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In a tense afternoon at Ewood there was a real moment of light relief when the Leeds substitute Hernadez went down like he had been hit by a Sherman Tank. His rolling around and absurd histrionics made us all laugh and seemed to embarrass sections of the Leeds support.

Thanks Jack. Getting his fifth today wouldn't have been a disaster for me as he looked like he was running on fumes late in the game. Sitting out Swansea on Tuesday might have been beneficial in the line run.

I think Corry Evans may have picked up his fifth yellow card today - can anybody confirm this?

I thought Mowbray got it spot on today with a couple of minor exceptions. We never really let Leeds get their passing game going as we pressed really high. Leeds showed glimpses of their quality as they played some sharp one two's around us and I thought it was a travesty when they equalised so close to half time. At half time I would have taken a draw. Leeds were better in the second half as we sat deeper and Rodwell coming on gave us a player who tackled, intercepted the ball and passed it quite well. Overall I thought the win was deserved with some high level and intense performances all over the pitch. I haven't enjoyed a win like that at Ewood for a long time. Well done to everyone connected with Rovers today particularly Mowbray and his staff.

Having seen Leeds several times this season Bielsa likes to play a high intensity brand of football with quick, crisp passing and lots of movement. Bielsa likes to get the ball back quickly if they lose possession so we need to keep it for as long as possible to frustrate them. They took Stoke by surprise in the first game of the season and they just couldn't handle the way Leeds played. Mowbray should know exactly what to expect and we really have to match this intensity, pass the ball better than we have done recently but we can't afford passengers today, every player needs to be at it. I would take a draw now if it was offered.

Was it ever confirmed what the injury was? The injury that kept him out for three games was his calf which are notorious for being difficult to heal the older you get.

Because your sycophantic manner in relation to anything and everything to do with Rovers makes it difficult to debate with you.

I knew I was wasting my time. Your response is entirely predictable.

Is the red button facility available for League One and League Two clubs or just Championship clubs?

I also don't know if the vote was just for League One and Two clubs given that it wouldn't impact on Championship clubs.

Pretty much yes. As I was told nobody looked up the UEFA article and it was a shock when there was an announcement that games were being shown live on the first International break this season. Complaints were raised with the EFL who referred them to the summer vote. What I don't know is the number of votes for and against.

The clubs voted for this at their AGM in Portugal during the summer. The proposal had a reference to a UEFA article which was referred to by number. This article allows for 3.00 pm games to be televised live during international breaks. The Chief Executive of a club who told me this felt they had been hoodwinked.

Of course there is a point in getting them on sale now. Rovers are exceeding expectations so far this season and anybody who is struggling to think is a Christmas gift might be interested. Also people might want to start saving for them as presents now. And getting them on sale early acts as a reminder. It's called striking whilst the iron is still hot. You don't work in sales or marketing do you?

An FA Cup run would add a few games to that number.

When the PL was created it was known as the FA Premier League. The FA's name was dropped not long after because they had served their usefulness. In every other major footballing country in the world the respective National FA hold the power except England.

I wasn't aware of any changes either made or impending. I concur with your second sentence and would like to see the whole Sky gravy train derailed. When I see average Joe's earnings £100k plus on a weekly basis it makes me puke.

For those old enough to remember the most level playing field was when gate receipts were shared. The incentive for clubs like Rovers was getting into the First Division and playing the big clubs away and getting (after expenses) 50% of the gate money. The big clubs didn't like this so, with the backing of the Football League the rule was changed so visiting clubs got nothing. I have a real fear that sooner or later history will repeat itself and the 'big six' will take a bigger share of the pot primarily because of their box office appeal. I read that the lowest ever Sky audience was recorded for the recent Cardiff v Burnley match which kind of bears this out. Contrast that to Man Utd or Liverpool and their global appeal. Christian Purslow was the Liverpool Chief Executive who went public and actually used Rovers as an example of why Liverpool should get more money. There will be strong resistance from the PL and member clubs but I think the threat of the elite clubs leaving for a European or Global league will put the fear of God into them.

Was it one of his teammates? I remember the Altrincham team from that era full of hard men but King was the daddy. If I remember correctly he smashed Ossie Ardiles in the first minute when Altrincham played Spurs in the FA Cup.

The well known player wouldn't be Johnny King of Altrincham would it Tyrone?

Hopefully this is precautionary and nothing serious. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45850784

I've said before on here Nick that Rovers should tap into the fan base for ideas and initiatives. I know of a few on here who have the intelligence, acumen and love of Rovers to bring new, fresh ideas. One of the best managers I ever worked for set up an initiative named Manufacturing Improvement Teams. For the time they ran they saved hundreds of thousands of pounds and generally made the company better and safer. There teams were made up of mainly process guys, the people actually on the coal face.

Two interesting articles on the LT website today. https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/16977685.what-could-tempt-rovers-fans-back-to-ewood-park/ https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/16977901.rovers-season-ticket-holders-on-why-they-continue-to-sign-up/

I agree Leonard. His arrogance was in believing that after one season of success the lapsed fans would come flooding back forgetting the previous six seasons of virtual purgatory engineered by the owners. So he stupidly puts the prices up and closes the Darwen End. I get the impression he sold this warped vision to the Indians during the summer visit and he is fearful of being questioned by them when he visits them in November. John Williams valued the advice from supporters and put quite a lot of this into practice. Whilst Waggott meets with fans groups regularly does he listen to them and value their input?

He was talking about his calf which was the injury that kept him out for a few games. I was wracking my brains and I can't remember Mulgrew going off injured during a game under Mowbray. His injuries have been when on International duty or in training. He was taken ill before the away game at Northampton.

I think the media hype (led by you know who) portrayed Kean as a forward thinking, innovative coach who would turn us into a Lancashire version of Barcelona. Some fans were duped by this and for some as you say Andy it was a case of ABA (anybody but Allardyce).