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Isn't that Alone Again, (Naturally)?

Yeah, I don't disagree but it at least confirms that it wasn't rumours/scaremongering as a lot of people said at the time. Not many cared at the time either, sadly.

I actually think it came from Waggott. He had to replace Mowbray but there aren't many candidates available who would do what Mowbray did. He was real old school. And so he had to replace him with two - one, a chap to look at signings and two, a coach to coach the players. Broughton & JDT were our way out. There's no doubt in my mind that they were sabotaged; it's no doubt that sabotage was Suhail

Interesting choice. Quite high profile for a club struggling at the bottom of the Championship with Club Brugge, Monaco and Rangers his last 3 clubs

Problem is 15 years later I don't think anyone really cares anymore. Its just a huge shrug of the shoulders all round.

I think a lot of people (Rovers fans as well), have dismissed a lot of stuff that we know happened as speculation/rumour. Now a load of supporting documents have been released, it puts the evidence out there for all to see.

Gilbert O'Sullivan - All Alone, Naturally

Not yet - give it 5 years when he is much more developed then we can come back to this. Not a single midfielder we have currently in the setup is better than Gerrard,Lampard,Scholes

Norwich set to appoint Phillippe Clement as their new gaffer.

bad feeling about this one. I think a draw at best, and id take it. Hopefully we continue the away form.

When I am watching a midfielder, I'm looking for certain parts of his game such as the interceptions, forward passes, tackles, assists, goals, tackles, first touch - exactly the sort of measurables that produce statistics. A good player will score highly in a particular metric which fits the role he's taking on. The coach or manager will pick or sign a player which excels in the areas they are looking for. If you aren't looking for the measurable items of play within a football player - what are you looking for? The colour of his socks, his boots, his hair? Ok, those measurables will change depending on the role / style of play, but they still exist. In an attacking full back you are looking for how many recoveries he makes, his crossing, stamina, first touch. For a goalkeeper you want to see his catching, handling. The metrics change but they are still driven by a measurable piece of data - statistics I don't see those measurables as a small part. They are a very large part. That they are now demonstrated in a series of tables and graphs is different but it is what we have all been looking for in a footballer. You may just term it differently For example, you seem to despise "xG" but ultimately you will look at a players (attempted) finish and remark: "he should have scored". This is what xG measures for you. Nobody relies upon it solely or else no scouts or coaches would attend football matches. Denying its benefits, and making out like it is only a very small part of what measures a player, is foolish. Statistics are all around you - just you aren't measuring them

Anybody saying that seriously (I’m presuming they are joking) obviously is too young to have actually watched Scholes in action. Without doubt one of the greatest players I’ve ever seen in person.

JR Walker & The All Stars - (I’m A)Road Runner

Me neither but they do have some decent players . Last I heard , he had withdrawn from the process !

Did you not get a sense in 2022 that there was renewed vigour when they appointed Broughton and JDT? If they weren't interested at all, why cut Mowbray off? If they weren't interested, why would they get bored? He was a steady eddie, never rocked the boat, never asked for more money as he admitted himself. Why risk that if there was no interest, or no intent? JDT was far more volatile than TM, and I seem to remember Broughton coming in ruffled Suhail and Waggott's feathers. In fact, the rumours were there was a total split in the camp, Broughton and JDT vs Waggott and Suhail. That complete change of approach came from somewhere. I'm not saying it originated in Pune, but I also don't think it would have come from the cosy corridors of Ewood.

Only you and your entire argument....

We just have agree to disagree cos we aren't going to agree one bit What are going on about now? Fairly ordinary player??? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Tough gig that for JDT at Norwich, not sure I'd fancy him leading a relegation battle at a new club. Unless it's more of a long term 'project' 🙄

Doesn't matter when it's from. It's out there.

Not everyone within our fans base is your age, nor have they followed the club as long as you have. Do you really think a 19 year old rovers fan was keeping tabs on things like this at the time, when they were at primary school? A huge chunk of our fan base are the younger generation, increasing awareness to them is important. They'll be aware of the most recent shit show obviously, but the Venky rats regime goes back much further.

I cant believe the clearly sarcastic suggestion that Wharton is much better than Scholes was has been taken so seriously.

Fair point. I'm aware of the distinction but couldnt care less not being a fan of either Club.

It's not ridiculous at all. What we need is an up to date Expose' of some genuine significance which might make a difference. Not a tired old rehash of ancient events which, rightly or wrongly were examined and passed off by the relevant Authorities as "nothing to see here" at the time.

I suppose you can when you don't understand basic life concepts like luck and chance.