2 or 3 more signings, with emphasis on the attack seems to be the message from Val….but the quotes are a bit all over the place. Can’t work out if it’s 2 or 3 in ‘other positions’ PLUS attackers, or just 2 or 3 in total. Jackson’s articles are a difficult read at the best of times!

Only other time I remember Rovers playing in Spain was a mid season friendly against Barcelona in 94-95. I imagine we will go with our "second 11" to start this game, saving our stronger team to start against Elche, but imagine most will probably come off the bench in both games due to the heat. Pears/Michelski Alebiousu Atcheson McLoughlin Pickering Mullarkey-Matthews Buckley Montgomery Karbo Tyjon Gueye

I've worn this twice/washed 20c/no conditioner. The badge is already peeling off and will need redoing at the club shop. Disappointing.

With the popularity of the European Championships, you would think a company would take advantage of the feel good factor and promote the successful women's team and their achievements and not sabotage them.

The third pre- season friendly sees us visit the quaint Pinatar Arena in the Murcia region of Spain with a 7.00PM kick off, local time 6.00pm UK time. The stadium itself is a a 3,000 seater arena, which is part of the larger Pinatar Arena football centre, which includes a sports club, hotel, training facilities and other amenities. It is the first time I remember Rovers playing a match in Spain, either a friendly or otherwise, although my memory is not what it was, so maybe we have played in Spain before, in my lifetime. The match is also part of a two game tour, as we are due to take on La Liga bound Elche CF on Friday 25/07/25 also at 7.00pm local time. The match should provide some more match fitness to most of the squad, as I suspect changes will be a plenty as the temperatures in the area just now are pretty high. For those travelling there are a few bars in the area and I can recommend the corner music tavern a stones throw from the stadium, where you will find a nice selection of drinks and food. I know nothing at all about the opposition, so perhaps those with any knowledge of Qatar SC can give us some idea of the quality of the opposition and what Rovers will be up against and if this will be a stiff test or not.

Probably because it's just hearsay. Until either club confirms it, we'll just presume there is no game that weekend.

I’m not. He’s on hefty wages and did not perform under Eustace while they both were here.

Glass houses.

Another 2 or 3 more signings.

Goes deeper than the alcohol with him, his autobiography is a fascinating read, highly recommended. Only then do you get an idea of the mental trauma which often caused some of his outrageous behaviour. He grew up in the wrong generation, I dare say his life would have led a very different path growing up these days with the support available.

Fair point.

He has quite a bit of experience for a 21 year old CB. Over 100 games. I'd expect him to be pushing on now.

We are all well aware of your opinion on Tronstadt, you never miss anchance to remind us all of that . The glaring difference which seems to have no besring on your opinion Rev is Tronstandt is here and not being shopped around by an agent. He's not a glamour boy for sure but he's solid. Did we replace your fave player with him or something? Reminds me a.lot of how you were with the full back whose name escapes me Curtis was it? The one you favoured.

One thing that I didn't realise, and obviously its not why you buy a defender. McLoughlin didnt score a single goal for Hull in 6 years. He scored more for us in a Hull shirt than for Hull. Quite a surprise considering his height.

I am REALLY surprised Derby have not been sniffing round Cantwell yet too. I fully was expecting SOMEONE to try a low ball offer.

Sadly it looks like he is just one of the players cursed by recurring injuries. Wharton is a bit of a worry for me too.

Don't we (Venkies) have history of freezing players out on deals like this, right before the higher wages kicks in. Correct me if I am wrong, y'all usually do.

I think you might read too much into the friendly selections tbh. Certainly in previous seasons they haven't always reflected who is first choice.

Im guessing we will have a very quiet week this week with everyone (presumably) away in Spain. We dont seem to have been linked to very many attacking players and those we have have seemingly been bogus. Hopefully we can get some in before the season starts. Hard to not see Hedges starting the season and probably lingering indefinitely. Based on the selections for the first 2 friendlies, it feels like many of the places are locked down in terms of building for West Brom. De Neve, Ribeiro and Ohashi over Kargbo, Pickering and Gueye. Only question mark is perhaps between Wharton and McLoughlin. The latter has had some pre season minutes too.

I think he was pointing out we only got 18 million plus the add ons, whilst you're pointing out we get 22 million including the add ons (if they happen...one is a competitive England cap and as far as I'm aware they have only capped him in a friendly so far...if they sell him first I don't believe we would get that).

It's a real shame what alcohol did to him - and what he let it do to him. Both professionally and personally.

If he goes for £60m next summer and we get an extra £6m out of the deal, Palace would still have had our pants down paying what they paid.

Bob Vylan - I heard You Want Your Country Back Belter.

Think we all know at some point it's destined to not end well. Get well again Gazza .

Sounds like he’s in a stable condition at least, got to think his body has taken a battering over the years though