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2025 Summer Transfer Thread. π
bigbrandjohn replied to Upside Down's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Let's be honest, Dolan had a great finish to the season but I can't think of another player that I scream more at the telly about. He has been so frustrating in possession and with the final ball. Eustace had a chance to coach that out of him without great success. Dolan needs someone to put an arm on his shoulder. Eustace will do that. But he is building a team of old players and favorites. Not a long term strategy but good enough to keep him in a job for the moment. -
2025 Summer Transfer Thread. π
bigbrandjohn replied to Upside Down's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Tottenham will do that to you. -
2025 Summer Transfer Thread. π
bigbrandjohn replied to Upside Down's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
I console myself that i don't support Sheffield Wednesday. That is a storied club about to disappear before our very eyes. -
2025 Summer Transfer Thread. π
bigbrandjohn replied to Upside Down's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
I think the supercomputer is "sending a message to you Rudi" It must have hacked your transfer spreadsheet. https://www.givemesport.com/supercomputer-predicts-final-championship-table-soccer-football/?link_source=ta_first_comment&taid=685d597a5473740001fea197&fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLLwBlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHivluP3IDEBljG2vOb3cAd6dfNBcmYmQD85f00Pi8D1hxmZPa-FxFZvYs-lS_aem_pCZC8X55xvi7DCDKBjLTgw -
2025 Summer Transfer Thread. π
bigbrandjohn replied to Upside Down's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Another underrated visionary like Raya plucked from under our noses by Brentford. π€ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c3w48p7n014o -
2025 Summer Transfer Thread. π
bigbrandjohn replied to Upside Down's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
What is fascinating about Welcome to Wrexham is how they have rebuilt the club into a multi million dollar global brand. The first duscussion the new CEO had with the owners in last season's series is 1) Do you want to consolidate and stay in League one cost c 10 million quid 2) Do you want to get bak to back to back promotions. High risk high reward. Cost c 50 million quid. They chose the second. They have probably had that discussion already for this season. And the answer is probably the same. Our answer is #1 and there is probably no discussion. Waggott probably tried one at the end of rhe season and it was the end for him. -
2025 Summer Transfer Thread. π
bigbrandjohn replied to Upside Down's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
The Summer transfer thread on the other hand π -
2025 Summer Transfer Thread. π
bigbrandjohn replied to Upside Down's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Bit of a slow start to reach the 100 on the board. Reminds me of watching Boycott at the crease in a five day test at Trent Bridge. Solid but unspectacular. -
2025 Summer Transfer Thread. π
bigbrandjohn replied to Upside Down's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
It's going to get complicated now that Waggott has been potted. Looks like a slimmed down executive team. -
Steve Waggott is out with just a cursory thanks for the work done. The King is dead long live the king, whoever he may be Maybe a palace coup or perhaps he said the wrong thing on a Venkys Zoom call. Like, Valerian would like to increase the transfer budget.
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So sad not to see him in the celebrations. So proud of him. One of a kind talent.
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v Sheffield United (a) - 3/5/2025
bigbrandjohn replied to ...'s topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Can't handle this pressure and I can't see a thing as i am back in blighty. -
A different and refreshing perspective. "Eze's impact earned him the man-of-the-match award, but he will surely have faced strong competition from the brilliant Wharton, who strode through midfield in style, a potent mixture of composure, creation and that priceless ability to win possession then use it well. Former England captain Wayne Rooney is a firm admirer, telling BBC Sport: "Attacking players get a lot of the credit, but Adam Wharton was outstanding. His commitment and winning the ball back - I thought he was the best player on the pitch." This follows rich praise delivered by Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, who described him as "an excellent holding midfielder".
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v Watford (h) - 26/4/2025
bigbrandjohn replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
One set of games to go and Shakespeare couldn't have conjured a more complex plot. It is quite mind blowing the range of emotions over the last few months. Depths of despair, to Rooneyesque disbelief, to blind hope. I will take blind hope. The turning point was second half against Wednesday and talking about them, my mate was handed this at Hillsborough today. At least we have some form of football structure. -
Championship 24/25
bigbrandjohn replied to Forever Blue's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
The two championship clubs promoted are American owned. The two likely clubs promoted from Division 1 are American owned. Ipswich who went from Division 1 to the premiership and back down are American owned. The new style of American ownership is not the dinosaur Glazer/Boehly style of financial manipulation. It is a more passionate long term approach which is demanding but exciting. We need a slice of that. Our heritage is very marketable in the right hands. -
v Sunderland (a) - 21/4/2025
bigbrandjohn replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Bottom line. We need a new CEO to court potential American owners. -
v Sunderland (a) - 21/4/2025
bigbrandjohn replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Same for Sheffield United and West Brom. Never good to rely on relegation threatened teams. They tend to wake up at this time of rhe season. -
v Sunderland (a) - 21/4/2025
bigbrandjohn replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Played himself perfectly into Eustace's rebuild. -
v Sunderland (a) - 21/4/2025
bigbrandjohn replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Played himself perfectly into Eustace's rebuild. -
v Millwall (h) - 18/4/2025
bigbrandjohn replied to philipl's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
I wish you hadn't cracked that one. -
ValΓ©rien IsmaΓ«l: Blackburn Rovers Head Coach
bigbrandjohn replied to DE.'s topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
"However, reacting to that news on the radio station, former Crystal Palace chairman Simon Jordan insisted Rooney should steer clear of a return to management. "Theyβll get what they deserve," Jordan said in a message to Blackburn." Not sure whether uber Pundit, Simon of perfect hair means he's going to pay the other 20 million that he should've paid us for Adam Wharton when he bamboozled our crack negotiating team. Orwhether he is a genuine fan of Rovers, and telling Rooney to stay clear will only help us claw our way back into the playoffs. Rather than "piss our chances up against the wall" so to speak, and enter the relegation zone under his tutelage -
v Luton Town (a) - 12/4/2025
bigbrandjohn replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
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v Luton Town (a) - 12/4/2025
bigbrandjohn replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
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v Sheffield Wednesday (h) - 8/4/2025
bigbrandjohn replied to philipl's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
It is the epic battle of the owners. Shitty and shittier. -
Championship 24/25
bigbrandjohn replied to Forever Blue's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Hope they down tools before we meet. We are not alone. Sheffield Wednesday can confirm a temporary issue with the payment of player salaries for the month of March. This has occurred as a result of significant sums of money owed to the chairman's businesses which has in turn impacted on the club's immediate cashflow. The chairman is working hard to resolve this situation at the earliest possible opportunity and in the meantime thanks everyone for their patience and understanding.