It only appeared on Rovers twitter earlier this week which indicates to me that it almost fell through the cracks at Ewood and perhaps a third party brought it to their attention. It's another rush job, get a few players to say a few words and roll out some old players. And Rick Parry is making a presentation presumably to Waggott (the man I just don't see representative of our proud club) at half time. It would be right and fitting if Waggott was roundly needed from the stands.

The suits behind this decision (likely to be Cheston and Swag) probably take £500k out of this club in earnings. If they took a 0.5% pay cut it would more than cover the expense of shutting the Blackburn End. And another thing that grinds my gears is that these twats don't even pay to watch Rovers. They sit in the lap of luxury in the Directors Box and will be fed and watered for free. Any away games they go to will be the same. The gall of these self serving knobs is really beginning to grate with me.

The hypocrisy is alarming. Somebody authorised the spending of a reported £3k on that unsightly lettering in the Darwen End Upper and yet, to save money arguably the most popular stand is closed. I recall when Waggott closed the Family Stand and quite a few regulars didn't renew their season tickets in disgust. I think this will probably push a few over the edge, supporters who have sat in the same seat since the ground was rebuilt. And how many Cardiff fans will the Darwen End be opening for? Shambolic decision making by the club once again to save a few quid.

And Coar did nothing in them 'turbulent times'. I remember him threatening legal action against a supporter who asked him if he could look Jack Walker in the eye were he still alive. A freeloader.

Saturday's game is our 5000th league fixture in our history. I can't help thinking there must be some commercial possibilities to mark this milestone but the article doesn't mention any. https://www.rovers.co.uk/news/2023/september/12/rovers-set-for-milestone-match-/

Try and contact Rovers Community Trust. They do lots of good work in the community and could perhaps point you in the right direction. https://www.rovers.co.uk/community/

The under 21's are at Reading tonight and the match preview specifies that Sigurdsson won't be playing and there is no mention of Ennis. Hopefully there will be a BCD match this week so they can get some game time as Tomasson said both would be back after the international break. I'm slightly worried though that they might not get be ready for Saturday.

Sincere condolences on your loss roverandout. The next few days will be tough but try and be strong for the rest of your family. RIP roverandout's Dad.

I couldn't find a Rovers Ladies thread so I am putting one up. I went to watch Rovers Ladies against Sheffield United today primarily to meet an ex refereeing colleague but I have to say I really enjoyed the game. In truth I have been a sceptic about ladies football before but watching closely today has changed my opinion. From being one goal behind and missing a penaty in the first half Rovers came back to win 2-1 in a thoroughly entertaining match full of commitment and no little skill. The only criticism would be about our failure to turn really good chances into goals. Rovers were clearly well coached and a tactical change at half time saw us become dominant and in turn worthy winners. I heard on the PA system at full time that we play Crystal Palace on October 8th at Ewood. We have already pencilled the date in.

Keep going for your Dad mate.

The irony of closing the Blackburn End is that the Darwen End will be open for a few hundred Cardiff fans. Another new low in our history. We have racked up a few in the last thirteen years. 😬

I hope all goes well with your treatment DeeCee. Hopefully a few Rovers wins can make it more bearable.

In truth I don't really understand what is going on (does anybody) but my hope is that the story really discredits them and affects their standing in India. I've always thought there are people who signed NDC's who know where the bodies are buried at Ewood. Hopefully some can go public and then the screw on these reprehensible people.

https://www.rovers.co.uk/news/2023/september/04/young-duo-called-up-for-under-19s-duty/ International recognition for three of our youngsters along with Adam Wharton who has been called up to represent England under 20's.

I wasn't actually. It just occurred to me at Home Park as the scores were coming through.

I see there is another television series about the Dingles for us to endure. It's called Pointless.

Tomasson's ambitions clearly outweigh those of the owners or their acolytes at Ewood. That, for me is only going to end one way. These people have blighted our club for the last thirteen years and whilst they are here we will tread water at the very best. They have very little interest in the club and its well being but they seem to be happy just to meander along whilst putting in a Kings ransom just to allow us to do so. Why?

Just back after a gruelling 640 mile round trip and still feeling the disappointment from a game in which we should have got something. Scoring first is usually advantageous and I really feel if we had our away one of our first half chances we would have won. But we didn't and it was almost predictable when Plymouth scored. The start of the second half was really good from a football point of view as we poured forward and created chances and half chances. To finish the game losing 3-0 left me feeling flat and if I'm totally honest a little worried. We simply have to put more of the chances away otherwise it could be a long season.

It sounds like Plymouth are trying to eradicate persistent standing at Home Park. In my experience the busier stewards like to set an example with visiting supporters first. Be aware. https://www.pafc.co.uk/news/reminder-fans-persistent-standing

I'm sure I read that last season Tomasson won more cup games than Mowbray did in five years.

What has a lack of appetite and Rovers got in common? Eight nowt. 😂

Sorry mate I just assumed it was at Cardiff.

Thanks. It appears there is an egg chasing match in Cardiff on Saturday 24th.

I can't see that Cardiff are playing on the Sunday from the Sky listings. https://www.skysports.com/watch/football-on-sky/competitions/championship

There was green paint sprayed on Queen Vic's statue which seemed to be there for years. The route to Ewood from town was also littered with Plymouth slogans spray painted on various walls and buildings.