Gav

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Toss up between Richard and Noel, I’m going Richard 👍 He hates the limelight, struggles with fame, but writes amazing songs.

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If we don’t bring in more bodies of sufficient quality we’ll probably find ourselves in another relegation scrap. The first 11 could keep us clear of the bottom half, but we all know come Nov/Dec when injuries kick in, all clubs rely on those squad players and we will be found wanting. We’ll bring a few loan players in last minute, but what sort of impact they’ll have is anyone’s guess. It shouldn’t be this way with the horse trading we’ve done in recent years, but with no ambition and no plan from our owners and leaders we just bumble along hoping for the best, it’s scandalous frankly. Venkys out - Nothing else matters

He’s just gone up another level for this:

I’m in the area, but swore I’m not going again under these abhorrent owners. Things get real tomorrow, a real test for this side. Hopefully a 1-1 for the travelling fans Just looked at tickets in the home end, not many left, £41 in the main stand, let’s see if the beer takes effect and heart rules head. Safe trip everyone.

As it looks like Sammi is about to depart for pastures new, I can't help but feel both sadness personally and happiness for the lad himself to be honest. The way he's conducted himself has been exemplary, non of this "I'm not playing, I might get injured crap" that we've witnessed over the years, just good honest graft and do you job, what a superb attitude the lad has and he deserves everything that is coming to him. For me he goes in the same bracket as Speedie and Bellamy, both had small but significant cameos at Ewood and will always be remembered fondly, even if they are unaware themselves of the status the fans hold them in. Over the years I've never been happy seeing players leave, especially players that make us a better team, but with the current 'ten bob ownership' and sever lack of ambition, I have no problems with him leaving, I'd do the same in his shoes. I wish him all the best in his next endeavour, good luck Sammi, thanks for the memories. Venkys Out - Nothing else matters.

It sold out in no time, why the hell didn’t we ask for more tickets?

One or two in the home ends for this one, don't tell anyone....

Even with sensible owners and a decently run club, teams in Championship are really up against it with spending power like this.

I've been mulling over the best kit debate, miy favourite has always been the Kendall era kit 79/80/81, this is very similar and equally as good, I'm torn to be honest.

Your 2nd paragraph says it all, nailed it Slam.

You know what, at times I struggle to understand the enthusiasm for Rovers, I personally can’t see a future until these owners piss off. Then I look at last night, the gate was superb for a Sky live game, nobody saw that coming and these lads, just loving life supporting Rovers. Maybe I have it wrong….

I’m absolutely ecstatic, what a game, superb crowd, new lads are a joy to watch, what’s not to like. Onwards and upwards.

Don't you dare, this is a messageboard setup for debate, if that stops the forum stops. Posters complaining should scroll past of go elsewhere, it’s as simple as that.

Sounds all to familiar doesn't it Mark.....

Mate of mine, Celtic fan, text me on Saturday afternoon after Rangers draw at Hearts: ’That's the season over Gav, good luck next season’ 🤣

I did find footage of the game AT Plymouth in 75, but not the home game. Never seen the Villa game or Coventry a few years later. We also played Forest several times in early to mid 80’s, never seen those either sadly.

Yes not a great ground for us, I’ve been many times and only ever seen us draw. Scott Sellers scored from a corner, the wind was that strong!

Last time I went to Stockport was under Souness I think, but my overriding memory was when we scored a bunch of young kids (around 10yrs old maybe) ran on the pitch. They were immediately apprehended by the stewards and marched towards the gates. At which point all the dads of the said kids also jump over the barriers to be chucked out with the kids! Imagine explaining that one to the Mrs! Bizarre but funny!

Had an average season at Rangers last season, but an exciting player on his day and loves a bit of shithousery! He'll want wages way beyond our reach I fear, think he's looking at going back to Norwich.

I’ve not seen this one before, Rovers masterclass and fans mixed together on Darwen End:

Genuinely shocked at this news. RIP Graham Thorpe

Brilliant that chaddy.

You'll get the same outcomes until the owners leave.