2025 Summer Transfer Thread. 😂

[TugaysMarlboro]

45 minutes ago, simongarnerisgod said:

he can`t be that injured seeing as he played yesterday,bet we are trying to get him for a knockdown fee

Looks like Rudy picked up a thing or two whilst shadowing Waggott.

[JHRover]

They've managed to avoid replacing any of Waggott, David Lowe, Keith Downing, Arnor Sigurdsson, or indeed most of the other departures in recent months, so if they can manage with not replacing Dolan they will be quite happy. 

Remember the priority here isn't on replacing people or getting better, it is about cutting costs and doing the bare minimum required to sustain the operation and minimal cost and expense. 

If they think they can manage it by not signing anyone, or by bringing in a low cost loan or short term signing, that's where they will look.

I'm still convinced that Waggott's removal was cost cutting and they will only 'replace' him with a nonentity box ticker if the rigours of compliance with the rules and regulations get too much and they need someone to front it up and provide a facade whilst dealing with the formalities.

[simongarnerisgod]

1 minute ago, JHRover said:

Remember the priority here isn't on replacing people or getting better, it is about cutting costs and doing the bare minimum required to sustain the operation and minimal cost and expense. 

definately agree on that ,though if you don`t invest in the playing staff you tend to find yourself relegated

[lraC]

It could count as transfer news, as he transferred hair from another part of his body.

[M_B]

2 hours ago, superniko said:

I'd imagine it'll be Travis, Trondstad, Tavares as the first 3 choices then we become reliant on Forshaw / Montgomery / Garrett / Buckley / maybe a loan.

Travis and Tronstad made 38 appearances each out of 46 games - I can't be bothered looking but i'd imagine it's very rare that we'd be without BOTH of them.

I think 3 with a good 4th option (Baker-esque) is where we realistically should be. We have the 3, it's whether the 4th choice of Forshaw / Montgomery is good enough (IMO probably not so would like to see someone come in perm or loan, and we ship out Buckley and Garrett).

Don't mind Forshaw if we need to shore up and see a game out. Thought he did that well last season, the fitter he got. Luton away springs to mind. 

[BlackburnEnd75]

3 hours ago, Exiled_Rover said:

Buckley got 4 minutes against Elche (and still managed to get booked). They clearly don't rate him.

Would you be happy with starting Forshaw and Montgomery midweek against Stoke?

Numbers game though isnt it.

Thats still bodies and wages covering centre mid. 

Would i prefer another centre to any of the 4 behind Travis and tronstad? Yes. But we've a lack of bodies elsewhere.

[B16Rover]

Is there any value in Buckley?

If come the end of the window, we inevitably sell Brittain, will we regret selling JRC?

[Hasta]

32 minutes ago, M_B said:

Don't mind Forshaw if we need to shore up and see a game out. Thought he did that well last season, the fitter he got. Luton away springs to mind. 

If he’d been available and played most of the season for Plymouth, why was he unfit when he came?

[roversfan99]

Millwall have signed Alfie Doughty, another really good signing.

[Ossydave]

1 hour ago, RoversClitheroe said:

He played 70 minutes yesterday.

I know, not sure what your point is?

[chaddyrovers]

7 hours ago, roversfan99 said:

I dont personally think that constantly typing out names sufficiently analyses whether we have enough QUALITY in any position.

Id like a new striker because I would like someone who can be an alternative to Ohashi without having to change style. 

I want another attacking midfielder because I wouldnt want too much reliance on Tyjon too soon. Ideally one that can also play on the right if possible so that if Tyjon does a Travis (who to be fair was older and more developed) and is ready now, then the signing can cover wide right and Hedges becomes further away from the first team.

Based on your linear naming of players, its just about having warm bodies. Not factoring in quality or readiness. I wouldnt want Forshaw to start any games for example. 

How do you know I haven't factor quality or readiness? who in the squad I posted isn't ready to play? 

Which position don't we have enough Quality in? 

 

[roversfan99]

10 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

How do you know I haven't factor quality or readiness? who in the squad I posted isn't ready to play? 

Which position don't we have enough Quality in? 

 

Right wing, up front, number 10, centre back, centre mid.

With only a couple more it screams of another spiral in the winter because the squad isnt up to scratch.

[chaddyrovers]

5 hours ago, Mercer said:

As to point two, how do you know there have been no new bids "since Boro bid over 2 weeks ago" -  if my information is correct and I believe it is, you are plain wrong.

Chaddy tells us he no longer drinks alcohol.  

Lets see what happens this week regarding Brittain

No I don't drink anymore and I don't need to for a range of different reasons but what that's got to do with yourself I don't know

5 hours ago, MarkBRFC said:

It's Baradji plus a CB I'm thinking.

No where near enough, but when has thay bothered anyone at the club above the manager before?

Still expect 3 signings. Right winger, centre back and I would prefer another striker but Rovers want a CM

1 hour ago, JHRover said:

They've managed to avoid replacing any of Waggott, David Lowe, Keith Downing, Arnor Sigurdsson, or indeed most of the other departures in recent months, so if they can manage with not replacing Dolan they will be quite happy. 

Remember the priority here isn't on replacing people or getting better, it is about cutting costs and doing the bare minimum required to sustain the operation and minimal cost and expense. 

If they think they can manage it by not signing anyone, or by bringing in a low cost loan or short term signing, that's where they will look.

I'm still convinced that Waggott's removal was cost cutting and they will only 'replace' him with a nonentity box ticker if the rigours of compliance with the rules and regulations get too much and they need someone to front it up and provide a facade whilst dealing with the formalities.

Maybe Ismael doesn't want 2 first team coaches but he said it was his choice to move Lowe on. We did replace Karl Hodges with Nacho Sancho as head of performance/fitness plus we got Adam Yates as fitness coach. Hodges gone to Derby

Current staff

Ismael as head coach, Whitehead as number 2, Johnson as first team coach, Benson and Renshaw as GK coaches, Sancho and Yates as fitness coaches. 

do we need loads of coaches? 

 

11 minutes ago, roversfan99 said:

Millwall have signed Alfie Doughty, another really good signing.

and? what that got to do with Rovers? 

[chaddyrovers]

Just now, roversfan99 said:

Right wing, up front, number 10, centre back, centre mid.

With only a couple more it screams of another spiral in the winter because the squad isnt up to scratch.

so Carter, Hyam, McLoughlin and Wharton are enough quality? the reason we need another is down to Carter's injuries and Wharton just back from long term serious issue

Yes we need another right winger signing and we actually agree on that. 

Is Tyjon not ready to play? 

[roversfan99]

1 minute ago, chaddyrovers said:

Lets see what happens this week regarding Brittain

No I don't drink anymore and I don't need to for a range of different reasons but what that's got to do with yourself I don't know

Still expect 3 signings. Right winger, centre back and I would prefer another striker but Rovers want a CM

Maybe Ismael doesn't want 2 first team coaches but he said it was his choice to move Lowe on. We did replace Karl Hodges with Nacho Sancho as head of performance/fitness plus we got Adam Yates as fitness coach. Hodges gone to Derby

Current staff

Ismael as head coach, Whitehead as number 2, Johnson as first team coach, Benson and Renshaw as GK coaches, Sancho and Yates as fitness coaches. 

do we need loads of coaches? 

 

and? what that got to do with Rovers? 

Was merely commenting on the fact that a club who finished in a similar part of the table has made a good signing.

Absolutely no need for the sarcasm.

Has more relevance than who is playing darts in the England football thread.

[M_B]

55 minutes ago, Hasta said:

If he’d been available and played most of the season for Plymouth, why was he unfit when he came?

He played 16 games for Plymouth, same as Rovers , how many minutes that equates to I've no idea.

He definitely seemed to get better as the season went on, I put that down partly to fitness , I've no evidence, just how it appeared.

If you've evidence to the contrary, let's hear it. 

[roversfan99]

I thought it was just a case that for 20 minutes to help to see out a win, he had a use. You wouldnt want him to start though.

[M_B]

10 minutes ago, roversfan99 said:

I thought it was just a case that for 20 minutes to help to see out a win, he had a use. You wouldnt want him to start though.

That's what I said earlier, coming on to shore a game up 

[chaddyrovers]

36 minutes ago, roversfan99 said:

Was merely commenting on the fact that a club who finished in a similar part of the table has made a good signing.

Absolutely no need for the sarcasm.

Has more relevance than who is playing darts in the England football thread.

I commented on football in that thread and the fact I wouldnt be watching and nor did I. 

18 minutes ago, roversfan99 said:

I thought it was just a case that for 20 minutes to help to see out a win, he had a use. You wouldnt want him to start though.

He will start the odd game maybe more cup games but I expect more rotate this season squad wise especially for cup games. 

[roversfan99]

Hopefuly he doesnt start any games as hes not good enough to do so.

[simongarnerisgod]

57 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

Still expect 3 signings. Right winger, centre back and I would prefer another striker but Rovers want a CM

and you quoted that you don`t drink😆

[M_B]

4 minutes ago, roversfan99 said:

Hopefuly he doesnt start any games as hes not good enough to do so.

Horses for courses n all that, there aren't many teams that can carry 4 or 5 "starters" 

[roversfan99]

Not 4 of the same quality, but 2 deputies that you can at least start who are of a reasonable standard. Like Baker and hopefully Tavares.

[M_B]

Two deputies of "starting standard" who are willing to sit on the bench virtually every week?

That's the balance required, not easy to achieve. 

 

 

[USABlue]

I would be tempted the get the lad with the dodgy foot signed.  Sign him up if he's good.  This way we can manage his return to fitness and hopefully avoid further injury while playing 70 mins in meaningless games.  He can also use the time to get accustomed to doing things the Rovers way get up to speed with Val's style of play and football philosophy.

Edited 7 hours ago by USABlue