Mike E

That made me roar 😂

I'm a bit surprised that chaddy's suggestion of Knutsen isn't getting much love. The more I look into him, the more I put him on the level of Farke, Dyche, Carvalhal

I don't want him myself, but I do understand the logic to a degree. Assistant to Silva, Benitez and Ancelotti. None of them are mugs, so he must have something about him.

I recommend an aggressive zinfandel.

I'm told by the man's best mate that Venus left the building yesterday.

Can't say fairer than that. A little generous perhaps, but I'm glad someone at the club has finally put this to bed and given him a respectable, respectful goodbye. Not because he deserves it, but because it's the Blackburn Rovers way: Professional.

Reading I think.

Honestly, I know we could do better, but wouldn't be UNHAPPY with any of those.

In fairness, would you want your brand name plastered all over the shitshow we are?

They weren't trying to sell, just get them onboard. The Issas aren't remotely interested in Rovers, won't even sponsor a player, met alone the shirts or a stand or the ground. Won't touch us.

If only, but Waggott ain't resigning unless the next managerial appointment is made above his head. He currently intends to be part of the appointment and stay at the club.

Ah yes, when Jason Lowe had the ball passed to him, only to shield it out of play from the oncoming Nofuckerthere.

This is like having my life played back at me. Our Lives, Series 5: Born Deaf, Raised Hearing: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0017174 via @bbciplayer

I do feel that Mowbray's tactical nous is a great analogy for how Venkys run us as a club: Constantly getting the main decisions wrong, and we just have to hope they stumble on something that works.

'Man talks to boss', wow what a headline 🙄

I'm glad that it's Liverpool Vs Real Madrid, I like the traditional feel of it. Two clubs steeped in European Cup history, it feels old school.

I've gone back onto iPlayer to rewatch an old favourite from 2004-2012: Hustle. Not too complicated to watch or particularly dramatic, but a good bit of harmless drama involving cons who target bad people. Watching it backs there are hundreds of cameos from people who are now really well known!

The whole club is just not run very sharply anymore.

We might ban you for the fun of it anyway 🤣

I mentioned Knutsen a while back as a left-field option, but no idea how realistic it is. I think chaddy has mentioned him in recent weeks too.

Available managers that I'd drive here myself. Some because they're great, some because they'd be a relatively safe pair of hands in VenkyWorld. Farke, Dyche, Low, Zidane, Lasarte, Santo, Favre, Bielsa, Villas-Boas, Allardyce, Wagner, DiMatteo, Monk, Blanc, DeBoer, Fonseca, VanBommel.

Great to see you back on here Neal 🙂

Why have 3 colleagues asked me about Lee Carsley today? Anyone know anything?

Spitballing: A Venky on the ground permanently might not be a bad thing. Actual, direct involvement from the owners at long last.

Take note of what happens when tickets are well-priced, Mr. Waggott!