well done Newcastle. They deserved at least a point

We signed 9 (I think?) players last summer. Most of them were players that Eustace really wanted, even though they didn't fit in with the new approach of the club. He very much got his way on that front, and he is employing the exact same tactics at Derby, so it is hard to deny that he was the driving force behind those transfers. It's also easy to just say 'frees and loans', but those do come with wages. Dennis was 20,0000 a week. Cantwell will be on a big wage for us. Weimann and Batth were likely on decent wages. Beck, Baker, and Cozier-Duberry would have been a combination of decent wages and/or decent loan fees. Ismael may find himself in a situation where there is more money available for 'transfers' because he is rejecting (or at least accepting the club's strategy) the idea of loans and older freebies. I'm not defending the club or our owners, and more money should be made available for transfers, but I'm not sure that our signings this summer really represent an increase (even if 5 million is spent on a forward).

Very hardworking and positive guy in dressing room. He can play as left winger, AM, left back and wing back. He was our best player in second part of last season, when he was playing as midfielder that goes wide. I don't know if he will be good. He had 14 goals and 14 assists last season - which are great number, but it was more due to his amazing form from february till end of season. Before and after (this season) he was just an ok 12th player for the team. With right coach? Maybe? But you will like him anyway. Morishita was very good last season, but he looked very bad in Iordanescu's more direct system, so I figure they thought it was the last chance to cash in on him. Edit: I actually think he needs some rest. He is playing non stop since february with almost no vacation, cause after ending season he went straight to national team. From a Legia fan

I don't see as massive holes cos we don't know how well these new signings will play and that will be judge as the season goes on. Not at all, we don't whether we have signed quality replacements for those who have left or will left. Also you need to factor in that we are playing differently tactical. Losing both is a hole but we need to see how good Alebiosu and Tavares/Baradji will be at replacing them. Alebiosu was impressive on Saturday and Tavares we seen something to work with. Looking forward to seeing Baradji play after the international break Yes I have read Ismael's comments over Travis from the post match Hull game about being let down, so clearly something has happened there, what we don't know but I am surprised Travis move to Derby hasn't been confirm yet Yes Batth was very good last season, but would he this season, I don't know, Derby fans don't seem happy with him. On Weimann, Squad player who nick a few goals a season Surely that needs to judge over a season? Well Eustace isn't showing that. Both will be judge on results. Cantwell looks much fitter but also given him the captain armband seems to upped his performance.

Looks like another likable personality that will easily become a fan favorite if he's even half decent Some real characters in the first team squad this year, I can't remember us having such a mixed bag of foreigners... Maybe under Allardyce was the last time

Love the guy already. Feels good being a rovers fan this weekend.

Well, that was the worst defensive line I've seen of a free kick. 2-2

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They’ll have loads of games where they won’t be great or even good but still win, it’s an annoying trait Burnley had last season as well Having said that 2-2, even if they win it’s 2 league games giving up leads too easily

So you dont agree that Ismael is a downgrade on Eustace? Same question to you @chaddyrovers who has liked it. You wanted Ismael gone after 7 or 8 games and wouldnt commit to saying that your gut feeling is that Ismael is going to work out the other day. And loved Eustace. So a bit confused.

Wikipedia is not somewhere to go to search for facts.

Doesn't seem much of a loss. Impressed by the Morishita signing though. Good age and can play across the front. Clearly the Dolan replacement.

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Can't see the Soumano signing happening if I'm honest. Too many other clubs linked. As someone has said anyway his YouTube highlight reel doesn't fill me with any great enthusiasm

Is it just me, or are Liverpool just not that good?

Should be easy enough to mock up a Derby badge that says Rovers Rejects instead.

Has anyone made a Ryoya Rovers (read Roy of the Rovers) reference yet? That's a gimme for the social media

Very happy with the Ryoya signing. From the sounds of it, a bit of a coup to get him. Played a big role in their Europa Conf League run last season and supposedly didn't look out of place against clubs like Chelsea. Ryoya, Cantwell, Kargbo, and a new striker could be a very dangerous front 4. Don't think Soumano will come here but I'm pleased to see that we are actively after a striker as we were led to believe we only wanted a RW.

Somehow, we have to take the reputation damage to India.

If players did not feel let down, would VI risk alienating people, who have a high regard for Travis?...(unless he knows they are all leaving too)

We can always live in hope 🙏

They can have him. I was unimpressed at his lack of want in a game. Taking a wage and onto the next club. His lack of effort and absolutely gash finishing at Bram Lane last season put me off him

spot on. The way Ismael big up Baradji in an article on Rovers yesterday suggested that he sees Baradji has a key signing for hiw he wants to play here with his midfield. agreed 100% Widzew Lodz are lower mid table team. If he has the chance of coming here, then he will. Know nothing about him, so can't comment on this player but encouraging we looking to spend and to sign a striker