Blackburn friendly

[WLDTangerine]

To be played at home on August 25th.

I wonder if they’ll test having fans in the ground for it.

 

[BlackpoolsFinest]

In 11 days? I doubt it.

 

[King Billy]

To be honest it’s a good idea. Firstly because it’s a friendly which never have much chanting or OTT celebrating a goal. Could test out all the measures put in place find out what works well what needs improvement etc and just have a modest 1000 fans there to test it ready for 4K in October.

 

[bfcpete]

Perhaps we will be signing another player from them!

 

[basilrobbie]

I notice that we are having some early experience of playing Sat/Tues/Sat/Tues repeatedly. Good thinking, given the way the fixtures are likely to be laid out.

 

[BlackpoolsFinest]

I can't help but think voting for squads of 22 is a mistake judging by how frequent the games are going to be this season.

 

[Stu99]

I can't help but think voting for squads of 22 is a mistake judging by how frequent the games are going to be this season.

Yep, with shallow squads there’s gonna be a lot more risks taken (with player fitness etc) and probably a lot of injuries too.

 

[Maths]

To be honest it’s a good idea. Firstly because it’s a friendly which never have much chanting or OTT celebrating a goal. Could test out all the measures put in place find out what works well what needs improvement etc and just have a modest 1000 fans there to test it ready for 4K in October.

Can't see them using a local derby as a good time to try out the plans.

 

[clappers]

They need to allow 5 subs throughout the season as a one off rule for this year.

 

[King Billy]

Can't see them using a local derby as a good time to try out the plans.

Sorry still don’t see a problem if limited to 1k Blackpool fans.

 

[FlytoKavala]

I would rather fart in a spacesuit than have anyone from inland Lancs here.

 

[BFC_53]

They need to allow 5 subs throughout the season as a one off rule for this year.

This is a good idea, and I also wondered whether they might relax the loan rules for one season only too.
But being a good idea, the EFL won't have thought of it, and if they had they would only make the decision to implement it next March.

 

[Davepick]

To be played at home on August 25th.

I wonder if they’ll test having fans in the ground for it.

Yes let some in.
I'm all for the older, less rebellious element, being allowed in.

 

[poolseasider]

It's a good idea on trialing SD measures at a friendly but it ain't really up to the club but the government, you can't allow it at one without the other and seeing as indoor venues are now allowed to open why not.

 

[King Billy]

It's a good idea on trialing SD measures at a friendly but it ain't really up to the club but the government, you can't allow it at one without the other and seeing as indoor venues are now allowed to open why not.

Exactly, common sense would suggest this is the perfect time to trial it.

 

[TKL_Seasider]

I can't help but think voting for squads of 22 is a mistake judging by how frequent the games are going to be this season.

If it’s the same for everyone ... perhaps a chance to blood some youngsters?

 

[tangerine_neil]

Better make sure our players don’t get the Covids off them