I'm sure Rovers would point to the number of youngsters who have signed extensions as a success but the reality is these kids would have been easy to deal with as, in the main they just want to be professional footballers. Dealing with established players is a whole different ball game and Rovers have been found wanting. I would imagine that is why any negotiations for potential new signings seem to be so protracted. I just don't believe we have smart enough negotiators in situ who can get deals over the line. I really think it will get to the point where the players and their representatives just say 'sod this' and are either sold or let their contracts just run down.

Normally apologies are sent in advance of meetings so if that's the case they should have an idea beforehand but I don't know how these meetings operate in respect of normal protocol. I'm sure I've seen pre meetings mentioned in the past too but maybe that was only for FF members.

Do you get to know in advance who is representing the club?

Another low in the last fifteen years. What a way to treat people. Shame on you Rovers.

I would imagine the Sky lawyers are already rubbing their hands if this happens. The greedy clubs won't be too pleased though. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cy0wpvqwdw9o

As you know the vast majority of PL clubs are globetrotting for big bucks. Four are playing in a Premier League cup competition in America and Man Utd are playing Leeds in Stockholm. If they do play a lower/non league team they send the kids. I was at Chorley on Saturday against Wigan and there were around 2200 on. They play Nobbers tomorrow and expect a similar sized crowd. To a club like Chorley that is a God send.

I would say it appears that they have learned from their mistakes. They have grown the fan base and there is now a waiting list for season tickets, pledged to build a new Sports Quarter, meet the supporters in local pubs and can zones before each game and are investing wisely in the team. Remember the 'we will absolutely respect the legacy of Jack Walker' pledge on their first day of Rovers ownership? That lasted a few weeks.

A parent of a first year scholar told me officially they shouldn't have but they can get boot and clothing deals. This person had already had offers.

One of the new intake at Rovers was recently featured in a national newspaper article bedecked in a brand of sportswear. This was arranged by an agent who was hoping to ingratiate himself to the lad and his parents for the future. But having an agent at 16 is against the FA rules but, as ever these people find a way of circumventing the rules.

One of the new intake at Rovers was recently featured in a national newspaper article bedecked in a brand of sportswear. This was arranged by an agent who was hoping to ingratiate himself to the lad and his parents for the future. But having an agent at 16 is against the FA rules but, as ever these people find a way of circumventing the rules.

I have been told that Waggott had done some preparatory work in getting a game at Ewood on August 2nd and was looking at some established European clubs. Whoever has picked up the slack in his absence has gone to the Punekars and told them what the appearance fee would be and they aren't prepared to pay it. Instead somebody has had a brainwave (probably thinking we could charge an appearance fee) to play abroad on that date and they are frantically searching for a team to play. It was said that the money from the Everton friendly would finance the trip. Let's see what happens but right now there is no game scheduled for August 2nd.

It was strange that he wasn't announced with all the other new scholars several weeks ago. I'm guessing but perhaps he was being hawked around by someone (strictly speaking players aren't allowed to have an agent until the are 18) and it didn't materialise.

He was interviewed by Sodexho for a waiters job as a back up. Two birds, one stone. 😂

Darwen Corporation buses.

Alex Baker had awful luck. After coming back from a cruciate injury sustained in a bad challenge he damaged a hamstring and sadly wasn't offered a new deal. He looked promising whenever I saw him play but unfortunately his injuries did for him.

This is from June 20th. https://www.rovers.co.uk/news/2025/june/20/ticket-news--accrington-stanley-v-rovers/

It is. They will be operating the 'pop up' bars with a selection of beers. The season before last the took £27k in bar sales from the Rovers friendly.

Melchester Rovers.

The forecast is a hot, sunny day with temperatures of 25° by kick off. Factor 25 might be the order of the day for Rovers fans on the open end or IMEP Stand. The upside is that Stanley should sell plenty of beer.

Further to my earlier post regarding Rovers Golden 150 I came out of the Rovers shop earlier and noticed a guy filming and asking people for their opinions on the shirt. I told him about what I believe is the unfairness and he quickly distanced himself from it by saying he had only been in the position for a week but had seen the communication yesterday. I quickly explained my issue with it and he agreed completely it was unfair. He took some details and said he would talk to the relevant people (or as my gut tells me person). He was a nice young man, really approachable and my parting shot was for him to get used to decisions that irk loyal supporters. He thought I was joking 😂.

As a clear afterthought they have made the draw available for the purchase of and kit online. It's quite embarrassing really and has some under qualified employees grubby prints all over it.

So Rovers are offering a free draw to supporters who buy a new shirt but only if they are bought online. A few weeks ago every season ticket holder was invited to Ewood for the home team shirt launch to buy them. Several hundred queued and bought them in the night but will now be excluded from this draw because of something Rovers actually initiated and actively encouraged. I have written to Lynsey Talbot about this but I am expecting a reply using names on the database of online orders as the excuse. In my email I have anticipated her answer by asking why this draw wasn't for season ticket holders

It looks like he will get his move - to Wormwood Scrubs FC. 😂

That is optional when you buy the shirt. If it wasn't Rovers know they wouldn't well as many.