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Bolton at home.
Proudtobeblue&white replied to arbitro's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
I hated Burnden park, they seemed to gather at half time, like they'd been allowed in, then it kicked off. I was a sprinter, not a fighter. -
Cricket
Proudtobeblue&white replied to Blue n White Rover's topic in I Can't Believe It's Not Football
What a win for Lancs after two defeats in the RLC, beat the Yorky’s by one run! -
It will be a Friday, but will it be any good? Rovers sit safe and sound in 15th place, QPR two places below on 48. Whilst mathematically Rangers can still be caught, relegation is unlikely, so a fairly meaningless match in the general scheme of things, but will tinker Tony blood some youngsters? Founded in 1886, Rangers meandered around various grounds in and around White City, they finally settled at Loftus Road. They have had pockets of success, winning the then League Cup in 1967, and finished runners up in the First Division in 1975-6. Head to head we have won 21, drawn 12 and lost 14 against the Hoops. Players common to both clubs in recent times include the beast that was Chris Samba, Junior Hoilett went the other way, current player Ben Gladwin and the Bradley whose name shall never again be associated with our club. Rangers were quite a force in the early/mid 70's, when Gerry Francis was a key player, and later, manager. Owners....don't get me started on owners.....QPR have had their own fair few "issues" with ownership. Chris Wright bought the club in 1996, ploughing £20 million inside the next 5 years. Then F1 glitterati, Bernie the Germanic loving then owner and Flavio Briatore, had a "do", committing another £20 million to cover debt etc. 2007 saw the family of billionaire Lakshmi Mittal purchase a 20% stake in the club. Son-in-law Amit Bhaia made it onto the board. Mittal was reportedly the eighth richest man in the world at the time, and Rangers fans could have been right to think all these wealthy chaps might provide a veritable treasure chest to assist the club to prosper. Unfortunately that didn't transpire, and various debts emerged, and little or no cash invested. Malaysian businessman Tony Fernandes (Air Asia) was next to have a punt in 2011, with an investment rumoured to be around £35 million. A loan using the stadium as collateral, paid off other debt, and refinanced new debt. The club continues to be mired in various controversies from the previous owners dealings. Bhatia became chairman of the club in August last year. We beat them at Ewood last November, with a 1-0 win. A double would be nice. QPR average 13,800 or so home crowds this season, so plenty of room to stretch out. Have a lovely Easter away day roaming Rovers, basking in the 25 degree heat...... Here's to 3-points!
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Match Thread Topics
Proudtobeblue&white replied to J*B's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Just a bit bored at work, will compose a QPR thread! -
Champions League 2018-2019
Proudtobeblue&white replied to speeeeeeedie's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Quite a game! -
Really good idea.
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Champions League 2018-2019
Proudtobeblue&white replied to speeeeeeedie's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Refreshing that Ajax are through, to face City/Spurs. -
Champions League 2018-2019
Proudtobeblue&white replied to speeeeeeedie's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
De Gea nightmare. -
Championship 2018-19
Proudtobeblue&white replied to Cherry Blue's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
I wasn't telling you off! Just saying where the info came from ? -
Championship 2018-19
Proudtobeblue&white replied to Cherry Blue's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Quoting BT Sport. -
Match Thread FOREST AWAY
Proudtobeblue&white replied to barry_'s topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Send him in the summer to Brad's camp. -
Other Football League 2018/19
Proudtobeblue&white replied to SBlue's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
See that Joey Barton is being investigated about assaulting the Barnsley manager. He's a one. -
Championship 2018-19
Proudtobeblue&white replied to Cherry Blue's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Ipswich - 61 years since last in L3. -
Match Thread FOREST AWAY
Proudtobeblue&white replied to barry_'s topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Ipswich relegated. -
Match Thread FOREST AWAY
Proudtobeblue&white replied to barry_'s topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Down as Bennett OG -
Match Thread FOREST AWAY
Proudtobeblue&white replied to barry_'s topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Conway unlikely to travel apparently, so one change tinkerman can make. -
Ched Evans has just settled out of court, against Brabners Solicitors, for £800,000 (original claim £21 million), for negligent advice during his first trial (where he was convicted). The point being, one of the two solicitors dealing was Stuart Ripley. Brabners say they deny any negligence - bloody lot to settle for in those circumstances!
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Competition Rovers Player of the Year
Proudtobeblue&white replied to RoversClitheroe's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Danny G. -
ROVERS V Frank Lampards DCFC
Proudtobeblue&white replied to blueboy3333's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
No PS4's. -
ROVERS V Frank Lampards DCFC
Proudtobeblue&white replied to blueboy3333's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
As a Roversceptic, it's so lovely to hear. TM is not the man for us long term, just like the Loons, so sad.