Brilliant performance from Trav today. Excellent going forward and a wonderful defence splitting pass for the second goal but equally important in the defensive third. Worthy of his captains armband and epitomises what Rovers are about(and have characteristically always been about): work hard, don’t be flashy, be tough as nails and surprise a few with moments of quality. COYB!

Eustace likes to have one full back free to move forward and the other moving in to make a back 3 when we have the ball. Was Brittain initially and then Beck on the other side for the last two games. With Pickering back I suspect he’ll go for Brittain rather than Carter at right back. Which for me means Batth would miss out in the back four. Also means that the winger that drops in would be on the right side where JRC was playing in the first few games. I think Weimann could do that well but it might be Hedges whom he seems to like. In any event we need an improvement on the last match in terms of creativity. Maybe he’ll do something completely different. At least he’s shown he will change something that isn’t working…a concept that JDT struggled with and we haven’t had a mad Mowbrayesque detour like a central midfielder as a false nine either. I think the guy works stuff out pretty quickly and I’m interested to see what he chooses to do. I’m developing some faith in him. He seems to fit this team and our club right now and it’s hard to argue with results so far this season.

Great stuff ..as usual. Keep it going!

I’m prepared to give Rudy a chance. As they say over here ´l’ll take as I find’. Not going to write him off before he starts, especially not on innuendo. But he has to deliver on his promises.

My first game too. Can still remember the sound of the ball smacking his great big forehead and rocketing in. Bloody freezing night and packed in the biggest crowd I’ve ever experienced at Ewood. Exciting stuff for a young lad and looks like it started a life of following the Rovers for more than one of us. 👍

I see JDT is getting his ideas across to the players 😳

Evidence of JDTs one/two touch philosophy tonight. Time on training pitches working out. This team is a joy to watch. Not everything comes off but the intent is obvious.

Yes I do. And at the risk of opening a different debate I think that’s interchangeable with Rovers, t’Rovers and the Rovers. Never Blackburn. And I do think it’s presumptuous of you to question my Rovers supporting credentials.

Some of whom travel 180 miles each home game to watch the Rovers. Love the Peddlers Market. 👍

Not sure I agree. There is alternative commentary elsewhere on the Rovers. Much of it intelligent and researched. Take a look at Rovers Chat.

Indeed. Just your opinion. Not necessarily better than anyone else’s…as the volume of differing opinions shows (elsewhere) . We all love the Rovers.

So maybe some humility about the prospect that BRFCS doesn’t have a monopoly on attitude would be appropriate? No? I didn’t think so

Done. Good luck. No one can deny your passion for the long suffering supporters of this football club and the extent to which you put yourself ‘out there’ in the defence of our heritage . Your experience should be invaluable to the FSA. If all goes well and you are elected would love to get updates on here about the deliberations within the FSA and the actions you take.

Really like it. 9/10. Proper blue is the most important thing for me. Never been a fan of red on the shirt, so like it that there is not much and the collar is white. Also think it’s good to have a sponsor that’s not a betting company.

Thanks guys. Good job all round. A really good listen. Thanks for the insights into the life of a referee. Especially the Rovers connections. The Ronnie Moore story is class especially as I live in the area. A local hero and acknowledged nutter. Still looking for a job in football in the local paper recently. Hope you had a twitter response from him. For arbitro, climbing that far in a short space of time is impressive especially as the system is so competitive..and you tell a good story. Enjoyed the podcast a lot. Thanks.