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Manager talks about desire, there it is for all to see. Absolute battler with no shortage of class. Proper baller.

That's useful and much appreciated but that is one shit attempt at an arrow!

Racist abuse of England players wasn't it? Or has that one been done and this is something else?

It's not true though is it? We tried to invest in younger players that could do a job now but also improve and add £ value. That hasn't always worked out of course but it's not just in Europe (no mention of HNM there?), what about Webster and Brownhill. Made good profit on both and served us well, recruited from the EFL. We continue to develop good home grown players too, some of which have gone for large amounts and others who are also worth a tidy profit are currently holding down places in our team, did that get a mention? As for covid....how the hell would anyone be planning for that? Any business model is going to expect a turnover as part of its model. It's not like we've taken a huge gamble on getting to the Prem, we've made large investments for sure but not in an all or nothing attempt. I feel we are a victim of circumstance more than anything else.

Might see him next season!

Ivan Reitman, Ghostbusters director, 75. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-60370984

City have also brought in 19-year-old Duncan Idehen on a six-month contract. The central defender arrives as a free agent, having previously progressed through the player pathway at Grimsby Town prior to his departure from the Mariners in October.

I was literally about to create the same topic. Echo the above. The bit near the end where he talks about what's important to him as a footballer was refreshing to hear. Can certainly see him around next season, already looks an asset on the pitch and the type of character to be one off of it as well.

Really pulled his game together since his return. It's been a joy to watch. Well deserved.

It's like Jody Morris but without the party planning.

Shows how quick your professional life can fall apart when your private one does. He was as important as anyone for Leicester in their title winning season. Sad to see really, clearly a talented player when at his best.

It's like a who is shittest competition with us just losing out to Reading that half. Combine that with a soft ref and even though we are thankfully 1-0 up, that was pants.

We wish him well. See you Sunday Nige.

We don't know the details. Your health should always come first. Nige has had a tough time on and off the last 18 months.

https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/pearson-to-miss-reading-game/ Nigel Pearson will be absent from this evening’s game against Reading. The Manager has undergone a scheduled routine medical procedure and is planning to return to work ahead of Sunday’s game at Swansea City. Assistant Manager Curtis Fleming will take charge of the team against Reading. “I would like to thank everyone at the football club for their support,” said Pearson. “I wish Curtis, the staff and the players all the best for today’s game and look forward to returning to work as soon as possible.”

A win with a clean sheet would be nice. 2/3 changes expected?

Their next match is over the international break at the end of March (2 games v Nigeria) so he probably wouldn't miss any games for us. He could end up playing at the 22 World Cup. I didn't see that coming at the start of the season to be perfectly honest. Can certainly see why both parties are interested in making it happen.

Rovers kicked off as well.

Well at least tell us where they came on the list!

Rick with a P gets me every time. RIP 'Bambi'.

Yeh that's a great scene. I'm certainly nore of a Riley so it really hit the mark for me. Post again when you watch one of the others.

It's a good take on a classic genre. I liked the angle on faith and life after death. Worth checking the directors (and some of the same cast) other series he did for Netflix if you liked that one. The Haunting of Hill House and The Haunting of Bly Manor. Both different to Midnight Mass but both similar in atmosphere and equally scary.

Got to say i wish/half expected these words to be our managers not there's today... 'It's not often you can use the word 'comfortable' in the Championship but I've used that word. I can't remember when we've won a game and my heart wasn't racing at the end because we've only been 1-0 or 2-1 up but today we were deserved victors. "We played really well, scored some good goals and the only blemish was the goal we conceded. It was a really good all-round performance from us. "We're in good form and that showed today. "Two goals in quick succession settled us down but we were playing with confidence before then. Then the third goal in any game is important and we got it."

We are where we are. Was always likely to be a tough watch at times this season. I do think we are getting there though. Said in the matchday thread we will finish and we are a lower midtable side. Roll on the summer and the rebuilding can continue.

I think Blackpool showed how far you can go with hard work and good organisation. It wasn't going to be easy today but i do believe we have the more talented squad. Another defensive shit show leaves any attacking prowess we have redundant. It's a lower mid table finish for us as thats who we are right now. The contrast between this week and last was stark to say the least.