Andy

2 minutes ago, RevidgeBlue said:

Nearest to it I can remember was pre Jack Walker,  a biblical deluge just before a game against the old Crazy Gang from Wimbledon, Vinnie Jones etc al, which left huge pools of standing water on the pitch and resulted in the game being abandoned with everyone in the ground.

No issues at all for years after the New Ewood was built until relatively recently. 

That was actually in the Prem era - around 1993/4.

Just now, Hasta said:

What was the last game anyone can remember called off mid-game at Ewood?

I don't think it's happened in my lifetime (Prem era onwards).

1 minute ago, Ferrit said:

Fuck Mckenna complete prick, patting the ref on the back what a cunt

I saw that, what an absolute penis.

1 minute ago, neophox said:

Ive seen worse weather...

I dunno - I live half a mile up the road and it's pretty biblical.

With 11 minutes left to play, surely we just get the win?

Based solely on the game and a bit we've seen of him, I don't think Taylor-Gardner is a downgrade on Travis at all.

In fact, a couple of progressive passes today that Trav wouldn't have made.

Long season ahead, of course, but £3m in the bank and no downgrade, for someone in the final year of their contract 🤷‍♂️

Cantwell is ace.

I liked him last season when he was inconsistent, but he's been excellent so far this season.

No excuse not to win this one now.

Fair decision, last man.

Thing is, it spoils games and they have players to hurt us on the counter still.

34 minutes ago, TheKitGuy said:

Playing away to Real Madrid today.. every kids dream, fair play to him. 

Just looked at the lineups and he's facing Mbappe, Vini Jr and the full Madrid lot today.

Good on him, glad he's made a good start there.

Decent first half, couple of half chances.

Grateful we have Toth though, we're 0-2 down at HT with Calamity between the sticks there.

Gudjohnson and Kargbo on in the second half and let's see if we can win this one.

If not, I'd be happy to take them off you - me and my little lad were planning on going, but not sorted tickets yet - cheers!

On 18/09/2025 at 17:59, RoversClitheroe said:

The Arte Et Labore pod is mental with it.

Was absolutely shocked to hear the change in views on that podcast that came out Monday.

Yeah, thought the same myself.

It's generally a decent listen, if you can get past the 'fought' (thought) and 'fink' (think) from the LET lad.

The second guy, with the southern accent, is a bit annoying though. He tries to use words and phrases that he doesn't actually understand and he'll flip-flop entirely at the slightest challenge of his opinion.
And his pronunciation of Ismael is disproportionately maddening (Ish-May-Ull).

The Blackburn End pod is slightly better, though one of them constantly refers to Birmingham as 'the blues'.
As a Rovers podcast, you'd expect 'the blues' to be in reference to Rovers.

I'm a petty, petty man.

1 hour ago, ElTwis said:

Weather is looking awful, let's hope there's no late cancellation again. I fancy a 1-1 draw with Gudjohnsen starting and netting on his way to 15 goals before January and a £10m move to Southampton 

We've got a yellow weather warning in the Ewood area, for this coming weekend - whatever a 'yellow weather warning' entails.

Yeah, JDT's 'flaw' was not having the quality of players to work with, who could execute his style of play.

That said, a few players developed hugely under him.
And a few others spoke very highly of his coaching ability and tactics (Szmodics, Wharton, etc).

Had he been backed in the transfer window (Undav / O'Brien), we'd have returned to the Prem.

I only watched the 2nd half, but the main thing I took from our attacking prospects (ie Tyjon, Dunn, etc) is how lightweight they are.

Technically good, of course, but if you can't handle the physical side, you'll never play at a high level.

The 2 x CBs impressed me though, both comfortable on the ball, good distribution and some nice anticipation - especially from the lighter-haired lad.

Yeah, you're asking too much of Tronstad there, we'd be overrun.

If Gudjohnsen becomes as good as we hope, I could see Ohashi playing on the left, as an inside forward.
Or even behind the striker, with Cantwell wide.

You then have Mori on the right, with Kargbo as an impact sub.

From an attacking perspective, it's a definite upgrade on last season.

Just now, BRFC4EVA said:

Don't forget Berg, Atkins and Le Saux! 

One of my favourite come backs about us 'buying' the league is that we built our entire back 5 defensive line for less than Liverpool paid for Phil Babb..

Yep, either Babb or Scales (or either).

It's an absolute lazy opinion and does the amazing work done by Kenny/Ray/Tony a massive disservice.

2 minutes ago, superniko said:

Wrexham have spent a fortune, then I looked at their 11 today and it looked absolutely dire. Would love them to drop straight back down 

Spending lots of money absolutely does not equate to success.
We've seen time and time again; you can't just throw a load of expensive signings together and expect them to gel/work.

Look at the side Kenny built. Alongside the likes of Flowers, Shearer and Sutton we had the likes of Gale, Wilcox, Slater, Hendry and Sherwood (all either free, or small value signings).

Wrexham and Birmingham will both finish in the bottom half of the table this season for this very reason.

3 points off the play off spots...👀

Tell you something, that's a good win.

Carter and Wharton were excellent today - we've missed that combination of aggression and quality on the ball.
Keeping them fit is the challenge, of course.

Having a proper GK behind them makes all the difference as well.

Pleased to see Morishita score on his full debut and impressed with Gudjohnsen's cameo also.

Tavares is such a strange one - he's very languid, which means that he should have more time on the ball.

But he seems very poor in his passing, decisions, anticipation...pretty much every aspect of the role.

I know it took Sondre a while to adapt, but I'm not sure he was this bad, this early.

What a goal.

Actually didn't mind that first half at all.
Had the better chances and looked the better side.

I'd stick Gudjonssen and Kargbo on for O'Hashi and Hedges in the second half - some pace down the wing and some strength in attack.

Sorry to hear this, thoughts with your family.

36 minutes ago, Ossydave said:

And? He's more ability in his penis than Mr Offside 

That's a very specific piece of knowledge, which raises questions that I'm not sure I want the answers to.