lol, I had to laugh when I read this. An American coach I admire said “nice guys finish last.” Not always true, but give me somebody who plays with passion & fire, and doesn’t apologize when he runs over you. I would love to see a couple of backs come in who have bad attitudes and poor personal hygiene, and play junkyard dog mean. That’s what I’m talking about.

Miler, I agree with you totally on gk & LB. I’m not sure if Wharton is solid at the Championship level. We have to trust Mowbray on what he does with Wharton. I know one thing; you & I are in the minority here, recommending Tony get even part of next season. I’m not sure I can recommend him for the whole year- obviously, if he gets in 2-3 key players, who drastically improve the defending, we start showing improvements and our position on the table warrants it as the season moves on. Some forget about it, but our best run of the season occurred a couple of games after we lost Lenihan & Cunningham at QPR. I give Mowbray credit for that. So he does make good adjustments. Evan after we lost Dack, it took three games, but we started scoring again. I would want him replaced, if we get better players at those positions, and we fail to show any improvement, and he proves he cannot right the ship. We’ve shown improvement this season, albeit, in small steps. That’s good enough for me... for now.

Too many unknowns right now to make dire predictions about next season. I hate to start with the IF game, so let’s wait & see if Dack comes back healthy, and we can hang onto some of the most promising young guys.

We finish the season in a game with 67% possession. 67%, which wasn’t good enough. back to to basics, Tony.

Mowbray will point out post-game how Rovers had 65% possession. Sad, really

Again, why was Johnson included

So we have to fight like cats to get a point today

YES!!!

I guess I do not understand the inclusion of Johnson. I suppose I Just have to trust mowbray on that one.

I love this stuff... Liverpool is going for their 4th PL double over Chelsea. Only two other clubs have done it- Arsenal, & Blackburn Rovers. ?

For this being such a “meaningless game”, there are certainly several players on the squad that have a lot to prove. Its my guess Mowbray will play several young players vs. Luton, with a view towards establishing them for next season. Why? Because finances are sure to be a mess & buying players in these times is iffy business. I think the best we can hope for in the short offseason is to find a decent gk. The rest may well be already on the current 1st team, or U23’s.

Yeah, I’d like to see younger guys in the finale. Take off Johnson for sure. Are we persuaded Fisher is the better alternative over Walton? Heck, yeah, give him a try, let’s see what happens. anyone fancy Pearson? He’s available...

I liked him earlier In the season, but he’s just not good enough at this level. There’s just got to be better gks out there. It shouldn’t be hard to find one.

Very gratifying win today, young guys playing well in seemingly l meaningless games. Obviously it meant something to them! also, good for BB & SG. Strong show, lads!

Keep fighting, lads...

Arma!!!

New contract for BB, lol

I’m a bit confused by Johnson’s inclusion. Maybe we will be pleasantly surprised.

Armstrong & Dack scored vs Reading way back in September (I remember, I was there, Texan in England on vacation!), it would be nice if Armstrong could score again. Without Dack, could he get a brace this time... plz?

I know it’s not the sentiment of everybody here, but I would love to see Rovers get 3 pts in at least one of the final two. Finish ahead of some of these other clubs in this logjam, and for sure finish in the top 12, with more points than last season. Nothing is to be gained, hoping we lose. I will predict right now, no matter what happens, TM isn’t going anywhere. I have to cheer for my club.

I’m not so quick to give Rovers the win over either of these clubs. Reading’s form has been better, and Luton, fighting for survival, have already beat us at our house.

Just for fun (y’all forgive me if I don’t put the players in the right formation: Hilton JR-C Nyambe Lenihan Hart Rothwell Chapman Davenport Travis Armstrong Brereton

I guess I’m glad I chose not to pay for iFollow it’s hard enough just watching the bbc game thread, holding my breath, feeling the pit in my stomach, dreading the next post.

I think in the history of posting game threads, this is the quickest new thread. What a game... what a team! Such anticipation! ? The home cutouts are already in their seats, relishing such a divine opportunity to vanquish infidels, set all things awright, and Tony is sure to be himself again. That’s all we know for sure.

I would say the last two games, only play guys under contract, or not here on loan. The others have had ample time to show their wares.