2022-2023 Fixtures

[frosty]

4 hours ago, Mattyblue said:

League game in July? First ever?

End of the 19-20 season had a few! Other than that though, could well be...

[Mattyblue]

Oh yeah! I’ve completely removed the lockdown football period from my head.

[Silas]

5 hours ago, glen9mullan said:

Think those fixtures couldnt of come out any better to be honest. Plenty of early games which you'd think we should consider as very winnable fixtures.

A good start, to get that momentum going.

So sorry, but I'm going to have to sprinkle some misery on that optimism of yours:

 

1. QPR=            No problem, good record 

2. Swansea=     Won 2 out of 10 in league    

3. West Brom=  Won 1 in 8

4. Reading=      Won 1 in 7 away

5. Sheff Utd=    Won 1 in 7 away

6. Stoke=          Won ZERO in 7 home matches

 

Now, I've obviously cherry picked the home/away records to maximise my glumness....but I make that 5 wins in 39... a 13% win ratio. (just the 5 matches)

I'm terrified of that start to the season. And I'm a big believer in how we start shapes the whole season, we've never been a team with bouncebackability. 

If we get through that opening 6 with even a modest haul of points keeping us hovering around mid-table, I'll be absolutely delighted, and will start thinking we can win the league!! 

 

P.S. I think I'm right that all 6 of those teams has been in the Premier League in the last decade. 

[rigger]

22 minutes ago, Silas said:

So sorry, but I'm going to have to sprinkle some misery on that optimism of yours:

 

1. QPR=            No problem, good record 

2. Swansea=     Won 2 out of 10 in league    

3. West Brom=  Won 1 in 8

4. Reading=      Won 1 in 7 away

5. Sheff Utd=    Won 1 in 7 away

6. Stoke=          Won ZERO in 7 home matches

 

Now, I've obviously cherry picked the home/away records to maximise my glumness....but I make that 5 wins in 39... a 13% win ratio. (just the 5 matches)

I'm terrified of that start to the season. And I'm a big believer in how we start shapes the whole season, we've never been a team with bouncebackability. 

If we get through that opening 6 with even a modest haul of points keeping us hovering around mid-table, I'll be absolutely delighted, and will start thinking we can win the league!! 

 

P.S. I think I'm right that all 6 of those teams has been in the Premier League in the last decade. 

Forget history, look to the future. 12 points from those six games.

[Lancs Rover]

5 hours ago, Ossydave said:

Initially thought Blackpool away in August, real do!  Then realised its a Wednesday FFS

Sunderland away boxing day is a real treat though 🥳

I remember Sunderland playing us at Ewood on Boxing Day late seventies and bringing 10,000. Young fans, titter ye not. 🤭

In my opinion,  Sunderland are a massive club. They'll have 45,000+ attendance that day.  Or would we rather have Reading or Bristol Ciry at home?

Should be a great fixture and time to hook up with friends or family up there.

Just don't  mention Hull City and Boxing Day again.  I'm still out pocket from our longest ever McDonald's trip. 😒😁

Edited June 23, 2022 by Tabula Rasa

[Lancs Rover]

5 hours ago, Cherry Blue said:

Be midnight before leaving car park at Blackpool.  They operate poor car park management and the long road in doesn't help.

Unless you have a disability that means you can't walk distances, park on-street nearer South Shore. You lose no time that way.

Though last year it was raining constantly and we ended up soaked through to our underpants.  Hopefully not in August though.  😏

Edited June 23, 2022 by Tabula Rasa

[chaddyrovers]

I am pleased with the fixtures. Pleased to have a home game first. 

already looking a which away games I can do. 

[Silas]

3 hours ago, rigger said:

Forget history, look to the future. 12 points from those six games.

Wish I could.

But you're right, this new setup does feel like a breath of fresh air, so hopefully we've turned a corner.

Onwards and upwards. 🤞

(P.S. No chance we get 12pts from those games. I'd put my house on it. Par would be 9)

[Mike E]

I've never timed a shag better in my life. All being well, I'll be on 12 weeks paternity leave from Halloween 😁😁😁

Edited June 23, 2022 by Mike E

[had.e.nuff]

fixtures could have been better like no games in February!

[MarkBRFC]

12 hours ago, had.e.nuff said:

fixtures could have been better like no games in February!

I'm hoping that was just a Mowbray thing!

Never seemed to be a problem under anyone else.

[Upside Down]

Agreed. That was more to do with the dick head manager than Rovers. 

[arbitro]

Ticketing details have been announced for our first away match at Swansea on August 6th. Adult prices are £32.50 and travelling on the Rovers official coaches will cost another £39.50. So that's £72 before anything to eat or drink is factored in. I assume this will be available on iPlayer for £10 and who can blame anybody for taking this option. Interestingly Rovers have announced four qualifying phases for ticket sales for a game which we won't come anywhere near to selling out.

[MarkBRFC]

They have to try and justify that 1875 membership somehow.

 

[Mattyblue]

Four stages for Swansea 😁, which for any northern team is always one of the worst attended for obvious reasons…

[Upside Down]

£32.50 to watch Swansea City Vs Blackburn Rovers. 

Totally. Fucking. Mental.