2-0 Rovers happy Friday morning sees Rovers guaranteed qualification for the next rounds Friday also sees the news headlines that Bumley have been closed down, the turd sold for a recycling tip to be opened, all the players and staff placed on the dole and that name "Burnley" erased from the annals of English football as a dire mistake

78 quid for coach travel, ferry and match ticket is a reasonable price. However, I am not certain that spending time on the coach from 0430 to 1830, going to the match then driving straight back is worth that amount. Aftr all for a flight, hotel and match ticket its costing a mere 92 quid within that amount, guaranteed entertainment from Jordan and the lap dancers, access to many a bar, a good nights kip and we still arrive back only a few hours after the coach arrives back at Ewood Now, which one would you choose ?

Well a Leyland point of view sees nothing but positives from last nights game, even though we lost. In that I wont even contrive to mention the awful weather. Firstly, a crowd of nearly 15000 was a pleasant surprise, well done to thos e who wwent and despite the result Rovers more than held their own with a vastly expensive and experienced Chelsea reserve team. My personal view of the match is simple, Rovers had to rest certain players. Tugay was out of the squad, Savage injured and no need to run the risk of anything serious. Very surprised to see both Emeton and Neill play the full game but Emerton played the type of football he has done recently, my MOTM. Nice to see Henchoz get a game, although clearly short of match practice, his inclusion shows its the end for Todd in his Blackburn career. He looked comfortable with Zurab. McEveley, clearly inexperienced against Robben first half, came out of his shell and had a fine second half. I think Bentley can do a job in the middle, he has the skill and the artistry to develop alongside Tugay. MGP faded in and out again and was unlucky not to score with a 40 yard free kick, after that though he did little else. he should have gone off earlier to be replaced by Peter. the Axe was solid as usual but gave quite a few balls away putting us in trouble. Very surprised that both Nonda and McCarthey started. Last night was ideal to play Roberts and Jeffers to give them a full 90 minutes. Roberts got quite a size of the second half due to Nonda injury and Jeffer got all of 4 minutes ! A wasted opportunity for rest and match fitness. I would like tomention the young lad Peter. He did more in 45 minutes than MGP has done in 6 games. he can run, he can pass, he can shoot and his crossing is fantastic. I would like this lad to get a decent run in the side if he is allowed to be developed. certainly one for the future who could blossom under Hughes and co. At the match, I saw Gally, he was not included due to illness (allegedly). He expects to be fit for the weekend. A thoroughly bloody nice lad. The sight of Chelsea benches value amazed me, a cool 57 million worth of players sat on their arses watching the game. Behind them, hiding in the warm boxes a further 50million pounds ! As stated Rovers coped well enough and I am glad we didnt get punished too much. Not mentioning tactics or formations, jsut glad to be concentrating on Europe, the League and the FA Cup

Does noone else think that this clown takes the term "white man" to the extreme?? I have never seen such a pasty looking wimp EVER

got a ticket ten quid for first taker JW Upper Blackburn End owner unable to attend due to work (not me)

"Like it or not we have not the long term resources or staying power of the likes of such perrrenial 2nd Div luminaries like Sheff Wed, Derby, Forest, Brum, Wolves, Leicester, Leeds, Sunderland etc" Everyone of those clubs TND have spent, bust and burned BIGSTYLE. Rovers have outstayed them all because they are a well run club, have a sound footing with a sensical business plan. None of the above mentioned clubs come anywhere near to the way Rovers are run. You can add the following clubs as well, Norwich, Palace,Sheff Utd,Barnsley,Charlton,newcastle,Boro,Spurs,Pompy,City,Wigan,Bolton and so on. Even the likes of Everton,wham and the other so called pretenders that have a bigger rating than Rovers WISH they were as soundly run as BRFC. YOU should be grateful for what we have. BRFC are a totally different proposition to that of 2 years ago. The whole club is on a change and it matters not that Uncle Jack is no longer with us nor that a sugar daddy is not taking a financial interest in BRFC (yet). Rovers are solid both on and off and it needs ALL supporters to get behind he club. Listening to the way you are aggravating Scotty is purile. Everyone has a point to make and its hight time YOU accepted it. BTW if I see you in Amsterdam I will buy you a pint or a litre

I wonder how many of htat team tonight will feature on Sunday ? Konchesky is apparently suspended, Benyaoun is injured, Harewood deadlegged, forwards goal shy, defence annihilated. All points towards a Rovers defeat on t'telly

I think I have read the bolton are without Nolan for his double yellow card in the midweek game so I cant really understand why Savage isnt banned if thats correct. in any case it suits us to get out of this comp at this stage as long as its a close defeat if you understand my meaning

top penalty takers Le Tissier Shearer Phil Neal - quality from the spot for Liverpool. Ally McCoist for Rangers missed very few for Rovers fans anyone remember Ken Beamish taking pens ?

united have already sold 8000 tickets for Ewood as is stated in their last match day programme. that almost guarantees another 28000 fans at that game, quickly followed by a sell out Boxing day game at home to Liverpool thieves, I would say a better than expected return on those two games thatn last year. Rovers now have an ideal opportunity with a game such as charlton/watford/fulham to seek the school kid element with parents as long as the team is still doing well. They have got the right attitude with european games and i am sure we will see 20000 plus crowds for those 2 home games. The old gate debate will rumble forever, it will only ever reach the proportions of 1994/95/96 should we eveer attain a new buyer/investor. I think Rovers have finally listened to their fans and are addressing the problem with various options. i only hope they dont forget the good old ST Holder

oh dear that second paragraph has just condemned Rovers to another defeat at the Boleyn ground 2-0 wham

repetative i know but does he not miss the CHELSEA game instead of wham ?

is Savo not banned for the chelsea game for his 1 game ban ? I was under the impression that would be the case for his 5th Yellow card. Time to rest Tugay Brad Niell Zurab Andre McEveley Emerton Axe Gally Peter Roberts Jeffers

you obviously havent told you that youa re leaving her for the afternoon/evening and nightime whilst you enjoy the footie and she admires the hotel room/bar waiting for your drunken arrival !! looking forward to seeing you out there Stu

The worst thing about this single defeat is NOT the fact we missed 2 penalties NOt the fact we didnt score NOT the fact the MGP was nothing short of shocking NOT the tactics or formation it was The sight of that litle cheating Senalgalese scumbag running around Ewood wth heis short off at the end

Maybe there should be a vote for those who have actually seen Jordan awake or standing during and after the game ! I still have a cracking pic of him in Salzburg stadium at half time hanging onto the fence for dear life !!!

thats harsh den

IHD ever thought of contacting Rovers for a ringside seat, I did it after 3 knee ops and each time they sorted me out with a leggy seat so I didnt miss the game, twice in luxury !

for acomodation tyr octopus travel - cheapest deals around

submit an application form and cheque, download the form from Rovers website DO NOT forget the passport number !!!!

On the face of it we should be expecing a gate of around 26000 plus for this match, that is 8000 extra seats from last years crowd at Ewood. Hope to see a positive reaction from Rovers who are on a roll. I can see Roberts starting with Benni, bringing on Shabbi to notch the winner in the second half. Rovers 2-1 winners

but is that the main attribute required to be newcastle manager ?

do not mention this in front of my wife

shows a lack of respect for a fantastic away European performance 2-1 away I will take that any day. Well done Rovers, only saw about 10 minutes of the game including the winner due to work. Now back home just waiting for the curry to arrive, my beers cold and the hard drive is ready to watch the match. I would seriously have settled for a draw, but an away win F A N T A S T I C well done MH and the boys, now then a rest before Sunday, bring on the winkers

Similarly Ozzie our trip to Amsterdam is costing a mere 95 GBP, thats plane, hotel and match ticket. europa92 hotel will be rocking blue and white, the dam will see a night to remember and in the bars alter we will witness hoggy and harmy each take a hattrich as we ball the whingeing aussies out for a mere 100 paltry runs