Reading v Rovers. March 2nd 2021, 8pm.

[Kie_BRFC 484]

8 minutes ago, jim mk2 said:

If he were in that sort of bracket he wouldn't be on loan to us. 

 

There's going to be an awful lot of unhappy players in Mowbray's squad. As someone has pointed out, Mowbray can only pick 11.

On the other hand, the bran tub of Tony's Tombola has just got even deeper.

Stand by for more chopping and changing and different tactics every week to try and keep the camp happy.  

Jesus Christ, are you being negative to play devils advocate? If we’d signed nobody you’d be complaining that we have too small of a squad

[Tugayisgod 276]

Just now, Tugayisgod said:

According to my reckoning means no Chapman in the 25 Apologies if I missed anyone else

[S8 & Blue 3152]

Just now, Tugayisgod said:

According to my reckoning means no Chapman in the 25 Apologies if I missed anyone else

Can we get someone to take Evans off our hands in the next 30 mins?

[Beanie01289 379]

1 minute ago, Tugayisgod said:

According to my reckoning means no Chapman in the 25 Apologies if I missed anyone else

Do you have to register youngsters 

In most leagues and competitions anyone under a certain age does not need to be registered.

Edited October 16, 2020 by Beanie01289

[LeftWinger 1238]

2 minutes ago, Tugayisgod said:

According to my reckoning means no Chapman in the 25 Apologies if I missed anyone else

Dolan is U21 so doesn't have to be registered?

[S8 & Blue 3152]

That's a cracking squad then.

[oldjamfan1 4832]

1 minute ago, LeftWinger said:

Dolan is U21 so doesn't have to be registered?

Does that apply to the Liverpool lad as well?

[jim mk2 8677]

3 minutes ago, Tugayisgod said:

Check. Tony's Tombola is now defunct. 

Tony will need an algorithm to help him pick a starting XI from that lot.

[Roverinbelfast 294]

It's hard not to be excited after today's developments. The gaffer has gave himself some real selection headaches. It definitely has the feel of a last roll of the dice by venkys and the management. 

[Beanie01289 379]

Just now, oldjamfan1 said:

Does that apply to the Liverpool lad as well?

Yeah i would have thought so.

[blondie 210]

5 minutes ago, Tugayisgod said:

According to my reckoning means no Chapman in the 25 Apologies if I missed anyone else

No Davenport either.

Edited October 16, 2020 by blondie
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[islander200 2040]

4 minutes ago, Tugayisgod said:

According to my reckoning means no Chapman in the 25 Apologies if I missed anyone else

Under 21 players don't have to be included In the squad lists but can still feature

[RoversClitheroe 1125]

5 minutes ago, Tugayisgod said:

According to my reckoning means no Chapman in the 25 Apologies if I missed anyone else

Excludes players aged under 21.

[LeftWinger 1238]

Just now, oldjamfan1 said:

Does that apply to the Liverpool lad as well?

No - I don't think it does......

43.9.2  The following Players do not need to be included in the Squad List to be eligible to play in League Matches:

(a)  in respect of Championship Clubs, any Under 21 Player (save for any Under 21 Player who is registered with the Club on a Temporary Loan Transfer); and

[Tugayisgod 276]

Just now, oldjamfan1 said:

Does that apply to the Liverpool lad as well?

Not sure, hopefully the case

[CrouchingNunhiddenCucumber 1385]

Just now, jim mk2 said:

Check. Tony's Tombola is now defunct. 

Tony will need an algorithm to help him pick a starting XI from that lot.

Honestly if you can't see the positives in this transfer window - especially the players we brought in today - you may as well not bother. 

[Oldgregg86 3501]

26 minutes ago, jim mk2 said:

Is a 17-year-old going to be picked over Holtby, Johnson, Rothwell, Travis (when fit), the Norwich lad, and all the other experienced midfield players on the books?

I don't think so....unless Liverpool have a clause in the deal guaranteeing him game time. 

Think he’s guna play the brereton role so most likely an upgrade

[Vilesinner 369]

26 minutes ago, bluebruce said:

Looking like a great day of business today if Elliott goes through, and a very good window, with all key areas supported that really needed it.

Just the one issue...

The goalkeeper hoarding is ridiculous, especially if Fisher doesn't go out on loan. He should have already been sent out as we are well covered there and he doesn't look good enough to be the backup anyway, rather have used any of the other young goalies. Now we are just going to have a pissed off bunch of youth goalies if Fisher doesn't go. It would be Fisher, the Greek, Hilton when returned, and even Eastham all fighting it out for one u23 spot! Eastham probably isnt getting near that tbh due to seniority from the others, so that makes it him, Goddard and Dowling is it, fighting for one u18 spot. Too many is better than too few if it's in budget, but goddamn that's excessive.

Overall I think we have been over cautious with the youngsters going out on loan in general, and it will stall their development. Apart from that, all looking good for the first team, just hope the signings prove as good as we hope.

I'd expect the young Greek lad and Fisher to go out on loan.

[jim mk2 8677]

2 minutes ago, CrouchingNunhiddenCucumber said:

Honestly if you can't see the positives in this transfer window - especially the players we brought in today - you may as well not bother. 

 It is possible to have too many players - unless some of them are being lined up for the exit door quickly Mowbray can't possibly keep that many happy.  

[CrouchingNunhiddenCucumber 1385]

Just now, jim mk2 said:

 It is possible to have too many players - unless some of them are being lined up for the exit door quickly Mowbray can't possibly keep that many happy.  

Agreed, but my point was given the absolute shit show of the Venkys reign thus far I'm basking in this transfer windows glory, it literally couldn't have gone any better. And perhaps we are on our way out of the last 8 yrs of shite... excited to see if Tony can do what he really should with the squad he has assembled. 

[islander200 2040]

3 minutes ago, jim mk2 said:

 It is possible to have too many players - unless some of them are being lined up for the exit door quickly Mowbray can't possibly keep that many happy.  

We will need a big squad more than ever this year...with the change in style.7 games in the next 21 days 

[S8 & Blue 3152]

4 minutes ago, jim mk2 said:

 It is possible to have too many players - unless some of them are being lined up for the exit door quickly Mowbray can't possibly keep that many happy.  

I expect them all to play their part with this year's schedule. Would certainly rather have it this way than looking too thin!

This is where the team spirit and good attitudes come into play also.

[jim mk2 8677]

Just now, CrouchingNunhiddenCucumber said:

Agreed, but my point was given the absolute shit show of the Venkys reign thus far I'm basking in this transfer windows glory, it literally couldn't have gone any better. And perhaps we are on our way out of the last 8 yrs of shite... excited to see if Tony can do what he really should with the squad he has assembled. 

Yes, he's no excuse now. There can't be many clubs in this division with a squad that size. The wage bill must be astronomical. It sounds as if Tony has been given every single player he wanted. Anything other than a top 6 place now would be a failure on his part 

[Ewood Ace 4629]

2 minutes ago, jim mk2 said:

 It is possible to have too many players - unless some of them are being lined up for the exit door quickly Mowbray can't possibly keep that many happy.  

If you want to play football at the intensity that we have been then you are going to need a big squad. We also have a long season ahead of us and in a short space of time.

[CrouchingNunhiddenCucumber 1385]

Just now, jim mk2 said:

Yes, he's no excuse now. There can't be many clubs in this division with a squad that size. The wage bill must be astronomical. It sounds as if Tony has been given every single player he wanted. Anything other than a top 6 place now would be a failure on his part 

I will take that as your version of giving Tony a little bit of credit ?