Was standing literally row behind slightly to the right with my brother, saw you vloggin and was hoping I would find your upload somewhere! what a day. That Van Hecke knee slide is really something.

‘Right now’ isn’t very convincing

Hey guys - I’m London based and going to the game tomorrow. I ordered tickets on Wednesday and was told they would come Thursday/Friday however they haven’t arrived. Will have to leave at like 11 tomorrow. Anyone else had this issue before? I assume it’s best to call ticket office first thing tomorrow?

This game will either be a reality check or a statement of intent. A loss doesn’t really say anything about our playoff chances, while a draw would probably show we’re meant to be where we are. A win puts us in the equation for the top 2. While our recent form has propelled us to 4th it’s important to realise that a draw and couple of losses would see us drop out of the play offs. At this stage there is no point getting carried away, especially with TMs streaky nature. Having said that, aside from Fulham and Bournemouth, who I feel we are playing at a good time with no win in 4/5, there is no one to fear in this league. Our lack of squad depth is no longer looking so troublesome with ayala, gally, dolan, davenport, Johnson, dolan and Edun all doing well this season and looking to break back in. That’s not to mention the return of JRC (a superior wingback to nymabe) and on his day our best player in Dack. In terms of Saturday I don’t feel there’s much pressure on us. We don’t have much to lose being away to Bournemouth but we have it all to gain. My head says draw but my heart fancies a 2-1 win with a nail biting finish.

Big eyes on the fulham v Bournemouth game tonight. A Fulham win followed by the beating of Preston could really put us in the top 2 mix

Ayala, Rothwell both fit. The fact that Kaminski has a confirmed chance of playing on Saturday is a very good sign.

Like that team but no Khadra? I understand the sentiment of playing Dolan in this fixture but I find it hard to drop Khadra right now.

Thought there was going to be some interesting transfer news for a second… no need to argue over a players height. Don’t know much about Souttar, however I’m also sceptical about players from Scotland adapting to the championship. Either way, I would keep Lenihan this window - aswell as Rothwell. Our midfield 3 of Buckley, Travis, Rothwell is very well balanced with real quality, the best we’ve had in years. It won’t be easy to replace that if Rothwell goes, especially in January. The same goes for Lenihan with Ayala and Wharton. Nymabe is the one who I wouldn’t be too fussed about, especially if he isn’t going to resign. Don’t get me wrong, I love him as a player and think he has great potential under a half decent manager. However his fit in this current team is questionable, he lacks the forward capabilities to play as a wing back. JRC imo is actually perfect for that role, he has never let us down when available and gets a lot of unnecessary stick on here. He’s injury prone and that’s an issue, and there’s alot of questions about his best position, but in my eyes RWB is built for him. With the championship as poor as it ever has been it’s certainly a year to gamble on promotion (aslong as the club isn’t risking its future). If we are to strengthen anywhere in January it should be depth for ball carrying midfielders and RB/RWB if Nymabe goes. Across gally reda Diaz dolan and Dack we have enough cover across the forward areas imo. However would love a look at Reda on a perm deal.

Jokanavic is a famous slow starter. It takes a while for his idea and style of play to be implemented. Just look at his jobs at Watford and Fulham. Would take him over TM in a heartbeat

He’s criminally underrated by this board. By far the best midfielder we have at the club. While normally I would agree with the 2nd point Rothwell has clearly never become distracted this season - his work ethic has been incredible and he clearly cares and want to win. While I like davenport 2 holding midfielders against a poor Bristol city team is overkill.

Anyone who doesn’t think Rothwell should be starting is crazy. Kaminski Nyambe Lenihan Ayala Pickering rowthwell Travis Buckley Poveda brereton Khadra

I’ll be shocked if Nymabe and Rothwell sign - the writing has been on the wall for a while. Always thought Lenihan would resign mainly because I don’t think he is that great. Wouldn’t be distraught if he left but would need replacing. Nymabe and Rothwell are more important players imo.

Poveda was magical. I thought he was useless until today - now I’d like us to get him on a permanent deal!

Surely this game represents the best opportunity for our fanbase to state their feelings towards Mowbray. Low tickets cost, a landmark club game, and importantly off the back off a 7nil defeat. If Venkys were going to listen to us at any point it would be now and with an international break the perfect opportunity to bring someone new in they may just bite the bullet. We need to make a stand!!! I am at the point where I no longer possess feelings if we win or lose. There is 0 faith in the hierarchy.

I think if we lose against Sheffield then there’s a decent chance he gets the sack

Tbf if Sheffield United can batter us on Saturday they might bite the billet and sack him with an international break to get a new manager in

Nymabe fit is huge hope that’s a midfield diamond rather than false 9.

Agree with this. Without Nymabe and Gallagher in particular (I actually really rate van heck) don’t think we have a chance. however anything can happen and they arnt as unbeatable as you might think.

Your not wrong on Johnson and Tbf I may be being harsh considering he has contributed to two wins from two. I just feel like he is a liability and in a game where we are going to be doing a lot chasing we could do with Davenports fresh legs - I also feel like he is better at playing the simple passes

Lots on injuries going into this game - makes it even more of a free hit than it already was. My team: kaminski bucko - lenihan - van heck - edun travis - davenport - rothwell khadra - dolan - diaz No need to over complicate it here. They are better. They will have the ball. We will have to drop deep. But aslong as we have outlets then we’ll be able to hurt this Fulham side - we have the ability to hit them on the break. My house mate has a season ticket and I often go with his spare so I have seen Fulham a lot this season. So a couple of notes. - give mitro half a chance and he will take it. However he’s likely to miss the blatant 1v1s where he has to think about it. - Their fullbacks are good athletically but on the ball they are actually poor in terms of delivery. - If carvolho is on the bench then it’s a big plus - he is there best player outside of mitro and is still working his way back to full fitness. - without tosin they will be suspect at the back. - seri will control the game even if we stick two players on him! they are a very good side however certainly not unbeatable.

On top of this there’s been mentions of wilder attending our last couple of games.

There’s quite a few rumours on Twitter that TM will be gone by next international break. Was wondering if anyone on this forum had heard anything? Find it so depressing when I can’t even get excited about a win due to a complete lack of faith in the manager. Change is needed!

Imo Rothwell is hands down our best player - the best player I’ve seen at Ewood for quite a while. We will seriously miss him when he’s gone.

I know - very confused as can’t see that we’ve sold out

I live in London and am currently trying to buy tickets for this however I can only find Tickets that include bus/travel fees on the site. I am sure I am just being dumb but where can I just find the match tickets ?