A thank you to the club.

[Neal]

Last year my dad was diagnosed with Leukemia, he's as big a Rovers fan as you can meet. Long season ticket holder, been everywhere across the country, across Europe, was at Wembley for our promotion, at Anfield when we won the title, at Deepdale for promotion, at Cardiff for the league cup, at Doncaster aswell. 

 

Of course he's missed going to Ewood, especially with my 5 year old son who's started going regularly. Today he'll come back as the club have kindly put us in a box to watch today's game together at no added expense. This obviously keeps the risk down as we will be isolated from the crowds. 

 

I could have put this in the match thread but I wanted the club and those involved to get the credit it/they deserve for going out of their way to accommodate my dad and get him back to Ewood where he belongs. The main person to organise this was a lady called Christine, so special thanks to her.  This is what football clubs are about, this what being a supporter is about. Hopefully they can pull out a good performance and result as the icing on the cake. 

 

Been a tough year but unimaginably tougher for him, things are looking promising and days like today are ones to savour and enjoy to the utmost. 

 

So... THANK YOU Rovers.

Edited August 27, 2022 by Neal

[arbitro]

I didn't know about that Neal. Please give him my best regards - he will know me as the referee from way back as our paths crossed many times.

He was some player too, one of the best of his generation.

[Neal]

3 minutes ago, arbitro said:

I didn't know about that Neal. Please give him my best regards - he will know me as the referee from way back as our paths crossed many times.

He was some player too, one of the best of his generation.

A genius footballer capable of playing much much higher than what he did. Although he maintains I was better, I'm not so sure 😂. Very different types of player to be honest. For some perspective, I've watched him play in centre midfield for Rovers veterans alongside Garner, Metcalfe, Keeley, Hendry and he was best player on the pitch. He and Stuart Metcalfe were good friends, hence why he played and indication of how high he should of played. 

[Tom]

That’s a brilliant gesture from the club 

All the best to your dad Neal I don’t know him but know he’s true blue and white 

[Atko's Engine]

I hope your dad has a great day with his family Neal, continues to improve, and that the lads put on a show to remember for him.

[Sweaty Gussets]

1 hour ago, Neal said:

I could have put this in the match thread but I wanted the club and those involved to get the credit it/they deserve for going out of their way to accommodate my dad and get him back to Ewood where he belongs. 

You haven't named the people involved. Be nice to give them a shout out. 

[Neal]

1 hour ago, Sweaty Gussets said:

You haven't named the people involved. Be nice to give them a shout out. 

Done.

[Sweaty Gussets]

4 minutes ago, Neal said:

Done.

Hope you and your dad have a great day. Bring us luck .... and 3 points!