Rovers with a heroic effort, alas, 2-1.

I would say, time to throw in Greg Cunningham’s name (again), but he’s only played 30+ games in 3 years, due to injury. Anybody know his current fitness?

Transfers squashed, because LT glows about Magloire shutting down Vardy? I love playing youth, when they are ready, but it appears Rovers are going to youth movement a bit too soon.

I watched nearly the whole thing. I am very pleased by the effort from all hands. JR-C really impressive, imo. On Leicester goal, Fisher should have grabbed it. On our corner, it was a beauty, and even with Williams’ glancing header, it appears a fox got a bit of it going in. LC had enough starters, Vandy, Ndidi, Gray, etc, they cannot say it wasn’t a PL side. overall, nice way to conclude preaseason. no shame in this one.

I believe Gallagher is out. The wednesday put up a good fight. But I fear 5-1 or so tomorrow. But what I fear more, is Tony saying he tried to bring in long termers, but was unable to. Nat Phillips isn’t in favor at Liverpool, I expect to hear shortly we have him for season loan. And another just like him. Same as last year, temp fixes, just not as good.

I truly expected this off-season, Rovers would make three moves, putting them in position to finish 4th-6th in Championship for ‘20-‘21 season. No more temporary fixes, loaners that good or bad, would just keep our heads above water. We would finally get Key signings, that would shut up the most critical of our fans, and convince us that the Owners give a good damn about the future of the club. Was I wrong. Other than Kaminski, who I expect to be a slight improvement over Walton, the other key additions will once again be elders, like Wes Brown, Bradley Johnson or Stu Downing, or loanouts. Same as last year. So, after we take about a 5-1 pounding at King Power, we look forward to the new season with not much expectations. We have finished 8th since relegation from PL. Truthfully, I would have welcomed 8th this season. It would have been improvement. So, Championship survival is what’s at stake...yet again. Tony stayed he needed long term answers, not short term fixes, and yes, I believed him. I guess if he believed his bosses wanted to dress up their pretty blue & white toy, and make it more enjoyable to the fans (and more profitable to them) he isn’t a believer now. I’m generally a sunshine-pumper & rainbow crapper, but it’s not sunny here in Texas right now, and I doubt it will be sunny at Ewood Park this season. Substantial improvements in our 11 aren’t forthcoming. Survival. That’s what we look forward to this year.... same as the last eight seasons.

I just know once again, we have a shaky situation right before the season is set to begin. Chaos & unreliability at the back doesn’t bode well at this late date.

We will struggle early on, I have no doubts about that. Even if Kaminski is the real deal, & Dacky is in the 11 relatively soon, the defending has not been shored up. So we start out one foot in the hole.

Can’t wait to hear what everybody thinks of Fisher today. YES!!! There it is

C’mon, defend now!

Needed that!

Rovers warming to attack. Tony must be happy, we’re winning possession 74%, lol

Keep talking it up, it’s encouraging me. I can only assume BBC lineup guys aren’t in right places. Or Mowbray is mad scientist

I’m giddy with excitement; 4-1 and 3-1 wins, I don’t care if it Friendlies in League 1, 2, National League, NW Counties, or Sunday’s. Blackburn Rovers are winning. It beats losses and ties all hollow.

Bennett? He’s certainly forgettable

Dolan!

I am not familiar with Pike...

Anybody here feel slightly more charitable towards BB, or is today vs a League 1 side his standard? whatever it is, I’m glad to see him get a brace. AA has had three solid chances, and couldn’t deliver the goods.

1-2, bah Wharton’s fault?

What are you drinking, and is there any of it left, lol

BB is playing like he reads Brfcs, and wants to prove us wrong, ha

I got my wish!

Fisher jR-c, Lenihan, Wharton, Bell Travis, Johnson, Holtby, Chapman BB, AA

What I would love to see today: No injuries; Dolan continue to impress; Tight defending; BB goal (no SG tonight).

Glad to get the new season underway. Nice seeing Dolan contribute in his first runout