I think when there is a fans forum update that a link to it should appear on the main home page of the Rovers website and that it should feature in the 'news' feed. There is a dedicated section where you can read all the previous minutes, but I wonder how many of the average match-going fans know that these exist and have ever read any of them. I think they're quite effectively hidden and played down.

I'd be very surprised if the club hasn't had someone keeping tabs on here (like they will across all social media) for many years. Most big clubs probably keep an eye on their main fan forums using their social media execs etc.

This is why I think people should be careful what they put online and not just post rumours as fact. It undermines genuine points/arguments and makes supporters look like they don't know what they're talking about.

I listened to the full interview, it's not bad IMO. He is not to blame for problems at the club in the same way that his bosses are, he isn't deserving of the level of vitriol I have for them. He clarifies that WATR comment at length, he is adamant that what they said was not a verbatim quote and that it has been badly paraphrased out of context. I do actually believe him. He said he has been asking them to take it down and can't understand why they haven't, because apparently they apologised. He is paid to do a job and so he is publicly accountable to the fans. I don't think he's a genius but I don't think he's a moron either. I genuinely think he cares. I wish he would think more carefully before engaging with fans on Twitter, he undermines himself. While he should always be accountable regarding his role at the club, I don't put him anywhere near the bracket of responsibility and therefore the ire reserved for Pasha and Waggott (and increasingly Gestede). Edit- one example I give him some credit for is that he does his best (whether people or agree or not) to go into detail on the ticket pricing and why it's very difficult to compare clubs in L1 and L2 (e.g. Bolton or Bradford) with large crowds and cheap tickets to a club in the championship. I didn't realise that their financial rules are slightly different than the championship so owners can charge less and offset this themselves without being penalised under the L1/L2 ffp rules, or that was sort of how it was explained. That had been a previous criticism of mine which I will need to think about again.

I despise the owners and the donkeys in the boardroom lying to them and to the fans, but I did renew last week. If someone could guarantee that by not renewing, the owners would leave. I would bite the bullet and not renew. However, i really don't think they care in Pune and that even if we were getting gates of 5-6k, as long as the snakes Pasha and Waggott were finding a way to ' balance the books' (spend nothing and cut everything) and report back that everything is hunky dory, that nothing would change. When were were relegated from the Prem the drop off in attendances was around 40%. I'd be shocked if there has ever been anything remotely similar that has happened in the modern era. I can't think of a similar drop off a cliff in terms of attendance. It didn't make any headlines and no one cares outside of East Lancashire. Leicester, Ipswich and Soton all play in front of packed grounds but won't be playing Infront of 14-15k next season, they'll still all be playing in front of fairly packed grounds I imagine. Partly down to having faith that they have owners who will want to get them back up (appreciate there is some discontent at Leicester but their owners are not like Venkys). Venkys didn't give a flying **** about a 40% drop in attendances then, so I don't see why they would care if some more didn't renew next year. Thousands at Ewood have voted with their feet for 15 years and it hasn't made a difference. I want to go out and watch 11 players in blue and white halves giving their best effort for our club and our town and as long as there are 11 players trying to do that I will go and support them, it's my club not Venkys'. I was here before them and will be here after them. I don't know what will make them eventually leave but my gut instinct is that it isn't ticket sales, based on last 15 years. I understand the "not giving them my money" argument, that's a principle and I can't really argue against that if people feel strongly about it, but I don't think it makes much difference in the grand scheme.

My heart is encouraging me to dream and that's why I'll be there on Sat like I have been at every final game of the last few seasons with blood pressure exploding. My head is telling me we'll be two down after 20 mins watching Sheff Utd knock it about while their fans laugh at us. Without points deductions they would have 91 points which most seasons would be winning the title or there abouts. I think they have more to play for than Leicester did last year as well. No way do they want to lose to a team they would then have to play away from home five days later. So sadly I think our chance is tiny! It's the hope that kills you (me)! I will give them my full throated backing on Saturday come what may.. COYB

I've seen some people on here talking about having to pay extra for a new physical season ticket card if they need one, I don't think it's just Rovers that are introducing these measures. Someone posted a link to the Sheff Utd forum in another thread. I had a quick poke round their threads about playoffs and their fans are complaining they had to pay £13.50 just to retain their existing physical season ticket card which is bizarre if true

If I remember they said around 400 seats didn't they? So I reckon that's about right mate, maybe they have left the front few rows as seating for disabled and less ambulant fans, not sure. I'm on the third row from the back so I've been standing here for years now anyway 👌

I renewed mine as it's in the standing section, it does say 'safe standing' on the form when you're going through the booking process.

Should be a good atmosphere this one in the away end, cue BBD shutting us up after 8 minutes and cupping his ears to us 😄 I was quite looking forward to relaxing on the sofa and watching the relegation scrap on Sky on Monday but decided to go to this at last minute. I'm a Jonah for us in Sheffield. Been to Wednesday at United 5 times altogether and haven't seen us win once 👌

They really are the best example to respond to the people who say "who would ever buy us and waste all their money?" American billionaires who knew nothing about football bought into a team in the 5th tier of English football and propelled them up the leagues. Why wouldn't anyone want a crack at reversing the fortunes at one of England's oldest and 10th most successful football club?

The Wrexham circus is gonna be unbearable next season in the Championship. Not begrudging their fans who suffered for a long time, but sky sports news coverage of their promotion just now is like they've just won the Champions League- they've got roving journalists everywhere and about 10 different cameras, they've finished second in League Once ffs. Fair play to them, 3 consecutive promotions is great but the level of coverage is insane. They'll probably beat us first game of the season at their place won't they 😂

My gut feeling is that North End will lose next week but still stay up on account of how bad the other sides trying to overhaul them are.

Absolutely dreadful game of football but at the same time so entertaining at Kenilworth Road!

That Walsh from Luton is absolutely braindead. Already on a yellow, runs 20 yards to shove another player right infront of the ref. Even Luton kids giving him grief as he walks down the tunnel. Imagine how costly that could be, I'd want him docked a month's wages 😂