Is this the first time a concert has been held on the Ewood Park pitch?

On the whole I think it is a good thing. He's not my cup of tea but undoubtedly is a big name in the world that will hopefully attract a big crowd to Blackburn and help both the club and local businesses. Concerts and international matches are regularly held at rivals' grounds, it's something that has been neglected in this part of the world over the last few years. These are the sort of things that will get non-Blackburn Rovers supporting people to visit Blackburn, spend their money and use the hotels etc.

Rock FM had some sort of concert back in the early 2000's with loads of different acts on...apart from that I can't really remember anything else.

pretty much what the title says. Inbox me what you have for sale...details, condition, price, etc and I'll get back to you.

Yep, you are right. 50 years is some time to think back !

Is the keeper not an ex Rover in Neil Ramsbottom ?

I worked with Neil for a short time about 15 years ago now - gave him a copy of the programme from a match he played in against Santos, for Plymouth I think.

Not seen him around for a while...

if anybody collects Rovers home programmes from the 1940s, I've got 13 for sale...contact me for more information.

Thought that Luton were very good and on another night it might of gone to extra-time. There were plenty of teamsheets before the game...fingers only just warmed up enough to type this ❄️

I want to abuse my position and hide that post

I haven't heard anything back yet, so all hope isn't lost...

two questions Glen A, is the Tugay shirt still available? B, is it a match worn shirt?

If the answer to both is yes, I'd offer £100

If anybody needs a home programme from this season (except Wolves), I have a number of them for sale at £1 each - they can either be collected at the next home game or can post them out, total UK price £2.50. If there are any overseas supporters wanting them, let me know what you need and I'll get a price to you.

if anybody has any programmes from this, I'd pay upto £50 each for them depending on condition...get looking in the loft folks!

I'm having a bit of a summer clear-out and have the following programmes for sale:

PRE WW2
Sheffield United v Coventry 37/38
Sheffield United v Hull 35/36

ROVERS HOMES
Aston Villa 47/48 Barnsley 48/49 Bolton 46/47 Huddersfield 46/47 Hull 48/49 (FAC) Leeds 49/50 Sheffield U 47/48 Stoke 45/46, 46/47, 47/48

ROVERS AWAYS
Barnsley 45/46 Blackpool 47/48 Brentford 46/47, 48/49 Charlton 46/47, 47/48 Chelsea 46/47 Coventry 49/50 Everton 45/46 Fulham 37/38 Huddersfield 47/48 Hull 49/50 Plymouth 49/50 Portsmouth 47/48 Preston 46/47, 47/48 Sheffield W 44/45 Southampton 48/49, 49/50
Stoke 46/47, 47/48 Wolves 47/48

NORTHERN/MIDLAND
Aston Villa v Arsenal 48/49, Derby 46/47, Portsmouth 48/49, Sheffield U 48/49
Barnsley v Bury 45/46, Sheffield U 45/46
Birmingham v Leicester 47/48, Nottingham F 47/48
Blackpool v Aston Villa 46/47, Huddersfield 48/49, Manchester C 49/50
Bury v Barnsley 47/48, Lincoln 48/49
Burnley v Stoke 48/49
Doncaster v Gateshead 49/50, Halifax 49/50, Mansfield 49/50, Oldham 46/47
Everton v Derby 48/49
Huddersfield v Aston Villa 46/47, Bolton 47/48, Burnley 48/49, Derby 49/50, Sunderland 47/48
Hull v Doncaster 46/47, Gateshead 47/48, Reading 48/49
Lincoln v Doncaster 49/50
Mansfield v Rotherham 49/50
Newcastle v Stoke 48/49
Sheffield U v Stoke 48/49
Wolves v Blackpool 47/48, Derby 47/48, Middlesbrough 47/48

SOUTHERN
Arsenal v Derby 46/47, Manchester C 47/48, Stoke 48/49
Brentford v Charlton 45/46, Nottingham F 45/46, Southampton 49/50
Charlton v Aston Villa 48/49, Blackpool 47/48, Burnley 48/49, Huddersfield 47/48, Luton 45/46, Stoke 48/49
Chelsea v Arsenal 44/45, Aston Villa 45/46, 49/50, Blackpool 49/50, Bolton 47/48, Burnley 49/50, Charlton 47/48, Charlton 47/48, Derby 49/50, Everton 49/50, Manchester C 49/50, Manchester U 48/49, 49/50 (FAC), Middlesbrough 47/48, Watford 44/45
Colchester v Chelmsford 48/49
Fulham v Blackpool 47/48 (FAC), Chelsea 49/50, Coventry 47/48, Luton 48/49, 48/49 (Pirate), Sheffield W 48/49
Leyton Orient v Northampton 47/48
Luton v Fulham 48/49
Millwall v West Brom 47/48
Notts County v Bristol C 49/50, Reading 48/49, Torquay 49/50, Walsall 48/49, 49/50
QPR v Barnsley 48/49, Lincoln 48/49

If anything takes your interest, PM me

Telegraph reckons Lenihan and O'Sullivan won't feature tonight because they are in the squad for tomorrow.

you are a kid in the academy - would you rather play in your cup final, or keep the bench warm for a league match that means nothing to either team? Personally I'd be playing my strongest team tonight...

bump...

I'm looking for collections of pre 1970 Rovers programmes (in good to excellent condition), both Home & Away. If anybody is looking to sell, either leave a message below, PM me or text/call me on 07456 852852.

The worst/most embarrassing at the minute I think is that "This is Blackburn! Get out of our town!"

It really makes me cringe for some reason.

Couldn't agree more, as its probably sung by kids who would probably fill their trackies if faced by those they were singing it at...

Hi Dean

Did you get my PM?

Andy

Hi OzRover

I working with BRFCS on setting up a section of the site selling both current season and vintage (pre 1960) rovers programmes - it isn't up and running yet, but seems as good a reason as any to announce it.

Anyway, I have a few spare copies of the Bristol City programme which sold out some 30 minutes prior to the match (a rare occurrence), so if you can DM me your e-mail address, I'm sure we can get something sorted out for you.

On the rovers website now...

http://www.rovers.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10303~2803544,00.html

the question is, what is it?

Hi Warren...if you have any pre-1960 home programmes, I would be willing to give you dome money for these.

Andy

I might selling mine if you want it? 10' x 5' - st george with the union jack in the top left corner. bottom left corner B R in blue lettering and the bottom right corner F C white lettering on a blue background - can email you a pic if you like?

Hi all- I was wondering where or how one would go about getting a flag made, just like the standard English flag, with some sort of message like the above on it?

I checked ebay, and there didn't seem to be anything. Has anyone bought/had one of these made before?

Out of interest, was that your flag up in the Riverside yesterday?

I've got a 10ft x 5ft from Barmy Flags, mine was about £100 and the quality is excellent. They also have a Facebook page...

The first programme we are offering is the official tournament programme from the recent Barclays Asia Trophy in Hong Kong. The programme can either be posted or collect in the person at the next home match - I won't be going to the Wolves match - and costs £4.00, with FREE postage and package (cheaper than any we can find on eBay).

We only have a limited stock of this programme, so order before they all go ..... You can place orders at roversprogrammes@mail.com, including your name, full address, BRFCS username and email address.

Available to pre-order/buy are the following programmes from this (2011/2012) season:

v Arsenal (League)

v Aston Villa (League)

v Bolton (League)

v Chelsea (League)

v Everton (League)

v Fulham (League)

v Liverpool (League)

v Manchester City (League)

v Manchester United (League)

v Newcastle (League)

v Norwich (League)

v QPR (League)

v Stoke (League)

v Sunderland (League)

v Swansea (League)

v Tottenham (League)

v West Brom (League)

v Wigan (League)

v Wolves (League)

** FA Cup and League Cup matches will be added (if applicable) in due course.

You can place orders at roversprogrammes@mail.com, including your name, full address, BRFCS username and email address.

Thanks for taking the time to read this thread, and we look forward to receiving your orders...you can 'friend' us on facebook here or 'like' us on facebook here.

In conjunction with Glenn and SteB, we are going to start selling rovers programmes on here with the aim being to raise money for the website. There will be two pinned threads, the first being current season programmes available to pre-order or buy at £3.50 (£3.00 cost + £0.50 donation to BRFCS) plus P&P. The second thread will have older (pre 1970 programmes) for sale with a picture and description, price, etc. 10% of the sale price (excluding P&P) will be donated to BRFCS with the remainder reinvested in more programmes to sell for the website.

Thanks for taking the time to read this thread, and we look forward to receiving your orders...you can 'friend' us on facebook here or 'like' us on facebook here