Back when we complained about it we believed part of transfer funds received would be put back into recruitment. Gestede has made it clear that the budget is set and it doesn't go up when we sell a player.Id rather these players stayed for the season and leave on a free if the money received for them just means the owners send less over

Will pass judgement once the window is shut but history tells us it's gonna be another long summer.

If Britton doesn't sign in the coming weeks be cause of wages sell him if offers are good most people on here giving out that we lose players for free when contracts are run down. If he's sold in the summer because he hasn't signed a new deal the club have done exactly what we've been wanting them to do for years

Do you have links to those interviews, by any chance?

Yup asset stripping through negligence. A properly engaged owner with less money would make a huge difference just by planning ahead, making the key decisions at the right time, being creative with resources when needed, building a relationship with the fan base to boost crowds and income. We are always on the back foot unable to plan.

Yeah agreed on this - makes us feel like we have the whip hand but from the players perspective must make them feel that the club isnt playing fair, just putting off deserved improved contracts. If we are not able to offer competitive deals for established players the only option we have to keep them is offer improved deals early while they look attractive to the player. As soon as we are within 18 months of the contract expiring we are buggered.

Do you mean because the first statement was raw? That was exactly what was needed. A raw, dogged, straight to the point statement, no bells or whistles. Said everything that was needed to be said. It was the first one. Since then they have developed and included more insight and information to Le Grande Venky Cirque

Exactly, they are so transparent. Numerous people have posted this time and time again over the years it's so predictable. It's infuriating that some people are just so thick they can't see their tactics.

Maybe he’s assuming we are only as clever as he is.

Rovers, at the forefront of equality 😁😁

That a great picture, packed Riverside, a few sat on the wall and The Manxman pub in the background, superb Herbie.

(So long as the statements are coherent) I just don’t see that as an issue myself. The club are blanking the coalition because they’re running scared, not because (for example) their syntax might not be perfect.

The statements went across 27 different sets of eyes, and were reviewed by each of them too. They were then reviewed by two journalist before finally being released. The media has ran with every statement issued word for word.

So just like the men then.

The only reason the other two went was because one said he didn't want a payout and we actually received money for Eustace Nobody's taking Ismael off our hands and he has a 3 year deal, if he has us in relegation to league 2 in October 2026 they might pay off the rest of his deal as there will only be 12/18 months left on the deal.

The 'years options' are proving to be both a blessing and a curse in Rovers case. Yes we have the security of another year but it means they leave contract renewals too late because of that security and by then it's too late because agents are already at work alerting their players to what kind of wages and signing on fees might be out there.

Celtic will collect their participation trophies like they do every year so it's not going to make any difference to them but for the likes of Aberdeen and what not it's a great opportunity to cement themselves as the other team in Scotland. Who knows, the SPL might return to the glory days of being a two team league.

It is Eid on Saturday in India, for the Muslim population living there. It's likely he has gone to spend time with family there over Eid. Alternatively, it may be that Glen's regular updates to Pune have prompted them to call him in for talks. If it is the latter, there are only one of two things he could say to them that would be acceptable, in my view: 1) Either, he tells them "I'm out", as the pressure is getting too much for him. This would leave them in limbo, "confused", and push them closer towards the exit door, IMO. 2) Or, he advises them to call it a day and sell up. Nothing else is good enough. All this talk about developing Academy players, giving them 3,000 minutes and selling them on is for the fairies. Big Sam even said as much to Rudy's face, when he told him the Academy shouldn't be the main focus. JDT wanted experience for a reason. As did Eustace and as will Ismael. You win eff all with kids, quite simply. If they want to play the numbers game, fine. Here's one for them. It has been 4,770 days since we were last in the Premier League. 4,770. Why don't they find some shame regarding that stat? Do something about it or piss off...is my message for those in Pune and for Pasha. They aren't arsed about that and many other football matters...so the message is clear. Piss off. Regardless.

I agree Glen does some sterling work to affect change it's just the statement from the coalition a group of people trying their best was poor gramatically

Another club for the "I hope they're relegated pile".

I think he does

I’d choose Glen’s et al drive and determination to improve our club over them being able to produce a literary masterpiece.

Glen while I appreciate all you're doing but I feel it's something that needs to be addressed having read the first statement from the coalition it was gramatically poor the points made were very good however in some places it didn't make sense I know how it is for some people myself included it's very difficult & so I understand how difficult it can be I do think before putting out large statements someone should proof read it before it goes out however I completely agreed with all the points made

Looking good for Celtic next season: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cm2692qe2v1o

That ship sailed years ago.