AAK 1148 Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Armstrong signed - Rich Sharpe @richsharpe89 2m2 minutes ago Rich Sharpe Retweeted Blackburn Rovers He's back for good. Rich Sharpe added, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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davulsukur 4057 Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 https://www.rovers.co.uk/news/2018/august/arma-arrives/ posted in the transfer thread but i'll add it here too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 10410 Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Oh yes great news Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Admiral Nelsen 1121 Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Four year contract. Very happy with this, goes a long way from solving our chronic shortage of pace & numbers in attack. Still think we're a little short on both to be 100% happy, but all of a sudden we look a lot more capable of doing well in this division. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mattyblue 13971 Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 (edited) Squad numbers obviously mean bugger all these days, but the fact he's number 7 suggests he will be playing wide again... Edited August 6, 2018 by Mattyblue Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jim mk2 8288 Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 I hope Mowbray uses him is best position, which is alongside a big striker in a front 2. I think he will struggle as a wide man in a front 3 in the Championship and he most definitely is not a winger. Jury is out on this signing. I'm not convinced. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RV Blue 1263 Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Great news. Let’s hope he’s as good as he was last season. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chaddyrovers 5788 Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Great signing. Welcome back 1 minute ago, jim mk2 said: I hope Mowbray uses him is best position, which is alongside a big striker in a front 2. I think he will struggle as a wide man in a front 3 in the Championship and he most definitely is not a winger. Jury is out on this signing. I'm not convinced. And how do we fit Dack and Palmer into 4-4-2? Armstronng mostly will play as a wide forward Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dallydally 358 Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 3 minutes ago, jim mk2 said: I hope Mowbray uses him is best position, which is alongside a big striker in a front 2. I think he will struggle as a wide man in a front 3 in the Championship and he most definitely is not a winger. Jury is out on this signing. I'm not convinced. Cheer up lad. It's a good signing! ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jim mk2 8288 Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Just now, chaddyrovers said: Great signing. Welcome back And how do we fit Dack and Palmer into 4-4-2? Armstronng mostly will play as a wide forward Is Palmer going to start ? Armstrong offers little threat as a wide forward Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 10410 Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 7 minutes ago, Mattyblue said: Squad numbers obviously mean bugger all these days, but the fact he's number 7 suggests he will be playing wide again... And that Harry isn’t coming in Quote Link to post Share on other sites
imy9 869 Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 1 minute ago, jim mk2 said: Is Palmer going to start ? Armstrong offers little threat as a wide forward Offers pace and an outlet for us to utilise on the counter. We were crying out for someone to run onto a through ball at Ipswich. Dack possesses the quality to find him too. Very pleased to see nearly 3 million spent on a player too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
islander200 2014 Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 4 minutes ago, jim mk2 said: Is Palmer going to start ? Armstrong offers little threat as a wide forward He scored 9 goals in 21 matches from that position last season. Yes a division lower but that's what I can judge him on...9 goals in 21 matches isn't a threat? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomphil 12376 Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Good signing and some more very long overdue significant reinvestment, i'd love them to spend similar on a good solid centre half and a good centre midfielder ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CrouchingNunhiddenCucumber 1226 Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 12 minutes ago, jim mk2 said: I hope Mowbray uses him is best position, which is alongside a big striker in a front 2. I think he will struggle as a wide man in a front 3 in the Championship and he most definitely is not a winger. Jury is out on this signing. I'm not convinced. Shocking Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CrouchingNunhiddenCucumber 1226 Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Welcome back lad, big hopes for you this season Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Torgeir 352 Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tugay's Right Foot 334 Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 it's welcome news for me, but still think we need a traditional striker. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Admiral Nelsen 1121 Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Just now, tomphil said: Good signing and some more very long overdue significant reinvestment, i'd love them to spend similar on a good solid centre half and a good centre midfielder ! Doubt there's anything in it, but will be interesting to see if the John McGinn rumours have anything in them. Seems like there are some murmurings about a busy week at Ewood. Numbers don't necessarily equate to quality & investment, but if they include McGinn & a Maddison or Chapman then we can genuinely expect to surprise a few this year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DE. 11970 Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Armstrong has it all to prove in this division, so let's see how things go. Chances are he won't be playing in his natural position so it remains to be seen how effectual he'll be. That said for the price it's a no brainer. It's also likely the most we've spent on a player in terms of transfer fee since we signed Jordan Rhodes in August 2012. Let's hope there's more to come. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
den 6940 Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Well you guys on here have seen far more of Armstrong than me, but from what I have seen I wasn’t impressed at all really. Not sure what function he serves in the team and seemed to disappear for long periods. Hopefully you’ll tell me that I’ve got that wrong. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philipl 7031 Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Good news. Hopefully the first of others this week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JacknOry 4702 Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Was hoping it would be done quickly today as said on the other thread. Good signing this, young, hungry, has pace and is a great finisher. A good season int he Championship and he will double/triple his value. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 10410 Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 The whiteboard here confirms the formation Just wish I could work out the names on the left hand side! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JacknOry 4702 Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 1 minute ago, Tom said: The whiteboard here confirms the formation Just wish I could work out the names on the left hand side! Is it a 3-2-4-1 or a 4-2-3-1? Its obvious which one it is of course but depends which way up you look at it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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