From this piece by Owen Gibson from The Guardian: “The idea may not be universally popular, not least at Old Trafford, but US sports giant ESPN has vowed to use its FA Cup deal to persuade clubs to follow the American model and revolutionise the access they give broadcasters. In the US, where ESPN built its... »
Link: Transfer fees of medical tools and a photocopier
This is a wonderful article (posted below) by John Roberts, from the Sporting Intelligence website on the way transfer deals were done in the late 70s: ring the chairman at the theatre, journalist suggests a player, send a photocopier on a train. Magic. »
Shankly was wrong, football isn’t more important
On Saturday Blackburn traveled to Stoke, and put in our now familiar no-show away performance. However the game is of little, if any, importance following the events of the half-time break. Details of what occurred in the away end concourse are unclear, but the... »
Three months is a long time in football
On Saturday 24th October, following a 3-1 away win at big-spending Gainsborough, Stalybridge sat at the top of the Conference North after 14 games played. Three months on from that... »
Que sera sera…
Aston Villa 6 - 4 Blackburn Rovers (7-4 agg.) I don't know where to start with this game. I cannot remember a time that I have been through so many... »
A footballer to be proud of – Jason Roberts MBE
Paperback Mitre would like to take a moment to congratulate Jason Roberts on his inclusion on the New Years Honours List. »
So this is the new year, what have we achieved?
2009 has not been a classic year in the life of Blackburn Rovers Football Club. »
28/12/09 – Newcastle United 0 Derby 0. That’s much better, Rams. Thank you.
After the feckless home shows against Doncaster and Blackpool, a side with an away record as dire as ours could hardly be expected to get anything at St James’... »
26/12/09 – Derby County 0 Blackpool 2 – Utter drivel as Rams tank at Pride Park
“Oh, it’s crap… It’s bloody rubbish” – Brian Clough I’m not sure how to start this post, which will, I assure you, be a comprehensively negative one. There’s so... »
Slick McCarthy or Dick McCarthy?
Slick McCarthy by Peter Jones Mick McCarthy has come in for some stick this week from people moaning about his selection policy for Wolves’ trip to Manchester United. The FA have... »
Replica Shirts – Why ?!
By Adam Leese I’ve always found the buying of replica shirts rather strange. Obviously kids love them. Why wouldn’t they? They get to be Rooney, Torres, Drogba etc, and more... »
Dickov defies critics, Father Time, logic, proves shrewd signing
When Paul Dickov signed for Derby County, I commented on this website that it was possibly the least inspiring signing I could imagine. The arrival of the now 37... »
Teams
August 18, 2009 | 22:35This Windmill song is featured on a new ESPN advert and has inspired me to go back and listen to the 2007 album it come from, a record about embracing the perfect moments in life and recognising the sadness of everything passing in the moment of our death. His new album is out next month. JW
August 14, 2009 | 19:34AU released a great album in 2008 called Verbs. Later this year they are touring the UK, and will hopefully be playing some new songs too. This is a really fun popsong, with a kind of baltic feel to it. DF
August 14, 2009 | 19:30Stereo Arcade are a popband from Sweden. They make really catchy art-rock, which has roots in the sounds of both Britain and Scandinavia. Thus far they have only put out a few songs, but if they are anything to go by this band will be worth going back to soon. DF
August 14, 2009 | 12:16Memory Cassette are a mystery. They are either a collection of musicians from New Jersey or just one guy. We don’t know. What we do know is that their chilled-out shoegaze and lo-fi electronica create beautiful summer dreams. JW
August 14, 2009 | 12:04I Come To Shanghai take their best indie pop and neo-psych sounds and their favourite records by The Shins and Vampire Weekend and then create their own synth filled sunshine pop. JW
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