If it was Travis, rather than Rothwell, I would agree with you. It all comes down to if / how Rothwell is replaced.

We could do with someone who offers a goal threat from free kicks. That is something we clearly lack.

So, if true, Mowbray has presumably persuaded the owners to sell in order to sign the replacements he alluded to yesterday. If we sell without a replacement(s), that would be very poor.

Yes. Why would you say that if there was no chance of it happening?

From what Mowbray was quoted as saying yesterday, it would appear that we have.

Alan Partridge new director of communications?

2001, but the same has crossed my mind.

The official reason will probably be a “knock”.

…….but they are bigger, so the risk of spread is magnified. Germany has already restricted attendances.

As I said, I’m not debating the rights and wrongs, just speculating on what decisions might be made. Not everyone arrives early and it’s still a situation where a lot of people will be gathering in close proximity. I’m sure they will be looking at it, (mass attendance sports venues).

Not debating the rights and wrongs, but although you are outside watching the game, you are still coming in to close contact with other people, especially when using facilities inside the stadium, (Riverside excepted). The Liverpool v Atletico Madrid Champions League game in March 2020 was linked to a number of cases. Maybe they will limit numbers rather than imposing a total ban?

It’s not just about this season. It’s about a number of seasons and a pattern. Away support doesn’t help the club’s finances. The home attendances are amongst the worst in the league. When people like Parson are saying they no longer care, and long termers like myself are no longer going, you know there are serious problems. Even with ten men against a decent side, a seven nil home defeat is disgraceful. The club badly needs a change of direction, and short of new owners, the manager would be that change. We need someone to voice intent and ambition, even if it might be a while before those intentions can be realised.

Valerien Ismael is not on the scrap heap. Chris Hughton’s CV is still far better than Mowbray’s. Most seasoned managers fail with at least one club. McCarthy, I agree. Time he packed it in, which he probably realises himself. Robbins has done a fantastic job at a club with problems arguably even worse than ours. I’d take him in a heartbeat. When the Rovers Trust is briefing against a manager, you know he is fighting a losing battle. Mowbray, (and his mate Waggott), are emptying the ground and it’s now clearly becoming toxic and beyond the point of no return. Wednesday night signalled a clear warning that serious decline is imminent under this manager. Time for a fresh start and to appoint someone who will enthuse, re-unite and engage the supporters, (and, yes, I know they will probably get it wrong again).

My attitude is forged from realism. I don’t want to be at Ewood almost wishing for a defeat for it to kick off against Mowbray, because that is what it would need for any real dissent to be vented. I don’t want to be at Ewood in a fan V fan type environment, which is inevitable, (especially after Mowbray’s rallying call to his disciples today). I am choosing to vote with my feet, which in my opinion is the most effective / strongest form of protest. I look forward to returning if / when meaningful changes have been made.

Agreed, but there won’t be, so I’ll save my time and money, thank you.

and that could easily lead to trouble within the home sections of Ewood Park.

Warnock thought he had got the job, and even tipped Sky Sports off that he was about to be appointed, (yellow breaking news strap). Then Mike Cheston, who had made the decision, went on holiday and Coyle’s agent got in Venkys ears……….

The fans won't stand up as one, and that's one of the problems. If we're winning, I doubt there'll be a whimper of discontent. Otherwise, anyone shouting at Mowbray or Waggott will be rounded on by the happy clappy zombies, who are evidently prepared to accept anything.

Very good. Blackpool beat Fulham and Preston won at Bournemouth last night.

What will actually be more effective, (and funnier), is a dire home support turnout on Saturday, in spite of Waggott’s cheap ticket initiative. If I felt confident that the majority attending were going to give Mowbray and Waggott plenty, I’d go. The reality is the Facebook, Kool Aid drinking zombies will still be in the majority who attend. As others have said, these folk just make you feel worse about attending.

Our points total certainly backs up your argument with regards to the standard of the Championship. However, you did say we would "dare to dream", if we won on Saturday, which I interpreted as thoughts of promotion. We will not get promoted to the Premier League under Mowbray, no matter how poor the Division is.

I divide my time between Hull and Blackpool. If Mowbray gets us in the Play Offs I’ll expose my derrière from both the Humber Bridge and Blackpool Tower.

Yes, we’re a handy service for Premier League clubs to blood their youngsters.

But it’s the same old ,predictable story of a meek surrender when we play someone decent. We will never be genuine contenders under this bloke but, hey, who cares about that when you can flog players for a profit? No ambition.

Some clowns were posting “It’s the fans fault” garbage on the Facebook group yesterday. If people still wish to attend, fine, I have no problem with that. I do have a problem with the holier than thou attitude, though. I understand and respect the arguments for continuing to attend, but the choice not to attend should also be respected. For many , it has nothing to do with being fickle or not being interested because we’re not in the Premier League. As a fan for over forty years I want to return, but will not do so until meaningful changes have been made, (eg the manager & / or Chief Executive), and the club demonstrates purpose and ambition other than providing a development platform for it’s own and Premier League clubs’ youngsters.