2025 Summer Transfer Thread. 😂

[sharpysharps86]

Can't say I know anything about Miller from Hibs, but on paper it seems like a decent signing. I just wish these deals weren't always just to replace an outgoing player, as it always feels like the club are just playing catch-up.

Real shame to lose Brittain, who after an initial 18 months of being very inconsistent seemed to really kick on last year and became a key player, arguably the best RB in the league. The club have massively fumbled his contract, as I suspect they will for Travis and Tronstad as well. Notice how talk of Hyam signing a new deal has gone quiet again? He'll be another one that walks for nothing.

I suppose at least the club are getting some money for Brittain. Hopefully Miller and Alebiosu are enough to cover the RB spot.

[alexanders]

5 minutes ago, MarkBRFC said:

For what it's worth, we spent the day in Haugesund yesterday and went up to the ground to have a look, they leave it open so tourists can have a walk in and sit in the main stand.

The bloke working there noticed my lads rovers shirt and struck up conversation with us about Tronstad and how much he is loved there, they knew about his contract situation and seemed to think he will do one more year here before moving back, his wife still spends most of her time in Haugesund they were telling us.

Was it the MD. Martin you spoke with? No reason to make this more conspiracy then necessary. 

[MarkBRFC]

2 minutes ago, alexanders said:

Was it the MD. Martin you spoke with? No reason to make this more conspiracy then necessary. 

Not a clue mate, didn't give off MD vibes.

Edited 16 hours ago by MarkBRFC

[Mercer]

13 minutes ago, roversfan99 said:

For all of these connections you supposedly have, for the "plenty" of information that you hear, the vast majority of what you post turns out to be wrong.

You regularly say that a player whose clearly attracting the interest of other clubs/likely to leave is indeed going to leave imminently. You did it for Rhodes and Szmodics about 50 times each. Saying that about Brittain this week and also suggesting that the wrong club was in the lead doesnt prove the credibility of your information.

You dont have to be an ITK (and clearly are not) to justify posting your opinions on a messageboard. 

As an aside, the fact that we were playing in Holland had been on twitter days before you said. And even if you arent on there, whoever told you probably saw it on there.

and a fair part of what I post turns out to be correct!  What is the infamous Nicko's 'hit' record!?  Name me a sporting journalist with even a 70% 'hit' record regarding manager and player movements?  Jackson is our local journalist and I think you could count on one hand his exclusives since being in post.

I said atm (at the moment) Derby were leading the way - I stand by that but as I have already pointed out, the Hackney money for Middlesbrough was a subsequent game changer.  Is that so difficult for you to grasp and understand!?

I don't profess to be an ITK.  I merely post in good faith.  If I hear something and I think it can be shared on a MB then I do - is that not part of what this MB is about!

IF the game in the Netherlands had been posted on Twitter days before I posted then why did the likes of you, Chaddy or any other poster who uses Twitter on this MB not post about it - very unusual!?!?  I posted about the Netherlands game on 20th July - copy and paste the Twitter post you claim (presumably Twitter posts are date stamped) to have seen "days before you (meaning my post) said".  A common tactic of yours in trying to runbbish what I post - 'I've seen it elsewhere', how feckin sad.

"Even if you arent on there, whoever told you probably saw it on there".  How many feckin times do I need to say, I am not part of the Twatterati.  For your information, I was told about the arranged match by a Rovers' employee.

[philipl]

Huge surge of posts but nothing has actually happened.

 

[roversfan99]

13 minutes ago, wilsdenrover said:

It is measured the same way:

Upon promotion clubs have to provide the relevant financial info for the promotion year plus the year prior to that.

Those 2 years plus  their first in the Championship = their first 3 year cycle.

But surely those League 1 seasons wouldnt be measured in the same £39m per 3 years framework? 

Similar to if a club has been in the Premier League where I think its £105m over 3 seasons. If a club has been in the Premier League twice and Championship once over 3 seasons, it would be £35m + £35m £13m = £83m permitted losses.

Surely each year within the 3 comes under the FFP framework of the league they were in at the time.

[wilsdenrover]

3 minutes ago, roversfan99 said:

But surely those League 1 seasons wouldnt be measured in the same £39m per 3 years framework? 

Similar to if a club has been in the Premier League where I think its £105m over 3 seasons. If a club has been in the Premier League twice and Championship once over 3 seasons, it would be £35m + £35m £13m = £83m permitted losses.

Surely each year within the 3 comes under the FFP framework of the league they were in at the time.

I believe they are (why else the requirement to provide the info?).

 

Edited 16 hours ago by wilsdenrover

[rovers11]

14 minutes ago, JHRover said:

The Travis and Tronstad efforts will increase in the coming weeks once they've dealt with Brittain and got his money banked. 

Expect to hear more tales of 'unhappiness', wanting to move back to Norway, other clubs offering money we can't compete with etc.

They've known for months that Brittain was off and I dare say have wanted this outcome, hence zero serious effort to renew his contract, as confirmed by Brittain in his press interview. 

The stunt with Nixon and Jackson, both fed by club insiders, claiming that a new deal was imminent another lie to dress it up as though Rovers are reluctant sellers and to keep the fanbase on side. 

Realistically, Tronstad doesn't have much of a transfer value given his age. It therefore makes sense to keep him for another year and I think that's what we will do.

Trav, on the other hand, would command around a £3-4m fee and is clearly not signing a new contract so we have to cash in if a bid comes in near that price. He will want to go and earn more given this will be his last big pay day.

[KentExile]

Just now, rovers11 said:

Realistically, Tronstad doesn't have much of a transfer value given his age. It therefore makes sense to keep him for another year and I think that's what we will do.

Trav, on the other hand, would command around a £3-4m fee and is clearly not signing a new contract so we have to cash in if a bid comes in near that price. He will want to go and earn more given this will be his last big pay day.

Especially if he is planning to return to Norway, 

[RoversClitheroe]

Brittain is the best RB in the championship.

[...]

1 hour ago, rovers11 said:

Seems to be. Lots of big clubs linked with him in the past, but doubts over his fitness.

The player wants to come and both clubs seem keen so I think it will get done eventually. We are probably stalling until Brittain gets sold and we have some money come in.

A small positive then. Actually looking forward to seeing how the dynamics in this squad work. Could be good who knows!

[roversfan99]

5 minutes ago, Mercer said:

and a fair part of what I post turns out to be correct!  What is the infamous Nicko's 'hit' record!?  Name me a sporting journalist with even a 70% 'hit' record regarding manager and player movements?  Jackson is our local journalist and I think you could count on one hand his exclusives since being in post.

I said atm (at the moment) Derby were leading the way - I stand by that but as I have already pointed out, the Hackney money for Middlesbrough was a subsequent game changer.  Is that so difficult for you to grasp and understand!?

I don't profess to be an ITK.  I merely post in good faith.  If I hear something and I think it can be shared on a MB then I do - is that not part of what this MB is about!

IF the game in the Netherlands had been posted on Twitter days before I posted then why did the likes of you, Chaddy or any other poster who uses Twitter on this MB not post about it - very unusual!?!?  I posted about the Netherlands game on 20th July - copy and paste the Twitter post you claim (presumably Twitter posts are date stamped) to have seen "days before you (meaning my post) said".  A common tactic of yours in trying to runbbish what I post - 'I've seen it elsewhere', how feckin sad.

"Even if you arent on there, whoever told you probably saw it on there".  How many feckin times do I need to say, I am not part of the Twatterati.  For your information, I was told about the arranged match by a Rovers' employee.

I would estimate your hit record at a generous 2%.

Not that it matters, by all means post your predictions and opinions as that is what keeps the messageboard going. 

[RevidgeBlue]

So, with eight days to go before the start of the season we're five forward players down on what we had by the end of the January window.

Not that there's any cause for concern or anything.

 

 

[Mercer]

56 minutes ago, arbitro said:

I find it strange that two prolific posters disagree vehemently with each other but both go after you with zeal. 

Keep posting and ignore them. The vast majority of posts on this thread when talking about signings (in and out) never come to fruition and should be treated as what they are - rumour and speculation.

And that is what keeps the thread going.

I agree.

Other members must get p1ssed-off with their antics but I will not sit back and allow them to post rubbish about me and make cretinous comments. 

[FE123]

2 minutes ago, RoversClitheroe said:

Brittain is the best RB in the championship.

I respectfully disagree with this. Had a great finish to last season, great going forward but thinks there’s a lot that are better than him.

Seems to be injured a fair bit and average defensively. I honestly don’t think we will miss him much.

[KentExile]

15 minutes ago, RoversClitheroe said:

Brittain is the best RB in the championship.

He is not at the level of a fully fit Pereira (assuming gets back to his previous levels), & James Justin & Van Ewijk are on at least a similar level to Brittain.  But he is right up there

Edited 15 hours ago by KentExile

[ObiWhan8t7]

1 minute ago, ... said:

A small positive then. Actually looking forward to seeing how the dynamics in this squad work. Could be good who knows!

Can see what type of players VI is targeting. Big athletic players that can carry the ball and cover the ground. Fingers crossed they can hit the ground running. If we can get Baradgi over the line and add a decent Rw we should have enough to survive next season. But this also depends on no more key outgoings. Another striker is needed and would love to go back for Muhammad from Nantes 

[roversfan99]

5 minutes ago, FE123 said:

I respectfully disagree with this. Had a great finish to last season, great going forward but thinks there’s a lot that are better than him.

Seems to be injured a fair bit and average defensively. I honestly don’t think we will miss him much.

He had more than a "great finish." 

He was excellent all season, seems to be fit for the majority of the time now, and has really improved defensively.

Also is our only capable crosser. A huge miss.

[Mercer]

28 minutes ago, Mercer said:

IF the game in the Netherlands had been posted on Twitter days before I posted then why did the likes of you, Chaddy or any other poster who uses Twitter on this MB not post about it - very unusual!?!?  I posted about the Netherlands game on 20th July - copy and paste the Twitter post you claim (presumably Twitter posts are date stamped) to have seen "days before you (meaning my post) said".  A common tactic of yours in trying to runbbish what I post - 'I've seen it elsewhere', how feckin sad.

"Even if you arent on there, whoever told you probably saw it on there".  How many feckin times do I need to say, I am not part of the Twatterati.  For your information, I was told about the arranged match by a Rovers' employee.

Struggling to find a Twitter post about the Netherlands friendly you said was posted days before my post?

17 minutes ago, roversfan99 said:

I would estimate your hit record at a generous 2%.

Not that it matters, by all means post your predictions and opinions as that is what keeps the messageboard going. 

Think your estimate is as abysmal as the rubbish you post about me.

For the benefit of other MB users and their enjoyment of this MB, can I suggest you park the personal and abusive vendetta you have for me. 

Edited 15 hours ago by Mercer

[Emerald Isle Rover]

28 minutes ago, Mercer said:

and a fair part of what I post turns out to be correct!  What is the infamous Nicko's 'hit' record!?  Name me a sporting journalist with even a 70% 'hit' record regarding manager and player movements?  Jackson is our local journalist and I think you could count on one hand his exclusives since being in post.

I said atm (at the moment) Derby were leading the way - I stand by that but as I have already pointed out, the Hackney money for Middlesbrough was a subsequent game changer.  Is that so difficult for you to grasp and understand!?

I don't profess to be an ITK.  I merely post in good faith.  If I hear something and I think it can be shared on a MB then I do - is that not part of what this MB is about!

IF the game in the Netherlands had been posted on Twitter days before I posted then why did the likes of you, Chaddy or any other poster who uses Twitter on this MB not post about it - very unusual!?!?  I posted about the Netherlands game on 20th July - copy and paste the Twitter post you claim (presumably Twitter posts are date stamped) to have seen "days before you (meaning my post) said".  A common tactic of yours in trying to runbbish what I post - 'I've seen it elsewhere', how feckin sad.

"Even if you arent on there, whoever told you probably saw it on there".  How many feckin times do I need to say, I am not part of the Twatterati.  For your information, I was told about the arranged match by a Rovers' employee.

Did you not give off to me last week for copying and pasting something you had said last year - calling me a troll?

Now you’re looking for someone to do the same because it may suit yourself. Funny that 

[Emerald Isle Rover]

21 minutes ago, RoversClitheroe said:

Brittain is the best RB in the championship.

Top 5 not the best though 

[Wing Wizard Windy Miller]

5 hours ago, KentExile said:

Everything that has been said & written (now that Jackson has clarified his earlier waffle) implies that the 2 or 3 is before any outgoings 

the 2 is apparently an attacking midfielder & a right winger (I am assuming Baradji is seen as one of these)

the possible 3rd being a centre back, which they by all accounts have not yet decided upon if they need or not.  Although I suspect that in true Venkys style, because Miller can also play at centre back, they will no longer be looking for a centre back

With any further outgoings meaning that number is added to (eg Miller from Hibs to replace Brittain)

Not having a striker lined up is baffling.  We have never replaced Szmodic.  When  Ohashi was signed last year, Eustace referred  to him as the Telalovic  replacement (similar outlay). Gallagher went and Makhtar arrived (clearly like for like). Szmodic left and no replacement. 

Leonard isn't reliable injury wise and Tyjon isn't going to lead the line.  

There is a serious lack of goals in the side. 

Edited 15 hours ago by Wing Wizard Windy Miller

[Kjell]

1 hour ago, alexanders said:

He said that in a Norwegian podcast with a local newspaper in Haugesund  where his girlfriend is from and where he spent some amazing years playing for Haugesunds FK. 
 

His dream is to go to PL, but that won’t happen with rovers and him turning 30 this year it makes sense to go back to Norway to finish his career and take care of his family. 

That's not quite accurate. In the podcast, he says he'll stay abroad for as long as possible and that he's open to staying with Rovers, but he hasn't received any concrete offer from them.   

[ObiWhan8t7]

26 minutes ago, Wing Wizard Windy Miller said:

Not having a striker lined up is baffling.  We have never replaces Szmodic.  When  Ohashi was signed last year, Eustace referred  to him as the Telalovic  replacement (similar outlay). Gallagher went and Makhtar arrived (clearly like for like). Szmodic left and no replacement. 

Leonard isn't reliable injury wise and Tyjon isn't going to lead the line.  

There is a serious lack of goals in the side. 

Agree. De Neve/kargbo, Cantwell, Tyjon, Hedges/ New signing are unknown qualities and players who don’t contribute enough in terms of Goals and assists. Relying on Gueye and Ohashi to both bag a hat full. This RW signing has to be spot on and someone with the quality to add goals/assists to the team. Definitely need another CAM/striker. looking at the bench is even worse, Lost Weimann who was our go to guy to try win games late on. There’s nothing else left on there really who has the experience to contribute 

Edited 15 hours ago by ObiWhan8t7

[ObiWhan8t7]

 

Struggling to find a Twitter post about the Netherlands friendly you said was posted days before my post?

@Mercer This news was announced on the 21st on twitter. Rovers Xtra was the one to break it on that platform