I suspect the contract situation is mainly down to Venky inertia. Can't blame Mowbray because it really should be nothing to do with him.

should be

You misunderstand my post. I'm not advocating for him, I'm just saying that, from Venky's viewpoint, he fits the bill. That's assuming they do sack Mowbray of course.

Has everyone forgotten about Damian Johnson? Been here for years as player and coaching staff---loyalty----Venkys like that. They also like promoting from within their organisation (and they've promoted Johnno once already. He has a successful record of preparing the young 'uns and might be able to persuade one or two to stay where I imagine TM couldn't. Best of all----he'd be CHEAP! I think I've made a pretty good Venky case for him.

Venkys wouldn't pay his wages so I'm afraid we will never know how he might have gone. He's ruined Spurs so I think that's a good guide.

No, but we'll probably finish in the bottom six!

That's the strength of it and he doesn't care how much damage he inflicts on the Club and our supporters if he's given one more season. I'm convinced he won't go unless he's sacked and Venkys won't sack him because they want to avoid a pay-out. What a mess. So much for the honourable man.

Yesterday's man is Mourinho. A failure now at several clubs. Hasn't got it anymore. Sqeezes the life out of players in much the same way TM does.

What about Bovril?

It shows how bad things are when I say I completely forgot we were playing. As for his comments, he focuses on the need for good recruitment in the summer which implies he intends to be part of it. Please Raos, don't waste anymore dosh with him.

Yes but we are Blackburn Rovers, I'm assuming Melbourne are interested in results. I only hope the fans in Melbourne "know what we are trying to do here."

He's interim coach isn't he? Every chance he won't be kept on.

and the pyramids.

Should have been sent off early in that game. Would have saved his career!

I'm confident we won't go down. I think we are safe. What worries me is that this is what counts as success at Ewood these days!

If he's still here next season, the consequences will be profound. However spun, a large number of supporters won't buy it. The attendance figures will be embarrassing and Ewood will be more like a morgue. Relegation would be a near certainty.

Love this latest guff from Mowbray! Apparently he does not condone the practice of changing managers when things are going wrong! You have to gradually improve the squad by signing players over several windows! And what is important is that the Club has to "develop an identity". Utter self-serving shite aimed at the owners Tony! Just how low can you sink? You've had the years, you've had the time to develop the club's identity (whatever that means) and you've had the transfer money. And we are farther away from the goal of Premiership football than ever. And the reason is, you Tony are a rotten manager. Time to go! https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/tony-mowbray-issues-clear-message-on-his-current-situation-at-blackburn-rovers/

Many of the comments on LT are truly embarrassing but that will always be the case. Its the smugness that gets me, apparently that they can see what others can't. Just look at the points total since the end of January lads. Tells you all you need to know. They often blame the players too---haven't put a decent shift in! No attempt to look behind the individual performances---who bought them? Who picks them? Who decides where they play? Who decides the formation? The substitutions? In their world the manager doesn't have responsibility.

I do agree with Gumboots that the amount of swearing recently is over the top. Its no longer occasional---far from it. It doesn't worry me a lot but its not pleasant. If we were to get relegated at the end of the season I could understand a long venting outburst of it but everyday is too much.

I don't think he's even doing a very good job of that!

Even our most recent form is alarming---3 draws and 2 losses from last 5 games. That is nailed-on relegation form. We would go into the last game with 50 points if that were to be repeated. Probably OK but not definite.

The answer to money and time required is BARNSLEY. TM is a fraud.

Was wondering what Chaddy meant even while I wondered what Chaddy meant.

Fingers crossed.

Quick summary of this thread for anyone in a hurry: "we're in a right mess."