Cardiff is the big test. If we can actually win that game I really will start believing we can get out of the mire. If we run out of steam at 70 minutes again in this one  we'll be made to pay.

A pal of mine watched Cas' s previous game. He was very impressed.  

Just now, 1arC said:

A simple questions about one of our club heroes, that you won't find on Google would do the trick. The last one I asked, was a bit too tricky, as it caught real Rovers fans out. But how about this one. What is the connection between Simon Garner and light aircraft?

Too easy. Any dingle will know the answer to that one. 

Just now, den said:

There are plenty of reasons why it might not work here Parson.

Shebby, SEM, Anderson have all supplied players for our "coach" for the last 6 years. Now Senior has stepped in, denied Coyle his signings and thrust Joao on us.

I can't believe how naive some people are to the dangers. Appoint a good manager, let him decide who he wants to bring in - and back him.

Nah, that's much too simple a way of behaving.

4 hours ago, AllRoverAsia said:

Comedian and Rovers fan Ian Moore on todays Fighting Talk show on 5 live radio has a Rovers rant at about 25 minutes.

Venkys and Mowbray both get a mention both not complimentary.

 

Never heard of him.

Just now, chaddyrovers said:

I did say that as soon as Senior was appointed that Coyle was dead man walking. Said this from day 1 When Senior came in.

Leaving Coyle in place? I'm pretty much sure Senior has been trying to get rid of him from day 1

Really Nostradamus ? How prescient of you. Most of us thought Coyle was doing a great job.

11 hours ago, SamTheLeedsRover said:

Been a very interesting special on 5live tonight and about talent spotting in Manchester. Basically city try to sign everything up from the age if 4-5, and offer a private education up to 18 even if the players are released before then. Makes it very difficult for parents to turn down. 

I can't see much point in that when none of those kids will get a place in their first team. I suppose it prevents other teams getting them though.

Just now, Pedro said:

I totally agree. Some people saw it coming before the takeover. I didn't.

Well I was immediately very apprehensive when I read about the Chokers total lack of football knowledge. Sacking an experienced manager and replacing him with a nonentity set my alarm bells ringing loud and long. The rest is history.

35 minutes ago, Pedro said:

I can read fine thanks, patronising Annie.  It seems to me you'll blindly defend any nonsense statement you pipe up with though Stuart - what's so bad about possibly being wrong about something?

From my possible jaded memory, Kean and Coyle have never and weren't ever welcomed with open arms and certainly weren't ever backed by the fans. Not once can I remember (I can't speak for Coyle) "Steve Kean's Blue and White Army" etc.  Bring sung.  My recollection is both appointments led to uproar amongst large factions of our fan base. For me personally, and many others, I refused to go to Ewood under puppet number 2.

But if I am wrong, hey ho.

I can't blame those fans who saw where the appointments of Kean and Coyle were leading. It was obvious to those with eyes to see that both of those managers were well out of their depth when appointed.

3 hours ago, SamTheLeedsRover said:

Best to leave him there then? Push them on to the first team.

That's crazy. We need the best brains working for our survival in the next three months. Next season's youth can wait until then.

1 hour ago, donnermeat said:

Not completely disagreeing with you or anything, but how about a mortgage and bills to pay, for starters.

Yeah it's amazing how six months on the dole can alter your perspectives.

Just now, arbitro said:

I'm not sure what people were expecting but this appointment pretty much fits the profile that Blackburn Rovers 2017 have created. First and foremost he will be cheap and for that they have got an experienced guy who can set up teams defensively. I don't think the next fifteen games will be pretty and relegation will be very much in the balance to the end of the season.

For what it's worth I have just had a conversation with somebody who knows him well and has done for a long time. He praised his honesty and diligence and feels he can eke enough points from our remaining fixtures to keep us up.

Let's hope so. If he's as honest as that I can see him doing a Lambert before too long.

On another point - how come Lowe has leapfrogged both Johnno and Dunny in the pecking order and how come Dunny has leapfrogged Johnno ?    From what bit I understand Johnno was doing a great job with the younger players.

Let me ask a question - of the " stay away/boycotters "  how many will be returning on the strength of these latest appointments ? Not me for one.

Just now, rossyrover said:

Not what most fans wanted but we've got to give him a chance and get behind the team.

How many managers have we said that about in the last six years or so ? 

Just switched my IPad on and saw this. Bitterly, bitterly disappointed. I just don't know how they do it, it can only be deliberate. They might as well just kept Coyle, for me there's no difference.  That's me done anyway. Like Clayton I've got Rugby League to fall back on.

8 hours ago, Claytons Left Boot said:

It's right up there Matt. I started off as an armchair fan, went to one Wigan game in 1994 then began going home and sometimes away in 2000. I missed the three previous times we became World Club Champions and after two recent losses in 2011 and 2014 I really wanted the win today. There's no doubting the Aussie game generally is a notch or two up from RL in this country (bigger salary cap, bigger talent pool, higher profile etc) so to get one (or two this weekend) over on them is a kind of yardstick as to where the top four or five teams over here stand.

A coach load of workmates went to Wigan V Manley many years ago for the first club championship. It was 8-2 to Wigan, no tries , but what a titanic game. They said there was 38,000 on that night but that was a serious underestimate

Widnes v Canberra Raiders was another tremendous game a few years later.

I would have thought winning the World Club Championship was the pinnacle in club Rugby League. When Hornets win it I'll let you know for sure.

Well done Wigan and Warrington. Great game at Hornets , we ran Hull KR very close. We had them on the ropes at 18-20 and let them get out of jail.

5 hours ago, Fraserkirky said:

Platt is brilliant in the air but is a bit dodgy with the ball at his feet. He reads the game pretty well but lacks pace. Good prospect.

That's why he's a centre half.

Good win at Bradford for my team. Hull KR at home next Sunday. We'll see what we're made of then. Hopefully I'll be back home for that one.

It started last week for my team. We got promoted last season so to beat an established team 46-0 was some result. Away at Bradford today so I'm expecting a tough game. I'm out in Spain today but we fly back tomorrow. I'll be at the home match with Hull KR next Sunday.

i'm sorry but the comparisons with the way Hornets are run and Rovers aren't run is heartbreaking.

They don't panic even when they're behind late in the game. 

How many have you seen Gallagher win out of interest.

Tough game for England today. Only a 100 % performance  will do. Discipline is the key we, we need to keep on the right side of the officials.