2025 Summer Transfer Thread. 😂

[RevidgeBlue]

2 minutes ago, MarkBRFC said:

Also JRC from.last years calculation too.

Soon won't have any English players left if what Glen is saying does happen.

Do we think they've even realised the potential problem from an ESC standpoint?

From a fan's perspective I've also wondered how long it will be before we field a side without a single English or at least British starter?

I do think that if that happens it chips away at the bond or connection between players and supporters a bit.

[MarkBRFC]

Just now, RevidgeBlue said:

Do we think they've even realised the potential problem from an ESC standpoint?

They only really plan week to week so I very much doubt it.

Recruitment next summer when they realise will be scouring anyone cheap abroad that has a British passport like Taveres.

[Torgeir]

How did Gestede get the job if he's not well thought of? Difficult to comprehend considering his lack of experience.

But isn't he just another puppet acting out the orders of Mr. Suhail Pasha, @glen9mullan?

Rovers had a great dressing room 12 months ago. Is that still the case?

[Paul Mani]

I see Big Val confirmed that the cb signing isn’t needed because Miller covers RB and RCB…was obvious when we signed him and why I suggested.

Also, gutted I didn’t say it but when I saw Cantwell was not playing this weekend it confirmed what I’ve been thinking, which is that he’s not gonna last.

Other than the obvious exits (Buckley, Garrett etc) which I don’t expect to be replaced, I reckon Trav, Cantwell and Pears will also go, and be replaced, on top of the RAM. So, I reckon 4x more signings!

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[Torgeir]

1 minute ago, Paul Mani said:

I see Big Val confirmed that the cb signing isn’t needed because Miller covers RB and RCB…was obvious when we signed him and why I suggested.

Also, gutted I didn’t say it but when I saw Cantwell was not playing this weekend it confirmed what I’ve been thinking, which is that he’s not gonna last.

Other than the obvious exits (Buckley, Garrett etc) which I don’t expect to be replaced, I reckon Trav, Cantwell and Pears will also go, and be replaced, on top of the RAM. So, I reckon 4x more signings!

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Cantwell hasn't performed unfortunately and doesn't seem like an Ismael type of player. If him and Travis leaves then Tronstad will be our enforcer (and hopefully captain, though I doubt it with his contract running out) with Henriksson, Tavares and Baradji (if signed) playing more attacking roles. 

If we're not selling Tyjon this summer, then I think that means they have big plans for him this coming season.

[Lancaster Rover]

The nationality of our players doesn’t bother me too much, quality does. The biggest issue for me is we look like we’re back in the Kean days of accumulating no marks from across Europe who aren’t good enough to play in the championship. De Neve and Tavares have literally won the lottery 

[BankEnd Rover]

1 minute ago, Lancaster Rover said:

The nationality of our players doesn’t bother me too much, quality does. The biggest issue for me is we look like we’re back in the Kean days of accumulating no marks from across Europe who aren’t good enough to play in the championship. De Neve and Tavares have literally won the lottery 

If you can let me know if I win the lottery at some point in my life then that would be great. 

[BankEnd Rover]

It would be incredibly stupid to sell Cantwell this window. He's got ability and clearly a point to prove. 

[glen9mullan]

17 minutes ago, Torgeir said:

How did Gestede get the job if he's not well thought of? Difficult to comprehend considering his lack of experience.

But isn't he just another puppet acting out the orders of Mr. Suhail Pasha, @glen9mullan?

Rovers had a great dressing room 12 months ago. Is that still the case?

Not sure is answer on Rudy,

Dressing room, players and coaching staff get on well , and a great togetherness.

Some things as at most clubs are taken out of managers hands. 

Leonard one of those examples whose been frozen out and excluded in last few weeks for none footballing reasons, and not at the request of the manager 

[KentExile]

1 minute ago, BankEnd Rover said:

It would be incredibly stupid to sell Cantwell this window. He's got ability and clearly a point to prove. 

But they would save on his wage, and that's all that counts... right?

[Mercer]

18 minutes ago, Paul Mani said:

Also, gutted I didn’t say it but when I saw Cantwell was not playing this weekend it confirmed what I’ve been thinking, which is that he’s not gonna last.

From photo of a Cantwell flying acrobatic volley in training 8/9 days ago to 'a knock' excluding him from the NEC game last Saturday to an Ismael statement "he's fit but he won't be ready for the game" doesn't smell right to me.  Wouldn't surprise me to see him back at Norwich.

Edited 4 hours ago by Mercer

[RevidgeBlue]

5 minutes ago, BankEnd Rover said:

He's got ability 

But never shows it.

He's no heart.

[BankEnd Rover]

6 minutes ago, KentExile said:

But they would save on his wage, and that's all that counts... right?

This club is stupid, but with Travis leaving, I think they must all have a brain cell between them enough to at least hold out on Cantwell this window...If they sell to me that's clear and obvious what they're trying to do (which we know) but some fans are still very much unaware what Pashas goal is.

Edited 4 hours ago by BankEnd Rover

[BankEnd Rover]

Just now, RevidgeBlue said:

But never shows it.

He's no heart.

That's why I've put he's got a point to prove...My point is give him another season.

[MarkBRFC]

1 minute ago, BankEnd Rover said:

This is club is stupid, but with Travis leaving, I think they must all have a brain cell between them enough to at least hold out on Cantwell this window...To me that's clear and obvious what they're trying to do (which we know) but some fans are still very much unaware what Pashas goal is.

Nope.

As always, matters on the pitch are well below anything else here.

If they can get Cantwell off the books and save a few quid they will jump at it.

[islander200]

4 minutes ago, BankEnd Rover said:

It would be incredibly stupid to sell Cantwell this window. He's got ability and clearly a point to prove. 

What did he do at Rangers?

We know Cantwells personality he will want to shine this season and he will be seeing all the experience sold, the manager that was here when he joined gone , it wouldn't surprise me if he is pushing for a move away 

The board of course I'm sure would be happy to get his wages off the books but Cantwell both at Norwich and Rangers was difficult when he wanted to leave both clubs 

1 minute ago, BankEnd Rover said:

This is club is stupid, but with Travis leaving, I think they must all have a brain cell between them enough to at least hold out on Cantwell this window...To me that's clear and obvious what they're trying to do (which we know) but some fans are still very much unaware what Pashas goal is.

 

[RevidgeBlue]

1 minute ago, BankEnd Rover said:

This is club is stupid, but with Travis leaving, I think they must all have a brain cell between them enough to at least hold out on Cantwell this window...To me that's clear and obvious what they're trying to do (which we know) but some fans are still very much unaware what Pashas goal is.

For me we'd be much better served firing off Cantwell and using the saving to tie down Travis.

[Emerald Isle Rover]

Cantwell won’t be leaving 

this has snowballed for no apparent reason 

[UncleBill]

6 minutes ago, Mercer said:

From photo of a Cantwell flying acrobatic volley in training 8/9 days ago to 'a knock' excluding him from the NEC game last Saturday to an Ismael statement "he's fit but he won't be ready for the game" doesn't smell right to me.  Wouldn't surprise me to see him back at Norwich.

I watched the BTS and he was pretty slow getting up from that volley, it wouldn’t surprise me if that’s how he got injured. But you can’t rule anything at at Rovers it seems. 

[BankEnd Rover]

1 minute ago, MarkBRFC said:

Nope.

As always, matters on the pitch are well below anything else here.

If they can get Cantwell off the books and save a few quid they will jump at it.

Brittain, Dolan gone, Travis on his way - That's a big chunk of wages saved.

Cantwell won't leave for the reason above.

[MarkBRFC]

Just now, BankEnd Rover said:

Brittain, Dolan gone, Travis on his way - That's a big chunk of wages saved.

Cantwell won't leave for the reason above.

Course he will, they always want more.

The more savings they can present to there bosses the better.

The state of the playing squad is of no concern to them.

[Emerald Isle Rover]

1 minute ago, MarkBRFC said:

Course he will, they always want more.

The more savings they can present to there bosses the better.

The state of the playing squad is of no concern to them.

And when he doesn’t leave what will be said?

this has literally been made up and now people are jumping on 

[lraC]

16 minutes ago, glen9mullan said:

Not sure is answer on Rudy,

Dressing room, players and coaching staff get on well , and a great togetherness.

Some things as at most clubs are taken out of managers hands. 

Leonard one of those examples whose been frozen out and excluded in last few weeks for none footballing reasons, and not at the request of the manager 

Money?

[BankEnd Rover]

7 minutes ago, islander200 said:

What did he do at Rangers?

We know Cantwells personality he will want to shine this season and he will be seeing all the experience sold, the manager that was here when he joined gone , it wouldn't surprise me if he is pushing for a move away 

The board of course I'm sure would be happy to get his wages off the books but Cantwell both at Norwich and Rangers was difficult when he wanted to leave both clubs 

 

I'm not arsed what he's done at rangers. The lad clearly has ability, he's frustrated the whole fan base last year (agreed) but I'd still rather keep championship experience in the team than lose them - Then there's the question will we replace?

[MarkBRFC]

3 minutes ago, Emerald Isle Rover said:

And when he doesn’t leave what will be said?

this has literally been made up and now people are jumping on 

For what it's worth I dont think there will be many takers for Cantwell if any at the minute.

Let's not pretend though, ig they can bundle him out of the door to save a few quid they will.