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v Millwall (a) - Monday 8th May
arbitro replied to arbitro's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
You are entitled to your opinion. Mine is that I absolutely enjoyed the game yesterday, the second half performance and celebrations. If you didn't then I suggest you watch another sport that might get your juices flowing. -
v Millwall (a) - Monday 8th May
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Wow. That was up there with some of the best days I have had watching Rovers. I think the majority of us went through every possible emotion today and that is one of the reasons why football plays such a big part in our lives. I have written several times leading up to the game how difficult it is to play at Millwall with a full house and the fans intimidating the opposition from the first minute. I thought a few of our players froze and at times in the first half and were like rabbits caught in the headlights. Each goal we conceded was down to errors and completely avoidable. I didn't think we were playing badly at all though. Who would have given a carrot for our chances at half-time? I certainly wouldn't but to be fair Tomasson made probably the boldest substitution of the season by taking Travis off and pushing JRC into midfield. All of a sudden we are at it, the pace and intensity which we know we have was back and an early goal set the tone. The rest was just fantastic as we tore Millwall a new one with JRC at the heart of everything both in defence and attack. I was so engrossed in our game that I wasn't even really aware of what was going on elsewhere. There was very little chat on the tube and train home about missing out on the playoffs such was the high we were still on. Once that euphoria wanes I'm sure many of us will reflect on what might have been but right now I'm so proud of the players, management but particularly the fans of our club. They did the club proud today. -
v Millwall (a) - Monday 8th May
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Optimism should be the staple diet of any football supporter, if not what's the point. Today nigh on two thousand Rovers fans are travelling to Millwall and hoping and praying things go our way. We'll know at 5 pm if that optimism was misplaced but until then COYB. 🌹🌹👍👍 -
v Millwall (a) - Monday 8th May
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Tomorrow's referee is Craig Pawson who is a Select Group One referee, on the International list and is very experienced. Every decision against Millwall will be met with hostility from their fans and he will need to be strong and not allow himself to be intimidated. Hopefully we are discussing the football tomorrow and not him. -
v Millwall (a) - Monday 8th May
arbitro replied to arbitro's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Prepare to be amazed 😃😃 Of course we can look back over the season and particularly recent weeks and ask what if but my wider point was that we are still in with a shout albeit an outside one. Who knows what will happen but it will be a nervous afternoon for the four clubs who have a chance. All we can do is control what we can and win. We are due a big slice of luck so let's hope we get our payback tomorrow. -
v Millwall (a) - Monday 8th May
arbitro replied to arbitro's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Dead right. For the first time in a long time we are going into the last game with something to play for rather than some of the meaningless affairs we have had in recent times. Who knows what tomorrow will bring but surely every Rovers supporter has to be looking forward to tomorrow. Otherwise what's the point of being a supporter? -
Of course it's lazy. How much market research is done, speaking to lapsed season ticket holders, advertising etc. The early bird offer must have taken a few minutes to think up after the previous two seasons had almost identical prices. There is no interaction with the fan base to simply see what they need to get the numbers up. Several thousand walk ons in the last few games tells me that the support is there. We just need somebody to drive the club properly and understand the supporters needs. And Waggott just isn't that person.
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I saw that Bolton have already sold 15000 which is similar to last season despite them not knowing which league they will be in. I think Preston had around 12000 without checking. It's down largely to price. If you check their message boards that will be reiterated. We simply don't know if we would get to them numbers because we just haven't tried. Swag is lazy in my view, he doesn't have any imagination and shows little inclination to increase season ticket sales. He met his financial target for this season and was almost boastful about it which sums him up. We are on course for our best placed finish for years and progressed really well in both cups. We have some exciting young players coming through and a manager who is the best we have had for some time. Far from being in the doldrums we are moving in the right direction on the field. It's off the field where the club is incredibly poor. Your last sentence is nonsense and reads like you are exonerating Waggott using an expression like 'sums up the job in hand'.
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I bought one because I enjoy going with family members and given my circumstances I can afford one. My (and lots of others who have also bought them) concern is that Waggott is freezing lots of fans out who can't afford them with his pricing structure and lack of understanding of others circumstances. Many would like to buy the 'product' but simply can't afford it. I complain because I want to see Ewood with bigger crowds and atmosphere.
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v Millwall (a) - Monday 8th May
arbitro replied to arbitro's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
No one likes us, we don't care 😂😂 -
v Millwall (a) - Monday 8th May
arbitro replied to arbitro's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
For anybody who is interested Millwall have their own pre match play list chosen by fans. -
The game was certainly entertaining as both teams 'had a right good go'. Well done to Gary Bowyer who I like as a bloke but just didn't rate him as our manager. His noble deed of escorting Coyle through the celebrating Dundee fans was disappointing. He should have left the twonk to make his own way through the hordes 😉. I heard the Dundee fans singing 'Cheer up Owen Coyle' several times. Sounds like his gob has been running away with itself again.
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I would be far more palatable if I knew the money was being used to reduce ticket prices of to improve facilities but in most cases it won't. In our case it will likely be used to offset the annual losses. The agents will be rubbing their hands at this news and the likes of Swag can expect a rise too. So far the usual suspects have mentioned home games. What about the fans who travel away? A potential 12.30 kick off at Plymouth for us is far from ideal. And what about the staggered kick off times at weekend to get their allocation of matches in. We can expect more Saturday and Sunday night games.
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The mention of Fergie reminded me of a song I heard some young Rovers fans on the bus to Ewood against Burnley last Tuesday. It was to the tune of The Sway and I thought it was very good but unfortunately I haven't heard it sung in the ground. The lyrics were: We won the Premier League in '95, On Merseyside, And Fergie cried. Then lots of la, la, la's.
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Live on BBC Scotland (channel 187) tonight. I hope horse face isn't wearing his toothy grin after the game.
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v Millwall (a) - Monday 8th May
arbitro replied to arbitro's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
I will. We are taking the train from Crewe. -
v Millwall (a) - Monday 8th May
arbitro replied to arbitro's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
I'm assuming you got sorted out with tickets then BigBar. -
v Millwall (a) - Monday 8th May
arbitro replied to arbitro's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
For anybody who hasn't heard it this is Millwalls song. It's a bit Chas and Dave but when twenty thousand are singing it then it can sound really good. -
v Millwall (a) - Monday 8th May
arbitro replied to arbitro's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
I was at the game too, about fifteen of us in the side stand amongst Millwall supporters. They were great with us though (they would be, they'd just win the league) and the biggest insult we got was when one cockney asked "which one of you lot have got a fackin job then?" Thatchers Britain eh 😂😂 -
v Millwall (a) - Monday 8th May
arbitro replied to arbitro's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
I don't think so, no. That said I have Millwall a penalty which won them the game but it was nailed on. And sending off four Wolves players helped too 😂😂 It was one of a very few times when I got 100/100 from the match assessor -
v Millwall (a) - Monday 8th May
arbitro replied to arbitro's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
W***** was the in word at that time usually preceded by fackin 😂. The Wolves players were certainty intimidated by the cauldron which was a mixture of passion and hate. It wasn't a night for any players to give it the big 'un.