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Just be aware that the QPR match is scheduled for February 14th which is also FA Cup Fourth Round day. If either us or QPR progress from the Third Round this game will almost certainly be moved to a night match.

I'm not sure that the game generally is as physical as it was and that is all relative. I watch NPL and, having refereed on there in the early 90's I don't believe it is anything like it was. Lots of players at that level now have come through Academies where physicality is kept to a minimum. One benefit could be the facilities and pitches. Any entitled young player won't be too well accepted if he expects the same great and gives it the big 'un.

I saw him play a couple of times for Atherton Colls and I agree it's different for a goalkeeper whose job is essentially the same whatever the level.

The absolute minimum standard in my opinion for any of our youngsters going on loan should be Northern Premier League Premier division. Anything below that and the standard drops markedly.

One for three weeks and one for a month? Seems a bit pointless but I suppose Jordan Rhodes has to justify his existence.

Thanks for posting this. If it was left to Rovers I would have been sat at the Academy like a lemon.

Me too mate. There are a lot more pitfalls having tickets on your phone in my view.

It is digital only. As they are on general sale you should be able to buy them here https://www.eticketing.co.uk/onerovers/EDP/Event/Index/1756?position=2 Failing that just call the ticket office.

Some (hopefully) good news on the Baradji injury situation.

Tickets went on sale yesterday although in the announcement it didn't give a number but I think after corporates and players allocation it's around 1200. For the first time this season the loyalty points required is above 470. For this fixture the number has been raised to 510 for the first phase. I think this higher number will be indicative of how many people will want them and if Rovers have done their homework the first phase will probably see the whole allocation gone. The second phase, should they get to it is 470 points.

The safety of the players in both games was at risk wouldn't you agree. I'm not suggesting that our game should have finished but highlighting the fact that I'm my view the Stockport one should have been abandoned.

This was Stockport v Wigan last night. I don't know how much time had been played (looking at the time I guess it was a similar time to when our game was abandoned) when this was filmed but the match was completed and even went to a penalty shootout.

It was definitely a ruptured achilles.

Giving Khan and Barrett new contracts was questioned at the time with neither good enough in the opinion of many. They will be on low wages I know but whatever it is it's money down the drain.

I don't know if it the one he injured at Brentford.

Solomon Honor has had several outings this season and performed well. Barrett is at Tranmere on loan but I'm not sure why Goddard didn't play.

The initial prognosis was ten weeks. I had a similar injury years ago and it a strange thing that I could run almost normally but pushing off to sprint was uncomfortable. I was told just to rest with some gentle stretching daily.

He has a slight tear in the sheath of his achilles I understand. That is completely different to a full year which would most likely be a full season out.

Interestingly Billy Barr was at last night's game along with the Chorley manager Andy Preece. Expect some loan deals going though soon.

There were clear parallels in that respect but the first half past night was probably the worst I have ever seen the under 21's play.

After two excellent wins the young Rovers team came back to earth with a thundering crash. 3-0 down after ten minutes with Khan having an absolute Joe Cocker. He was responsible for all three although the defending didn't help. Derby got a fourth and at half time nobody could argue with the scoreline. We were comprehensively outplayed in every area of the pitch. We didn't get near to the intensity and pace of Derby and Vignal must have been worried that his first game would end in a humiliating defeat. Rovers were much better in the second half but I believe it was also a case of Derby taking it easier. Our goal was scored by Lewis Bell who I believe was making his under 21 debut. I don't think anyone came out with any credit last night. The first half must have been an eye opener for Vignal who surprisingly didn't make any changes at half time. I know I'm repeating myself here but last night would have been perfect for Carter to get an hours fitness work in. The pace and intensity with which Derby played would have been really good for his rehab. Instead he will probably play in a sedate BCD match.

No Carter involvement. Another baffling decision from Mr Aloof. Good to see Litherland on the bench though.

Can this be shown to Pasha at the next Fans Forum? The jackets could be sold in the shop and the beer on the concourse. Win/win. 😂😂

Most likely what is having a big effect of the slow service is a staff shortage. Contributing to this is the fact that match day staff who have recently (this season) started are having to pay for car parking. The cost of parking is probably more than most of them earn in their first hour. Shameful.

Indeed. He also said he didn't like loans and to compound his single mindedness he signed one who won't have played for the best part of six months. He simply isn't doing what is best for the club with his blinkered approach.