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I don't believe that the owners wouldn't sanction any reasonable request if it might tying the 3 down. I think it's more a case of the CEO & manager subtlely diverting the blame.

Apologies - 'Hey Jude' wasn't on my feed when I posted.

The obvious lack of cover is with Nyambe. Finding a suitable back up for his position should be top of the list IMO. He's struggled for form the last couple of times I've seen him, but yesterday he was excellent.

Bunnymen - Silver

One thing that has improved massively is the vocal support. It's markedly different now than what it was at the start of the season. A bland experience has turned into an exciting one. All down to what's happening on the pitch, of course.

A shout out to the club today for how the Covid checks were handled. I got to the ground for 2:30 or and it was a doddle getting through the 'checkpoint'. I suppose it helps that the ground is only half full, but I never felt uncomfortable at any time. I thought the Attendance was decent all thing considered. I was expecting it to be a lot lower.

Totally understandable, but a shame you didn't get there. You missed a treat. This team deserves full houses.....bloody Covid!

Just because they're supposedly 'Johnson quotes' doesn't negate their intent.

Well said - once again - Chaddy.

Close game, but I think we'll win this one. Hull is where we might come unstuck a little, but hopefully these next 2 games will set us up nicely for what should be - covid permitting - a bumper game against Barnsley. 2-1 Rovers

I can but it online and get it delivered; therefore it's not necessary to leave the house to do it. The point is, what is 'necessary' is a subjective thing. What might not be necessary to you, may well be necessary to others. Like anything in life, it's all about personal choice of what people do and the risks they take.

Leaving my front door isn't necessary. Going to Tesco isn't necessary. Walking to the local shop to get a bottle of milk isn't necessary... Should we not be doing those things too?

Of course, going to the football carries a risk. I'm with Chaddy on this, though. The risk is one which can be mitigated to a degree by following guidelines and being sensible. Chris Whitty talked last night about making personal choices based on priority. My situation is that I work from home all day, every day and for me going to the Rovers and being outside is important for my general well being (as long as we're winning 🙂). So, unless we're advised otherwise, I'll priortise going to the Rovers over other activities which may be equally as risky. I totally respect that others' priorites may well be different. There's no right or wrong here.

I've thought for a long time that he commercial failings of the club are purely down to laziness. An excuse here, an excuse there. They just stick to the old ways and can't be bothered to take the risk of new approaches.

If people do the right thing - get jabbed or do the test - I don't see the problem. Conversely, I'd be pretty narked if someone sat next to me if they hadn't. Needless to say though, I'll be at Ewood on Saturday. I've been working from home for 20 months now and, like Chaddy, the Rovers is my main social activity. I'm triple jabbed, tested and will wear a mask if I feel it's necessary. The alternative is to just give up.

Thanks @roversfan99. I now understand what 'transition' means 🙂

Part of the problem IMO is a lack of choice of where to sit. Take a family of 4 with a couple of young kids, for example, wanting to go to an ad hoc game. The BBE may be deemed as too racous, the Riverside devoid of decent facilities. That just leave the JW Upper to go at, which for Birmingham would come in at £76 just for match tickets, and quite easily a £100 day out.

Southampton, Leeds, Watford et al will likely have the cash to spend in January should they feel the need to. Burnley possibly less so. That could be the deciding factor.

I'll take your word for that and leave it there.

I haven't forgotten what I said. I remember quite clearly that I responded to your comment that you don't care about pricing, whereas I suspect that the vast majority do.

And you're just trying to bait again with your usual condescension and arrogance. How pathetic.

I'm just a season ticket holder who wants the club to do much better in terms of attracting more support. There's no need to be so defensive. Come on Gav, you're better than this.

How wonderful it must be to have such a care free attitude towards pricing. Good for you. I suspect, though, that for the majority of our potential fan base in the local area - an area which is financially deprived if we need reminding - the cost of tickets is the primary factor when deciding to attend.

Whether Mowbray has suddenly become a tactical genius or he's stumbled into some luck - at this moment I really don't care and long may it continue. Credit where credit is due. This run is amazing!

Spot on. I have a ST and at some games there's been literally 4 of us on our row. The experience - a la Preston & SheffUtd - was like chalk and cheese in comparison to those earlier games. I've paid my money, but I'm not overly bothered how many cut price games they offer if it gets more bums on seats.