I think the communication line is absolute bollocks. Like any private company I don’t expect to be consulted on every decision. What I do expect though is that competent people are employed to carry out the requisite tasks in running a football club. I can then concentrate on the primary purpose of a football club, what happens on the pitch. The 2 are inextricably linked, however we’ll run clubs don’t need to communicate much.

the Belgian league is becoming very well known as a feeder league to the premier. Recent stats showed it being secondly only to the PL in physical distances, duels, etc so makes it a perfect hunting ground for athletic players who can deal with the number of games in championship. Due to this there is a premium being added to JPL players, Anderlecht brought in over 20 million euros from 4 sales, Genk did just shy of 100 million this summer, Antwerp 60 mill, Gent 50 mill. I'm sorry but we're picking from the lower end of the JPL and for that you get Gueye, who whilst has improved from the start of the season isn't what you'd call a prolific.

It would be funny if it wasn’t heartbreaking

I fail to see what Cantwell has done to earn a start. He’s been atrocious for ages and is one of the least commuted players I’ve seen in a Rovers shirt since Bradley Orr.

Unnecessary

Why, has he won a raffle?

The players due wage increases/clauses/ are our most saleable assets which we look set to lose for a fraction of their value (or feee) if they do not renew their contracts. Absolutely crazy business if true.

At what point does Nixon claim that Gestede is a 'wee gem'

I thought that was the case but couldn't remember if I'd dreamt it!

Where is Gilsenan up to with his rehab/return

This is an example of how the movement needs to have different arguments for different audiences based on facts. Deeney is a pal of Eustace so we're always going to get a good airing on that show. Jordan comes from an ownership point of view and in that circle we need to come at him with facts relating to finance, spend, etc, etc. Jordan is a pompous sod and will always bring things down to what they've spent overall and their right to fund or not to their choosing, finding a credible argument for that is the key otherwise he will chuck it as ambitious managers following opportunities/money and fans upset at loss in league position.

The fact that we are even having an argument over whether Rudy Gestede will be a better CEO just about says it all. In no normal club would it even be considered that Gestede would hold any role other than ambassador or player liaison. (in any normal club a player who fucked us during his playing career would be nowhere near for a start)

VI couldn’t organise a cutlery drawer, beyond useless.

I’d be annoyed if it wasn’t so predictable, we’ll end the season below PNE

I feel it's not insignificant that the safe standing section was announced just before ST's went on sale, I think Waggot believes that the attraction of standing for some will outweigh the price increase and they are a section of the fan base to be milked alongside those who will get renew regardless of price/conditions.

Morecambe did something very similar in their first season in League 1, there were 3 prices based on meeting season ticket sale numbers. Regardless to say they smashed all 3 targets and had their record ever ST sales with an average attendance over 4500, 2k more than their previous highest average!

The kids price is a con, you can't have a junior ticket without an adult so in essence the child's price matters very little. It's the adult price and junior ticket combined that give you the true cost.

The discounted U18's are being subsidised by the inflated Adult prices, where you can't get a child's ticket without an adult. So they're massively playing on that. A child was 40 quid or something last year with an adult £340 - so overall an increase of £60 across an adult and junior ST in BBE. Criminal if you ask me.

As early bird prices at a club where fan engagement is probably at one of its lowest ebbs go they really are the pits. £400 to sit in the BBE, have a day off.

Absolutely bizarre that they’ve not announced pricing

Absolutely bizarre that they’ve not announced pricing

I’d wager that very few of the first team supporters would give the women’s or youth teams a glance nor call themselves supports. Excluding 21’s/18’s in this statement

I see he's given Cantwell a very public rocket up the arse via the LET this morning, I'd be interested to see which has the longer Rovers career at this stage.

Done, can’t see me giving up my time to go on Ewood again this season. Persevered time and time again but this takes the pisss

I can’t see us getting a point, genuinely