Last time Pasha had completed control of the club incidentally...

Given the flagged medical issues, re-negotiating a loan-to-buy for Baradji is perfectly sensible. It's that it's seemingly paired with shipping Travis out (and possibly having to wait for the first instalment of that sale to hit the bank account to make the Baradji deal work...) that leaves a sour taste. So why not hang on to him and wait for the big boys to start circling? I agree that there were some doubts about Wharton at the time. He had some inconsistent performances (I recall telling a friend to watch him when he came on against Millwall; he rightly wondered why he wasn't starting!), he needed to develop physically and show he can handle the rigours of pro football, and there are still questions about his general body language (his stride can look awkward, but he's faster than he looks). It drew some ire, but JDT might have had a point when he benched him due to alleged immaturity. All part of why he was still relatively under the radar. Plus, Broughton had just signed him to a new long-term deal and he wasn't itching to leave, unlike some other Academy prodigies (Phillips, Finneran, etc. I try to be realistic and not blame them too much...) I agree it's fanciful to think we could've gotten something close to the fees being rumoured now for a player with only Champ experience (the Scott deal was 'up to' £25m, the Gray deal was linked to Leeds buying Roden, etc), but getting a bidding war going that summer (or later!) and securing an extra, say, £5-7m (and further add-ons) is nothing to scoff at given that's probably how much any 120+% wage-turnover club usually needs in net incomings (that's apparently the price of ~2 out-of-contract Championship players 🙂). You have to be a realistic that a talent like him will be snapped up eventually as we stagnate in the 2nd tier, but you squeeze that golden goose for all its got. Realism about finances aside, it generally saddens me that we only really got to watch two half-seasons of him at Rovers... The bigger question is why he was available at all for £18m+ (emphasis on the '+' given some purposefully over-emphasise £18m, but I digress...) The club will never admit it, but it was because we desperately needed cashflow due to the owners being (apparently) legally prevented from sending enough money over (even if you question that story, it still looks bad on Venky's).

" Get inter um "

He’s likely been treated like sh*** by the club and things behind the scenes are an absolute mess affecting his career, finances, family etc. So he doesn’t want that in his life and wants out. Doesn’t matter whether he loves the club - treated badly and the club’s got zero decency, ambition and money=find another employer. Simple as.

3-1 Hull. We're the team to play right now. Starting midfield is OK but with no Trav and a crocked star signing there's not much else in the tank.

Rudy and Val seem hell bent on creating a team in their own image. If we buy any more foreign imports we'll be renamed something similar to Internazionale Milano! How's about INTER ROVERS.

Signing Baradji as a loan may well be related to the questions raised about his injury status. Potentially a good player with a doubt about his fitness over time. If he’s robust then a conversion to a permanent deal makes sense.

This window is bringing back some bad memories - Radosav Petrovic ( I think he was 6 ft 4 by coincidence ), Sacha Petshi, Fode Koita etc This new 'Travis replacement' is injured, on loan and on a pay as you play contract ( I believe ) I doubt he will be here next season.

Morris has started well. Proven Championship striker. 3 goals in 3. Moves us into the relegation zone.

That's a very decent signing for Oxford https://www.oufc.co.uk/news/ben-davies-joins-oxford-united-loan-rangers Davies & Helik at centre back looks solid, Helik a big set piece threat too

It was only a matter of time before 'the card' was played it was done last time. Doesn't help when muppets chant the name of someone who has zero connection to the club though. Playing right into the hands of those who have their own agenda they want to push. Chant the players names instead don't give the MSM the chance it's waiting for to find a suitable 'far right' target to smear and don't give those the chance to infiltrate the fanbase and use it as their vehicle. We've more than enough problems already so lets keep it clean.

He never ever played like he couldnt be bothered. He seemed like he loved playing for us, but as ever, our terrible owners/board and inability to pay competitive wages meant that he left.

Was that before or after we signed someone on loan?

"suitors for Ainsley Pears are less public". Yes I burst out laughing at that line. I will have to remember my chances of competing at the next World Cup are less public...

Apologies if it's already been covered but in VI'S pre match interview with the club, he says: No plans to make any loan signings at present Harry Leonard likely to go out on loan Wants to sign another attacker Some younger players might go on loan

So? When you are much older you become more circumspect about exposing yourself to potentially dangerous situations especially when you are less agile / mobile. That is commonsense. Also, I have friends who are Burnley fans, they are not bastards and your sweeping generalizations are moronic.

Rovers 2 nil. Ohashi and Cantwell. Cantwell to give a captain performance with a goal and assist today. COYB🔵⚪️ Great support from Rovers fans taking over 1k supporters there today. Let's hope Rovers can win and make each one of their supporters who travelled there proud and delight with 3 points. Playing in our 3rd strip today.

Every season the majority predict we will finish midtable somewhere and only the most deluded cuckoo-heads predict we will be top 6. The majority have always been right.

2-0 hull I think

All 3 results are equal probability. Going to come down to who is set up best and wants it most. Hull have ground out two decent results so far so a big test for Ismael.

I don't know if this is true, but from what I have heard. Fans where singing "We want Pasha out". But the club said the words were "We want Pakis out".

Not at all confident about this one. Thinking we'll take another defeat. Desperately need some points on the board.

Coked up meatheads looking for a scrap =/= organised protest against ownership you wally.

The Doobie Brothers - What A Fool Believes

Yet you won't go to last home game against those dingles bastards cos of possible trouble.