They need to bring in players to replace the goals of Dolan and Wiemann to a squad that was already short of them. They need at least 2 players capable of hitting double figures. Plus CB, CM and that's before likely outgoings. Since the end of the season they're down 4 forwards - the above + Woodrow & Dennis. They've brought in DeNeve. Regardless the impact of the 2 loan forwards, they were bodies in the squad and would have been expected to contribute more.

Can't remember the last time we had a manager that interviewed so honestly and so well. He's a class act is Val. I feel a lot more confident with him in charge

Boro upping their bid no doubt Carter's going to end up like Phil Jones, minus the premier league. Mad to think he's been retired a year now and he's only 33, seems a life time since he was playing.

Adebajo is out until Christmas. He probably also wants his right winger to offer some semblance of attacking threat. Luton fans would be queueing up to drive Chong here. A Hedges-esque season but you seem to know exactly what Ismael wants.

It will be very marmite I suspect. Ive seen it and I think it’s absolutely hideous, but the lad who had it on loved it. Marketing-wise, that’s probably better than being a 6/10 with everyone

who says he is going? Boro haven't be back since they bid for Brittain over a week again, wonder why? was very good today and no dropped in his performance

That’s ok as long as we have somebody who is as capable an attacking player as Brittain. What happens when he leaves ?

Unfortunately, that's where he always seems to be. ☹️

As has been said previously, we go to a back 3 when attacking with Brittain bombing on playing more as a winger. The ex-Leicester lad is also very attacking RB so the tactic is clear. Hedges is ideal to play RM cos he is good defensively and covers the RB. It’s also why Carter is so important cos he’s quick and covers the vacated RB area well when playing RCB.

I want a right sided attacking player suits that's suits how we play. Hedges kept drifting inside and Brittain provided the width mainly from the right side. That's what Ismael wants

Most probably an update on Brittain.

I’d prefer a more attacking type but he does offer balance with Brittain (not likely he stays) the way Val plays so a good option to have particularly away from home but I agree I think right winger is a priority signing now

Nixon has a Rovers story tomorrow

That’s when he’s not on the treatment table.

If we are chasing Luton players McGuiness , Clark and Adebajo would top my list.

and?

I want a RW that scares the crap out of the LB, not another defensive winger. You're on easy street when Hedges lines up across from you.

With Carter out for 4-6 weeks it's great to have McLoughlin in. Carter's seem to have some injury problems lately. Not good for him.

Some good players there for league 1 and 2 clubs. I agree Buckley need to move on and find a club he can play regular at. Hedges well today and he suits how Ismael wants his right side attacking player to play. We need to find similar who suits that role. Watching today's game, I was thinking who we could sign who could play a similar type of role and I thought of Luton player Tahith Chong, whether we can afford him, I don't honestly know but he has that quality we need

Igor Tyjon will be a class player. Hope we can keep him for a long time.

I would say we now have four capable starting centre halfs in the team...Carter can also play right back if needed.

Thought Buckley did well enough when he came on, he really can ping a brilliant long range pass.. More telling though was he came on in the second batch of subs.. I'd rather keep Buckley as a back-up than Foreshaw..

With those added positions I'd agree we'd have a 'settled' squad to run in the championship yes. If that's what you mean mate

With no further first team players leaving we need right midfielder centre midfielder and cb if brittain goes another rb might need looked at (they might wait and revisit in Jan) can’t lose Travis or tronstad at this stage if we lose one we will need 2 more in the middle right winger is probably top priority hedges does all the dirty work but we need better we could likely do with another striker but I’d say that wouldn’t b top of the list but would be welcome