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The old adage of scoring when you are on top is really applicable today after we missed some glorious chances early on as we played some of our best football of the season. I'm convinced if we had scored first we would have won. But we didn't and Swansea grew into the game and took the game to us, had two goals disallowed and scored. It was during this period that confidence seemed to evaporate from some of our players. We were ponderous in possession, took too many touches, passed the ball poorly and generally were second best with too many passengers. In the first half I thought Swansea were better tactically than us as they passed out from the back with a spare man who we simply didn't press. The changes at half time made us better and we got on the front foot but still there were several elementary mistakes from a few players. We penned them in for much of the second half but I still felt Swansea were a real danger on the break with lots of pace in forward positions. We still contrived to miss a few easy chances and the game out me in mind of several this season when missed chances have cost us. Hopefully we can put today behind us and get a result at Norwich next Sunday

Birmingham have been denied an absolutely certain penalty for a ridiculous challenge by the Southampton keeper.

Rooney working his magic at Birmingham I see. Two down after 22 minutes at Southampton.

Under Martin Swansea were easy to set up against as they were so predictable. They are a totally different prospect under the ex Dingle Duff as they mix it up by going back to front quickly on occasion as well as trying to keep possession at times. The only certainty is that we have to compete and he ready for anything. I have total confidence in Tomasson and his ability to come up with a winning game plan. A clean sheet will be great as we are always in the hunt for goals. I'm confident of a win without getting carried away.

Whatever.

You fully understood and were trying to be a smart arse.

As Upside Down said embarrassing.

Work it out for yourself.

Sodexho made €699m profit in 2022. https://www.facilitatemagazine.com/content/news/2022/10/26/sodexo-records-rise-profits-and-revenues-2022

Hyam likely to be out for 'weeks' according to Tomasson. On Tuesday I noticed Scott Wharton warming up in the third minute and it was apparent when I looked at Hyam he was struggling. On a few occasions I saw him visibly wince in pain as he landed after an aerial challenge. I couldn't understand why he stayed on for the entire first half when he was clearly struggling.

In one of her first interviews the woman Venky talked about spending £5m per window and 'leasing' players. Deary me the Walker Trust were spending more than that. They have never been committed, to them we were a vanity project that now hangs like an albatross around their grubby necks. And still they won't sell us.

Is it any wonder they can't get staff? https://sportsandleisure.sodexojobs.co.uk/en/blackburn-rovers

The new Chris Smalling he likened him to as a late developer. Robbie Cotton was the new Steven Gerrard and Goodwillie was the new Wayne Rooney. Jesus wept.

Dingles salvation? https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/breaking-everton-points-deduction-premierleague-31277275

Imagine where we could be if we had a goalscorer.

It's fair to say that until last night Brittain has hardly used his left foot in a Rovers shirt. Watching it live I was surprised when he switched from his right foot to his left foot and probably more surprised when he pulled the trigger. The rest, as they say is history.

Spot on. Without factoring in his time out injured he simply didn't have the fitness levels or aerobic capacity that Tomasson almost demands from his players. I liked Dack but the time was absolutely right for him to move on.

A headline writers dream is our Cal. 😂

In his post match interview Tomasson used the word 'resilient' and we were but last night we showed so many really good aspects to our game which delighted me. The early setback would, not too long ago knocked the stuffing out of us but last night the players rolled their sleeves up and showed some character. Whilst I like a four nil comfortable away win nights like last night are the ones that define teams in my view. Don't get me wrong it wasn't by any stretch of the imagination perfect and there are still lots of areas where we can improve but I believe that Tomasson is really earning his corn by improving the players as individuals and collectively. His beaming smile after the match spoke volumes. Getting to bed at 4.10 am isn't such a chore when we come home with a great win 😂😂.

In all honesty I stopped worrying some time ago about these owners and the way they run our club. It seems every few weeks there is something new to derail the club despite the fact the football side is as good as it's been under these idiots. When they gave Kean a new contract instead of sacking him it was probably the biggest message to fans about how the club would go and now if seems, albeit thirteen years later that things are coming to a head. If we somehow overcame this latest disruption there will be another coming along soon. We might have to take a step of two backwards to go forward if they do pull the plug but I'm ready for that and I think that 8-9000 hardy souls would do the same. Responsible owners - never in a month of Sundays, they have done more damage to this club than anybody could have imagined. Remember the 'absolutely respect the legacy of Jack Walker' pledge. That alone drives my hatred of them more than any other failure they have bestowed upon us. I just wish they would go and crawl back under the rock from which they came. FOV.

Some players hide when they aren't playing well but he doesn't. Szmodics has endeared himself to all Rovers fans who love his attitude. As you allude to he is one of the first names on the team sheet.

I'm going against the grain here because I like going to Millwall. I have had great hospitality behind the scenes when I refereed there and on numerous visits to watch Rovers have usually engaged in conversation with Millwall fans on the train and never felt threatened in any way. It's hostile (I wish Ewood was too) but that is something they use to their advantage to try and get a result by intimidating opposition players. Hopefully another clean sheet for us to crow about and a positive result. I haven't checked but it seems like a long time since we lost in London, perhaps Fulham a couple of years ago.

It is Ian, it's Sodexho I believe. I understand though that Rovers, as well as getting a fee are entitled to a share of any profits as part of the contract. A fully functioning, well oiled operation would bring in much needed revenue but Rovers seem to be cocking a deaf 'un to the legitimate complaints and both Rovers and Sodexho unwilling to try and improve the service levels.

Although he was quiet on Saturday one incident summed up Szmodics to me. The Cardiff keeper rolled the ball out to one of the centre halves in the last few minutes. He had a few touches and was looking for a pass under no pressure and suddenly Szmodics sprang from nowhere, sprinted at him and was desperately unlucky not to win the ball which would have put him clean through. That incident drew one of the loudest cheers of the day and spoke volumes about Szmodics and his attitude.

There are two relatively small windows when the food and beverage outlets are used, about half an hour before kick off and at half time. If Rovers don't do anything to alleviate the queues then there is no point in extending the options on food or drink. The problems have been pointed out numerous times but nothing is ever done. Is there any other business that effectively seems content to displease customers like Rovers do?