Burndens Bogs Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Johnnyrotten said: I would have hoped for a few more than 5k after all this time without being allowed in, not to mention the first home game after promotion. Is it buy on-line only, no pay on the day? My neighbours never miss a home game but are in their 70s and just don't do on line purchasing, I can offer to do it for them but fact is if its all on line it will put a few off. Can be purchased in person at the ticket office, not sure about pay on't day. 16 minutes ago, Alf Hartigan said: Bollocks, I realised in the mid noughties that friendlies at home especially are not worth going to. Away maybe, I really enjoyed the Scotland tour in 95. I remember going to Burnley in the early noughties on my own (last minute decision) and I'd not seen any news on our new transfers that day. We had a black lad playing midfield and he was trying to shoot from just about anywhere in the Burnley half. Said to a guy next to me, Who's this fucking idiot? thinking was A Triallist on the paper sheet programme. Turns out it was only Jay Jay (in my defence he was really shit that day) I remember doing a Dunfermline friendly back in the 90's. I don't normally do home friendlies/dog shit cup games, but after not seeing us play for so long and never having seen any of our current crop play in the flesh, i thought i'd make an exception this Saturday. Edited July 28, 2021 by Burndens Bogs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyrotten Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, Alf Hartigan said: Bollocks, I realised in the mid noughties that friendlies at home especially are not worth going to. Away maybe, I really enjoyed the Scotland tour in 95. I remember going to Burnley in the early noughties on my own (last minute decision) and I'd not seen any news on our new transfers that day. We had a black lad playing midfield and he was trying to shoot from just about anywhere in the Burnley half. Said to a guy next to me, Who's this fucking idiot? thinking was A Triallist on the paper sheet programme. Turns out it was only Jay Jay (in my defence he was really shit that day) Ha ha! I don't think he got much better for a good few months did he? My first memory of him was a 2-0 defeat at City in November when he still looked lost. Anyway re friendlies, I agree they are fairly dreadful and pointless from a spectical point of view, but this isn't about the match for me. Its a chance to get back in the stadium and see, hear, mingle with BW fans (and players) for the first time in ages, there are no guarantees how long that privilege will last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErnestTurnip Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Think someone mentioned maybe 5000 on but even if it's only 500 they always seem to have bought your seat before you manage to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyther_Matt Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 10 minutes ago, ErnestTurnip said: Think someone mentioned maybe 5000 on but even if it's only 500 they always seem to have bought your seat before you manage to. Glad it wasn’t just us 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 I had real trouble getting tickets online trying to book from overseas, ending up sending Pablo round to buy them for me in person! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted July 29, 2021 Members Share Posted July 29, 2021 (edited) I always find home friendlies are a bit gash but I think I’ll walk down for the game on Saturday Edited July 29, 2021 by Rudy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyther_Matt Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 13 hours ago, Traf said: I had real trouble getting tickets online trying to book from overseas, ending up sending Pablo round to buy them for me in person! Not even thinly veiled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hughmungus Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 This Blackburn game is one we don’t need as it will damage confidence of one or two of our players. would have preferred a game at our level to test Evatts skills, but let’s hope they have time to recover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErnestTurnip Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 What were our last proper home and away games with fans? My memory is that shite for such things that I'm sat here totally blank trying to remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted July 30, 2021 Moderators Share Posted July 30, 2021 I think its accy home and burton away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 48 minutes ago, hughmungus said: This Blackburn game is one we don’t need as it will damage confidence of one or two of our players. would have preferred a game at our level to test Evatts skills, but let’s hope they have time to recover. No shame in losing to a Championship team who had a relatively good season last time around. That said, I think we'll give them a game and a tough encounter will do us far more good than playing Chorley or Barrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted July 30, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted July 30, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, hughmungus said: This Blackburn game is one we don’t need as it will damage confidence of one or two of our players. would have preferred a game at our level to test Evatts skills, but let’s hope they have time to recover. Strange you use the ‘will’ when with a slightly more positive slant you could’ve used might, could or may. Says a lot about you as a person. Bet you can’t wait to pour scorn on everything happening during the new season. edit = Oh, you’ve already written Evert off as a manager so why would you like him to test his managerial skills? Edited July 30, 2021 by MickyD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyrotten Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 4 hours ago, Traf said: No shame in losing to a Championship team who had a relatively good season last time around. That said, I think we'll give them a game and a tough encounter will do us far more good than playing Chorley or Barrow. Agree completely, we've had enough practise at passing in neat triangles against inferior opposition, we surely need a game where we're chasing shadows at times and getting our pressing game upto speed. And hopefully practising playing on the break too, there'll be plenty games this season when we need to play that way. Looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyther_Matt Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Don’t forget we had a decent test against Preston. We have to give Barrow their due too that we were playing them in the league a few months ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUREADY2ROLL Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 1-0 up from a set piece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farnywhite Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 As Santos featured this pre season ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUREADY2ROLL Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 21 minutes ago, Farnywhite said: As Santos featured this pre season ? Earlier on he played but has a foot injury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tshape Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 Enjoyed that. Looked sharp and hungry first half. Can't wait for next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted July 31, 2021 Members Share Posted July 31, 2021 Good run out that played well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Wanderer Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 On 30/07/2021 at 13:03, hughmungus said: This Blackburn game is one we don’t need as it will damage confidence of one or two of our players. would have preferred a game at our level to test Evatts skills, but let’s hope they have time to recover. Dear me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent_white Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 Better side until both sides started with all the subs. Thought we looked decent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted July 31, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted July 31, 2021 33 minutes ago, London Wanderer said: Dear me You need a quick spelling lesson. It’s C U N T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyrotten Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 Enjoyed that. The game seemed to have a completely different pace to it than the relatively pedestrian games in league 2, not sure if that's just down to perspective of being there but it looked a better quality game all round. Many positives, in particular Dapo, Sheehan and Johnstone, 3 quality signings. Dixon is reminding me a bit too much of Crellin but hopefully Gilks is back soon. Main thing though is it was great to be back in the ground, and to feel the positivity among the fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DomRepWanderer Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 Was great to be back in the ground again, Blackburn couldn't live with us first half, game changed when we brought Johnston off, but that's what these games are for, very enjoyable afternoon overall, bring on league 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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