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I'm quite happy overall considering my expectations were so low when the window opened. The wheeling and dealing has been something Del Boy would have been proud of but ultimately I think the ins and outs, wages etc will have balanced out so in my view we haven't actually spent anything. We strengthened in areas where we needed to and time will tell regarding the suitability of the players coming in. Having seen several of these already I am quite relaxed about them but the likes of Toth, Cozier-Duberry and Beck I know nothing about but they come with good reputations. The one that intrigues me is Cantwell. Having watched him at Norwich I have always thought there is a player there but that hasn't really materialised so far but I firmly believe that Eustace is the type of manager to get the best out him. In that respect I mean that I see Eustace in the Allardyce mould in terms of fixing wayward players.

I've just got up, drawn back the blinds and the first thing I see is two magpies right outside my house. If that doesn't do it nothing will 🌹👍🙏

A much improved performance from the under 21's and for large periods of the game we were the better team. A sloppy goal was conceded early on but we probably had the better of the chances but went in one down. We started the second half really well and pinned them back with some quick, incisive play and it was no surprise when we equalised and at that point I thought we would go on to win it. Mike Sheron then made a triple substitution and much like the Carabao Cup game against Blackpool it seemed to weaken us and they seized upon this and got back into the game. The scoreline of 3-1 flatters them. The pick of the Rovers team were Powell (who was excellent), Litherland and Tyjon. Litherland strides forward from centre back and started so many attacking moves whilst Tyjon is going to be a too player. His skill, movement and athleticism were a joy to behold at times tonight.

There was loads of crap spread over some Blackburn End seats this evening. Can you think of another club where this would happen?

He will have needed to be registered by noon to play. When is the deadline for registering a player in relation to the next round of fixtures? Documents have to be submitted prior to 12 noon on the day prior to the date of the relevant match. So for matches to be played on Saturday 2 September, forms will have to have been received prior to 12 noon on deadline day. Any applications received after 12 noon on deadline day (and before the window closes at 11.00pm) will still be processed but players will not be eligible until Sunday 3 September. https://www.efl.com/news/2023/august/31/all-you-need-to-know-ahead-of-the-summer-transfer-window-deadline/

Toth has a decent command of English. That's a good start.

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As inverted wing backs wasn't it? This was to stop their quick wide players cutting inside and shooting. He played three centre halves in Mola, Hyam and Ayala. His rationale for playing Mola was that he was quick but then Ayala played so deep because he was slow. It certainly wasn't Tomasson's finest your and it was probably as low as I have felt for many years watching Rovers. The team selection coupled with too many players waving the white flag played right into their hands.

I watch a lot of football and like to think I'm across most of it but I have never heard of Angel Gomes.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-13786943/Burnley-academy-manager-resigns-slamming-players-scathing-report-accidentally-sending-WRONG-WhatsApp-group.html

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/13433452/scottish-coach-resigns-whatsapp-st-mirren-david-longwell-burnley/

The fact that Pears has played in the two League Cup matches is an indication of how desperate we are for another keeper. We are effectively operating with one senior keeper and the desperation is getting greater by the hour. All this prevaricating about wages and fees for potential signings will backfire massively if we carry on penny pinching.

It's probably more relevant to us if his club commands a fee.

First it was Covid and then an issue in the Suez Canal - what will their excuse be this time? It really is poor particularly when we are on the bones of our arse and people want to spend money. We must be the only club in the country in this situation less than a month into a new season.

Rankin-Costello just doesn't look physically fit enough in my opinion. He has been taken off in each of the three league games because he had run out of gas. He might be being nursed through training because of his injury record but right now we just can't rely on him to play a full game. I noticed last night he went down with what looked like cramp and if Eustace hadn't tried to be clever by changing half the team in one go then Rankin-Costello should have gone off. I like his aggression and we could well need that on Saturday but that has to be balanced against his fitness levels and current form.

I was really hoping that we could use this game as a fillip for Saturday and utilise the squad. How wrong I was. After a bright opening we became listless, lacking in any real intensity and worse for me was too many players taking the easy option and not being brave enough in possession. It was so flat. I have praised Eustace for his use of substitutes this season but tonight he got it wrong in my opinion. Five unnecessary changes and a system change worked more to Blackpool's advantage than ours. We effectively played without anyone on the wide left of our defence as Sigurdsson doesn't have any defensive nous at all. I don't know what's wrong with Rankin-Costello right know but he looks so jaded in every game and it clearly is affecting his performance levels. We looked quite solid defensively until Hyam and to a lesser degree McFadzean came on and then we sat deeper and invited them on. Buckley and Duru were the exceptions on the night but if we play with the same lack of intensity on Saturday I fear we will get beat. Winning games is a great habit and tonight was a game where we regressed after the early season promise.

It looks like Tyjon and Bloxham are in tonight's squad.

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They should be. Collections were available depending on which phase they brought in but by now they should all be there. Probably best to call first though to make sure.

Travers and Travis? We are going back to the days of Hanley and Henley.

Selling any of the first team squad would be absolute folly right now given the lack of numbers. Travis is already on two yellow cards and is bound to pick one up on Saturday. With a few fragile bodies in there we would be cutting our own throats.

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For anybody who might be interested in watching a game today Chorley play Southport at Victory Park with a 1 pm kick off. And for the very keen ones Euxton Villa play Darwen with a 3 pm kick off. The drive between the two is about 15 minutes.

I know. I was using it as an example of the name 'Pape'.

And they bought relegation. 😂😂