We’ve done well today but defence frailties are glaringly still there. kaminski faultless for all. Looks assured. A good debut despite conceding 3

Do I have to listen to bbc Solent on ifollow or can I switch it to lancs?

I distinctly remember writing on my wall chart, under transfers in: Michael Watt, Aberdeen, (loan) ?‍♂️?

Shoot used to do play on words with players, and show them as some sort of hybrid of these. off the top of my head rovers related: henning ice-berg (Face on ice, not a lettuce) paul Ince-stants (face on lottery ticket) Tim sherwood-forest (Face on a Forest, naturally) Non-rovers Lee Sharpe (with knives for hands like Edward Scissorhands) I was also published in shoot, under the letter title ‘expensive English’. This was to complain at the extortionate price we paid for a one Kevin Davies in 1998!

What a nice feeling to see some genuine speed in the squad, something that has been lacking for far too long

Reminds me of Crystal Palace. No thanks. I wonder if it would be better if the blue was black?

Bell is dreadful. Left back needs to be priority. wharton ok but remains to be seen in championship hope for BB from that. Needs a consistent run of games, and hopefully goals fisher never a first choice, not sure even second dolan exciting at every touch. Could go all the way to the top nice to say that we are not out of the cup in August!

anyone got the stream working via iFollow yet? I’ve not used it before and I get an error on the iPad app and just the spinning loading wheel via the browser

Quite the businessman I believe. Wish he had stuck to that instead

For relative size of money to era, Kevin Davies. He only scored twice, both against Sasa Illic of Charlton who fumbled them both. Although I think Woy has some blame here. Always remember Dave Jones at Soton saying he rejected 3 million, but would have accepted 3.5. Woy‘s next bid was 7.25million ?‍♂️ Frivolous with Jack’s cash for sure. Personally, I always hated Ashley Ward. He was just crap. That 1 on 1 in the United game of 99 where we needed to win to stay up, and he chipped crapply wide. I cried my eyes out that night at Ewood watching Jack do the same. Thanks Ashley

Our old friend Mitch Candlin has dropped down to the Northern Premier with my hometown club, Stafford Rangers. That was always an odd one. https://www.staffordrangersfc.co.uk/jody-strengthens-squad/

JJB used to be cracking growing up as a football mad junior. Had at least 3 Rangers shirts From them just because they were £9.99. I also remember seeing the rovers yellow and black third shirt in there (Stafford store) but being disappointed as they only had like Xxl, and I was 10 at the time!

I think that is correct, hence those 94/95 away shirts that later appeared with the champions embroidery like the 95/96 home shirts. sounds like the OP has got a genuine one anyway. Not sure anyone has ever bothered to make fake rovers shirts, certainly not back in 95!

I picked up a flawless, legitimate unsponsored one, on eBay for £6. Absolute steal

The season reviews of 00/01 and 01/02 are the best place to see Jansen in full flow. He played with such enjoyment and confidence, it is/was a pleasure to see. Right up there in terms of the most talented players to don the blue and white in my lifetime. Contrast with 02/03 review and you can see the difference in him. Looked quiet on the pitch, shy smile. Such a shame. Tord Grip has a lot to answer for. looking forward to getting this book, as he is a thoroughly nice guy and I’d like to know more about his journey. Will alas be waiting for the price to come down a bit. May even be a bit niche to feature in ‘the works’ random selection of autobiographies.

There was actually more blame on the 2nd goal. Lenihan just stood there in the box watching the player lay it off to Livermore once it had come back off the bar. He should have been out straight away to close it down. Johnson should have been marking Livermore. All far to casual and easy for them.

Agreed. It was all on Cunningham. Stupid thing was he looked up and almost encouraged Walton to come despite being on his line. He should have already cleared it by then, or immediately done it at this point. it was obvious that Walton/defence had been asked to play out from the back yesterday. None looked Comfortable doing it, and most times we almost immediately lost the ball and put ourselves in trouble. You could see and hear the confusion on their faces and how they gesticulated to each other.

I would not openly advocate firing Mowbray as he has done his part in restoring the club to some level of stability. However, it’s painfully clear that we won’t go any further with him in charge than at best mid table. The powers that be have to decide where they want Blackburn Rovers to be in 1, 3, 5 years time, and what is the best way to get there. unfortunately, the problematic status quo seems to be that the powers that be are Waggott, Mowbrays chum. Therefore, him leaving soon seems unlikely regardless of results or performances. Id just like a team with a clear identity to get behind, which has been missing since Hughes, dare I say it even Allardyce, as ugly as it was. 10 years ago now. Even in the kean and bowyer years, it was easy to blame Venkys. Now Mowbray has brought the level of stability, the blame mostly seems to lie with him. Perhaps I’ve always been relatively spoilt with the Rovers teams I’ve seen since the 90s, and I should now accept that my team is basically not all that, and just not that good.

It’s the way you lose. The three goals were pathetic. We don’t seem to have a style or create any noteworthy chances. Contrast that with the simple, fast West Brom balls inbehind the fullbacks which tore us apart at times. There is talent in the team, but no clear direction to exploit this. We are a pretty boring team to watch

15 minutes of pressure start of 2nd half time without creating much at all. last 15 was a joke. We wasted as much time with the ball as they were at every chance. going nowhere with Mowbray. Depends what is ultimately desired for the club going forward. We won’t go down, but there is no chance for top 6.

Absolutely diabolical defending for all 3. Players haven’t got a clue what they are doing. this could be a rout

Going again to this one after a cracking yet cold day out last year, finishing with Smallwood as goalkeeper and not conceding. Be nice to see a goal or two, yet not holding much hope given our current goal scoring record this season. Point be a decent result, but I think WBA will edge it. the food/drink options inside were pretty poor last year. One catering place open for away fans, with lots of singing away fans blocking the way. Not knocking that at all, but didn’t fancy queuing up before the game and getting a shower of beer descending from those who were enjoying s day out up on other’s shoulders. I’d grab some food outside before personally.

The teamwear is out of stock on footballkitsdirect, but I’ve pre-ordered one of the blank 3rd templates for £15.75, free postage to school, on the off chance they come back in. My sister runs a print company meaning she can print me the badge and leave the sponsor off. Happy days if it works. Some benefits to having a template and printed badge!

My local club geographically now, Shrewsbury Town, have pop up Woods brewery bars in every concourse. £3.60 for a pint of real ale. My dad has MND so not made it to Ewood for a while now as I go with him to the Town games occasionally due to his reduced mobility. £4.50 for fosters would sadly not entice me back to Ewood sooner!

Has anyone mooted Matty for the u23 job yet? Would be a cracking choice IMO. Did a good job from what I can see at Chorley