Paul Mellelieu

What about corporate boxes?

Really?

Under the circumstances I think Sam was a good appointment, but it was time to move on to something, shall I say, more modern. I have no problem digging in and fighting the fight when it's required, but Sam took it the the extreme. And not a nice man. As I said, you can win games by playing more entertaining football. It's not called the beautiful game for nothing.

I do. The truth is you can play good football and be successful, even with modest resources. I remember sitting there just bored out of my brain, embarrassed by the knuckle-dragging style of play, by the sly tactics and the long ball nonsense. Sam could play other ways: once we were safe he would let the team play a more expansive style. Of course this is just mine (and many others) view. However on this occasion I'm right.

When Souness and Hughes were his predecessors I think it's understandable to be disappointed by Sam's style of play.

I hated watching big Sam's team. Awful stuff.

I guess the theory is concentrate on performance and the wins follow.

Wonder where the gaffer ate last night.

Gregg is very good on camera, is bright and articulate. He's also obviously ambitious and focused. A lot here to like.

Ms M is rather taken with our new appointment.

You can save £5 on your parking.

Fuck off Burnley.

I wish JDT well, but I wonder how his record stacks up against the candidate criteria set at the start of the recruitment process.

I rather enjoyed this interview with Broughton, https://trainingground.guru/articles/gregg-broughton-youth-development-lessons-from-bodo/glimt

Not seen this elsewhere, but we have a new Head Marketing, Fraser Read, on his way from Bournemouth.

Rev needs to get on the blower to the elites.

There are different types of journos. Some hold power to account, others don't and report on showjumping or fashion or whatever. Sharpe is no better or worse than anyone else put in his position, although I think he could be asking why it's taking so long.

Not sure about that - been doing the rounds.

Just who is early to the party?

My overwhelming feeling is one of no confidence in the leadership of the club, so whoever we get will be pot luck.

The only Steve Walsh I know sings Carry on Wayward Son.

At least they can use capital letters and full stops......

Dear god.

Without a connection to Rovers, wouldn't get a sniff. I would of course hope he is a success.

Done nothing in this league, plays awful football. Hair.