MancWanderer Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 6 minutes ago, Take Hunt Off said: Guess that depends on your age Yep. And your dad. I grew up in Sharples and my dad in Smithills. Short hop over the hill to Blackburn. He never missed the chance to take me to Ewood from a very early age. That promotion game we were on a dad and lad ticket in their riverside stand. Blackburn always a rival for me from that day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green genie Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 2 minutes ago, MancWanderer said: Yep. And your dad. I grew up in Sharples and my dad in Smithills. Short hop over the hill to Blackburn. He never missed the chance to take me to Ewood from a very early age. That promotion game we were on a dad and lad ticket in their riverside stand. Blackburn always a rival for me from that day FiL took us to Strawberry Duck first time visited and told me how it was a haunt on Sundays as Blackburn had longer hours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted April 11 Moderators Share Posted April 11 How anybody can argue blackburn isnt a derby And tbh it was never that close to us ones radcliffe But as ive grown older and moved nearer. ive realised theyre absolutely on our doorstep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted April 11 Moderators Share Posted April 11 5 minutes ago, green genie said: FiL took us to Strawberry Duck first time visited and told me how it was a haunt on Sundays as Blackburn had longer hours Went up one E Monday I think Pretty sure it was cos they had all day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolty58 Posted April 11 Members Share Posted April 11 14 hours ago, MickyD said: Indeed. Some folks must never have enjoyed that walk from Blackburn station to Ewood. We've missed the obvious. He was speaking as a Liverpool fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolty58 Posted April 11 Members Share Posted April 11 2 hours ago, Lt. Aldo Raine said: Gasperini masterclass Not a great surprise to us admirers of the 'farmers league'. Couldn't be that we were correct all along could it? Need to factor in the cracks starting to show at Liverpool though. They'll end up with the Mickey Mouse Cup only to send Klippety on his way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little whitt Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 7 hours ago, captainmed said: Another chance of a trophy virtually gone. Fail to win the league too and hopefully then implosion post Klopp. Fuck the scousers. Is The Right Answer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 7 hours ago, MancWanderer said: Yep. And your dad. I grew up in Sharples and my dad in Smithills. Short hop over the hill to Blackburn. He never missed the chance to take me to Ewood from a very early age. That promotion game we were on a dad and lad ticket in their riverside stand. Blackburn always a rival for me from that day I get it if Blackburn was accessible to you. Those living in Astley Bridge, Bradshaw, Bromley Cross, Turton etc., etc. I assume a few fans lived nearby. But to me Blackburn was place beyond my school in Astley Bridge & had a funny shirt. I don't recall ever meeting one person who supported them. No car in our family & so, though I went to Ewood a few times, I left immediately. Plus school games included QEGS & St. Mary's. The first time I went to the town itself I was in my 20's & to this day have been barely a handful of times. The BEN used to report on them, as they did Bury. But as rivals they barely registered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freds dad Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 Paul Warne has won League 1 Manager of the Month for March. Does the curse still exist? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L/H White Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 10 hours ago, captainmed said: Another chance of a trophy virtually gone. Fail to win the league too and hopefully then implosion post Klopp. Fuck the scousers. Did you miss the game where they were 4-0 down to Barca? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted April 12 Site Supporter Share Posted April 12 Just now, L/H White said: Did you miss the game where they were 4-0 down to Barca? Are you confident enough to have a flutter on Liverpool to go through? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L/H White Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 Just now, MickyD said: Are you confident enough to have a flutter on Liverpool to go through? of course, and i will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 Juandy Carroll just isn't a top 3 football player. He'd be alright at Villa or summet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green genie Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 1 hour ago, L/H White said: Did you miss the game where they were 4-0 down to Barca? “They”, been we all season😏 Only downside of last night is they have clear run at league. If City play the Arse in CL SF that’s hell of a distraction on top of FA cup for City Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonk Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 it'll be quite amusing if they finish potless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green genie Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 3 minutes ago, Gonk said: it'll be quite amusing if they finish potless Already got the carabou, which sure we will hear means more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L/H White Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 57 minutes ago, Gonk said: it'll be quite amusing if they finish potless League cup already banked, do keep up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Take Hunt Off Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 4 hours ago, Dr. Feelgood said: I get it if Blackburn was accessible to you. Those living in Astley Bridge, Bradshaw, Bromley Cross, Turton etc., etc. I assume a few fans lived nearby. But to me Blackburn was place beyond my school in Astley Bridge & had a funny shirt. I don't recall ever meeting one person who supported them. No car in our family & so, though I went to Ewood a few times, I left immediately. Plus school games included QEGS & St. Mary's. The first time I went to the town itself I was in my 20's & to this day have been barely a handful of times. The BEN used to report on them, as they did Bury. But as rivals they barely registered. It’s not just about geography is it ? Blackburn are historical rivals . 33k on Burnden in around 1972 when our average gate was around 11k . That was a top of league three clash, not to mention 27k on Ewood when we sealed promotion to League One. As a Horwichite I knew at least a handful of local Dingles. Not rivals my arse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted April 12 Moderators Share Posted April 12 1 hour ago, L/H White said: League cup already banked, do keep up To be fair, its easily forgotten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyther_Matt Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 I always considered Blackburn rivals even though we only had one or two fans at school and that was only because of their title win. Always a notch below Utd but the FA Cup games and the promotion challenge under Sam were massive games. That said, there was a significant spell in the Prem - particularly when the reciprocal £15 deal ended - where it felt like just another game. The spark only came back in the Championship with the Eagles winner, the 4-0 win etc, and even then I wouldn’t say it matched the edge of the Wigan games (and not much different to those sparingly few league games against Bury) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 2 hours ago, Take Hunt Off said: It’s not just about geography is it ? Blackburn are historical rivals . 33k on Burnden in around 1972 when our average gate was around 11k . That was a top of league three clash, not to mention 27k on Ewood when we sealed promotion to League One. As a Horwichite I knew at least a handful of local Dingles. Not rivals my arse! Well done. I'm speaking for myself of course. So, for me ... I'm right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolty58 Posted April 12 Members Share Posted April 12 (edited) 5 hours ago, L/H White said: of course, and i will FFS don't. Clutching at straws son. Dreaming of Istanbul whilst filling your wank sock will lead you to a dark place mate. The place where losers live and bookies upgrade their Merc models. Burn yer dough in Bergamo if your foolish enough. Edited April 12 by bolty58 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L/H White Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 37 minutes ago, bolty58 said: FFS don't. Clutching at straws son. Dreaming of Istanbul whilst filling your wank sock will lead you to a dark place mate. The place where losers live and bookies upgrade their Merc models. Burn yer dough in Bergamo if your foolish enough. they will get through in italy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freds dad Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 7 minutes ago, L/H White said: they will get through in italy 5/1 for the bin dippers to go through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L/H White Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 4 minutes ago, freds dad said: 5/1 for the bin dippers to go through. i'd make it 5/2, great value Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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