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Think virtually anyone would be an upgrade on Ismael. As for Mowbray and his mate Venus, personally wouldn't touch them with a sh1tty stick. How much did these two know about Waggot's plan to flog part of Brockhall and downsize our wonderful facility there? IMO, Mowbray is selfish and in it for what he can get and he is not the affable 'uncle' type character he likes to portray. Failed to save us from relegation, got us back up on by far and away League 1's biggest budget and then trod water for 4 years, allegedly turning down an offer from City to take Liam Delap on loan in a Jan. window when we had a great chance of play-offs. No thanks.

Even with our stooges Pasha and Gestede, there will be a breaking point that causes them to act. I expect Rovers to lose on Saturday therefore, for impact, it might well be better if Watford do a 'Norwich' (as they did at WBA) on us. if that doesn't do the trick, I think another defeat in the next match to Hull will. The window will then be about to close and a good time, from the stooges' perspective, to part company with Ismael but not before we see the departure of one or more from Alebiosu, Tronstad and Cantwell.

Hi Gav Hope you and yours are well too! Trust you eventually found Sean Dyche in La Manga and therefore back on board! Corrected your posting! Keep up old boy - 2/3 correct revelations in last week alone! You are right on one thing 'Venky's out and that's all that matters'! Fingers crossed, it might be sooner than folk think! KR M

Genuine question @glen9mullan, and apologies if I have missed in the thread, do the Raos know about Saturday's boycott and have you been in touch with them directly?

I do indeed! If I recall correctly, signed from Grimsby for £10k and drove over to Blackburn to sign in a hire car as he didn't have his own car! He got 2 of the goals against Plymouth at Ewood and that might have even been his debut (51 years ago so having to dig deep into the memory bank for the smaller detail).

Think Gordon Lee used the proceeds to rebuild - his first four signings were all instrumental in our success: Graham Hawkins was the key one - stole from PNE for circa £20k Andy Burgin a class act at full back from Halifax - think his fee was less than £10k Graham Oates - so influential in midfield and chipped in with goals - circa £15k Ken Beamish - did what he needed as a number 9 for us in the Third Division - circa £25k Happy days - who will ever forget the Ewood promotion clash with Plymouth when Rovers fought back from 2-0 down to run out winners at 5-2. 1975 - promotion was our aim to crown a centenary of fame! 2025 - 150 years on, wonder what the 2025/26 epitaph will be!!!!!!!!!!

Think under Ismael we have just about averaged a point per league game. That will not keep us up this season - looking at the table, I think at least 50 points will be required.

Recall Gordon Lee being appointed around Christmas 1973 (?) and he sold Tony Field to SU just before deadline day in March 1974 - think the fee was circa £90k.

May well have done but quite some time AFTER my post at 13:18 yesterday. If you can find anything anywhere prior to my posting yesterday about surprise selections and Cantwell's absence then I would be amazed. For the good of this MB, I think it's time you stopped your constant sniping and antagonistic comments.

Very noticeable. Body language suggests so. Team selection to force the issue.

Two positives for me tonight . Powell's performance and the lovely Sauvignon Blanc I bought.

Enjoying a lovely Sauvignon Blanc and then Swansea score!

They are! There's something in this match for us - the ball isn't 'breaking' for Swa sea in the box and seen it many times when you are destined to miss out. Terrific stuff from Powell for the goal and he LOOKS the footballer De Neve will never be. Shambolic defending for Swansea's goal. Back your instincts- in play bets for Rovers' win at 4/1 with a 2-1 scoreline at 7/1.

Well there you go. Was told about this yesterday including the fact Cantwell would not even be travelling - heading for the exit door? Check the timing of my post yesterday @roversfan99 and tell me if you read about it anywhere prior to my post! Surely not another "stab in the dark"!!!

and neither did I!!! "If I get the impression that the likes of you and @roversfan99are NOT in a minority of folk disliking these types of post then I will simply stop posting". As you seem to have difficulty understanding, let me clarify - if it was clear there was a big number of posters (ie "NOT in a minority") who disliked or rubbished my postings then I would simply stop posting. I do not need the aggravation and I only post in good faith and try to make a contribution to this MB community.