MarkBRFC

I think that's exactly how we'll play unfortunatly. Can see them coming out with a huge intensity while we look lethargic and just not up for it, and having our lot beat within the first 30 minutes.

That post from Rovers would indicate that the last block at the other end won't be going on sale should those 300 sell.

He's done an interview with someone and made the following comments... "The fan's don't like the owners as results have been poor for years" "The facilities here are 20 years old and a bit under-invested, but everything you need is here" "When looking for somewhere to live, Gestede, Ismael and the players told him don't live in Blackburn, live in Manchester, only one player who is from the area and even he doesn't live there". All a bit petty but you can see this regime holding it against him.

Guessing these are from a while ago, Nagelsmann left Bayern in March 2023. I'm pretty certain when he leaves it won't be to Bayern Munich. Saying that though he won't be staying past this summer, because we don't want him too. No new deal will be offered and he will probably be sold to Coventry or something.

I'm not sure he will play. Could see a back 3 of Carter, McLoughlin and Hedges for this. Only Ismael thinks that Hedges in a back is a great idea because he has an inch or two's height advantage over Riberio.

Seen some loose link to a Turkish centre back on twitter - Samet Akaydın Think it was that RoversXtra account that found it.

Only the two small blocks at the end to go now.

That is correct. Around 900 tickets left out of the full 5500 allocation.

Problem is 15 years later I don't think anyone really cares anymore. Its just a huge shrug of the shoulders all round.

Never said I'd win to be fair.

The cynic in my thinks we might only see Cantwell a couple more times in a Rovers shirt, as he is struck down by a few more "mystery" injuries before the January window.

This isnt actually true in recent times. Our record for the first game after international breaks reads like this in recent seasons - 21-22 - 4 draws 22-23 - Won 1, lost 2 (less breaks for winter world cup) 23-24 - Won 3, lost 1 24-25 - Won 3 lost 1

Belushi's Sports Bar across the road from Shepherds Bush underground station is your best bet with a kid, family friendly, away fans welcome and they do food too. About a 10 minute walk to the ground. Bare in mind though that this game is scheduled on FA Cup 4th round weekend, so should us or QPR win our 3rd round tie then this game will be postponed. Edit - @arbitro just beat me to it. For completions sake, other games that could be affected by cup runs are Middlesbrough (h) on 5th round weekend, and Birmingham (a) and WBA (h) both fall on the quarter final weekend, which is also Easter weekend.

https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/25621359.adam-wharton-makes-competitive-england-debut-serbia/ Looks like Wharton has to start a game for England for venkys to get there hands on anymore cash.

Seen Brandon Powell has won the PL2 player of the month. Any regulars tell us more about him? I have seen him play live once, for the under 21's against Man Utd last season the night before we played Burnley away. He stood out to me straight away as one that looked like he could at some point make the step up, he played left back that night and was up and down the line all night comfortable in attack and defence, looked to have decent pace too. Left wing back could be made for him?

Lets hope not, this lot don't deserve to make another penny off Wharton's name.

As a side we are small, slow and weak. Not sure that can be denied. Alebiousu aside to me we seem slower than last season. People will point at De Neve but I don't really see it. Headless chicken running that is. McLoughlin, Wharton, TGH, Taveres, Miller, Gudjohnson, Cantwell, Tronstad, Hedges etc I think I would give them a decent contest in a foot race in my mid 40's. Derby hardly kicked us off the park, they were more physical and aggressive yes, and they wanted it more. At no point did I think they stepped over the line though. Pace, power and height were the 3 things Ismael said he wanted most in pre season, fair enough if you think he got that.

Yeah it's hard to see that this fixture, home or away will ever be a Saturday 3pm kick off again.

Those end blocks only usually go on sale if the rest sells out. Seems like a decent effort though considering TV, form and £30.

I mean that was 4 seasons ago, we also beat them 1-0 at Ewood when they were in all kinds of trouble. Again though the point stands, we had plenty of senior pro's with experience at this level in those sides. Our current side going up against a side that is so in your face and currently sit 4th in the table worries me. We just won't be able to deal with them.

Don't think it matters, our lads will get bullied from the first minute to the last against this lot. Only time in recent years Preston haven't run all over us and completely out fought us was last season, because we had a manger who knew the league and a team full of senior pro's who knew how to handle it. This lot are small, weak and slow, and they are showing it against teams like this.

2-0 Preston, easiest 3 points they will get this season. We just won't be up for the battle as they will be in our faces from the 1st minute.

Pickering on 15k a week would surprise me. Signed from Crewe on a relative low wage I'm guessing and only had one new contract since.

Sounds familiar to a couple of days prior.

Oh give over Chaddy. Dalglish wouldn't have the first clue what 2025 venkys Blackburn Rovers looks like behind the scenes or what the environment is. He is talking about his memories of the club from 30-35 years ago, if it is even a correct quote.