He's left so it's no biggie now of course.

But equally, you dont want to be too reliant on them to the point where a couple of injuries in certain positions and they are all needed together. We dont know how ready they are in terms of a footballing perspective of being able to play Championship football but moreso how they could cope physically if needed to play consecutive games. Also, if we bank on more than a couple coming through at once, its unrealistic. They wont all be ready at the same time.

Call me old fashioned but being/becoming the better player should be the only ‘pathway’ there is.

Yes, I think you are right. Even at 17 or 18, these lads already know what they are about, and want to play football at the highest level possible. A sensible approach is to use them tactically, later on in games where we either need to change things up or are so far in front that to do so poses no threat to the result. I'm sure VI has an eye for a player, and will use his influence to ensure the young bloods are available at the appropriate time and in a way that benefits, not hinders, his plans.

No-one has ever "perfected that shot"! Its too risky for a 5-day game unless you're miles ahead which we are.

To repeat what I wrote a couple of years ago. I would rather that we didn’t make many more signings which can block our talents from playing time. we need some additions, but fill up the squad with loanees such as Morton, ACD and Hirst instead of playing our own players is in my opinion the wrong decision. especially when it comes to young Tyjon I think it is instrumental that we show him a pathway to a lot of gametime. This will be important for him to sign a new contract

You've said this before but the MB is open for all to comment on any post. I've made a single mild comment essentially hoping you won't continue to drag it down as you have been.

Aye, can’t see them reaching 311, with that start. Even if they do, will be a very quick run chase, I’d have thought 😅.

Has the kid gone to Chelsea though? I heard all the strong rumours, and then suddenly it went silent. If he has fair enough but last I heard it wasn't sealed. Dolan, there is disagreement on whether we do get anything for that, Wilsden showed the FIFA ruling that suggests we won't get anything. Edit - just looked up the wonderkid to Chelsea, the Sun did an article on 30th June saying it was done, and the fee was 700k not 1 mill. But they also said it hadn't been formally announced (and that academy signings rarely are). Still not sure how we got that fee for him, with the previous record being 175k and as far as I knew you don't have to pay those fees for 13 year olds you can just take them with minor training compo.

He’s not. We were discussing this the other day and I said Tyjon reminded me of Paul Gallagher. A neat and tidy footballer with a good eye for goal and excellent football intelligence let down by his lack of real pace,

I think we’ve broken India 😁

Although with Gueye it really depends how long he spends in form. He has shown that when in form he can be a menace for defences and score goals. He just wasn't in form enough last season. If he can sustain it, and part of that is motivation from the coaches and himself, you can't rule it out. It isn't something I would necessarily bank on though. But I'm hoping if he plays enough he will manage double figures this season.

I would expect the FF would generate the minutes, approve them amongst themselves and then forward to the club. I may be wrong, but reading between the lines that appears to be not the way it operates.

Doesn't assist?? Are you for real?

My point was that you are just making things up that Tyjon can do based on no evidence just as a slight on Cantwell. He is a creative player, he can make things happen in the final third and he can assist. He had a disappointing season and never seemed to catch up fitness wise but he still got 7 assists. He had shown in the past that he can contribute with goals at previous clubs without ever being prolific. Hes a good techncial player and clearly better than he showed last season.

There is a chance that its not just a case of the manager saying he is happy with those 2. There is also a chance that the budget wont stretch that far and other positions have taken priority. We definitely did want one: https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/25055914.gestede-reveals-five-blackburn-summer-transfer-priorities/ "We want some power up front to challenge the two strikers we have, we will do some business." I dont see what you have seen from Gueye to suggest that he could score that number of goals, maybe Ohashi. The problem is though as we found last season, when Ohashi isnt playing we cant continue to play the same way as a team when Gueye plays as he is totally different.

I'll counter that and ask what Cantwell brings? What's he good at? Doesn't score, doesn't assist, slow, struggles to cross, can't hit a dead ball. All whilst being out alleged top earner.

Absolutely top notch reference

Err I think RoversClitheroe knows more about Tyjons attributes than he does himself

Im guessing by "can kick a stationary ball" you are having a go at Cantwell's set pieces, which isnt a strong suit of his. But what makes you think Tyjon can take one? Tyjon has had some bright cameos in pre season and has some promise, but its important not to base too much on performances in pre season. But if you are to, Cantwell has been our best player.

They started it. You’re such an Ashley Phillips

Yes I do think Cantwell is a decent player.

Agreed. Found it odd some prick videoed himself asking Brittain when he's off to Boro. Not sure if it was a Rovers fan or some sad Boro fan travelled all that way to say that

I find it quite incredible that someone think Britain has downed tools. He put plenty of effort into the game, including a crunching tackle, right in front of me.

I agree. It definitely wasn’t a dull game. Perhaps it being a friendly dulled the excitement for a few, but I found it to be a good contest. I spoke to a few Elche fans, who fancy themselves to give a decent account of themselves, in La Liga, so they will be a decent side. I might go and watch them a bit this coming season, especially if Dolan makes an appearance there.