We haven't really failed for a while. Under age groups dominating tournaments . Women's team dominating. And even the senior team has been successful comparative to our overall record in tournaments

Imagine that, Rovers fans on a Rovers message board being unhappy that we’ve appointed a poor manager. Whatever next?

Nonsense? Have to admire the certainty.

Yes chaddy, in fact we have a number of massive holes based on last season. We dont know how any replacements willl do, but if we compare the team that finished 7th last season to this, some huge holes have been created. Brittain has left a giant hole both in defence and attack. Travis has left a massive hole both in effectiveness and leadership. Dolan leaves a huge hole. Beck leaves a decent sized hole. Batth was outstanding last season. For what its worth, I think McLaughlin is possibly our best signing. I think he will be better than Batth this season, who is aging, but its irrelevant. I dont expect him to be quite as good as Batth was last season in a Rovers shirt, so its probably a small downgrade which is probably the best we can do. Weimann leaves a lesser but still decent sized hole. Again, what these players do this season now they are gone is irrelevant. Some of the above players and their importance has been underplayed because they are no longer Rovers players. We have also lost a manager compared to last season who IMO was clearly better than Ismael, and is better than most in the league. Equally, I think one or two we already had eg Cantwell will do better this season. You seem to view things purely by counting players rather than on quality. You also suggest we havent missed players when we have actually lost 3 of 4 games.

Has he gone to Derby yet😄 Read their number one could be on his way out to Brentford

This 100%. Hate English media, both ways , bigging them up and then destroying them when they fail

I think they'll keep Hyam and Tronstad until January and hope that Carter/Wharton and Baradji have pushed them out of the starting 11 by then so they can be shuffled out the back door.

Leonard - I thought we were getting a finisher. He’s missed more than his share of chances. He doesn’t look a finisher to me and apart from that he offers very little in the way of pace or physicality.

Nonsense. More like he knows about plenty of brickbats he has received here and on social media regarding his ability. He knows he is going nowhere. And for the record, I think he is a good pro. Always works hard for the team and any given manager, sometimes looks less than average (cf all the criticism on these boards recently) sometimes produces top finishes.

My first thought was "VAR would have ruled that one out"...

Henrikkson appears to have caught the “ stupid yellow card “ disease off Buckley. In the WBA game another ref would have carded him twice. He needs to smarten up sharpish.

For the record, disagree -or at least don't get all the hyperbole about the lad. Time will tell.

It's not you, it's the media.

Two things I remember Hildersley for was scoring a worldie at Shrewsbury and scoring at Welling in the cup.

Genuine question: would anyone (including Saudis) actually pay money for Buckley? I'm more worried that we will have to pay him off just to get rid... Leonard: was expecting clinical finishing when he got a few chances but was underwhelmed. Throw in the injuries and our current manager's preferences for "physical players" then he really does need to get out of Rovers to have any chance of a career. Do wonder if there may also be a contract related issue (eg if he plays it triggers a pre-agreed increase that we are desperate to avoid for someone that we don't actually believe has a future here anymore)

Weimann started for Derby last friday then was subbed on 60 mins. He's never a 90 minn player. Also Baath subbed on 70 mins. Ok game dictates who you bring on but although these are two vastly experienced pros, a full game contribute from each is coming to an end. If Baath was playing for us against Brum his experience could have prevent one of the two away goals. Would have liked to keep Baath but not bothered about Weimann - but he scored an excellence goal at dingles.

Yeah sorry was posting it for context... Let's be honest... And I like Trav... He ain't ever been linked with such clubs.

Just returning the hatred you show us. 😉

I'm more hopeful than you about Axel... 1st game was clearly off the pace but I liked his cameo on Saturday - keen to get forward and could easily have had an assist if Hedges had shown a bit more composure.

It’s way too early to make any judgement on whether or not players are being or will/wont be missed iv said this from the start new environments for all transferred players especially at champ level or below doesn’t auto transfer previous form. Batth a rock for us last season by all accounts Derby fans want him out of the team already but he was great for us. Weimann scored important goals for us again Derby fans saying he’s done so it’s about the now as opposed to the past but 4 games shouldn’t really be a gage of anything Ipswich sheff u Norwich qpr Wrexham all bottom 6/8 at present and not performing particularly well and for the most part a lot of the fans/management for the teams above citing new players and needing time

Not said but I imagine central to replace Buckley.

Well, Rovers are in Limbo...

My early assessment of the incoming players mccloughlin- steady, composed, very good pick up. Really liked batth but appears this was a good swap. alebiouso- like his athleticism and physicality. Another good bit of business. I miss brittain but at least we replaced the position well. Baradji- looks a YouTube talent, can’t comment till I see a few games for us. henrikkson- im worried about this one, he looks clumsy with an awkward running style and just not an athlete never mind a footballer. Not sure this one is going to work out. taveris- looks neat and tidy but tends to give silly fouls and questions on his fitness , burst at 60 mins. Think he will be ok but needs to get better fitness and a footballing brain. Birmingham loss was a lot on him for both of those reasons iv mentioned.