In real time and not having seen it again I thought red. I couldn't see Williams getting back to challenge from the angle he was coming around from and Pukki had a straight run at goal. More worrying though was what the hell was Lenihan thinking of. He turned his body 180 degrees to face his own goal and Pukki read it. His control was that poor that it gave Pukki a chance. Why didn't he just play the way he was facing or head it. Lenihan has been decent lately but something his decision making is poor.

I think the point is that Rovers haven't reduced the prices for the Swansea game for loyal season ticket holders. They are happy to take our money and in many respects abuse the loyalty and commitment shown. And to market it as a reward for our loyal supporters is insulting for season ticket holders.

Another slow start, couldn't keep the ball and two down early on. Travis scored with our only shot on target. In reality we could have lost by five as Norwich were quicker and more incisive all over the pitch. I believe we are currently light years away from emulating the likes of Norwich. In my opinion they were considerably better than us in nine positions and probably have consistently been over the course of the season. Williams was again our best player and Dack by far our worst. He is in danger of becoming an enigma and I really wouldn't have too many issues selling him although his stock has dropped considerably in the second half of the season. This summer is huge, make or break in many respects but in my view unless there is successful major surgery we will be in a dogfight. From afar last night Mowbray appeared subdued. We weren't aware he was on the bench until close to the end of the first half and even in after the break Venus appeared to be doing most of the coaching. Maybe he has air miles on his mind as he thinks about his Indian and scouting trips.

It was about then yes.

I can only recall the one when they just didn't turn up but they actually announced it on the day before. It was like a Sunday League team. I'm sure they were docked three points too which ultimately really cost them. They got to the FA Cup final that year and I remember their fans chanting 'three points' as Graham Kelly was introduced to the team. Bryan Robson was their manager at the time.

Rovers didn't get a 3-0 win. The match was played at Ewood and finished 0-0 which ironically relegated Middlesbrough.

If Bolton's record was expunged and did have an effect on promotion and relegation it would throw a spanner in the works of professional football. I'm sure that there would be appeals, more appeals and court cases which could take weeks if not months. In normal circumstances the PL and EFL have to know the constitution of each league after the playoffs so planning can begin for next season. I don't think they would have any rules or regulations to cover how to make the number of each league to agreed levels. Would they promote an extra team from each level below the Championship, would they run League One a club down on the normal number? The impact could be huge on lots of clubs.

And the paragon of virtue that is Sir Dave Richards isn't so squeaky clean. John Williams was mentioned as a potential partner to Bassini. Why on earth he would get involved with people like this beggars belief. https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/latest-news/exclusive-premier-league-boss-s-son-won-series-of-football-deals-1-3308364

He looks and sounds pissed. If he was desperate to sort the players wages and ensure the game goes ahead what is he doing in a Sky studio speaking to White? It's going to end in tears.

https://www.canaries.co.uk/News/2019/april/ticket-news-blackburn-rovers/ Norwich are charging £2 less across the board than we have had to pay. Something is amiss here.

I might be getting him mixed up with somebody else but I have a vague recollection of refereeing him playing for York City in the Football League.

I think he will be assisted by Tony Grant who was one of Bowyer's first team coaches.

And Stockport have a gimme in their last match at already relegated Nuneaton while Chorley host Bradford Park Avenue. Chorley will probably be in the playoffs for the third year in succession.

I thought his running style with and without the ball was like Phil Foden's. I thought he was looking to get on the ball and get things happening. Seems to be a confident kid.

That was just about as comfortable as winning a football match is. Bolton just didn't want to know and if we had played with more intensity could have had five. Good to see Brereton score and he could have had a hat trick with a little more care. Travis and Rodwell ran the game and Rothwell continued to excite the crowd albeit running a little blind at times. Really good to see two hungry young players come on as Buckley and Butterworth looked to get on the ball, played quickly and looked for give and go's.

Villa 1-0 up against Millwall and looking for a tenth straight win, incredible form. If Millwall lose and Rotherham beat Big Club they will be level on points with two to play.

At any normal club that would be the case. Mowbray was due to go out in November last year but didn't go and no reason was given. Significantly we didn't spend much. I'm probably stating the obvious to a lot of supporters but whilst they are here we will never be a normal club.

Mowbray having to go to India to meet them implies (to me anyway) that he doesn't know what his budget will be. His comments are worrying.

This is the full itinerary. https://www.rovers.co.uk/news/2019/april/matchday-timetable-bolton-wanderers-h/

Either way it will be a great finish with both teams so close but looking at Stcockport's resources against Chorley's they have done remarkably well. I believe Stockport are still full time too.

I felt for the lad. Listening to some Chorley fans around me I picked up that he had recently played for them and left under bitter circumstances.

I went to the game yesterday and enjoyed the occasion. Chorley deserved to win but at 1-0 I saw the worst miss I have ever seen live. All the Stockport player had to do was side foot the ball into a completely empty goal. Be put it over from four yards - incredible. Chorley have it in their own hands now and have to win their last two matches but National League North aficionados tell me they are two tough ones.

Having seen every minute of Rothwells games I have seen hardly any evidence that he is doing anything 'ugly' at all. I think Mowbray realised he got too personal after the Sheff Wednesday game when he said he plays like a little boy (or something to that effect). The vast majority of fans are genuinely excited when Rothwell gets the ball and if a small by product of that is that he sometimes doesn't offer cover to a full back then I am happy to to see us taking that risk. Do we want to see a functional Conway or Bennett as opposed to an exciting Rothwell? Hopefully Mowbray feels the same way.

Why not have both a commanding centre half and a keeper who dominates his six yard box as transfer targets? These in my book are the two main areas of weakness and strengthening here would reduce the number of mistake riddled goals we concede.

I don't really know too much about Ben Benson but I think the best goalkeeping coaches would struggle with our two. In my opinion their mistakes are elementary evidenced by the goals conceded at Forest and QPR which are primarily down to poor decision making. I just don't think any coach can greatly improve any players decision making. It's a natural trait in my view and knowing when and what to do. The old saying of making a silk purse out of a sows ear is applicable.