49 minutes ago, Claytons Left Boot said:

Oh, very nice. I’ve been trying for my licence for a few years but seem to have trouble getting the joystick to go all the way back. Salmesbury won’t know what’s hit them when I eventually get it.

Gulp!

How’s that a link?

20 hours ago, Herbie6590 said:

Matt was amazing last night....AND he’s recorded a special bit with us for our very own BRFCS podcast....coming next weekend all being well....

When did Elton John come back?

7-1 to us, just like the old days ?

1 hour ago, AllRoverAsia said:

Attendance 15,319 not too shabby. How many did Luton bring?

Can't get over the 2 shots on target stat after 66% possession, but then again I've also seen the Charlton v Leeds stats of another afternoon mugging.

I havent seen any of the match or highlights yet so look forward at least to the Travis goal. Why are we so shot-shy especially from a distance when such attempts are usually woeful. 

Upper tier holds 3000. It was split in half and there looked to be about 100 or so seats empty so I would estimate about 1400. 

11 hours ago, rog of the rovers said:

Bored waiting for a meeting at work, 10 mins to spare....

 

Through 8 games....

With having just read the Matt Jansen autobiography, and on the back of a couple of wins in the league I've come over all nostalgic and decided to have a look at the current table, compared to this stage in the 2000/2001 promotion winning season.

Through 8 games

19/20 - P8 W4 D1 L3 F9 A8 Pts13

00/01 - P8 W3 D3 L2 F13 A10 Pts12 

*Of course, that 2000/2001 team would lose the next two, before going on a brilliant unbeaten run.

Other Seasons

The 2012/13 that nearly went down in the Kean/Black/Berg/Bowyer/Appleton/Bowyer season

12/13 - P8 W4 D3 L1 F16 A12 Pts15

Our highest Championship finish in recent times, under Bowyer.

13/14 - P8 W2 D3 L3 F12 A10 Pts9

The full season of Rudy and Rhodes...

14/15 - P8 W4 D1 L3 F14 A14 Pts13

The False hope of Lambert season (though Bowyer was still in charge for the first 16 Championship games)....

15/16 - P8 W1 D4 L3 F9 A9 Pts7

The C0yle relegation season

16/17 - P8 W1 D2 L5 F10 A17 Pts5

Last Season

18/19 - P8 W2 D5 L1 F8 A9 Pts11

And the League One Promotion Season?

17/18 - P8 W4 D1 L3 F12 A8 Pts13

 

Proof that the start we've had is above average when compared to previous campaigns.

Looking at the recent seasons in the Championship (from 12/13 - present)

19/20 is above average in terms of points return, 13 pts vs average (10.4 pts) and also our best start to a season defensively in 7 seasons.

A good start doesn't count for anything if you don't keep progressing, but interesting (and dare I say slightly encouraging?) nevertheless.

 

 

 

You did all that in ten minutes?

Respect  

12 hours ago, Eddie said:

Or we thought it was worth taking a punt on a player who has struggled with injuries, but are being cautious with his development? 

I think that this my be the case. Don't want him breaking down again do we, or are the conspiracy theories better?

3 hours ago, Mattyblue said:

Just leaving Ewood.

Matt spoke with real honesty and told a few cracking tales.

He got a fantastic reception and it made me proud to be a Rover 

Isn't he signing copies of his book at 1.30 before the Luton game too?

7 hours ago, Norbert Rassragr said:

If I was making decisions after we got promoted this season, I'd take the money and then bank it with a few better players coming in on relatively small money. Do what Burnley have done, not what Fulham did.

Danny Drinkwater is on £100,000 per week. 

Matt Monro - Born Free

3 hours ago, bluebruce said:

I don't want a utility player who can be squeezed in at right back though. I want a right back. He ain't it.

Love Benno as a Rovers player but I can't argue with this post. 

Sex Pistols - Anarchy in The UK

Boomtown Rats - I Don't Like Mondays

33 minutes ago, rog of the rovers said:

You'd think it would attract a few Luton fans, been a long time since they've played at Ewood Park.

In fact, I've never seen Luton at Ewood in my lifetime, and I'm 32!

Rovers 0-1 Luton - Saturday 14th November 1981, when The Hatters would go on to win the title and secure promotion to Division 1. Luton were relegated from the top flight in 1991/92, as Rovers won promotion to the new Premier League. By the time Rovers were relegated in 1998/99, Luton had dropped down to the third tier (then Division 2, now League One) and were in the fourth tier (League Two) when Rovers were promoted from League One, finally we play them in a league match after nearly 40 years of time spent in other divisions.

I do remember this game, FA Cup 4th Round away at Kenilworth Road, live on BBC, lunch time kick off, debut of Chris Samba, if I remember correctly. All against a team managed by former Rovers striker (and Premier League winner) Mike Newell.

Rovers team that day: Friedel, Khizanishvili (Gallagher), Nelsen (Samba), Henchoz, Warnock, Bentley, Emerton, Mokoena, Pedersen, Derbyshire, McCarthy (Jeffers)

Goals: Derbyshire (10, 56), McCarthy (37), Pedersen (74)

Anyone remember this match in the snow at Ewood?

 

 

 

Remember it well Keeley nearly chopped Fucillo in half! I was on the Riverside that day and it happened just in front of me. 

That goal by Noel ???

15 hours ago, Gary C said:

Free - All right Now

2 hours ago, oldjamfan1 said:

Mott the Hoople - All the Young Dudes

Both already posted above on this page!

Maroon 5 - Moves Like Jagger

Helloween - Eagle Fly Free

Twisted Sister - Were Not Gonna Take It

Three backs consecutively, oh I give up.....

The Rubettes - Sugar Baby Love

Black Sabbath - Lonely Is The Word

Three Londons, come on guys try harder. 

The Jam - Strange Town

Just now, Sparks Rover said:

For a so-called forward he never really looks like scoring a goal.  It’s a bad trait for an attacking player.

Hence the last line in brackets or didn't you read that far?

5 hours ago, JacknOry said:

2 goals in 25 games would certainly warrant some kind of criticism of Arma though wouldn't you agree? Scored a great goal today but you cannot come on here shoving peoples noses in it when in general, he has been pretty poor in the Championship. I hope he continues but the number of chances he has missed, the amount of times he has mistimed his runs (must be the most offside player in the league) - what we should all just say its ok? 

As for Evans, only seems to play when he really has to. Hence end of contract coming soon or being put down the pecking order. Put in a great display just like he did before the end of his last contract when in Div 3, now he is rarely getting a game and his next payday is on his mind.

Further, if Evans would consistently play like he did today, he wouldnt find himself down the pecking order that TM now has in mind. Just further clarifies what i am saying. Plays when he wants/needs to. 

So correct and also the fact that he may now realise that he could seriously be out of the selection picture for some time if he dosn't shape himself. Lazy sod. 

2 hours ago, rovers11 said:

Excellent win today against a club we generally don’t do well against. 

A lot of good performers out there today but Downing and Evans stood out. Downing must be up there with Williams as our best player so far this season, he’s been class since coming to the club.

I’m not a big fan of Evans but he does have talent when he’s fully motivated. He played some clever passes today.

Travis had one of his poorer games I thought. Very sloppy in possession. 

Dack is class obviously and showed that again today. Surely a prem club will come calling this summer if we fail to go up. 

Loved Holtby’s enthusiasm. He sprinted to the touchline when TM called him back from his warm up to go on. He played like he was delighted to be playing again and that perhaps meant he was not as composed as he normally is but still showed good touches. 

It’s only now I think we can begin to look back at the summer transfer window and say it was a huge success. A few of those signings could have gone either way but looks like TM got it right and a top 6 challenge is well and truly on. 

Great to hear. 

2 hours ago, Tom said:

Still not sure why Travis dummied it for their goal 

After seeing the highlights on Quest it looked to me like he was frightened of contact with their player who may have decided to fall over in the penalty area. 

1 hour ago, Swanson said:

Sam Gallagher will be a star for us.

(A few goals please Sam if you are reading this, cheers.)

Just now, 47er said:

Could be a mix of spectator area at the lower level and hotel above it couldn't it?

Like Bloomfield Road?

Bradley Dack 100 games 40 goals. 

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