocking hope the lads, whoever play, bring that spirit and mentality the club's history and our fans deserve

We were so fortunate to have him for the few months we did to show us what the possibilities are. Forever grateful. Loved the run we went on at the top end of the table end of 2022. Gave us so much hope.

Is batty back and fit for the bench? I hope to see him in our lineup soon

Stupid decision to start him in so many games after 5 months off

He shouldn't be near the team but wonder what JE thinks of him

Mcfadz may not(and should not )be able to play Well spotted

Why not haha We have to rest Sammie and Gally only just returned from injury so he should be rested.. we have no options apart from McG...oh wait. Ennis? Oh wait. Harry Leo.. oh wait

markanday didnt even make the bench yesterday but he was at the ground as he was on the video when the players arrived, maybe hes carrying an injury or he was being rested for newcastle??

hopefully JE is the coach to be able to get the best out of him. so far so good. keep it up Bucko