Not sure how old you are but the Club didn't start when Jack Walker took over. We've had managers prior to that who've had to work in far more restricted financial circumstances than VI.

I also think that Travis loved playing under JDT. As I have said in other posts. The best we have seen of Trav was under JDT. He played with his heart on his sleeve and I guess he felt that himself.

I beg to differ, they will spank us.

Not at all. Has all the attributes to be a good player. Should have had at least one assist against Bradford.

Stats have no influence on the outcome of future games.

If Rovers still exist then.

Ismael reminds me of Iley greatly. The only surprise to me really is that he actually managed to pick up a few wins last season albeit they were in matches which looked like dead rubbers at the time.

15 players out of contract in 2027. Somehow the worst is yet to come…

Anyone else concerned about Axel the Swede? When we signed him a lot on here were very pleased but so far he has shown nothing. Another Siggy? Flatters to deceive? or does he just need a bit of time, or has he realized what he has done and it is affecting him. A bit of a concern no? or am I being too harsh too early.

No. He didn’t like not being offered a new contract when he wanted one, and then a popular manager he had a bond with leaving due to the club refusing to show ambition with the current players or the squad in general. Probably doesn’t care one bit what Val said.

Do we think they’ve started negotiating with the players who are out of contract in ‘27 yet?

Down to the recruitment department? They have fuck all money to work with and if teams could build championship sides on buttons they would all be doing it.

No. Why would I? 2 charlatans gone in the form of him and Waggott. 2 more in the shape of Suhail and Gestede to go. Probably 3 with Ismael.

Oh boo hoo travis did you not like the manager being honest with the fans/press What bolloxs. travis and his slimey reps will have been conspiring in secret with eustace and his cronies about getting him to derby for months Ismael is clearly similar to jdt in that it's his way or the highway and just says it how it is... And I actually like that(even if it does upset prima-madonnas like travis) to a point (which i dont feel Ismael has crossed. Souness was the same! Only Souness did end up crossing that line towards the end of his tenure her hahaha

Football is a team game played by individuals. They all look after number one. Nobody is going to rock the boat - ever. There are a multitude of lucrative jobs awaiting for ex-players who toe the line and keep their traps shut. Throw in coach anybody, set piece coach ? They’ve all got their eyes on the future prizes. Remember what happened to Mike Newall when he spoke out ?

We hadn't lost to Burnley in over 30 years before this lot bought the club but now we haven't beaten them for over 15 years !

Yes. The only thing you can say slightly in their defence is that this carnage should come as no surprise. Gestede specifically said during the car crash interviews that the fact so many key players were out of contract was "an exciting opportunity" so it was obvious what was coming.

Owen Coyle and the board were aligned Steve Kean and the board were aligned. Our best seasons have come under coaches who wouldn't work under these crap conditions and tried through the media to make people aware of what they where working under.

Really than this current group please elaborate

Jim Illey

Agreed. Do you miss Greg Broughton yet however?

Telling the truth is such an odd concept for the Venky Rovers. Probably why people are suspicious.

No narrative, it's just common sense.

That's not me who is saying that no idea why my username is quoted as saying it

No we are not but the Venkies dream to be as soon as they can. Why donthey not just do one. It is onvious they have no interest in Rovers at all. Success is not required just the cheapest operating plan possible. I wish widespread Avian Flu on them. Shame to punish the chickens though. I hate em I really do. Do they hold meetings to figure out the best way to piss us off each season. Did they really just allow a team finishing 7th to be totally dismantled? Last january a good striker and one ir 2 others may well have seen a serious tip at the Prem, this lot? Nah let's give em nowt and then avoid it happening again. Hate em simply hate em. Re, Sheff Wed even with the problems their talisman and captain re-upped and is staying whereas ours just wants out, full stop.