Well. Isn't this the most predictable thing to wake upto after an early night. There was never s chance of any signings. I wouldn't be surprised if Wharton was assured money would be spent if he left. As soon as the ink was dry though... Dream venky window. Just need one more striker off the books now.

The second kid on loan from Brighton seems a waste of a slot. Am I right in thinking you can get as many loans as you like but only 5 can go in your match day squad?

We won't get any permanent talent from the prem. Our wage structure is too low. Unless the 'flex' comes back. Exactly the type of player we should be trying to sign if we actually have a little cash. Said it before though, nobody comes permanently that's not from league one or below or a European minor league.

It matters not what we gave to spend on transfers. Our wage structure is so low, we won't attract any permanent talent above league 1.

Nice to get a decent win. Controlled the game apart from that 10 min spell. Hopefully a big crowd down for the Geordies. Can't see us getting owt, they'll be too quick but you never know - its what the cup's all about.

Gally not at right back 🤷🏻‍♂️

That's where I'm at. Only done a couple of actual Ewood games this season. Pay less attention to Rovers news. Spend less time on here. Mate and I were discussing stuff to do over next few months and for the first time ever, neither of us could be arsed with any away trips. We aren't a club that is trying to win matches and compete. Our sole aim is to put players in a shop window by playing a brand of football the management think will achieve sales. I didn't get into footy as a kid for that. The flicker of Rovers still burns but its very, very close to being snuffed out.

Wharton is the club's golden goose. If we are truly a 'trading club' to generate transfer fees, we are about to make a £20 million profit. If the sale of Wharton means the club actually implement the 'Brentford' model and half the fee pays for 3 or 4 very promising signings (that we actually own) - I imagine everyone would be happy. It won't though will it? It will just cover losses that Venky are unable to transfer over. We'll have a token 10 percent (including wages) to spend. After Wharton, there isn't much else worth buying - certainly none that premier league money would be interested in. The Wharton transfer is the only way the club bankroll their purported 'vision'. From a fan perspective, he shouldn't be sold unless they are going to do that. They aren't though.

Lucky to get a point there. Poor team. The irony being that it wasn't full of kids.

Jesus - Huds should gave scored. Big let off

Villa loanee scared to do anything.

Nope Pickering completely lost him.

Shaky at the back. Got nothing going forward. Hudds on top. standard fare.

JDT's game management and subs can leave a bit to be desired but he's probably given up now. Don't really blame him tbh. Correct me if I'm wrong. The brand of football is a 'club' decision - that is the director of football model. Ergo, manager may leave/be replaced. but new head coach carries on the philosophy. Broughton/Waggot identify the 'head coach'. He coaches as as per his remit, with the players provided by the DOF. Only way this changes, is a new DOF with a different philosophy. No decent manager walks into this DOF model at Ewood. The squad is fucking woeful. No experience, physicality, height or pace...and its getting worse. First sacked should be Waggot, quickly followed by Broughton and the recruitment team - if we actually have one. It's just another in a long line of disastrous decisions by Venkys who also just need to fuck off.

Club just gets worse. Dying on its arse under Venkys. Just be up front and change the first team name to Blackburn Academy and be done with it.

Didn't think we'd ever see a worse double act than the Luke Varney/Chris Brown partnership. Take a bow Greg.

Its a low bar but Telalovic is much more useful than Ennis. He's garbage.

Surprisingly good win that. Well done boys 👏

The last window was piss poor and we always have an even worse Jan one. Squad has the same problem its had for the last few years. It's missing a striker, it's too small (height wise) and too slow. We can now add shite keepers back to the list as well. None of which will be addressed in January.

Only just caught up with this. Didn't know the guy personally but came across him in at many games over the years. Rovers through and through. RIP and condolences to his family.

Aged well 😂

We'll flatter for 15 mins or so, then lose 3 or 4 nil.

Our keepers play blind.

That's what it looked like in JW. He pulled up holding his side after he blazes over half way through second half. He had a poor game and was clearly struggling - why he wasn't subbed for Ennis was completely baffling. Poor by JDT.

Also looked injured for the last 20 mins.