Rovers v Derby - 6pm, Friday 16th

[LDRover 3784]

Has Elliott definitely signed? No confirmation on Sky Sports?

[islander200 2069]

Just now, LDRover said:

Has Elliott definitely signed? No confirmation on Sky Sports?

It's agreed expect it to be announced after 5pm once the deal sheet goes in before 5pm then all good.They reported at 15:30 he has agreed to the move 

[Mr. E 721]

wow I don't know what's happening, but I'm liking it.

First time I've said that in a long while.

[Stuart 17099]

16 minutes ago, 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.

It’s a valid point. Mowbray has always faired best when he has had fewer options.

With so many options now at Tombola Tony’s disposal we need to break the mould and operate a squad rotation policy that generates momentum.

Can’t argue with his choices, Venkys have backed him once again. He now has to deliver.

All in all a very good window. The irony being that nobody is there to see it.

[rovers11 1071]

Harvey will play. No way Liverpool would have let him come here without some kind of verbal promise that Harvey will get game time, especially as they had no intention of letting him go until TM put up a strong case. Him and Dolan will compete for the right attacking spot. 

The signings today probably spell the end for Davenport and Chapman. 

 

Edited October 16, 2020 by rovers11

[ben_the_beast 723]

We might have a lot of options. But in a way it is no more than previous years. There is just a lot more balance. If Elliot signs that is

[rovers11 1071]

I have no idea what the first choice 11 will be when everyone is fit. That's a great sign.

[JacknOry 4943]

Just now, rovers11 said:

I have no idea what the first choice 11 will be when everyone is fit. That's a great sign.

Then you have to pick a bench.

[RevidgeBlue 8971]

Just now, rovers11 said:

Harvey will play. No way Liverpool would have let him come here without some kind of verbal promise that Harvey will get game time, especially as they had no intention of letting him go until TM put up a strong case. Him and Dolan will compete for the right attacking spot. 

Chelsea probably thought the same about Palmer. Just saying

Be extremely harsh on Dolan if he has to split time on the pitch with this lad after the way he's played

[jim mk2 9032]

Just now, rovers11 said:

I have no idea what the first choice 11 will be when everyone is fit. That's a great sign.

 The question is with so many players to choose from will Tony have an idea of his best XI? On his past form I don't see that as a good sign 

[unsall 695]

43 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. 

No one can guarantee game time, but some clubs want a fee if  the player doesn’t play  a set number of games, very good loan signing.

[Paul Mani 3309]

I do think it’s different this season in that we genuinely need two players for each position. We now have this in spades...big chance!

[Traviscon 285]

Haven't signed Elliott yet, but I think it's similar to the previous week where we have to have the deal sheet in by 5pm.

Another positive this season, looks like we've installed a newer fax machine, maybe we've even implemented e-mail!

Edited October 16, 2020 by Traviscon

[JacknOry 4943]

Just now, RevidgeBlue said:

Chelsea probably thought the same about Palmer. Just saying

Be extremely harsh on Dolan if he has to split time on the pitch with this lad after the way he's played

Elliott mainly plays on the left but can play right across the attacking positions in midfield. 

[Paul Mani 3309]

1 minute ago, RevidgeBlue said:

Chelsea probably thought the same about Palmer. Just saying

Be extremely harsh on Dolan if he has to split time on the pitch with this lad after the way he's played

I’d say rotating Dolan and Elliott at 18 and 17 respectively is a fantastic option...

[islander200 2069]

Just now, JacknOry said:

Elliott mainly plays on the left but can play right across the attacking positions in midfield. 

E

 

1 minute ago, RevidgeBlue said:

Chelsea probably thought the same about Palmer. Just saying

Be extremely harsh on Dolan if he has to split time on the pitch with this lad after the way he's played

Elliot a far superior player to Palmer even at 17

[Prelude 192]

31 minutes ago, Tugayisgod said:

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

I think Tony will go with 2 keepers freeing up a space for Chapman.

[DavidMailsTightPerm 1312]

Just now, RevidgeBlue said:

Chelsea probably thought the same about Palmer. Just saying

Be extremely harsh on Dolan if he has to split time on the pitch with this lad after the way he's played

I agree about Dolan - but with so many mid week games, it would be difficult to keep fitness levels up. Though I don't normally like it - rotation will be important this season.

[philipl 7032]

Elliott has to be registered in the 25- he is on loan. 

Dolan is under age so doesn't have to be.

Then it is a question of under 21 when?

Buckley and JRC have both just had their 21st birthdays. If the cut off is the nominal start on the 20/21 season, they can both be treated as under aged.

Hayden Carter Carter is still under 21, Scott Wharton isnt.

Players who are 21 whose birthdays were before 30 June include Stergiakis and Davenport

 

Edited October 16, 2020 by philipl

[islander200 2069]

2 minutes ago, Prelude said:

I think Tony will go with 2 keepers freeing up a space for Chapman.

Under 21 players don't need to be registered so still room for Chapman

[JacknOry 4943]

The Greek keeper wouldn't have to be registered either? correct?

[RevidgeBlue 8971]

2 minutes ago, JacknOry said:

Elliott mainly plays on the left but can play right across the attacking positions in midfield. 

Good to hear. 

If he slots in on the left with Dolan on the right which I'd like to see that would be harsh on Brereton who has also started well but if he's even better so be it, there shouldn't be any sentiment in football and that's where Mowbray has gone wrong over the last couple of seasons imo.

[bluebruce 4834]

29 minutes ago, Vilesinner said:

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

Can't see how we are loaning the Greek. It would be to a league below and I doubt they're scouting Bulgaria down there. They won't know who the fuck he is so they're not gonna rely on him to keep goal. Fisher loan meant to be up in the air last I heard.

[blondie 226]

3 minutes ago, islander200 said:

Under 21 players don't need to be registered so still room for Chapman

Chapman 22 years old..

[unsall 695]

41 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.  

TM has already said he has a decent squad but  light on numbers, he’s rectified that, there will be injuries, squad numbers about right, with probably a couple going out on loan, as well as Charlie going to Fleetwood.

Very decent window, with a mixture of permanent, loans, experienced and young ‘uns..

Only slight disappointment is that Josh King didn’t go anywhere..