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One of the things you can say about the recruitment this summer is that they are trying to avoid leaving a position hanging out to dry due to outgoings - When a player is sold we generally have a player lined up for the position, Britain wasn't sold until Alebiosu was sorted, Travis for Baradji, it now looks like Leonard was allowed to go once the deal for Gudjohnsen was sorted out. Pears is the backup to Toth, if Pears is sold I expect that a new keeper will be signed. It might well be that they are actively not selling Pears until they can find a keeper they like where they can turn an overall profit/wage reduction on both transfers. I am worried about the overall quality/whether all of these new players will prove good enough, but as I have said before for the first time in yonks there does seem to be some semblance of joined up thinking behind the transfer policy this year.

If Pears is leaving before Monday, I'd like to think we're looking at the goalkeeper position, and that we should get Michalski out on loan to League One or League Two. Toth has been good, but we shouldn't get comfortable with that, and I don't think Michalski is quite ready to step in. I'm certain we must be looking at that situation.

He’s petulant, but he’s one of their best players, if not the best. Absolute classic United to nullify him in a new system and cut down on his goals and assists.

Isn't goalkeeper one position though where an emergency loan or unattached player (of which there are several at Premier League level available at the moment) can be added after the window closes? Vague recollection of this being in the rules. However, most things are a bit vague with me these days, so I've probably imagined it..

Pears is more than adequate as back up.

Leonard and Gueye out for Gudjohnson and Cadamarteri would be an upgrade I think, would be happy if we get that done. Then just need a backup for Toth. Ultimately season depends on all the new guys coming good which is not guaranteed.

Wonder who’s idea that was ? 🤔🤔🤔

Having Ferandes as captain is also a mistake. He's a dummy spitting diva, always throwing his hands up and complaining. On the pitch he seems the sort who'd bitch at team mates if he didn't get the ball. Compare him to the likes of Keane and Bruce when they were the top club.

And it's such a Blackburn Rovers thing to do, neglect one of if not the most important areas of the squad whilst rebuilding the rest of it.

Apparently we offered £1m + loan back for the season. Rovers look like they were trying to take advantage of Wednesday’s financial trouble, but their owner rejected it.

Personally, I'd sell Gueye and get one more striker in. He's frustrating and ultimately is less than the sum of his parts.

Went to see Khruangbin at Piece Hall last Sunday, good gig and a great venue as others have said. first time I've been there for a gig and it's exceptional. Obviously you take your chance weather wise for an outdoor gig, but the fact you could get a beer within 60 seconds of queueing up and there's no snaked lines for the loo.

It isnt. But as ever, people like you dont respond with anything constructive and just patrol perceived negativity. On this particular player, I have more concerns than some of the other signings who I have much more reason for optimism over, and even then, I havent written him off and have tried to constructively give reasons why he might prove to be a good signing.

Thanks. I distinctly recall Ronnie recounting playing against Pele.

Only position that worries me now is goalkeeper. If Toth gets injured we're up shit creak

I don't think it's fair to look back at his 'scoring record' and make judgements. Look back at Eidur's career.....a magnificent player, I think he had one season where he scored 12/13 goals for Chelsea, but other than that wasn't exactly renowned for his goals. A 23 year old with 34 international caps, came through Barcas youth team, regular football on the continent, 6'2, and from a family with some incredible football pedigree......not the biggest gamble we'll ever take.

After Moroshita, Gudjohnsen is the first player we've been linked with who I'm a little excited about. Admittedly I've been very disillusioned with all things Rovers this summer. I think he could be exactly what we need though. Powerful, good in the air but with more craft than Gueye. Looks quite intelligent in his link up play too and for some reason the fact he is Eider's son makes me quite excited. He was an unbelievable player. Even if he's got half the technique and footballing intelligence his Dad did, he'll be a cracking player. I'm not sure where this leave Gueye though. A player with a similar physique and traits could mean very limited minutes for him.

Any one with visibility?

Just one loan, but a good un, would be perfect.

You have summed it up well Tony. Ironically the last few times I have bought a bottle of lemonade from the concourse it was given to me with the top still in place. I guess the server gave me a good look up and down and came to the conclusion I am not the type to throw the bottle on the pitch or dare I say it at the Directors area EDIT: I have stocked up on some Whist pies from Bowens in Chorley this morning. To the club official reading these posts I am going to secrete them in my underpants to keep them warm; you are more than welcome to try and remove them. 🤣

I think getting 1m each for Buckley, JRC and Leonard is good business, none of them looked like being very useful or pushing on (except JRC when not injured) hope they all go on to do well though. Massive gamble of a window but I'm weirdly excited to see how these guys do. I think the new Japanese winger and Gudjohnson if it goes through could be good signings. Hope we utilise loan spots well, maybe some experience in the league ie Baker last year.

Sod how much we got for Wharton, how are you meant to compete against these parachute clubs when they continuously throw that kind of money around!?

And a quick course in Esperanto for the team and any staff barking instructions!

You do realise people call you out as negative because every post is negative, right?