I don't think Dolan is 100% gone.... If all the stars align and we end up being promoted (yes, not very likely) he'll sign on. There'd be an argument that he isn't of the standard needed in the Prem, but we'd offer a better contract if only to be able to sell him down the line.

Candidates for Head of Special Deliveries - Mulgrew, Bentley, Gamst.

I actually think it was quite smart given how it's panned out. Had he been naff, low risk. It's not like a loan where the player was returning to their club. Had we given Forshaw a 2.5 year or even 1.5 year contract, it'd be (rightly) said to be poor business. With Yuri, we've essentially had a trial period before committing.

I'm pretty sure these days it's standard to have promotion/relegation clauses so salaries would probably change accordingly in either scenario

Unfortunately I think to most that would just come across as 'shit fanbase' 'stadium too big for them' etc. something more explicit and large would be needed to capture attention. Banners would probably be removed. Perhaps a group going, front row of the JW with a letter on each t shirt spelling "Waggott out" or Suhail or Venkys etc.

Have we had a shot on target or chance of note in the second half? Can't recall one and that is shocking when a goal down and against one of the teams towards the bottom. Add that to the performances since Swansea, the new year spiral is well and truly in bloom.

Disagree. He's given the ball away repeatedly and been petulant trying to get it back. Unfortunately he doesn't suit the rest of the team. Might do well in a team that dominates possession and keeps pressure on the opposition.

I fully agree that next season would be the one to try some sort of 'gimmick' to give ST sales a shot in the arm. But I also recognise there is a commercial aspect and the LT report highlights the cost across the division, which will encompass a broad range of local economics. It's a difficult balance for the club

Interesting article in the LT on ST prices across the division. Rovers pretty much have the cheapest or one of the cheapest offerings in each category. It doesn't take away from a missed opportunity re the anniversary year, but the conclusion I get is football at this level, like many concerts, is pricing a lot of working class people out

Suppose the only positive this year is getting them on sale early, compared to previous years. Might give them time to re-think the pricing when sales plunge. So little imagination to the pricing or anniversary, merely being used as the basis of their marketing. Shame.

If they want to play on the anniversary, whilst having a commercial eye, go with £150 concessions and £187.50 for adults

Trying to be constructive about recent games, it's evident both Carter and Hyam play much better with someone more senior alongside them. The difference Batth makes especially to Hyam is night and day. Was also very telling today that I didn't hear a single player shouting. Maybe he was exceptionally loud but I remember when Paul Robinson was in goal you heard him from first to last whistle, organising the team even if we had possession

Admittedly it was earlier. However after today, if I were you I would keep my account unable to buy tickets.

5/10.

Not left ewood so early before. Acd makes markanday look like Messi