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Just looking at the starting eleven on for our three league games so far only Travis has come through the Academy. With a reported three new signings imminent I think it further reduces the possibility of home grown players becoming first team regulars or even squad members which is a huge turnaround from recent times when we regularly had over half of the squad coming through our Academy. It's a slightly worrying situation for me as, with a couple of exceptions I can't see any of the current crop of youngsters making it at Championship level.

Maybe, maybe not but after the inconsistencies over the two penalties in the first two games we were due a decision. 😂 I thought the referee was poor yesterday. His recognition of foul play was erratic for both teams. His performance was summed up when he got in the way of play twice in about thirty seconds.

This clip is so good. Yuki is miffed that the scoreboard hasn't accredited him with the second goal. He tells everyone exactly that including the fourth official and one of the substitutes actually pats Yuki on the part of his body that out the ball in. 😂

This is from yesterday's under 18 match against Burnley. Difficult to tell what is happening from a still but the bloke with the cap on doesn't look like he should be on the pitch.

Boos once again ringing out loud at St Mirren as Rangers go one down at half-time.

Completely agree on the value of Japanese players. They have a great work ethic and they seem to assimilate really quickly which is probably a reflection of Japanese culture. And from Rovers perspective they don't cost a fortune. 😂

The second goal yesterday was so clever and I can only appreciate how good it was after seeing a replay this morning. The way Cantwell gives the Hull players the 'eyes' and plays Hedges in is absolute quality. The weight of the pass was perfect. And if that is a training ground routine the much maligned Ben Benson should take great credit.

Personally I take all these twitter accounts that espouse 'inside info' with a pinch of salt. If you want to believe them that is perfectly your right.

You are making an assumption and trying to turn it into fact based on what you want to believe. I posted earlier that yesterday reminded me of the West Brom game last season when the players responded to Eustace leaving with a show of solidarity. Maybe some of the players believe that Travis has let them down and behaved in a disrespectful manner to them and wanted to prove a point.

Repeatedly called him out? There are many sticks to beat Rovers with but I just don't think this is one of them. As far as I recall Ismael said Travis wants to leave. That is absolutely true so as far as I'm concerned it's better that we, the fans know things like that. The other stuff is just what some ITK is putting out there and as with most ITK 'revelations' people will believe it if it suits their own agenda.

It was around the time of the late equaliser so my assumption would be that we 'over celebrated' and wound up the cavemen. A friend said Wonstencroft is a Blackburn lad so he will know what it really means when we play that lot 😂. Or perhaps something after the final whistle.

A really good day for Rovers supporters particularly the 1000 at Hull who gave the team excellent backing. Yesterday was so reminiscent of West Brom last season when, almost against the odds Rovers players seemed to galvanise and show some solidarity despite the shenanigans behind the scenes. It was the perfect away performance for me in which we looked much better than Hull. Our tactics and game plan was really important and Ismael and his staff should take credit for this. Toth in great form, so solid defensively, industrious and skilful in midfield and up front which gave us the platform to achieve the result. Giving Cantwell the captaincy could well be a masterstroke from Ismael. He seemed to thrive on the responsibility and put in by far his best performance in a Rovers shirt. Hull tried every dirty trick in the book to stop him but simply couldn't. We looked a proper Championship team yesterday and the challenge for the staff and players going forward is to build on this and gain some momentum.

I'm writing this new bloke off immediately - when you say his name fast it sounds like Balaji. Yuk. 😂

The first thing to say is that Brighton were excellent. They were quicker in movement and mind, stronger and certainly more skilful. Ordinarily that would tell the story of a 4-0 defeat but the truth is not one Rovers player (except Batty who was ok) comes out with any credit. We lacked cohesion, application and at times attitude. It was certainly the most inept I have seen our under 21's for a long time and baffling after a decent performance on Monday against Everton although there were some changes. We ended up with Wood as a central striker and Strich just behind him so the absolute dearth of strikers doesn't just apply to the first team. Hopefully the under 18 boys can smash the Dingles today and restore some pride to the Academy.

I don't think he will given we have a senior game tomorrow. The under 21 game against Everton on Monday would have been ideal for him to play in but Goddard was picked instead. I think Barrett will play tonight as Goddard has been the third choice in first team games so far. It will be interesting to see what happens when/if Pears is available.

Five Championship games out of twelve each weekend are given up for life coverage. That is far too many and as a consequence the Sky planners have to broadcast fixtures where long distances are involved and anti social kick off times. That is the real point of the debate as it really is unnecessary. In total, over 1000 (1059) of the EFL’s 1891 games across the Sky Bet EFL, EFL Cup and EFL Trophy will be broadcast: 328 Sky Bet Championship matches 248 Sky Bet League One matches 248 Sky Bet League Two matches All 15 Play-Off matches All 93 Carabao Cup matches All 127 EFL Trophy matches Each League weekend fixture round will see 10 live EFL fixtures shown Five matches in the Sky Bet Championship Five from Sky Bet League One and League Two

Pre covid there weren't anything like the number of Friday night and Saturday lunch time kick offs. You have very little empathy for anyone or anything as long as it doesn't really affect you and as far as I can see that's the bottom line.

Have they gone a bit early with this? Surely tickets won't be going off sale today or is someone down there confused.

I did read that WIGton Harriers and THATCHam Town were interested but BARNET are expected to make a late bid.

Giving them a few weeks notice doesn't make it right - the logistics make it really difficult for travelling supporters. Millwall fans travelling by train to Preston could catch the 07.11 from Euston. Firstly they would have to travel across London which will be around an hour from Lewisham. It gets into Preston at 10.51. The earlier train is 06.08 which will mean them leaving home at around 5 am I'm sure if you were a regular away match attendee and the changes had a direct effect on you you might think differently (at least I hope you would). PS sorry for so much detail but I'm just trying to emphasise my point to Chaddy who doesn't seem to grasp the issues this causes for genuine supporters.

I quite like memorabilia like this but aside from a few words on the announcement there is no indication as to the content or contributors. Having anything to do with owners will go down like a lead balloon.

Rovers under 21's are playing Brighton at Ewood on Friday and if you are a season ticket holder it's free but you have to get your ticket before 3 pm on Friday. Misleadingly the article states the prices you have to pay after 5 pm. I wonder what is happening in the two hour period between 3 and 5.

In light of your post and given how quiet it was on Saturday at the food and drink outlets it could be that many are switching on to the fact they are being fleeced. Not that it will make any difference to Sodexho and Rovers whose head in the sand attitude will prevail. I bought a dozen 500ml bottles of water from Lidl last week for £1.89.

The official website hasn't been updated yet (no surprise there) but the under 18's are playing Fulham at the Academy on Tuesday 26th in the Premier League Cup. Kick off is 12 noon.

I wonder if the plethora of new players have to pay to park at Ewood on match days. Normally I would out a smiley thing against something that sounds so bizarre but thinking about it it's a serious question.