postman
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- Location
- Meanwoodshire.
The newspapers seem to be ignoring the exciting Championship race.There is more to footie than the Prem League.
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PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
Yep, and has been the case for a long, long time. The top four are out of sight of the pack but fighting it out for 1st and 2nd.
Below them 5th down to 11th have a decent chance of the play offs with 5 points separating 7 clubs. Their records this season are so similar any side that can up its performance can steal a march on the rest.
I reckon any side averaging 2 points a game for the rest of the season will make the playoffs. That's a very big ask.
PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
There's nothing unusual about a football manager's home being long way from the club he works for. The nature of the job and schedule must make this very difficult for family life. My wife and I chose to stay in our house for 40+ years because we valued our surroundings, local friendships etc. above everything. We only considered jobs with a reasonable commute. Therefore I completely get the family aspect given for his move.
Despite that I'm sure there is far more in the background than is being told. Rovers have been owned by Venkys for 15 years. In that time the senior club management has been a complete sh*t show, Venkys have not visited Blackburn in ten years and no one comprehends why they retain ownership.
It's a complete mystery to all of us.
StuAff
Silencing his legs regularly
- Location
- Portsmouth
Pompey won away for only the second time this season, and first points away after seven straight losses. 2-0 against Oxford. Going the right way…
PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
Are you watching? Are you watching, John Eustace? Rang out around Ewood more than once this afternoon.
I think he will regret that decision.
PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
I think so as well. Based on the last two games, obviously I saw yesterday, the team seem determined to make the play offs. We have six new signings and all our long- term injuries should be fit by the end of February. This is going to give us one hell of squad for the final 12 matches. If we maintain our season long form (1.7 points/game) we will be on 73 points. That secured sixth spot last season and as the table stands no one can catch us, again based on season long form.
Last season 51 points secured 21st and survival. Derby need 22 points from 13 games to achieve this. Their season long form is 0.9 points per game. They need 1.7 points per game. They have to play 4 of the bottom 6 (big plus), and 3 of the top 6 including Rovers. This gives Eustace 13 games to achieve the level of performance he instilled in Rovers. I really don't think it will happen.
One thing is certain I will be watching with great interest but not glee. I recognise what Eustace achieved at Ewood.
PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
My lad has just been in touch to ask if we can childmind on March 8th? His best friend's employer sponsors Derby County and he has two tickets. My lad is going corporate. I raised him a diehard Rover. As it happens his mate is a Rover but not diehard like my boy.
That's going to be a fun day for them.
That's going to be a fun day for them.
PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
Ahh, in that case it's a no brainer.
Vapin' Joe
Formerly known as Smokin Joe
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- Bare headed cyclist, Smoker
Tottenham v Man U -
A game of two halves - two teams half what they used to be.
A game of two halves - two teams half what they used to be.
Drago
Legendary Member
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- The Urban Fringe
Footballists!
AndyRM
XOXO
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- North Shields
gbb
Squire
- Location
- Peterborough
Forest slip a bit again. Nerves or formation against Fulham ? Or perhaps Fulham were just better ?
Elanga pretty much ineffective apparently which might point to the changed formation. The top 5, barring Liverpool of course, could get quite tight
Elanga pretty much ineffective apparently which might point to the changed formation. The top 5, barring Liverpool of course, could get quite tight
