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Absolutely pathetic. Valerian a yes man, and also a terrible manager it seems. Completely complicit in the terrible summer window

Very honest, that Val! The only reason he answers "honest" in interviews is that he is too stupid to entertain the idea of keeping something away from the press, our opponents, etc. might be smart. I much prefer my managers to speak in cliches to the media, and save the honesty for the players and backroom staff.

Primarily a left winger, wasn't even given a squad number at the start of the season. Looks like our man.

Conveniently leaving out the most important "data", the actual results and points gained, which are still shit regardless of formation. Depends, doesn't it? If we bring in players on a similar level to De Neve, Tavares, Henriksson or Gueye then it won't be.

Goalposts moved shocker! https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/25753776.blackburn-rovers-latest-gueye-interest-striker-wish/ TLDR - Its difficult in January. hopefully by Ipswich Valerien Ismael has confirmed that talks are ongoing over a potential exit for Makhtar Gueye – and hopes Rovers can bring in a couple of strikers before the end of the window Recent reports claimed that Gueye could be heading to China but Ismael says that nothing has been finalised at this stage. Yuki Ohashi has been leading the line following an injury to Andri Gudjohnsen, who had made a positive start in the Championship. “The ideal is two,” Ismael told BBC Radio Lancashire. “It is clear that when you play with two strikers, you need to have four in the squad. “Due to the change of shape, it changed massively the approach but now the team is very comfortable. “All the data shows that we are really good in the 3-5-2 compared to the 4-2-3-1 in possession, winning duels more, second balls, more chances created. “We have to support the team now and we need to strengthen the frontline, one but two would be perfect. “It is difficult because in January windows everyone knows you are seeking players. Sometimes in negotiation, prices going higher at the last moment. “At the same time, we need to move fast and especially in the attacking line, if we take a player and he is able to score straight away, it might be a game changer. “This is my hope now until the next league game against Ipswich, that we are able to get some deals done and it would be then a great window for us.” Rovers had previously been eager to tie signings down on permanent deals rather than loans, but Ismael suggested last week that the approach may have to change slightly due to the injury situation. Since then, Eiran Cashin arrived on loan from Brighton. “Either way, it is important now to be flexible on that,” the boss insisted. “It is always good if you can get the player but I can understand at some point, if the negotiation is sticking and you need to move quickly, sometimes the loan is the best option for everyone.” Gueye hasn’t started a league game this season and has been absent from recent squads, with the likes of Aodhan Doherty and Nathan Dlamini from the Academy preferred on the bench. “There are talks ongoing so everything can happen every day now,” Ismael said on Gueye’s potential exit. “Let’s see how the negotiations are going between the clubs, we will see. “At the minute, there is nothing new. There are talks ongoing. He trained yesterday, so let’s see what tomorrow brings. “We are in a situation where you need to make some room as well on the list to sign some players, so at some point it means you need to release some players to give them the opportunity to play and make some room for us to move forward with the next one.”

Nobody had to grind the sharp knifes they stuck in Jack Walker's back.

Yeah, the bit before a match was the bit I'd not spotted- that just can't be happening, so unprofessional.

Hahaha

Great ideas. For now though my efforts and concentration needs to be on the 24th.

Of course none of you went...

I have a massive problem with them going to a fucking nightclub the day before an ODI. And he's meant to be the bloody captain.

The Verve - Lucky Man

Hasn't played a game for a year. Hasn't started a game for two years. This is more likely than Youan, I can see a short term deal until the end of the season happening, before a 2 year deal similar to the Riberio signing this time last year.

Ability, stats, attitude, age - none of that matters. As long as they are on the Steve Kean / Adam Owen / Rudy Gestede 'money-go-round' list then they are a potential signing. Both Youan and Miller signed for Hibs in June 2022. Agents still run the club

Would need a decent take up amongst matchgoers though.

Not everyone has the same axes to grind as you, chief.

Jackpot!! Get him in.

could be a target for us,uninspiring player who will be free

An “I’m not gonna renew” red card protest? 🤔

Absolutely agree. Anyone could say they will be back, however a current season ticket holder saying they will not renew is far more powerful.

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I'll do that no problem but Im not sure if me saying I won't go back until after they've gone is that much of an enticement for them. Existing season ticket holders indicating an unwillingness to renew - rather more compelling I suspect.

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