2025 Summer Transfer Thread. 😂

[aletheia]

8 in 16 out so far? Swing doors revolving faster than a twitter rumour 🙂

Edited 3 hours ago by aletheia

[OnionBalaji]

Thank you Buckley for the many wins on “to get booked” on the betting … always a certified yellow 

 

in reality though glad to see Buckley go - wasted his time and chances 

[jim mk2]

1 hour ago, chaddyrovers said:

 

 

 

Sad, emotional. You can hear it in his voice. He's obviously very upset to be leaving. Wish him all the best. Very good player on his day, probably never quite lived up to his potential 

Edited 3 hours ago by jim mk2

[J*B]

Good luck, John. I’ll always believe the emergence of Adam Wharton had a massive impact on his development here. John was the next one through, the midfield player and very quickly got overtaken and overshadowed on an undeniable level. Not convinced Saudi is the right option, but it’s a place to find some confidence again and find a move back. I suspect he won’t be getting paid boatloads of money like is suggested, he just won’t pay any tax. 

[RevidgeBlue]

5 minutes ago, J*B said:

Good luck, John. I’ll always believe the emergence of Adam Wharton had a massive impact on his development here. John was the next one through, the midfield player and very quickly got overtaken and overshadowed on an undeniable level. Not convinced Saudi is the right option, but it’s a place to find some confidence again and find a move back. I suspect he won’t be getting paid boatloads of money like is suggested, he just won’t pay any tax. 

He's one player, if he could refind his love for the game, I wouldn't mind us having a buy back option on because there is a real talent in there somewhere, his main problem seems to be the six inches between his ears.

[Bohinen1983]

25 minutes ago, Dreams of 1995 said:

Sad to see Buckley leave. Feels like the final remnants of the Mowbray era drifting away. Say what you want but I do miss the feel that squad had. It had a more homely sense about it; we are heading in a direction where 90% of the squad have no connection to this country, let alone the club. Not that nationality matters but nevertheless it feels as distant as it ever has for me.

Losing an academy player is never good. Buckley had the potential but never quite reached up to it. Wish him all the best. He obviously knew there was a section of supporters who had nothing nice to say about him hence the comment. For me, a young man who gave 20 years to the Rovers and say what you want about how he comes across, that will be a miss in the dressing room

 

 

Spot on,  exactly the same sentiments. 

To start, I'm not a massive Buckley fan- always felt like he needed a rocket up his arse. However, his range of passing is brilliant and he can certainly read the game and nick/intercept the ball..

I've seen nothing in Tavares or Henrikson that suggests they have more ability than Bucko.  When you add in the fact he's an academy lad and obviously loves the club I don't know why we couldn't have held onto him and just not signed Foreshaw- especially with Travis going.
 

We've a squad now full of lads from all over Europe with absolutely no affinity to the club.  They better be bloody good Rudy!

[J*B]

8 minutes ago, RevidgeBlue said:

He's one player, if he could refind his love for the game, I wouldn't mind us having a buy back option on because there is a real talent in there somewhere, his main problem seems to be the six inches between his ears.

I actually feel like Buckley - in the right headspace - could make a really good career for himself. If he moved to Portugal, for example, he’d have loads of time on the ball and could look brilliant. The reality is that in this league unless he’s 100% up for it, he’ll get bullied. 

[J*B]

5 minutes ago, Bohinen1983 said:

Spot on,  exactly the same sentiments. 

To start, I'm not a massive Buckley fan- always felt like he needed a rocket up his arse. However, his range of passing is brilliant and he can certainly read the game and nick/intercept the ball..

I've seen nothing in Tavares or Henrikson that suggests they have more ability than Bucko.  When you add in the fact he's an academy lad and obviously loves the club I don't know why we couldn't have held onto him and just not signed Foreshaw- especially with Travis going.
 

We've a squad now full of lads from all over Europe with absolutely no affinity to the club.  They better be bloody good Rudy!

Forshaw signed because he’s English, so helps that quota, is happy to sit on the bench and if we need someone to bring on when we’re comfortably winning he can do a job?

[roversfan99]

17 minutes ago, J*B said:

Good luck, John. I’ll always believe the emergence of Adam Wharton had a massive impact on his development here. John was the next one through, the midfield player and very quickly got overtaken and overshadowed on an undeniable level. Not convinced Saudi is the right option, but it’s a place to find some confidence again and find a move back. I suspect he won’t be getting paid boatloads of money like is suggested, he just won’t pay any tax. 

There was plenty of time before Wharton emerged. Buckley had the only real somewhat sustained run of form under Mowbray, ironically as a false 9 which was questioned. His form massively tapered off before the season ended.

Wharton only emerged the season after and was soon back out of the team with questions about his attitude. In all of that time, Buckley struggled to get to grips playing deeper and never fully established himself or got back into any form.

Buckley's style makes him look like a graceful player. He just isnt very good.

[roversfan99]

5 minutes ago, J*B said:

I actually feel like Buckley - in the right headspace - could make a really good career for himself. If he moved to Portugal, for example, he’d have loads of time on the ball and could look brilliant. The reality is that in this league unless he’s 100% up for it, he’ll get bullied. 

But even with lots of time, he isnt particularly productive. I dont think he is bullied particularly. His ability on the ball wouldnt stand out to make him look brilliant in a more technical league.

[yeti-dog]

16 minutes ago, Bohinen1983 said:

Spot on,  exactly the same sentiments. 

To start, I'm not a massive Buckley fan- always felt like he needed a rocket up his arse. However, his range of passing is brilliant and he can certainly read the game and nick/intercept the ball..

I've seen nothing in Tavares or Henrikson that suggests they have more ability than Bucko.  When you add in the fact he's an academy lad and obviously loves the club I don't know why we couldn't have held onto him and just not signed Foreshaw- especially with Travis going.
 

We've a squad now full of lads from all over Europe with absolutely no affinity to the club.  They better be bloody good Rudy!

Blimey, they've had a couple of games and you've already made your mind up on them.  Buckley's had forever to prove he's got 'it' and has still come up short....

[Eddie]

33 minutes ago, J*B said:

Good luck, John. I’ll always believe the emergence of Adam Wharton had a massive impact on his development here. John was the next one through, the midfield player and very quickly got overtaken and overshadowed on an undeniable level. Not convinced Saudi is the right option, but it’s a place to find some confidence again and find a move back. I suspect he won’t be getting paid boatloads of money like is suggested, he just won’t pay any tax. 

Also have to factor in the cost of living. Some of the wages look great on paper, but once you start paying Dubai prices (with the mindset of a footballer) it can go rather quickly. 

[Tony Rover]

Buckley needed to move on for himself, I always hoped it would click for him but it hasn’t. On the side note though, all I can see is the heart being ripped out of the club. Who knows what will happen this season, the signings we have brought in have surprised me. Whether they gel together is another thing but here’s hoping. All the best Buckley, you’ll always be a Rover in my eyes.

[ROVER_N_OUT1978]

Le Telegramme in France reporting our interest in Soumano and confirming talks taking place but they also state Lorient have set the price at €6m . Can't see that happening if that's the case.

 

https://www.letelegramme.fr/sports/football/fc-lorient/une-offre-tombe-pour-lattaquant-du-fc-lorient-sambou-soumano-6876878.php

Edited 2 hours ago by ROVER_N_OUT1978

[Exiled_Rover]

3 minutes ago, Tony Rover said:

Buckley needed to move on for himself, I always hoped it would click for him but it hasn’t. On the side note though, all I can see is the heart being ripped out of the club. Who knows what will happen this season, the signings we have brought in have surprised me. Whether they gel together is another thing but here’s hoping. All the best Buckley, you’ll always be a Rover in my eyes.

Ah c'mon that's too far. The heart was ripped out of the club many years ago. 

Players like Buckley, Travis, S. Wharton wouldn't have got a sniff when we were good. 

[Polky]

7 minutes ago, ROVER_N_OUT1978 said:

Le Telegramme in France reporting our interest in Soumano and confirming talks taking place but they also state Lorient have set the price at €6m . Can't see that happening if that's the case.

 

https://www.letelegramme.fr/sports/football/fc-lorient/une-offre-tombe-pour-lattaquant-du-fc-lorient-sambou-soumano-6876878.php

“According to the specialized media RoversXtra, the discussions are already well advanced between the two clubs.”

 

🤣🤣🤣

[Tugayisgod]

9 minutes ago, ROVER_N_OUT1978 said:

Le Telegramme in France reporting our interest in Soumano and confirming talks taking place but they also state Lorient have set the price at €6m . Can't see that happening if that's the case.

 

https://www.letelegramme.fr/sports/football/fc-lorient/une-offre-tombe-pour-lattaquant-du-fc-lorient-sambou-soumano-6876878.php

They are obviously trying it on. No way do you pay that for a player whose contract is up in less than 12 months.

[J*B]

8 minutes ago, ROVER_N_OUT1978 said:

Le Telegramme in France reporting our interest in Soumano and confirming talks taking place but they also state Lorient have set the price at €6m . Can't see that happening if that's the case.

 

https://www.letelegramme.fr/sports/football/fc-lorient/une-offre-tombe-pour-lattaquant-du-fc-lorient-sambou-soumano-6876878.php

God, I’d love to see the package Suhail puts together for this. 

€1.5 million upfront. Paid over 5 seasons.

€1 million if we finish top 10 in the Premier League in the next 3 seasons.

€1.5 million if Isak is a Newcastle player in 2027. 

€1 million if Motherwell beat Barcelona in a Champions League fixture before 2030. 

€1 million if our owners beat a tax case against the Indian Government who have a 97% success rate in court. 

[Theaxe15]

8 minutes ago, Polky said:

“According to the specialized media RoversXtra, the discussions are already well advanced between the two clubs.”

 

🤣🤣🤣

It was at that point all credibility was lost for me

[ROVER_N_OUT1978]

12 minutes ago, Polky said:

“According to the specialized media RoversXtra, the discussions are already well advanced between the two clubs.”

 

🤣🤣🤣

I didn't pick up on that sorry guys 😕 

[smudger]

9 minutes ago, Exiled_Rover said:

Ah c'mon that's too far. The heart was ripped out of the club many years ago. 

Players like Buckley, Travis, S. Wharton wouldn't have got a sniff when we were good. 

I think you are forgetting the woeful Keith Andrews and sick note Grella played in our team before the club went to shit. You can't tell me these were better footballers than JB or LT

[rigger]

1 minute ago, smudger said:

I think you are forgetting the woeful Keith Andrews and sick note Grella played in our team before the club went to shit. You can't tell me these were better footballers than JB or LT

What I would say is that the lot of them were poor. 

[RoyWegerlesLeftToe]

26 minutes ago, ROVER_N_OUT1978 said:

Le Telegramme in France reporting our interest in Soumano and confirming talks taking place but they also state Lorient have set the price at €6m . Can't see that happening if that's the case.

 

https://www.letelegramme.fr/sports/football/fc-lorient/une-offre-tombe-pour-lattaquant-du-fc-lorient-sambou-soumano-6876878.php

100 billion dollars🧑‍⚕️😈

[Exiled_Rover]

1 hour ago, chaddyrovers said:

 

 

 

Interesting little tidbit from the manager there, that they'd been after Morishita for weeks.

We genuinely hadn't heard a sniff about it. 

[Tony Rover]

22 minutes ago, Exiled_Rover said:

Ah c'mon that's too far. The heart was ripped out of the club many years ago. 

Players like Buckley, Travis, S. Wharton wouldn't have got a sniff when we were good. 

Ah c’mon don’t be pedantic. I’ve been watching this shit show from Venky’s for 15yrs. I remember when we used to be one of the best run clubs in the country. Yes the calibre of player has gone down vastly in that time. Losing a lot of academy players in this window is what I was referring too.