I think the last 3 games have shown that this team can be competitive in this league, and could possibly be challenging in the top half if we had a decent manager. The longer Bowyer stays, the more difficult it will be for someone else to come in and turn things round.

Absolutely spot on.

Unbelievable how far our club has fallen in 5 short years.

From a comfortable mid Prem club to a club in the bottom 3 of the Championship led by, IMV, a charmless and incompetent manager with some fans salivating over the signings of the likes of Barrow and Lawrence who last Friday, sat on the bench, deemed not good enough to start.

It's even beyond fiction.

Amazing how views vary.

Have been to The Dressers on a handful occasions over the last three months and what they do, I think they do exceptionally well. Also, think the internals are pretty good which adds to the feel of the place.

I also like the Top Lock but I don't think it's in the same league as The Dressers.

The driver these days is food and unless a 'pub' has an extremely viable food option then it will struggle.

To me, Dressers and Spead Eagle, Mellor are the two outstanding operations of their type in the area.

Cheers mucker we were planning to go about 5:30 so may try and bring it forward

Is it just a buffet?

No it isn't a buffet.

You have a menu to select from which includes a good number of popular dishes from the main menu - plenty of choice. Portion sizes are just as plentiful as 'normal' (unlike some restaurants who cut back portion sizes on their 'specials').

Enjoy.

Italian is hit and miss for me, I love a freshly made tortellini a la creme but all too often I go to a place and try a pasta that sounds nice and end up wth something you can make easily and just as good at home.

Trying Shajan again on Sunday, looking forward to that its always been a favourite of mine (if it's not too busy, the standard drops when busy)

They do a Sunday 'special' between 1 and 5 for about £13 including starter/mains/naan. Wide menu choice and excellent value. Done it a few times and never overly busy. Wouldn't leave it later than 4.30 though.

^{A very good effort against more experienced and physically mature opponents.}

^{Sadly, not too many on show (both sides) showed too much technical ability.}

^{Raya, Nyambe, Mahoney and then Hardcastle caught the eye. First three should be given some extended 1st team game time before the season ends.}

Managed to pick up some pre match stuff in the car and early commentary.

Nothing ever changes - I think Yardley is an absolute knob.

Would be amazed if they changed their tune later on - unless they've been told they are finished next season !

Someone will now say Bukhara and that guy will be summoned and say how Stevie G loves it and it's food hygiene rating wasn't right

I always enjoy Shajan, but feel rushed at times

Have a word with them - we always tell them we need some time between starters and mains.

Remember going to Naga on the first Saturday that it opened (must be a few years ago now).

It was a very poor experience in terms of both service and food and therefore haven't been back since.

Based on some of the comments on here, I assume they have now got their act together ?

IMV, best Indian Restaurant around here is Shajan - been going close on 20 years and never disappoints.

For takeaways and in Chorley area, Shanti Lounge at Buckshaw Village takes some beating.

Extremely sad.

A strapping young lad in his early days at Rovers who seemed to have real potential.

Not sure Bobby Saxton gave him the opportunities he perhaps deserved.

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Rovers on front foot at the moment, looking for an equaliser.

Off down to the local now - fully expect 3 points in the bag when I return and the depression to have lifted on this MB.

Seems like we are bossing the game with 56% !!!

oh joy

and CKR off too and Goodwillie on.

Cometh the hour cometh the man !

A Goodwillie brace for a 2-1 win.

Think positive !

Been a good day and feeling bright and optimistic.

Comfortable 3-0 Rovers' win followed by a 2-0 win on Tuesday.

Crisis, what crisis ?

Panic over, the lads are safe for another season.

Didn't know what all the fuss was about.

Nice little win double there !!!

Kamy - when is Bowyer due back ?

If there today, he can't be back before tomorrow at the earliest.

Shocked.

Puts everything into perspective.

Never personally met 'Kelbo' but exchanged messages and sensed he was a really good and knowledgeable bloke.

You will be missed.

Thoughts and prayers are with the family.

RIP.

Proven, solid and reliable?

Seems the opposite of rovers to me

Seems like this is the most agreed on signing so far with 90% of fans behind it

A decent signing for The Championship, no argument there.

However, if someone can make sense of the negotiation, and I say that loosely, and a four year contract for a 30 year old journeyman, then please enlighten me.

Here is a guy who is/was a Fulham 'squad player'. So did we really need to increase his wage (as I understand it) and give him a four year contract ? IMO, very poor management from BRFC. Etuhu must think all his Christmases have come at once !

If it was my brass, I certainly wouldn't be happy at what we are signing for the contractual money involved - Best, Murphy, Gomes, Etuhu. Contractual wage cost of that quartet will, possibly, be around £20million. Add bonuses, transfer fees and agent fees on top, and I don't think you will be far short of £35million.

Good business ? I know what I think.

Hmmm.

Just about sums Rovers up now, IMO !

Sad news, as with any passing.

Jack & Fred both came from humble beginnings to become hugely successful self made businessmen who never lost that common touch. Had some limited business dealings with Fred and he negotiated and counted every penny in a deal !

Self made, common touch, a stark contrast to present owners of Rovers.

Lots of speculation about reasons for Jensen leaving.

Just heard one school of thought that he was "about to pull the trigger on Kean".

Seemingly, Kean frightened that the sh1t would hit the fan made his move. Apparently, has been brewing for days and decision made late Tuesday.

Not heard anything yet to suggest that this isn't the case - Daily Star report supports.

Heard that Kean was incredibly shifty @ today's Presser when questioned on subject. Some journos hadn't a feckin clue what he was on about or meant.

O'Neill or McKinlay ? from Nicko

Not a chance of O'Neil coming as a No2.

McKinlay's hot - heard this from someone not on Nicko's Christmas card list, therefore, two confirmations.

You always seek to appoint someone better than yourself !!!

Once appointed a 'high flyer' and asked why I should give him the job - he said he'd put me on the golf course for 12 months whilst he sorted things out. Sounded good, gave him the job, feckin brilliant - now a FTSE 100 CEO.

Ray Wilkins or Terry Venables could be possibilities then?

Chaddy - you either drinking or snorting, or both !!! Not a snowball's chance in hell !!!

The information that I have been passed from a number of people is what I posted earlier, of course it is possible that it wrong but normally these people aren't wrong. I have not heard of JJ going anywhere else, indeed he seemed very happy. I am not 100% sure but I think he was on a month to month rolling contract and with the month ending tomorrow this one possible reason why he has left today rather than after the City game.

Thought it was a yearly roller.

Rarely, in football circles, have I heard of anyone employed in a 'senior' position with a PL club on a monthly roller !! If so, absurd !!

No one in their right mind would come here as Kean's No 2 without the 'comfort' of a 2 year deal.