I think that's a bit harsh. He was terrible today, but he has had some good performances further up the pitch this season, most recently away at WBA. I think there's more of a player there than the likes of Lowe and Travis, to be fair.

If Leo concedes that 2nd goal (an own goal, no less), everyone loses their shit. We are just too easy to play against.

Was she not the female protagonist in the Terminator films? I mean, if she can press 'send' on a webform submission, then she's technically more skilled and competent than the incumbent.

It would be an absolute disgrace if Eustace got any significant amount of money to spend, whilst JDT and GB were forced to work on a budget of 3 Tic Tacs, a tangerine and some white dog poo.

He was fine against Stoke, but B'ham was concerningly bad. As in, I genuinely think having me at LB would have been an improvement.

I'm hoping that at least one of them are currently working their notices, departure timed with GB's intention to speak to the media. Based on nothing other than my hope, but surely the Club Secretary's role is untenable after 3 massive cock-ups. Last year's in particular likely cost us a top 6 place minimum. Gross (repeat) incompetence.

If you're within 2 points of the top 6 in December, that is objectively good performance for Rovers. Whether you liked the performances or not is irrelevant. It's the horrific run that came after that point that's left us where we are.

Based on Birmingham, one of the worst teams in the division, comfortably turning us over last night, I can't see how we'll take anything from the Nobbers. It would be the most Rovers thing ever for us to go and win 4-0, but hard to see us even getting a point based on recent form.

Dolan can't be on £600 a week, surely. Most of us would be earning more than him. Might have been whilst in the Preston youth setup, but he'll be on a lot more than that now, you'd expect.

Sacrilege, that. 1 2 5 6 3 7 4 8 11 9 10

I do recall Trav having a very good spell after coming back into the side last season, playing a bit further up the pitch. QPR away (with that wonder assist) was one of those games. He is technically limited and isn't as good as a '4' as Trondstad is, but I'd keep him around next season as a squad player. Does seem to be a Eustace-type player and can cover fullback as well.

This is a fair point - JDT wanted that experienced Batth/McFadzean type at the back and had been very vocal about it. As much as I enjoyed the win today, you still know what lies ahead for us, as long as the Raos are involved. Will give some (more) credit to Pears, thought he was generally good and the penalty save was excellent. He's come back from injury looking a lot better than before it.

That 3rd goal was as beautiful as anything we’ve seen under the era of tippy tappy football. Goal kick, flick on, finish.

It's times like this that I wish I was a drinker. Eustace is probably about as good as we were realistically ever getting (presuming Big Sam was never happening), but I can't help feeling that it's just...same shit, same outcome, different day. For his faults, JDT had that sprinkle of something special about him - and that's what gave me hope. And the club are clearly trying to distract us from whatever shenanigans went down on deadline day. Make no mistake, that was 100% not an admin error/oversight. Not 3 times in 12 months. Not a single chance.

This is the key bit for me. This has happened 3 times in 12 months at Ewood - 2 of them meaning that very important, expensive deals don't go through. I'm not doubting that Glen was told this version, but I don't believe for a nanosecond that it was 3 repeat admin/typo errors. Do they honestly think we're all fucking idiots?

I think Eustace is about as good as we can expect - though I would prefer someone like Neil, or even Hughes over him. All are shite, but I'd rather take shite with some proven experience over a prolonged period. Once again, Warnock would have been the ideal name, had he not just headed north.

I don't think Eustice is the answer - he's a relative rookie still and we need experience. Now isn't the time to be taking risks. If Fowler gets anywhere near the job, I'm genuinely out (and never returning). Nixon clearly has no idea at all. After all, he backed Kean as a 'gem' right to the death. He'll report whatever certain people pay him to report.

Sorry, only read the last few lines. Whilst not a single fan sees JDT as a 'God/martyr', most recognise that he's done a good job with a crap squad and no backing. TM also did a good job, agreed. It's not a competition between the two - they both did well for us. The worry should be who is about to replace JDT, because it sure as hell won't be anyone of his calibre.

You're rewriting history, tainted by recent poor form. JDT did an objectively good job for us - you can't argue with the facts (finishing 7th with a shit squad and no backing). The cup run was a bonus, but a very welcome one. You're only trying to fool yourself if you think he was shite here and he'll go on to much bigger things than Rovers. However, more importantly, we have Gareth Ainsworth to look forward to, senior players who get a bit scared when the nasty crowd boo them (after failing to beat teams like QPR and Huddersfield at home...) and Waggott successfully deflecting attention away from his own severe deficiencies. Oh yeah, and that's on top of the transfer debacle, which in all reality was internal politics and sabotage, potential financial ruin and owners seemingly unwilling to do the right thing and piss off. I'm pretty much done. Certainly not spending another quid until this shitshow is addressed. Literally no leadership at the club. No-one who actually cares about Blackburn Rovers Football Club, just whatever benefits the individuals.

I just can't give any credibility to the 'oops, sorry, we forgot to press the button' excuse. Both the club and the individuals involved have processed hundreds of transfers without any such incident, over many years. All of a sudden, we see 3 cock-ups in 12 months. It simply cannot be accidental or incompetence. And it cannot be allowed to be swept under the carpet as such.

What I mean is, I think it could either be a tipping point for a large number of fans - or whatever is going on behind the scenes could mean the beginning of the end for the Raos. Either way, feels potential seismic.

Yeah, I don't entertain conspiracy bollocks, but I am not buying this for one second. For it to happen last winter window (twice) was embarrassing at best. For it to happen again now, oddly on the only deal that would cost us a few quid, it cannot be another admin error. The club surely don't expect fans to just accept/believe that? Something is afoot and I think it's not far from coming to a head...

Ok, so trying to make some sense of the McGuire situation. From a few sources, we apparently submitted the local/FA/PFA transfer forms on time, hence why we were happy to announce the signing - pending international clearance and work permit requirements. The ITC in this instance would be us completing and returning this form: https://ussoccer.app.box.com/v/international-transfer-pdf Which doesn't need to be completed before the UK transfer deadline (just required before he can play for us). Which leave the work permit situation. I haven't been able to find anything which confirms if this needs approving before the UK transfer deadline, only knowledge of how it works on FM (where you do need it in place prior to the deadline). All of that said, if there was no issue, surely the club would have put something out - or even paraded the lad during the QPR debacle. Yes, I was bored, no I've not been drinking and yes, I'm now going to bed.

He wouldn't have featured either way - international clearance / work permit stuff.

One thing to consider in all of this was the recent Venky henchman (added to the board, IIRC), specifically brought in to oversee financials at the club. Wouldn't be surprised if he was making decisions from the shadows, over the last few days.