Blackburn (H) Sat 1 Nov @12:30, pre-match

[teblin]

On 27/10/2025 at 10:13, murphy said:

I remember when we had an injury crisis up front and Steve Walsh was pressed into service as a forward and scored 7 in 7 if memory serves. 

 

Since we have no striker worthy of the name, I reckon we should stick Wout up front.  He's no Walshie but is  at least aggressive and would bamboozle defenders with his eccentricity.   It would have the added benefit of making his defensive howlers a lot less likely.  

 

The more I think about it, the more I think it is worth a try. 

We do need that type of forward in my opinion, someone with an aerial threat.

 

Think it maybe was to do with a couple of sending offs why Walsh got put up there too.

[fox_up_north]

4 hours ago, TrentFox said:

Several of our players are actually unsure which way they should be facing. The resulting confusion often leads to them just laying down, instead. 

Danny Ward flashback. Cheers for that. 

[Parafox]

Two ex PL title winners now suffering the same fate.

 

They must know how we feel but the fans will absolutely rip into us, I'm sure.

 

Fan's hold no favours for each other. 

 

 

 

 

Edited 29 October 2025 by Parafox

[phoneticerror]

Can’t be bothered. I’m going to paint the living room and then watch it dry. Seems like a better use of my time.

[Winstonthedog]

11 hours ago, fox_up_north said:

Danny Ward flashback. Cheers for that. 

Most of them should be facing a firing squad 😂 

[Parafox]

On 27/10/2025 at 10:13, murphy said:

I remember when we had an injury crisis up front and Steve Walsh was pressed into service as a forward and scored 7 in 7 if memory serves. 

 

Since we have no striker worthy of the name, I reckon we should stick Wout up front.  He's no Walshie but is  at least aggressive and would bamboozle defenders with his eccentricity.   It would have the added benefit of making his defensive howlers a lot less likely.  

 

The more I think about it, the more I think it is worth a try. 

Erm... JV?

 

Maybe??

 

Gone but not forgotten.

 

Except by you, apparently.

 

(No insult intended)

[Parafox]

9 minutes ago, phoneticerror said:

Can’t be bothered. I’m going to paint the living room and then watch it dry. Seems like a better use of my time.

 

I'm going to watch it in the pub.

 

Because it legit means I can go to the pub. IYKYK, especially if you're a married man of a certain age 

 

It'll be on the screens but I might only take notice if the commentator raises his voice in "excitement" (which is unlikely).

 

Edited 29 October 2025 by Parafox

[phoneticerror]

6 minutes ago, Parafox said:

 

I'm going to watch it in the pub.

 

Because it legit means I can go to the pub. IYKYK, especially if you're a married man of a certain age 

 

It'll be on the screens but I might only take notice if the commentator raises his voice in "excitement" (which is unlikely).

 

I’ll have it on, but I just can’t be fooked with the journey to and from town. Not worth it.

[Parafox]

1 minute ago, phoneticerror said:

I’ll have it on, but I just can’t be fooked with the journey to and from town. Not worth it.

My local is 20 mins walk.

 

I'll most likely be face deep in a bag of peanuts. But using the game as an excuse to go to the pub on a Saturday lunchtime is a bonus.

[Corbee]

Can't make it this weekend. But pretty sure I won't be too disappointed. 

I'm going for a nil nil bore draw 🥱 

[Spanner73]

On 25/10/2025 at 21:59, Pliskin said:

Boycott Blackburn. 
 

Don’t go, I won’t be. 

Nice one ! 

[Sol thewall Bamba]

It's a win!

[Happy Fox]

1 hour ago, Sol thewall Bamba said:

It's a win!

To Blackburn courtesy of Cantwell 

[filbertway]

Surely this is the game we see some meaningful change.

Full week to prepare, he's now got solid proof of who can and can't trust. 

If we don't see positive changes to approach and match day squads in the next couple of weeks then it's hard to imagine we will.

[sulfoxide]

On 25/10/2025 at 17:42, FoxinNotts said:

                           Stolarczyk 

 

   Ricardo.      Okoli.   Vestergaard.  V K.

 

                     James.        Winks.

 

   Fatawu.           Ramsey              Monga

 

                              Daka.

 

1 -  1 bore draw

Ramsey is injured.

[TheGoldenGod]

From what I heard about them against Saints is that they weren't even any good and still won! If it doesn't take much for them to get 3 points against a lacklustre and down group of players then can only imagine what will happen Saturday.

[CosbehFox]

Get it out of the weekend nice and early 

[murphy]

17 hours ago, Parafox said:

Erm... JV?

 

Maybe??

 

Gone but not forgotten.

 

Except by you, apparently.

 

(No insult intended)

I don't understand this. JV doesn't play for us any more as you say yourself.

 

So as I say, we have no striker worthy of the name.

[Parafox]

1 hour ago, murphy said:

I don't understand this. JV doesn't play for us any more as you say yourself.

 

So as I say, we have no striker worthy of the name.

 

I misread your post. 

[Daveb5569]

Lose this and there will be a new manager come bonfire night 

[honeybradger]

6 hours ago, sulfoxide said:

Ramsey is injured.

How long?

[Muzzy_no7]

Oh we’re playing this weekend are we? 

[sm1]

7 hours ago, filbertway said:

Surely this is the game we see some meaningful change.

Full week to prepare, he's now got solid proof of who can and can't trust. 

If we don't see positive changes to approach and match day squads in the next couple of weeks then it's hard to imagine we will.

Sadly, I dont think we're going to see any major changes. Maybe VK for Thomas, but I expect to see Faes and Vesty, and our usual slow ponderous passing.

[majaco]

Is Winks really on £90k a week?

 

If so, I question why I care so much about a Championship team.   Winks is a top champio ship player but if he earns in a week 3x the average wage +, what is the club playing at.

 

Football finance is our of control but...

[st albans fox]

3 minutes ago, majaco said:

Is Winks really on £90k a week?

 

If so, I question why I care so much about a Championship team.   Winks is a top champio ship player but if he earns in a week 3x the average wage +, what is the club playing at.

 

Football finance is our of control but...

Not in the championship 

around 65k which is still nuts