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Just been doing some drunken kung fu round the house to alleviate some frustration ... what a bad idea. Sent my elbow backwards at maximum force ... into the door jamb. The pain was incredible. It's taken 15 minutes for me to feel the fingers again. Going to be a massive bruise on my elbow tomorrow ... what a plonker!

Yep, thought Lucas was excellent for the opening goal.

I'll put it down to transatlantic differences. If you want to insult me, I couldn't really give a toss. If she's cool to do it, no worries (although personally I'm OK if we didn't win again this season - I don't want to participate in it). But I'm just worried she is just going with the flow when she doesn't want to. Apologies if that causes offence, but I'd hate to see someone exploited. And yes, you know her - I don't, but I am exercising my right to an opinion. Thanks.

I can exlusively reveal that we have sold more tickets.

Can't see him lasting more than 18 months there. Mind you they might go bust first.

FFS. There is a general decline amongst Premiership teams attendances - this ia a % decline. Because there's been a decline from a high figure, it isn't noticeable when it comes to them having to shift 30k tickets for a cup semi-final. Although didn't someone mention that Arsenal were selling their tickets on ticket master? Not sure every other Prem team would have sold their allocation - Bolton and Fulham might not have, for example. I don't think we have "lost" fans forever - it's just getting too bluddy expensive at the moment, that is all. I'm sure we'd take a damn sight more than 15k with us if we got to the final ...

Er ... because a lot can happen in ten years. You can't take an attendance from ten years ago, compare it to one now, and hope to draw meaningful conclusions from it - what were you hoping to prove? And as I said, there is a general (recent) trend towards lower attendances in the Premiership - it isn't just us!

And how many of those people have got £330 mill in the bank, like Jack had? "Showing passion for his work and his team" - honestly what a load of old cobblers. Get in the real world mate.

There's a general trend of falling attendances in the premiership, it's niot just Blackburn. Why the hand-wringing? It's not anything anyone on here can do, no-one is going to be able to double the amount of peopel we take.

You poor, poor cow. If you don't want to do it, I suggest you back out. I for one wouldn't blame you. Not that I'll win any popularity contests for that!

Unlucky 14.05, sounds an absolute balls-up. Mind you a combination of national rail and FA bound to end in chaos.

You acknowledge that but STILL whinge. Just give it a rest man, it's tedious.

And is Blackburn as properous as London? Blackburn is not a prosperous area, it also has the lowest population of the lot, so some very simple maths: % of Arsenal fans that can afford to go = x % of Blackburn fans that can afford to go = y Total number of Arsenal fans = X Total number of Blackburn fans = Y x > y X > Y => X.x >> Y.y In other words, STFU and stop whinging you wailing get.

I think we do have the "fanbase", they're just not prosperous enough. I wonder what it would cost to take Mum, Dad and two kids down to Cardiff, stay overnight and then watch the game? £200 for train tickets? £100 for accommodation? £50 + for food? £150 for match tickets? Could easily end up spending £500 just to watch the game, when it can be done from home for a lot cheaper. Football is just too expensive.

Er ... that sounds like being optimistic then, since we are a poorer side than Arsenal (just look at the table!) Paul - you're being optimistic, accept it.

Oh Christ! Paul's optimistic. Expect a 4-0 battering!

Make your mind up, which one is it?!

I'm surprised he made it onto the 'plane - must've been an ordeal for the guy. Perhaps all his living relatives were bundled on as well to help him settle for his 24 hours in Italy. And 'neeps and tatties for the pre-match meal!

Who was the lad who was going to leave Blackburn at 7am on the morning of the game, and arrive by train at Cardiff 30 mins before the game started? Oh dear oh dear!

Sounds familiar.

Famous last words ...

They should've hired Paul Sturrock. And investigated Ciaran Donnelly's parentage for signs of leek-eating.

I must admit fried bananas arouse my curiosity. It sounds like some hic fitness drivel, sort of stuff Dr Atkins would come out with.

Has won several awards from the British Fried Banana Council.

He's been eating too many fried bananas.