Thought the whole point was winning trophies, not reaching semi finals?

Ever heard of Lionel Messi before, nah?

Surely, you're taking the piss with this comment?

Hindsight sees in 20/20 👍.

1 Year for Batth, with the option of an extra year. Be crazy if we haven't thought about or even done that. So, I suspect we haven't.

Very lucky I got to see him at Kendal Calling one year. R.I.P

I'm not sure that going backwards under Southgate is how I'd frame it, but he'd definitely run out of road. Interestingly, going backwards would probably be more applicable to us so far under Tuchel, tbf.

The Fit and Proper Test pretty much must look like: Prospective Owner- 'Lad, here's a screenshot of my bank balance- never mind that it looks like one that I could have stolen from Google'. EFL- 'Welcome to the family, son'.

Bingo. I actually said the same at the last Fans Forum. I used to religiously watch Match of The Day, every Super Sunday, all Champions League etc. Now I barely even bother.

Was talking about this at work yesterday, but I was saying that when I was a kid, if football was like it is now, with the slow play and aimless sideways passing- I probably wouldn't be a fan of football. Certainly not like I am, anyway.

Aware we are missing a few players, but that still doesn't excuse some of the selections or the start we've made. It's very concerning and it looks like we've gone backwards, tbh. I'll only start really worrying if the September matches are as poor as the ones over the last few days.

That’s wider of the mark than a Chris Brown shot tbh.

They'll spin it as 'we need to work within our wage structure' or some rubbish. Then some fans incapable of critical thought will blame the player for being greedy. Rinse and repeat.

Christ, Matty- that involves some effort, they won't go for that!

Someone on Instagram has said that De Neve 'looks like a stoner from Rishton' 😅.

I think they’ve got better players than anyone else, Spain probably just edge it, though.

Way I see it, Tuchel has been brought in to win a tournament, if he doesn’t manage that, he’s failed, it’s that simple. I don’t think we’ve got as strong of a side as Spain, or even France, tbh, so he’ll have to find a way to win, as we won’t out play them.

People went on like he was the new Alf Ramsey, but he never won a trophy, tbf. He did a lot of good, but he couldn’t get us over the line, so a knighthood was pretty generous, really.

Wherever he is, he’s surrounded by money and no medals. Nice work if you can get it!

Two right backs on the bench, Curtis, aware you’re a centre mid, but, today you’re at right back, my son!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cn9jpx0xjnjo Venky's, this is what trying looks like.

Okay, let's try this another way.... Do you think the coalition are doing the right thing in getting the owners to sell, because the owners have done an awful job since they bought the club, or do you think the owners are doing a good job, so the coalition shouldn't bother getting the owners to sell?

Do you not think they're doing the right thing at the moment?

It's absolutely fine to want to progress academy players, otherwise, what's the point in having one? However, the whole raison d'etre of Blackburn Rovers Football Club & Athletic PLC is the first team. It's pointless to promote players from the academy to the first team, if they aren't ready, all this will do, is hold the first team back.

Literally nothing in my post said you were critical, either. What I did say, as it clearly bears repeating: 'you seem determined not to get behind the coalition' and 'it's a shame you can't support these people'. Show them some support and that you're willing to get behind them, then I'll absolutely hold my hands up and acknowledge that.