Fantastic effort by those at Ewood yesterday. The heat must remain on Steve the chancer and the owners, win, lose or draw, until they move on. 

3 minutes ago, wilsdenrover said:

The supporters group need to issue a joint statement confirming their 100% backing of the players and calling for the sacking of Waggott. 

This really needs to go happen. Show him that we are insulted by his behaviour today.

We have no hope. Just spoke to a fellow fan on the train who described the transfer window as very good under the circumstances and no concerns over the ownership. Said he felt more connected to the club than ever and that we would be in serious trouble if it wasn't for the owners. When asked about the decade absence I was told to be grateful for the monetary support over the years.

White handkerchiefs in the air on the 23rd minute Saturday? 

11 minutes ago, RoversTilliDie said:

I was,nt impressed with Yesterday's performance, it took a midfielder to take the points, and he was unlucky not to get a hat trick  if it wasn't for a good save from the Boro keeper. If Schmodics had not been playing we would have lost the game 0-1. From the last 2 games our strikers have scored 0 goals. Let's hope our strikers find their scoring boots against Sunderland Wednesday. We'll done Rovers for bouncing back against Boro and let's have some goals from our strike force.

Strange as I thought we played some scintillating football and could have had 5 or 6 on another day. JDT is working wonders and turning water into wine. Roll on Wednesday.

Very good player who we were linked with a few years ago while at Fleetwood. A shame its only a loan but this lad will be a fans favourite by the end of the season and it will be a shame to see him go back to his parent club.

Hull

In Rosenior they have a promising young coach without anything significant to note just yet on his CV. Hull have some good players in Greaves and Tufan but certainly aren't a side we need to fear. They've beaten a very poor Sheff Wed and lost at Carrow Road so its difficult to gauge where they are at based on those two games. 

Rovers

Positive signs with the style of play firmly implemented by Jon a year into his reign. Whilst Venkys and Swag continue to ensure he has one hand tied behind his back, he's built a good team which could really be a force in this league with 2 or 3 quality additions. Unfortunately those signings aren't likely so we will continue to punch above our weight but the lack of experience and quality will hurt us.

Score Prediction: 2-1 Rovers or 1-1

My XI (4-3-3)

Pears

Brittain

Hyam

Carter 

Ronnie

Travis

Wharton

JRC

Gally

Ennis

Szmodics

COYB

1-3 Leonard, JRC and Hedges with the goals. Last season we went to Rotherham with Dack in the side and Vale  Hedges and Gallagher as the front 3? It was a horror show but they did score some long range, speculative, efforts. We finished the season a completely different side and have started this season strongly so against a weaker Rotherham (injuries, suspension and loss of players) I think we can win this.

2-1 Leonard x2.

Late goal from the baggies to make things nervy.

Fantastic news! If he stays fit hes every chance of getting in the Championship team of the season this year. Now to get some goalscorers in the building. COYB

Crazy that he hasn't been tied down to a new deal yet, he has won back to back player of the month awards and has been key to our upturn of form. Fingers crossed it gets sorted out in the next few weeks. 

Penny wise, pound foolish. Waggott all over.

4 minutes ago, Rochdale_rover said:

How much would callum styles cost.

 

Good player

Versatile 

Good age

Low wage

Ticks a lot of boxes 

 

Contract expires next summer so shouldn't be more than £2.5million. It does appear to be low risk for a very promising young player.

6 minutes ago, J*B said:

Who can we get with £3-4M ? 

Styles at Barnsley? Very good player and impressive against us whenever we've played them.

5 minutes ago, RevidgeBlue said:

JRC's crap (at full back) and the other guy has come from a Pub 

Nyambe is a great one on one defender but his positioning and concentration are poor with his ability on the ball being dreadful. He hasn't made significant improvements since he broke through at 18 so if he won't sign and moves on then we won't struggle to replace him. JRC is very good technically, reads the game but his defending can be improved  definitely. Sadly he is made of glass so is unlikely to be a regular here and will likely move on in a couple of years.

8 minutes ago, bboy said:

So this season when 2-0 up.

 

 

1 goal scored, 6 conceded.

 

Happy with the win but needs addressing

Weren't we 2-0 up v Cardiff and went onto score 5? I agree with the concern though.

Great to be back at Ewood today and see familiar faces again. The passion from the stands and players on the pitch was fantastic and although I'm the first to want changes off the field, I would ask any fan that can afford it to get down to Ewood this season and support a young crop of footballers wearing the blue and white shirt. There will be darker days ahead but lets enjoy a deserved win. COYB

12 minutes ago, neophox said:

How can Norwich value Idah at £5m...then Dolan is the same value?

Idag has scored three goals up to date.

 

Strange one.

You can't compare the two, Idah is a quality player with huge potential and Dolan isn't anywhere near that. Considering the circumstances we find ourselves in this would be a very good deal.

Worrying contract situation, I think we've left it too late and he will run it down now losing value on any sale. Runs out in 2022 I think? Hes a top Championship striker who will go and thrive at the top level. Look at Shane Long who's made a career in the Prem and he can't finish for toffee! Arma has similar pace but scores goals for fun. A fantastic signing by Mowbray it has to be said.

Kaminski is a big upgrade on Walton at a bargain price. A bit flashy with some saves but like another outfield player on the ball is a huge boost to our all-round play. The midfield 3 were superb and it shows the importance of winning the midfield battle as it allows the front 3 to play. Breo is like a new man, Dolan is the closest thing to Duff ive seen coming into the team at such a young age and Arma is a proper goalscorer - even when he plays poorly he makes an impact. Is this the start of a special season? 

Tony's going to have a field day with his tombola today 100%. 3 or 4 goals conceded I fear.

Kalvin Phillip's, Sam Johnstone, Jarrod Bowen

Johnstone

Nyambe, Lenihan, Tosin, Downing

Travis, Phillip's

Bowen, Dack, Rothwell

Graham

Bar the blip in the opening 2 games we are now on the form of a top 2 side and that's where the aim has to be. We have players in the team now that demand success and expect to win and I feel that is rubbing off on the younger players.