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any idea what was up with mullarkey-Matthews? I assume injured

Definitely was suspended

Michalski played the first half for England U19 in a 7-0 win today, he remained on the bench throughout in the previous game

Before my time, but for a more recent comparison, Adam Wharton didn't get his debut until he was 18, and he was far superior to Tyjon at the age of 17 (Duff was also 18, as was Dunn, as was Jones - for his League debut, albeit he was 17 when he played in the cup) Players being even remotely involved in the first team picture at the age of 17 are very much the exception, regardless of their potential Not to say it doesn't happen, but normally only happens when a player has standout physical attributes as well as their technical ability I personally do not expect anything more than the odd cameo from players until they are 19 or 20 unless they are a generational talent (Wharton etc)

Agree with all of that, especially that he needs a loan next season, but we do have to remember, he is a 17 year old kid playing up an age group for the U21s, and is obviously also one of the better players for the U18 age group for England (based on the fact he gets regular minutes for England at that level) He is however not currently ready for anything above that level Edit - his development has possibly stalled over the past year or so as he has spent so much time sat on the first team bench or being 21st man etc rather than playing for the U21s etc, perhaps Rovers should have taken the line of "you are not ready for first team football.. play some games for the U21s", instead they have tried to half integrate him into the first team, which doesn't seem to have benefitted anyone Finneran compo will very likely never be fully revealed, although is probably sorted at this point and will almost certainly be in the initial 10s (possibly low 100s) of £K, with the vast majority based on future achievements and sell on fees

U21s are away at Preston tomorrow afternoon Haven't seen anything about this from Rovers, but the below is on the Preston site https://www.pnefc.net/news/2025/october/13/central-league-cup-continues-tuesday/

Wood goal for Warrington Ryland's, it should play at the right point, but full highlights also there should you wish

goals, both penalties

He did start for the U21s in 3 games over the 2 (ish) week period before being called up for England U18 https://www.playmakerstats.com/player/igor-tyjon/1254652/results?epoca_id=155 Games T 78 R R B R L 2025/10/03 PL2 L Blackburn Rovers (A) Stoke City 3-1 82 8 82' - - - - 6.8 D 2025/09/29 PL2 L Blackburn Rovers (A) Leicester City 3-3 90 - - - x2 - 9.1 L 2025/09/16 NLC GS Blackburn Rovers U21 (A) Rochdale 3-2 80 8 80' R - - - -

I do not think that it is the sales that people get upset about, its that with proper contract management, most sales are either completely avoidable, or we would be able to ask for much higher fees, which could then (in theory at least) lead to us having more to invest on improving the squad. The frustration comes from trying to save a few pennies in the here and now by not attempting to renew contracts until the last minute, or offering derisory wages (when compared to our rivals), which in turn leads to panicked sales (with a year left on the players contracts) for a relative pittance

Igor Tyjon made an instant impact off the bench as England Under-18s battled back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with France’s Under-18 Apologies for the shouty bold text, I just copied and pasted from the story on Rovers site

The lad is made out of biscuits or something,, injured again Shame for him