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7 minutes ago, JCRovers said:

Game management: 3/10

Team has struggled for years to 'see games out' from a winning position. Always susceptible to conceding a late goal. Feels like we panic at times and don't know how to slow the tempo down or do proper time wasting during set pieces. Hasn't really improved under Ismael either; late goals conceded vs Birmingham (home) and Wrexham (away) comes to mind.

Man management: 4/10

Ismael doesn't exactly come across as a motivator. Throwing Gueye under the bus and publicly bashing him and Carter isn't really helpful for the team's morale. Standards need to bet set, yes, but it could've been handled better and preferably behind closed doors.

Tactics: 4/10

Has a clear idea regarding type of player he wants but fails to incorporate that into a winning team. Switched formation early in the season from 4-2-3-1 to 5-3-2 for the Coventry game due to a number of poor results. Defence has stabilised somewhat since then but attacking-wise there's a lack of ideas and purpose. We struggle to defend set-pieces at times as well as scoring from them (throw-ins in final third included). Threat from transitions / counter-attacks is pretty much non-existent due to poor movement and athleticism up front. Our build-up from the back is poor as well as we struggle severely with beating first line of press and end up booting it long to one of the strikers (who can't keep hold of the ball anyway). Only bright side has been our threat on the right hand side when Alebiosu has been playing.

End result is we try to keep ourselves in the matches for as long as possible but will need a bit of luck to win them.

Summary: fail to see how the team will progress and climb the table under his tenure despite there being a lot of inconsistent sides in the Championship right now.

In the end its a results game and the results are shocking.

2 hours ago, MarkBRFC said:

Really poor comment this from a member of the group leading the call.

Could understand if it was just someone on here who had that opinion, but a member, who has become a spokesman for the group on this board shouldn't be trying to divide the fanbase with comments like that in my opinion.

I don't agree "he's trying to divide the fan base". The fan base is divided---that's a fact. That's why we are so ineffectual and Venkys don't feel any pressure to leave.

1 hour ago, RevidgeBlue said:

I think even for these owners, there will be a point of critical mass that we're rapidly approaching.

Imo losses exceeding a certain prescribed level that they're prepared to go to will be the only thing that shifts them. They certainly dont seem to mind being unpopular.

That's not necessarily true. They could simply cut costs irrespective of the damage that would do. Its not as if they care what division we are in is it?

44 minutes ago, RTM08 said:

who have all played at CB sometime or other

Well that's the point isn't it?

11 minutes ago, M_B said:

Look, just because a few people who I don't know have come up with an  idea doesn't mean it becomes gospel. Who are they to call it "Official" anyway ??? They didn't ask my opinion, did they ask yours? 

Tell you what, the boycott is OFFICIALLY OFF and everyone has to attend the Watford match. There you go, 25000 crowd against Watford coming up, don't forget, you have to turn up because it's OFFICIAL because I said so. 

 

 

You're never going to support a protest movement. We get it.

1 hour ago, M_B said:

That's not to say I'm happy with what is happening at the club.

Just not willing to do anything about it!

52 minutes ago, islander200 said:

A permanent right footed with a bit of experience centre back signing would have made sense but Pratt has done well and I liked the look of Atcheson on Sunday 

Cashin looks a pointless signing (im not calling him a shit player)but  we have a lot of other positions that need addressing 

Eh? You don't think CB is a priority? With our injury ]list?

Quite  agree that were have other problems elsewhere.

4 minutes ago, speedies gonna get ya. said:

I am an independent supporter and part of the coalition working group. I understand the argument that we should have chosen a midweek game to boycott, however let me explain our rationale.

Midweek games are so poorly attended that an almost empty Ewood would be spun by the club and others as not a boycott, just fans not showing up for a night match. If we can get a virtually empty Ewood on a Saturday it cannot be brushed aside.

Yes, midweek would probably be easier, but we cannot give them an out. A clear visual message indicating that it is the majority of fans that want change is what we are trying to convey. This is the only way we have of expressing this to Pasha and the Raos.

I think people are afraid of it flopping. I honestly don't know how it'll go.

But it has to be tried. If this one fails and things carry on as they are, you won't need to organise anything anyway.

Next season's season-ticket sales will be the clincher.

We lost this one when Smith made the most ludicrous stroke to the most harmless ball.

Just bloody idiotic. Like Brooke before him.

I can stand defeat, I can't stand self-immolation.

1 hour ago, KentExile said:

Do I recall Aberdeen offering to take him on loan?  But only if Rovers carried on paying his wage, and with no loan fee involved?

 

I can definitely say we aren't involved in that deal!

SO---Barnsley want £4M for their striker, Everton are reported to be offering £4M for Alebiosu.

Is there a direct link here? Does the club enjoy being shafted? Are players not not brought in to build a side but to sell for a profit and that's all?

3 hours ago, RevidgeBlue said:

Tronstad isnt here for long!

I meant for the rest of the season and, in an ideal world, a contract extension!

7 hours ago, KentExile said:

Ismael's deadline is ticking

https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/25696130.ismael-sends-transfer-message-blackburn-rovers-board/

 

Valerien Ismael has urged Blackburn Rovers to act quickly to add new signings in the January transfer window.

Rovers are expected to bolster their squad in the New Year after a spate of injuries and a change in formation. Ismael is anticipating incomings and outgoings as he continues to evolve his Blackburn squad.

Targets have been identified and Ismael wants to see action quickly when January 1 rolls around. Given Rovers' recent record in the January window, they will need a dramatic improvement to sufficiently better their team.

"Oh, yes," Ismael said immediately when asked if the club must act quickly.

"We spoke already with the board, as I said, as quickly as possible. Because the longer we are waiting, the more problems we will get. Every game counts in January.

"We need a new face. We need to refresh. We need to adjust the squad to adapt to the shape we play."

"lus the new issue with Ryan (Alebiosu to AFCON). It adds a little bit more pressure on everything. But we have to be really good, really fast.

"The earlier the players come in, the better it will be for us."

"Yes, we have already got the list identified. So now it's not out of my control. We did our job now," he added.

"For sure, it's clear that we need players. We will get some players and the best is to get them ideally on the 1st of January.

"I know that it's always difficult. But I would say the week after is the game against Hull City in the FA Cup. I think we can use that game to integrate all the new players."

Rovers have 24 players registered and so new additions will inevitably lead to departures. However, it is evident certain players aren't a fit for Ismael's style of play.

Makhtar Gueye will be an obvious player of speculation, considering the interest in him from Turkey in September. Harry Pickering has been short of game time too, though is an experienced member of the squad.

Ismael says Rovers must be ruthless in their decision-making to ensure the squad is suitably equipped for an important second half of the season.

"Listen, at some point, it's all about the performance. It's all about the squad. It's about the discipline we see on the pitch," he added.

"As I said in our assessment, we have to be ruthless now and then to make sure that we know that we can perform. We know that we need all our players.

"And at some point, we have to make some decisions. If something is not right and we are not happy, then we have to make a change.

"We have to be ruthless with the squad as well to assess in January to make our decision when we have to act on the decision."

 

All true but there isn't the will, ability or money to do anything about it.

2 minutes ago, London blue said:

This is so funny. Literally the only reason you support him being captain is because you suggested it.

He's impetuous and sulky, these are not attributes you want in a captain "modern" or otherwise.

I'd have Toth, Wharton or Tronsyad.

I'd go with Trondstad---Wharton's never fit for long.

On 04/01/2026 at 16:48, mhead said:

The dynamite number at the moment is -how many ST holders are not going at the moment?

Very likely that they won't  renew. That should get somebody somewhere thinking....

2 minutes ago, Tugayslongwalkoff said:

Boycotting one game does nothing. ALL games need boycotting. 

It'll happen.Its already happening.

8 minutes ago, philipl said:

They are not going.

Pune might be a city of 5 million but in reality it is a village of a few billionaire families who watch each other like hawks with petty jealousy. 

That is the millieu that matters to our owners. Any embarrassment at relegation or forking out £20m per year is long gone.

Instead in Pune and indeed in India they are the only family living there who have outright control of an English football club and in a town where Empire was most visible in causing distress in India. (Why else did Gandhi come to Darwen?).

Not being in the Premier League doesn't matter and in fact I am convinced the Premier League was the only sports body ever to call them to account no matter how half heartedly. There would have been hell to pay if Kean hadn't achieved the objective of getting us relegated when he did.

The loss of face in divestment of Rovers would be far far more painful for them than the current pergatory.

Grim.

10 hours ago, KentExile said:

I am sue it is just him being greedy of course,

And, of course, he misses Scotland , his Grandma is ill and he wants to go home!

10 hours ago, M_B said:

We can, but players running/being allowed to run their contracts down is also a fact of football life.

I wish he'd sign but if both parties are at loggerheads, would you sell or keep ? 

But it seems to happen more often here. Another fact of football life.

1 hour ago, wilsdenrover said:

A well run club would have targets for various budget possibilities. 

Well yes but we're not a well-run club and our financial woes mean they probably won't be much good aka De Neve etc

9 hours ago, MarkBRFC said:

That happens everywhere and would be naive to suggest it doesn't.

If Rovers were as ready as they claimed, then they would know if the player wanted to join, and what the fee would be for him.

If they have had a bid rejected, it shows they haven't really done any planning at all.

Probably more that they know their targets but the budget doesn't allow them to get them.

31 minutes ago, aletheia said:

I thought so (though obviously the majority including me were not persuaded) -perhaps plenty was the wrong word but half a dozen persistent voices saying that they were excited by all the changes. I remember arguing with them 🙂 

"plenty"?

19 minutes ago, KentExile said:

Lancs Telegraph comments have some more gold

 

Someone complaining on Jacksons review of the year that he is focusing too much on past events

Genius

 

forever_roversSubscriber1 hr ago

Quite a long and dull article, preoccupied with past events. My first Rovers game was in the 70s and we were in the second division then. I’m proud of my club. We’ve a long history including the top prize of several league titles. The club treats the fans well and the players are down to earth and approachable. I’ll be there today, enjoying the dark humour and match day excitement. I’ll be dreaming of promotion, but not expecting it. We’ve a great top team with Rudy & Val. I believe in them.

They hate Jackson on there. Only Venky lovers welcome. And they truly believe they represent the majority of Fans.

I hope they don't!

1 hour ago, allanncd said:

If any other clubs are interested above L1 then he's not coming here. We all know that from experience.

You'd think so wouldn't you?

1 hour ago, aletheia said:

Plenty on here were excited by the summer.

Really?