jim mk2
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v Wrexham (h) - FA Cup - 29/1/24, 7:30pm
jim mk2 replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
and there it is. One attack, one goal -
v Wrexham (h) - FA Cup - 29/1/24, 7:30pm
jim mk2 replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Szmodics easier to score there -
v Wrexham (h) - FA Cup - 29/1/24, 7:30pm
jim mk2 replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
And that's where it doesn't make sense. When we're struggling for attendances why can't they make it easier? Many fans give up when presented with such difficulties. I guess it's all down to cost cutting and some accountant saying the extra effort and expense to attract a few more fans isn't worth it, but it seems barmy to me -
Underwood was unplayable in the right conditions. He bowled at a good pace, probably that of a decent club opening bowler, and managed to extract huge turn at the same time. I've never seen a bowler like before or since. "Flat Jack" was more of a slow bowler than a true spinner, he didn't turn it much. Very good in one-dayers but not a Test cricketer - he eat too many pies for the top level.
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The Purgatory or Hope Poll
jim mk2 replied to OldEwoodBlue's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
As others have said, it’s not so black and white and not a binary issue. if we’re going to have a wish list, putting the club up for sale (with a realistic price tag) has to be one preferred option, or Venkys staying and investing more in the club, coupled with better management at Ewood, is another. What is almost certain is that administration would damage the club from which it might never recover. Assets, such as the training ground and academy, would quite likely be sold. Be careful what you wish for -
Well deserved. Without his knock England wouldn't have had anything to bowl at. England looked dead and buried on the first day but turned it around. The beauty of Test cricket. That victory will have shaken India.
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Venky’s, HMRC…The Plot Thickens ?
jim mk2 replied to tomphil's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Many fans feel the same way - a feeling of anger and disillusion about events over the past decade or so and no one would blame them for staying away - but it is possible to keep supporting the team in blue and white and still have disdain for the owners and the way the club is managed. My red line would be if the players showed a lack of pride and effort in wearing the Rovers shirt - which happened a few times under Kean. The league cup match away to Cardiff was a breaking point for me when I spent £200 on the trip and Kean admitted he's thrown the game. Apart from times like that, football is still like a drug that I can't kick because of the love of the game and supporting the Rovers team -
Key man Ashwin gone. That ought to do it......
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Less than 70 now. These 2 are looking very comfortable. One breakthrough and the rest could follow. It's a nail-biter all right
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That *was* the January Window
jim mk2 replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Phillips and Yates look to me potentially 2 very good signings. I don't understand the reluctance to sell Gallaghe. If Ipswich want him that badly then Rovers should let him go. -
Ashwin is the key here -he's a decent lower order batsman. Get him and a remarkable victory might be on.
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Brilliant effort by Pope without which England would likely have been facing an innings defeat Root England's best bowler by a long way. Hartley's figures are pretty horrible It's asking alot of inexperienced bowlers to win this but they have to bowl better next time.
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Venky’s, HMRC…The Plot Thickens ?
jim mk2 replied to tomphil's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
The most revealing phrase in the statement perhaps is "with a further tranche of funds set to be received in due course" Set to be received from the sale of Wharton presumably and confirming his sale will be used for running costs? -
Venky’s, HMRC…The Plot Thickens ?
jim mk2 replied to tomphil's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
So funding is in place until the end of the season and they hope the legal case will be resolved after then The uncertainty continues and nothing is resolved -
Innings defeat? It wouldn’t be surprising. Root England’s best bowler too, and Foakes dropped Rahul on 0, again off Root.
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That *was* the January Window
jim mk2 replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
His commitment is questionable at the best of times. Knowing he's off somewhere else in a life-changing move and an injury might jeopardise it, there's little point picking him -
That *was* the January Window
jim mk2 replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Unlikely. They've probably never heard of Wharton either. They may not even know there's an offer in for him. But they understand £20 million. And they'll thank their favourite son Steve Waggott on a job well done -
That *was* the January Window
jim mk2 replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
"Well done Mr Waggott for securing £25 million. How much would you like as a bonus?" "One million will do nicely thank you madam" -
That *was* the January Window
jim mk2 replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
The owners must be loving this - developing young players and selling them on for a good fee is their business model to perfection and vindication for carrying on in the same way -
That *was* the January Window
jim mk2 replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
I'd love to know how we're going to be involved in the promotion race Wharton won't save us from relegation but in the event of a sale not buying at least 2 replacements will possibly do so -
That *was* the January Window
jim mk2 replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
And there is the risk If Wharton is sold for £18 million there is NO guarantee that ANY of the money will be spent on new players but will be used to reduce debt and / or everyday running costs. -
That *was* the January Window
jim mk2 replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Would Tomasson or Broughton have any say in whether a sale goes ahead or get any of the money to spend? -
Bazball facing its toughest test in India and the traditional England batting weakness against spin and India racing to 119-1 in reply doesn’t augur well. England potentially bowling last on this pitch is good but will India let them by building a huge total and bowling England out again?
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That *was* the January Window
jim mk2 replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
There could be something in the Palace-Wharton story. South London Press is a well established local newspaper with a good reputation. Many national journalists have moved to Fleet Street from there. Still think it's wrong move for him and far too early. He must be disillusioned at what's happened at Ewood this season. "Love" of a club only goes so far -
That *was* the January Window
jim mk2 replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Wharton is only just up to Championship speed and isn't ready for the Premier League yet. And he can do better than Palace, if he's prepared to wait.