Our approximate first X1 under Hughes: Friedel Emerton Samba Nelsen Warnock Bentley Savage Tugay Pedersen Roberts McCarthy Cost less than £20m to compete in Europe. Mowbray would have us believe it takes 5x that to get into the Championship playoffs? Pull the other one, it's got bells on it

There's an ice cream van doing rounds in CLM called "Uncle Sam's Ice's" Ugh.

My vision for a CL revamp would be to have it return to a pure knockout format between the Champions of every European country's top league. Also invited to compete would be the CL and Europa winners of the previous 20 years. FYI, Europa would be between the winners of each nation's major cup competitions, rather than league places.

At least Newcastle have won a European competition this century (albeit the Intertoto Cup).

Cough Rovers Trust Marketing Prospectus Cough

If he's who I think he is, I'm relieved. Another competent (excellent, in fact) person in the marketing dept for post-Wagg

Changes nowt! Mowbray Out! #PoetryCorner

Only just realised we were playing! And I'm sorry to say that the result isn't the amazing start to the weekend it once would've been.

First thing Sparky said when he saved us from relegation: Europe next year, lads.

“I’m not interested whether we finish 17th or ninth, personally. I’m only interested in the development of the individuals." That's bollocks, Tony. Total Bastard Bollocks.

I suspect if Mowbray knows he's gone (reading between the lines) then someone is already lining up the next manager. #AnyoneButPulisFFS

Could ignite a legacy in Japan, especially with the Olympics still to come.

Is he actually trying to use 'drastically underperforming' as a reason to keep the status quo?

For just 24hrs. That seems pretty good to me, especially compared to the original Forth Bridge plans and the even more elaborate London Bridge plans. If itbhelps, viewing figures for BBC 1, BBC2, and ITV plummeted. Maybe it's something I'm ignorant to, but I've not seen much influence downwards from Monarchy to PM regardless of Party or Bill in my lifetime. Not saying I particularly favour the Monarchy, I just don't see their influence on our politics in any meaningful way. Put it this way, when the MEN arena was bombed, it seemed better that it was the Queen (without political interference) rather than a political photo op for either Party (as Grenfell became).

Been saying for years that I'd love to play more golf with members on here. Partly because I like playing different courses (not a member anywhere for that reason) and partly because you can never meet too many Rovers.

I initially liked this but removed it, but only because I think it does him a disservice. Philip was the husband of the longest reigning Monarch of the oldest Monarchy in the world. That alone warrants the 24hr change of TV in tribute imo. He's an important enough figure in the world (let alone Britain). I think they got it just right by restricting it to 24hrs. When it's the Queen, it's even more drastic! What I disagreed with, however, is the idea that politics needed suspending even briefly. The Monarchy is apolitical and strictly honourary in its powers within our democracy, and it needn't influence politics. However, I understand that once one party declares it won't campaign, the others then must fall in line so as to appear respectful because it would look bad otherwise. As empty a gesture as war-mongering politicians wearing poppies.

Already amended my post due to error, no need to be arsey about it.

Hidden my original post due to error (as you highlighted). Would you mind amending your post to remove the quote so I don't need to hide yours?

I agree with the second sentence, BUT not sure we're in a position to tell others when their tributes are real or not? I wear my Prostate Cancer UK badge all-year-round, when is it a real tribute and when is it a pretend one?

On my Football Manager save, the longest losing run by a manager is Zurab Mingelli (regen, I assume) with San Marino: 1 draw and 12 losses before the manager was sacked. Even Football Manager with the world's worst team finds this situation ridiculous.

I think they're seeing your use of 'basic' and interpreting it as 'bare bones' rather than 'standard'.

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Paul Ritter has died, aged 54

No excuse when Dingles have signed it. Needs as many locals to sign as possible, too, not just Rovers.

In all fairness to Sharpe, that's about as damning as he may be allowed to write.