He hasn't been offered a contract. So any head turning or wanting away has been caused by Rovers making it clear he won't be getting a suitable offer to stay here.

Makes no sense, thats why. Came out with some crap which is just typical managing expectations spiel in the main. The idea that he didnt want promotion didnt make sense on any level. Illogical, conspiracy theorist nonsense. It would have been a massive pay rise and a huge boost to his CV. Just wasnt capable which is a seperate matter. Hence why in that last season he got publically pissed off with the owners for doing what they do best to every manager we have and totally cut away any prospect of promotion. Either way, the way his name triggers some all these years after is really unhealthy.

We want rid, hence not offering him a new deal, as confirmed multiple times by the player himself.

Announce Axel already

I expect Axel to be announced today. I think Axel and Miller will be very shrewd signings and our best two this summer so far. If Baradji ever gets done, which I think he will eventually, then that's a trio of smart signings. Aggressive, physical players who have the right mindset and physical traits for the Championship. I think Tavares is also a shrewd signing and McLaughlin is solid. De Neve I'm not convinced about but, equally, don't know too much about him. Doesn't look to have the physicality for the Championship and not known for his technical ability either. Purely workrate and versatility; perhaps a better version of Chris Taylor. A decent squad player but the issue for us is that he looks like he's going to be a starter. Alebiosu is someone who I think will be out of his depth at this level and will be shipped out within 12 months but I could be wrong!

You stole my post i was just about to say that. He did turn into a bit of an arse those last 2 years but before that i think he was just fence sitting as they all do because he had no real idea what was going on. I get the impression from outside that this Suhail character plays lord almighty not to be questioned, don't ask him he'll ask you if he wants to speak to you type thing. I think Mowbray was probably as frustrated as anyone else but rather stupidly he started having digs at fans and reporters. He was the one though always fronting questions on behalf of the whole club whilst his CEO rarely spoke and the guy really running the show hid away. For half a million quid a year though anybody would probably just toe the line but some of the stuff he came out with was certainly a bit twatish and definitely soured what should arguably have been a decent legacy here.

I agree about those 2. We've lacked a bit of aggression for a while. You need the odd Andy Todd character out there.

Only the Swedes amongst us.

And he drove an oil tanker. Mowbray was a bit of an 'oil tanker'

Then sell him. He's not a good enough footballer to be effective if his head has been turned. Nor is he going to be an effective captain if he wants away.

That would probably be about a 60% reduction of wages for our starting midfield, Pasha will be rubbing his hands with glee at the thought

Enjoyed it? Wouldn’t go that far played around 10 games for them and 3/4 last 5mins enjoyed not being under JDT but as a footballer wouldn’t have enjoyed going there to play little football

Only because Sunderland had Diallo.

He provided stability for the club for about 2 years. Then he rested on us laurels and picked up a cheque.

I think you are correct. I think Trav goes and Tronstad see's out his contract and leaves for free next season. The signings this summer are with all this in mind. Our midfield 3 next season will likely be Baradji, Taveres & Henriksson replacing Travis, Tronstad and Cantwell.

The club is a vassal state to a far off lands set of accountants.

I agree, however, the squad is currently dangerously short of players. Look I hate the two stooges as much as the next guy, but they and Ismael clearly recognise we need to put a squad together. They won't reinforce in January if we're doing surprisingly well, but they are keen on staying in the division so will spend the bare minimum to do so (which we currently are).

Only because Sunderland weren't rovers and actually had ambition for promotion

Certainly wasn't nowhere like Steve Kean. I thought he did a really good job for 18 months or so. There was a lot of truth in that post though, he was the first one to dumb down expectations with such classics as "it's not 1995 anymore" and "I dont look at the table, i'm a development coach". Also what was the comment when Stuart Harvey left the club? Sunderland being a huge tank coming past out crappy cheap little car or something?

People don't want to hear the truth that Mowbray had no ambition for promotion. He was happy to pick up his wages and play down any talk of going up. He was perfect for venkys until they got sick of him

negates risk for both parties, lower initial cost for Rovers, obviously with more to pay if it works out, and his current team get a decent amount if/when he outgrows us/Venkys Its, dare I say it..... sensible

He's also been away once before, enjoyed it... and earned promotion. So yes, likely.

Out of interest is Axel Henriksson someone people would have heard of before we were linked? Not saying that makes him good or bad.. Just curious to hear if we are signing a "known" player.

20% sell on clause tells you they think he's good enough to move on from us.

I’m convinced Travis will go and I think deep down he wants to. He is good mates with Sammie, Dolan & Brittain and despite all their ‘thanks & appreciation for the club & fans’ they’ll be telling him to make the move away, I’m certain of it. On Rovers Instagram posts he’s all over Brittain’s & Dolan’s new moves, yet nothing on any of Miller’s announcement. Maybe looking into it too much, but my gut feeling says he’ll be gone by end of August. Hope I’m wrong. More confident Tronstad stays, but of course, the club need to offer that contact soon!