Think a few of us heard that one. With that and the women's team debacle (Waggott had seemingly secured third party investment / sponsorship but knocked back by Raos), it would seem the sands had been shifting from under Waggott for some time.

Have you got a job as Steve's new PR man or something? 🙂 No way Waggott was sanctioning a deal for O Neil imo. All indications at the time were that talks with him never got off the ground and were over as soon as they started.

The win against Boro was in the Cup. Just had a quick look and between the Sunderland game and a good win against Preston end of Jan we had 1 win, 2 draws and 5 defeats from eight games. (Five points) I wouldn't call that "decent" but if you don't think it was down to Trav's absence it's irrelevant for the purpose of the current discussion I guess.

He is their man, alright. Anyone else heard a rumour that Waggott had agreed a deal for Gary O'Neil, but got "overruled " by Pasha?......similar to the Warnock /Coyle flip...

According to an extract from the early minutes - published in a programme dated 9th November 1909 - a meeting held on the 9th November 1875 states the following: 4. That the colours be : White jersey, blue and white skull cap, trousers optional. Proposed by H. Greenwood. Seconded by R. Higson. a meeting held on the 15th November 1875 states the following: 1. That a Maltese cross be on the left breast in blue. Proposed by W. Baguley. Seconded by A. Constantine. At the second meeting it is noted that a total of 15 caps were to be ordered. Of course, this is all so long ago and, sadly, the original minutes are no longer around to confirm any of this.

Draw against Sunderland - promoted draw against Leeds - promoted Defeat to hull - awful defeat to Burnley - awful / promoted Defeat to Oxford - poor defeat to Coventry - poor / playoff team wins v boro and Pompey wasn’t an easy fixture list and would have been better if he was playing but I don’t buy that because he was out of the team that’s the main reason for the dip in form as you can see we still picked up decent results

It was the rough patch over Christmas until mid to end of January when he was missing that initially de-railed the season. The next implosion was the 5 defeats when the players didn't initially take to VI.

Was world class but he's clearly not the same player

Agree, Travis will be hard to replace. He bleeds Rovers And would tackle his grandmother to get the ball. His influence on the squad and club as a whole can not be replaced

Great name! Rovers will be charging a premium to get his name on a shirt. Need every penny we can get!

"Hi there, would your clients be interested in exploring the possibility of a new deal?" "No? Thought not, thanks, See ya!"

This is my view as well - surely no-one with half a brain cell can actually think that "the project" of selling off anyone with a bit of Championship quality, not reinvesting the proceeds and replacing them with cheap untestested players or Academy graduates is doomed to anything else but failure. You can dress it up as bringing in young players with a bit of pace to match some mythical brand of football we haven't actually seen any signs of yet all you like. I'm in 2 minds whether VI actually believes any of this nonsense or already knows the gig is up and is merely trying to string his time out and earn £600 k or so here over the next 12 months. One thing's for sure, if he can get it to work, or even keep our noses above water, he'll be a bit of a miracle worker.

The last 15 years, Rooted in Bullshit.

Love Travis want him to stay actually desperately need him to stay however trav played every minute in that 8 game debacle of 6 losses and 2 draws 2/24 the previous rough patch over Xmas he missed 8 games - 4 losses 2 draws 2 wins 8/24

I can't give you an answer on that. Whatever their reasons, it's not for the benefit of Blackburn Rovers FC.

Got a €3 million valuation so doubt we spend that on a back up -- or like you said possible replacement for travis.

I guess its how you define world class, but by whatever they had Messi in 2022 who qualifies. And while they had some modest players in defence, the likes of MacAllister, Di Maria, Alvarez, Martinez in that final were all very very good.

We have had "talks with their representatives." So we havent even put deals in front of him. All smoke and mirrors.

Im ashamed of the Clowns who purport to own our Club and those who run it on a day to day business. They are ALL the root cause of our problems.

Need a midfielder who knows the club and people? After saving a couple of months' wages, Forshaw we do...welcome back Adam.

The question has to be asked again, what the actual fuck do they get out of owning this club?

Have we, where has it said that? Even if we have, means nothing unless they sign.

Couldn't disagree more with the above. If we were getting £6m or £7m for Travis then you might be able to make out a viable case for selling him. (That's assuming the funds were being reinvested in his replacement). At up to £3m however there's no way you're going to be able to replace him with anything like the same experience and quality. He's the heartbeat of the side as we saw this last season. As soon as he got injured results fell off a cliff and it was effectively season over. All selling him at this stage does, scrapes together a bit of beer money to pay one or two bills and rips the heart and soul out of the team.

Even if Travis and Tronstad stay , going to need cover and competition in that area surely? Can't think of anyone else really in the squad that can adequately cover for those two

Cos he is set pieces coach there. Frank was promoted from first team coach to head coach. Odds on with Sky bet now