You're not exactly "chucking them in" to start every week, you're hoping they're good enough to do a job for the odd game in case of emergency. As should be the case for any youngster in and around the squad. No point having them about if they aren't.

Think its too early to be chucking around credit at Gestede. Proof is in the pudding with how the players perform. However, as I see it he needs to prove himself, be decisive and show leadership in contracts and recruitment. Set deadlines to Hyam, Tronstad and Trav for contract renewals, if they aren't going to sign then they need shipping out. We can't have weak leadership anymore, willing to let millions of pounds walk out the door for nothing when we don't have the budget to replace them. If you've recruited this guy (VI) and want to give him a fair chance then sell those not wanting to be here and let him build something this summer. No point on waiting.

Next resheduling.

I dont think you would want to be chucking in kids unless they stood out like Phillips. Although I agree it shouldnt be a priority.

Good to get another body ticked off. Elliiott Jackson seems to think he is seen as an attacking midfielder and that makes the most sense. Not some elaborate plan to shove him wide, and we already have options further back. We need cover/competition for Cantwell now Weimann has gone. Now the priority has to be to improve the forward line. Even if it means putting the remaining funds on a right winger which is most important and then loaning 1 or 2 more, including a striker. And we obviously still have a massive contract problem. When you are signing cheap punts from abroad its always a bit of a lottery. De Neve didnt pull up any trees at left back for a relegated Belgian side and they seem shocked that we came in, so you are hoping that a change in position might suit his attributes and he can push on. Alebiosu couldnt even get in that side but hopefully a good half season loan in Scotland is what he needed to push on. Tavares made a poor move to Porto having been highly rated at Leicester and just ended in their B Team barring an unsuccessful brief loan in the MLS. He wasnt a regular when he moved to Morinense but he clearly was highly rated 2 or 3 years ago so you are left hoping that he can push on and get back on track. I dont know why but compared to those 3, this one seems slightly different. He has only played 1 and a half seasons at any top level but his career seems to have been continiously on the up and fans of GAIS seem to unanimously love him. Miller also seems to be seen as a loss to Hibs fans. Talk about him being better as a right centre back is a concern, and obviously he is filling massive shoes and I dont expect him to be on par with Brittain. But theres enough to be hopeful that he can do a job at this level and also keep improving.

At a push we've got the 2 young lads at CB as well. 6 options.

I'm surprised they want another CB according to Elliot. I thought Miller might have been a "two in one" deal and cover both RB and CB. Agreed that winger and striker should be the priorities now.

Carter, Hyam, Wharton, McLoughlin and at a push Miller and Pickering can all play cb id rather have st and rw

Automatic promotion.

Anyone over 6’1” must by definition be on the long list…I’ll get my coat…

it never ends

CB, RW and ST still worry me. If they can keep the squad together with the current additions and add the above, we might be on to something this season. I still want to see some better money thrown at two key positions... be it centre back, right wing or a striker. I'm also pleased I won't be watching Dolan this season. Sorry to those whom that may offend.

Good episode guys, just listened on my lunch break this afternoon.

Would also say between ages of 21-24 there seems to be a plan in action. If it’s stuck to or not is a different question. It’s good model but risky one

You almost had me there up until the word "snake".

It gets arranged with a big brush? Interesting

Anyone fancy providing a little positivity? I for one can't wait to be back on Ewood, cheering on the boys. I know I'll get irritated the second the guy two rows behind me calls the first player who misses a pass a "f*ckin' silly c*nt" even though they were saying before kick off how we need to get behind the boys regardless of the ownership. I like the signings we've made and understand why we need to let players go (I wish we didn't have to), and am much more positive this season than to last season.

The good news is we can now debunk fake ITKs very quickly. If the player linked isn’t at least 6 ft 1, they’re not even on the long list.

If you're impressed, that gives me a little bit of hope.

Does Piotr have any ideas for a goal scoring right winger/striker

Nothing new at Ewood

Far too many for me - even without Baradji. I do expect Travis to be sold though.

Credit where it’s due Rudy is doing well with some decent permanent signings, at a good age with potential to develop. We’re not there yet with another month to go in the window but it’s shaping up to be a good season. Common sense, a clear plan and forward thinking is prevailing (for now) with the grubby slimy little bean counter Waggott & the snake John Eustace out of the door. COYB 🌹

We desperately need a full back or winger who can cross, for all the talk of a pacy or goalscoring winger we're neglecting how many chances Gueye got as a result of Brittain whipping the ball in (first or second phase). An ability to regularly get quality deliveries in to the box is what worries me most if we're going with Ohashi and Gueye as our forward options. I'm sure getting Kargbo in behind will initially catch teams unawares but they'll quickly work that out and starve us off space in behind, at which point we need a plan B to make the most of our other attacking assets. Brittain created 45 chances last season, that is going to take some replacing

unlikely.... he signed