Correct. We have probably recahed saturation now. I only bother to watch if it's Rovers. True - see my message on number of Prem games being shown in local pubs!

Agreed. But there are many positives - for instance not many fans ever will have experienced a rise in stature of their club like we did from, say, 1980.

Settling down more like!

Talking to 'local' fans last season who I have met over the last 25 years, the two recurring gripes are season ticket cost and Sky TV. Many Ewood/Darwen pubs now show up to 8 Prem games each weekend inc a choice of two at 3pm on Sat. £28 goes a long way behind the bar.

FFS If it's that bad, why don't you go to Turf Moor!

I doubt that McEveley will play because he is playing in the reserve match tonight. Would like to see McEveley tried at centre half. Could be the new Ian Pearce. Gray to stay at left back.

He was effin excellent and proved by the incredible noise made by the crowd when he came on and when he scored. Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy. Hope he starts on Wednesday.

I'll be there - can't wait.

Try looking at. Lancashire Cup Thread Thanks

Anybody going to Blackpool?

It was King Harold and the French. East Kenters should know better.

Doom-monger. Pessimist.

Squad on BBC.

Blimey - 3000+ posts in 10 mins!

True. Generally: Messageboard user = pessimist with tendency to panic.

I believe! Halleujah!!

How long have you been supporting Rovers?

Looks like Martin Dahlin! Oh no - hope he doesn't play the same!

Can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear.

Only if you cancel Lanzarote and spend a fortnight in Cardiff!

Oh come on! Surely he can afford a season ticket on the train from Macclesfield? What were Wales paying him in? Leeks?! Any spare leeks should be sent to Leavers for the new pies!

There can be no pre-requisite for managerial experience at premiership level, or it would be a closed shop run by geriatrics.

Leavers are allegedly working on a new chicken and leek recipe already.

Ewood will reek of optimism on Saturday.

In order to give Mr Hughes the best welcome, how can we silence the drummer(s)?