Really hope so too. Having the majority of possession didn't work out too well last season and we seem to fare a lot better when we have less.

Assuming his absence today all but confirms that he's being sold in the next few days?

That's a joke, right?

Gallagher off, Davenport on. Assuming its a formation change, unless he's back to the Buckley as a false 9 bollox again?

Not many (any) options off the bench. Where's Chapman?

2-1. Sakes

Honestly though, looking at the starting 11, no obvious penalty takers in there.

2-0 Diaz

Penalty to Rovers. Who the hell takes them now?

Has there been any confirmation about AA missing due to an imminent transfer?

Yep, we did.

Possession is overrated!

Never had any belief that we would be up at half time! Excellent stuff, not complaining.

FFS. (Cheers)

Is Gallagher playing wide right then?

No Armstrong today

"Its a young team, we really need to get these lads some help" Almost a guarantee.

Just over an hour before the Tombola is fired up for the first time this season! What will Mowbrays random bombshell be today?!

That is a concern and it would absolutely p**s me off no end if he did that

100% agree. You would feel it would benefit them as well in the long run, as if we were run well and had a decent handle on player trading they wouldn't need to keep propping us up with cash injections (or whatever it is they do) The current model makes no sense.

Wonder how many season tickets he was expecting to sell? 6000 isn't many and that should be raising red flags to Venkys about the current set up down at Ewood but I highly doubt it is.

"Get behind them, FFS!" There is going to be the biggest, collective crash down to earth ever tomorrow at 5pm.

Just seen that update from the club myself. 6000 season ticket holders, thats got to be the lowest we've sold in a long time?

I do think we have a starting 11 good enough to not be relegated. Problem is, we have to make sure we win the games whilst that 11 is available before the inevitable injuries start to kick in. Puts a lot more pressure on Mowbray to get it right more than he gets it wrong, which isn't his strong point. Less options and less number of subs available to change the game now as well, which only hinders our already poor manager. He can no longer change half the outfield in order to chase a game when he gets it wrong from the off. Not looking hopeful for the season ahead!