https://www.rovers.co.uk/news/2024/september/11/rovers-to-compete-in-central-league-cup/ Another four games (minium) announced as Rovers are playing in the Central League Cup. With PL 2, International Cup, Lancashire Senior Cup and Premier League Cup there will be plenty of games for them this season.

I was thinking about this during the game last night. For an outfield player being loaned out it should be beneficial from a physical aspect but that wouldn't really apply to a goalkeeper. There is also an element of character building too which is what you allude to. The facilities in non league compared to what they are used to should give them a greater appreciation of the real football world.

I went along to Bamber Bridge last night and saw a really entertaining game. Michalski made some good saves and made good use of the ball when it was at his feet. Having seen him playing for Rovers at various levels he always struck me as a hugely confided player. Last night he was vocal and engaged in 'banter' with the Prescot Cables supporters behind his goal.

A big thing for me about young players is testing them and that only really happens by moving up to the next level. Davies, Litherland, Doherty and Olson are players who play in the same position and are younger. Litherland in particular has impressed me. However Saadi did offer some versatility and was able to move into midfield.

Rovers under 18's played the Dingles today and drew 2-2. A notable name on the Rovers team sheet needs no introduction 😂.

Undoubtedly he was cheap but at 22 I am more concerned that he could have been blocking the progress of a younger player with more potential as there was no possibility he would get near the first team. There are others who fall into this category too a few of whom are already out on loan.

I still find it strange that he was offered a new deal in the first place. Good luck to him.

I really want to hammer this lot showing no mercy. After the 5-0 drubbing there last season it was one of the longest journeys back from an away game in recent memory. I'd pretty much convinced myself we were doomed at that point. The players who played that night should really be looking to put them to the sword in an act of retribution. That should be motivation enough.

Jordan Eastham has gone to Ashton United until January.

Do the clubs not vote on any constitutional changes? Whichever way it's incredible to think that Leicester got off on what was essentially a technicality. The expensive lawyers working for City will be poring over these right now for any more loopholes. I read that the case against City alone will cost the Premier League 'tens of millions'.

A week on and their bitterness knows no end. A quick calculation shows their starting 11 to have cost over £70m. Ours cost less than £3m. Let that sink in.

Yes please.

https://www.rovers.co.uk/news/2024/september/06/ticket-news--rovers-under-21s-v-lyon-under-21s/

In their first ever Champions League foray Villa are being ridiculous with their pricing. https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2024/september/04/champions-league-ticket-details/ There has already been a backlash. Hopefully lots of fans will just say enough is enough and Villa play in front of a half empty stadium.

There hasn't been an announcement yet which is par for the course. Last season I think they sold bundles of three for the International Cup games so I would expect something similar again. Hopefully we'll find out today or tomorrow.

Has anybody heard about a BCD game this week or next week? I have been told one has been arranged but not the date. I also heard the players have been given a few days off next week so if that's true the game is likely to be this week.

There is a mention of a slight groin injury which is hampering his general fitness. Hopefully a good rest will help his recovery.

Adam has withdrawn from the England under 21 squad. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c5y5zr5rjx8o

A watchable game at Leyland last night. A hard working Colchester side pretty much stopped Rovers from playing their passing game but Rovers were a threat getting in behind as both full backs were bombing on. Barrett saved a penalty and made some good saves and Powell looked decent again but on the night it was more a case of grafting and matching Colchester's energy. Sometimes it's substance over style and this game was one of them.

It should also be about protecting the referee. He has to live in an area populated by Rags and will have to go about his daily business. There will always be the odd nutjob who bears a grudge should they perceive a decision has gone against them. The rule of thumb when I was on that you wouldn't referee a team from your home county unless it was a local derby. One of the reasons I believe they do it now is because there are only a handful of referees who are good enough to do the top games.

Shouldn't that podcast be named 'From the Arse Hole End'? 😄

I saw several comments from their lot who said, in a disparaging way that our performance reminded them of the way they played under Dyche. He got them promoted twice and kept them in the Premier League against the odds for a few seasons. And they loved him and the way he set his team's up. An odd lot.

There are two under 21 games scheduled before we play Bristol City (Tuesday 3rd and Thursday 12th). Hopefully some of the players needing game time will play a part in these.