I dont know why you keep saying "historic failures" when the same idiots are running things. If Ismael is genuinely happy to see all of our proven Championship quality leave and be replaced by whatever we can pluck from random leagues for under a milion, then he is a bit thick. But more importantly, the removal of quality from our squad becomes more important than whether Ismael is "aligned" with the idea. With Hyam for example, it isnt historic. We are just choosing not to offer a proper contract. If we did he seemingly would sign.

jackson writes what he`s told to write,if venkys put out a statement that they are demolishing ewood park ,he would`nt question why

In fairness Rev, there are a lot of supporters who think that Mowbray did a more than decent job. Personally, I thought he brought a period of much needed stability to the club and did a sound job for us.

Before they fell out for whatever reason Travis did have a good first season under JDT.

He’s only been in the country just over a week, give the lad time to unpack his bag ffs

Or he's pissed off that his captain has come to him and asked to leave and he's not going to shield him from any blame.

Absolutely no fucking chance. Just posts pro Rovers stiff, with absolutely nothing against them. Pointless. His reply earlier "I just post the facts" Why aren't you investigating posting interesting articles about the regime, about Gestede sayings out of contract players means excitement? Sasha pasha Suhail Sheikh the shadow man.

If you read the article, it says different people will receive these caps throughout the season.

Is our local journalist going to ask the club if they plan on spending a few million each on some good individual players like other clubs do ?

not sure where you`ve got that one from,jdt dropped him and preferred sonny and adam wharton ,then loaned him out to ipswich🙂

Not sure how old you are but the Club didn't start when Jack Walker took over. We've had managers prior to that who've had to work in far more restricted financial circumstances than VI.

I also think that Travis loved playing under JDT. As I have said in other posts. The best we have seen of Trav was under JDT. He played with his heart on his sleeve and I guess he felt that himself.

I beg to differ, they will spank us.

Not at all. Has all the attributes to be a good player. Should have had at least one assist against Bradford.

Stats have no influence on the outcome of future games.

If Rovers still exist then.

Ismael reminds me of Iley greatly. The only surprise to me really is that he actually managed to pick up a few wins last season albeit they were in matches which looked like dead rubbers at the time.

15 players out of contract in 2027. Somehow the worst is yet to come…

Anyone else concerned about Axel the Swede? When we signed him a lot on here were very pleased but so far he has shown nothing. Another Siggy? Flatters to deceive? or does he just need a bit of time, or has he realized what he has done and it is affecting him. A bit of a concern no? or am I being too harsh too early.

No. He didn’t like not being offered a new contract when he wanted one, and then a popular manager he had a bond with leaving due to the club refusing to show ambition with the current players or the squad in general. Probably doesn’t care one bit what Val said.

Do we think they’ve started negotiating with the players who are out of contract in ‘27 yet?

Down to the recruitment department? They have fuck all money to work with and if teams could build championship sides on buttons they would all be doing it.

No. Why would I? 2 charlatans gone in the form of him and Waggott. 2 more in the shape of Suhail and Gestede to go. Probably 3 with Ismael.

Oh boo hoo travis did you not like the manager being honest with the fans/press What bolloxs. travis and his slimey reps will have been conspiring in secret with eustace and his cronies about getting him to derby for months Ismael is clearly similar to jdt in that it's his way or the highway and just says it how it is... And I actually like that(even if it does upset prima-madonnas like travis) to a point (which i dont feel Ismael has crossed. Souness was the same! Only Souness did end up crossing that line towards the end of his tenure her hahaha

Football is a team game played by individuals. They all look after number one. Nobody is going to rock the boat - ever. There are a multitude of lucrative jobs awaiting for ex-players who toe the line and keep their traps shut. Throw in coach anybody, set piece coach ? They’ve all got their eyes on the future prizes. Remember what happened to Mike Newall when he spoke out ?