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My point is that versatility is good but not instead of signing players for each position. You cant sign one player to cover 2 positions INSTEAD of signing 2 players. It wouldnt take a "massive influx" of injuries for us to be badly short. We have had bigger squads in recent years and have still not had enough to avoid a massive second half of the season dip.

I would replace "some distrust", with "complete distrust".

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Chelsea have been charged by the FA for 74 offences of alleged breaches of FA agent regulations and third party investment in players. From the article the paragraph below caught my eye. My initial reaction is to draw comparisons with what we know about our owners dealings. Purely hypothetical on my part but it could explain why they don't want any potential buyer poring over their own dealings. Sky Sports News' chief correspondent, Kaveh Solhekol, said due diligence carried out by Chelsea's owners, BlueCo, during the takeover process "is believed to have uncovered payments connected to transfers to offshore companies and players' families and representatives.

Wee wee.

More than that really when you factor in Goddard, Michelski, Montgomery, Tyjon etc who don't need to be registered. Gestede himself also mentioned Atcheson in his interview. Completely agree its the lack of quality that will do us this season.

But why would they play there at the same time? I don’t get that argument obviously if there’s a massive influx of injuries which could happen anytime to any team then of course I think have 23 players for 11 positions is fine what I’m concerned about is the quality of the player

What was wrong with the old system?

I like how Miller is now a centre back and was always Hyams replacement they just thought he would have left sooner. Even though he was clearly Brittain's replacement earlier in the window.

It's the new system. Number 6 is now a holding midfielder

I think Anderson does have that defence splitting pass in him but he doesn't do it as well as Wharton

Hey is that you Rudy?

I reckon Ismael will come good again given time, remember last season, was it 8 games without a win when he first joined, and 9 unbeaten at the end of the season (including friendlies). My only worry is selling Hyam, when we could have had him for another season. Let's hope we can get it together in defence.

I can answer all of them, not in terms of what I really believe, but in terms of spin and lies, that some of the more gullible amongst the fan base will swallow. Why do the senior players who have left prefer to be at another club rather than at Blackburn Rovers? They either decided not to renew their contracts and we did not want to risk losing them for nothing, as in the past, or in some cases they wanted to be closer to home. The players who we have been brought in are cheaper options but are they better than the ones they are replacing? Only time will tell. we had a budget to work to and believe we have worked to that and strengthened the team, at the same time. The Championship is now stronger and more competitive so why are the club reducing wages, which we all know usually relates to success on the pitch? We also believe we are stronger and more versatile than last year and expect once the new players have bedded, in they will show their quality. Why no mention of appointing a new CEO for a multi million pound organisation? We will appoint one in good time, but in the meantime, we have an adequate and capable COO instead. Why do the fans want you out Rudy? Have you asked them? It is only a small number and the rest are giving the regime and the players their full backing. 🙂 🙂 🙂

It is rumoured Tronstad will join the Ewood exodus next Summer. It's a massive rebuilding job at Ewood, with all the outgoings.

So reading between the lines of the Gestede interview. A few questions: Why do the senior players who have left prefer to be at another club rather than at Blackburn Rovers? The players who we have been brought in are cheaper options but are they better than the ones they are replacing? The Championship is now stronger and more competitive so why are the club reducing wages, which we all know usually relates to success on the pitch? Why no mention of appointing a new CEO for a multi million pound organisation? Why do the fans want you out Rudy? Have you asked them? Until the club engages with the fans to explain fully the reasons behind the constant change behind the scenes and issues that may be present I’m afraid there will be some distrust of what is being communicated

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They signed Miller in advance because they knew they were nudging Hyam towards the door they'll have known there was genuine interest. He was never going to sign a poxy contract and they'll have expected that but in the event he didn't go then you have a fresh player who can cover 2 positions. Some will say hey that's great planning but others will see through it for what it is, a cheap replacement and another likely downgrade.

Ismael is very much 'aligned'.

But versatility doesnt compensate for having less numbers. One of 4 centre backs is actually a right back and cant play both at the same time. TGH cant play right back and in midfield at the same time. Neither can Montgomery although I suspect he cant do either to a satisfactory level at this stage. Even before quality, we dont have enough numbers. Before also considering injury records.

Have to agree on this one yes But Iv been stating this from the start Val is their perfect yes man he’s come in goalposts have moved (as in previous seasons) and he’s just falling in line - can’t complain but it’s all out there now they are happy they see the current squad given time be better than last seasons so they can’t hide behind any failures going forward

A dangerous combination.

I find it mental the audacity he has to say Miller was signed as a CB. The literal announcement was that he's a RB Brittains replacement. His interview he even states he loves to get up and down the pitch. So who's lying? Has Miller been sold a lie that he would play RB. Or was his whole announcement interview a lie and Gestede told him he'd be a CB for the club?

Can only go by the here and now tgh and miller the likely moving pieces aren’t injured…yet