Exiled_Rover Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 5 minutes ago, Wing Wizard Windy Miller said: Fair enough. I get there are some variables. Hard to weigh up the manager's performance if we can't make a judgement though. If people feel it's equal or stronger than last term and we finish lower than 8th, then clearly the manager has under performed. If people feel it's weaker, then finishing lower than 8th would not reflect as badly in the manager. At the moment it's weaker on paper because we haven't flooded the team with 5 PL loans. I'll judge again when the window closes - I'm hoping that we don't bring in too many more on loan because it doesn't benefit us if we're not in a promotion race. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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roversfan99 Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Just because people may have complained about a lack of signings which likely cost us results due to having too stretched a squad doesn't mean that complaining about the specific individuals that we may sign is unreasonable. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeCee Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Why have we not signed Callum Styles? What is the problem? Looks perfect for us? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upside Down Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 38 minutes ago, roversfan99 said: Every time I have seen him bar tonight when his speculative cross was headed in and he has been no better than ok not facing a winger, he has been crap. He is crap, lets not pretend he was a talent wasted by Mowbray. Fair do's, but let's not also start pretending that Mowbray didn't waste a lot of talent with his bullshit ideas and team setups. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roverite94 Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Something tells me we don’t agree personal terms with Hyam… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islander200 Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 5 minutes ago, Roverite94 said: Something tells me we don’t agree personal terms with Hyam… Why?We pay more than Coventry do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim mk2 Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 7 minutes ago, roversfan99 said: Just because people may have complained about a lack of signings which likely cost us results due to having too stretched a squad doesn't mean that complaining about the specific individuals that we may sign is unreasonable. It would also help if people praising a player knew something about the player they were praising. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruRover Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 8 minutes ago, Roverite94 said: Something tells me we don’t agree personal terms with Hyam… Something uve heard or just a hunch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebruce Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 12 minutes ago, Roverite94 said: Something tells me we don’t agree personal terms with Hyam… Can't be on much at Cov. Can only see it being a problem if another club is interested, which I've heard nothing about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Mani Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 1 hour ago, joey_big_nose said: Are you saying Rothwell is on 50k a week? As I don't think that can be remotely accurate? Or do you mean £50k sign on Even on a free etc I would have thought his offer would top out around 20k absolute max? Potentially more. He was offered quadruple what he was on at Rovers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweaty Gussets Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 10 minutes ago, jim mk2 said: It would also help if people praising a player knew something about the player they were praising. You seem to be confusing praising a player with not writing a player off. I felt this distinction needed making ASAP to avoid causing you any further distress. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweaty Gussets Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 21 minutes ago, Roverite94 said: Something tells me we don’t agree personal terms with Hyam… I read somewhere when we were first linked that we were doubling his wages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Iceman Posted August 26, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 26, 2022 (edited) Plenty wrote off Van Hecke after he was sent off. Plenty gave up on Scott Wharton and Carter, but here we are again, writing off Hyam before he has even signed for us. Let the dude sign, and start playing games, and then we can judge him. Edited August 26, 2022 by Iceman 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roversfan99 Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Has anyone totally written him off? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebruce Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 11 minutes ago, Paul Mani said: Potentially more. He was offered quadruple what he was on at Rovers. What he was on, or what he was offered? Because I really don't think he was on 12.5k pw upwards here. Most rumours, supposed spreadsheets of player wages etc seem to put him on more like 5-8k. Quadruple that is 20-32k. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B16Rover Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 1 hour ago, joey_big_nose said: Why do you mention him? Bundasliga 2 player, so we could probably make him a good offer comparatively. Genuinely might be something or nothing but I was fuelling up on Preston New Road whilst he was. He was visibly struggling with the pay at pump and I so offered to help. Very tall man and then with the accent, the tracksuit and the car I asked what he was doing round here and he said he was a footballer. Didn't ask why or in relation to what or which club but asked if I'd had heard of him which he laughed at hence the name. Can't say I've ever seen him kick a ball but Google tells me he's 190cm (6ft 2?) and has played centre back, left back and defensive midfield. Not exactly a glowing pedigree in Austria and German second division but a couple of games for Canada of recent. Would be interesting if not here then at Deepdale or elsewhere 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey_big_nose Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 4 minutes ago, B16Rover said: Genuinely might be something or nothing but I was fuelling up on Preston New Road whilst he was. He was visibly struggling with the pay at pump and I so offered to help. Very tall man and then with the accent, the tracksuit and the car I asked what he was doing round here and he said he was a footballer. Didn't ask why or in relation to what or which club but asked if I'd had heard of him which he laughed at hence the name. Can't say I've ever seen him kick a ball but Google tells me he's 190cm (6ft 2?) and has played centre back, left back and defensive midfield. Not exactly a glowing pedigree in Austria and German second division but a couple of games for Canada of recent. Would be interesting if not here then at Deepdale or elsewhere That's some quality rumour fodder right there! Thanks for sharing. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super_badge Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 He played today too. (The Canadian lad that is). Bit of a weird one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bethnal Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 (edited) 9 minutes ago, B16Rover said: Genuinely might be something or nothing but I was fuelling up on Preston New Road whilst he was. He was visibly struggling with the pay at pump and I so offered to help. Very tall man and then with the accent, the tracksuit and the car I asked what he was doing round here and he said he was a footballer. Didn't ask why or in relation to what or which club but asked if I'd had heard of him which he laughed at hence the name. Can't say I've ever seen him kick a ball but Google tells me he's 190cm (6ft 2?) and has played centre back, left back and defensive midfield. Not exactly a glowing pedigree in Austria and German second division but a couple of games for Canada of recent. Would be interesting if not here then at Deepdale or elsewhere Was just looking into him and had to share this image, where three apparently-professional footballers appear terrified of the ball. Look at their little hands! They don’t know what to do with themselves. Edited August 26, 2022 by Bethnal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey_big_nose Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 23 minutes ago, Paul Mani said: Potentially more. He was offered quadruple what he was on at Rovers. If Bournemouth offered him £50k+ when no one was after him all I have to say is they need a new negotiation team! As someone else mentioned he joined Rovers when we just came up from League One likely on a modest deal as he was a bit part squad player, and never signed an improved deal once he has established himself. He could have been on something as low as £3k to £5k. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simongarnerisgod Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 coventry fans very upset at losing him,especially at the price,the debacle at their stadium has cost them a lot of money apparently,they are expecting a fine from the fa as well for not being able to fulfill their fixtures,a farce really as the ground belongs to wasps,their rugby playing landlords,who are also financially bereft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevidgeBlue Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 46 minutes ago, jim mk2 said: It would also help if people praising a player knew something about the player they were praising. Touché Jim. Very good. It's always quite amusing when we sign a player, and certain posters (having not once suggested we sign said player) claim they've always rated him from since before he was a twinkle in his Dad's eye. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPTSwindon Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 I am surprised we are looking to spend so much on a CD when we have Wharton and Carter both due back soon, alongside Ayala and Phillips. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevidgeBlue Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 1 hour ago, Mike E said: Personally believe Hyam would be an upgrade on Lenihan. Aso believe Szmodics AT LEAST replaces '1 game in 6' Rothwell. Like Windy Mike, I'm prepared to accept without having seen him play that Hyam is a decent Lenihan replacement. However I've seen NOTHING from Szmodics to suggest he will be a useful addition to the squad - let alone a direct replacement for one of out better players. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finlay McKenna Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Rothwell was good but he wasn't THAT good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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