2025 Summer Transfer Thread. 😂

[Glosrover]

45 minutes ago, Lucimo said:

I would've go that far. Not saying the Swedish players we've had have all been terrible. But if I was to name a 50 strong squad of my all time favourite players, I very much doubt there'd be a swede anywhere near it.

Not even the Olsen twins??

[Exiled_Rover]

18 minutes ago, philipl said:

So tonight Boro are stronger, Rovers are weaker and Venkys are a permanent disaster.

Possibly, yes.

I like to watch players play before I judge them though.

[alexanders]

Any clips of this Miller guy? Love his rose tattoo though 

[Exiled_Rover]

This Swedish lad, if we get him sorted, seems a bit of a character too - like Miller.

I wouldn't be too worried about losing voices in the squad if he comes in too. Seems a bit of a Savage dickhead (love him when he plays for you, hate him when he plays against you).

[roversfan99]

21 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

Or perhaps he is highly rated and Ismael wants to develop that talent cos he that highly rated. 

So to clarify, everything that happens this summer is because it is exactly what Ismael wanted?

If we replace a senior 2nd choice goalkeeper not with a replacement but with an 18 year old untested keeper. Then we are asking for trouble.

[alexanders]

1 minute ago, Exiled_Rover said:

This Swedish lad, if we get him sorted, seems a bit of a character too - like Miller.

I wouldn't be too worried about losing voices in the squad if he comes in too. Seems a bit of a Savage dickhead (love him when he plays for you, hate him when he plays against you).

Read some funny stuff about him. Sounds a character and a shithouse. Love those 

[rigger]

2 minutes ago, roversfan99 said:

So to clarify, everything that happens this summer is because it is exactly what Ismael wanted?

If we replace a senior 2nd choice goalkeeper not with a replacement but with an 18 year old untested keeper. Then we are asking for trouble.

The important question is: Have we improved our second choice keeper ? I think we have.

[roversfan99]

2 minutes ago, rigger said:

The important question is: Have we improved our second choice keeper ? I think we have.

I dont rate Pears but I would still prefer him on the bench to a kid.

[BankEnd Rover]

46 minutes ago, ROVER_N_OUT1978 said:

Any ETA on Henrikkson? 

Looks like it going to be late. Not sure why they let it get past 9/9:30. Better just announcing it in the morning!

 

[Paul Mellelieu]

Talking of incomings, have I missed the recruitment of a CEO?

[rigger]

2 minutes ago, roversfan99 said:

I dont rate Pears but I would still prefer him on the bench to a kid.

I think it would be a cost issue, the bench sitting keeper probably only plays in parts of a couple of league games per season. Why have an expensive player filling that role, when you can use a cheap youngster

[neophox]

Miller must have been a cheap signing...with just one year in his contract.. could be a bargain 

[Ricceh]

3 minutes ago, Paul Mellelieu said:

Talking of incomings, have I missed the recruitment of a CEO?

It's me, this is the official announcement. First order of business is my resignation after I looked at the budget. 

[roversfan99]

2 minutes ago, rigger said:

I think it would be a cost issue, the bench sitting keeper probably only plays in parts of a couple of league games per season. Why have an expensive player filling that role, when you can use a cheap youngster

If Toth spends any period of time out, then you are really dropping a novice in it. You dont need an expensive player but you need senior cover.

[rigger]

1 minute ago, roversfan99 said:

If Toth spends any period of time out, then you are really dropping a novice in it. You dont need an expensive player but you need senior cover.

And if Toth doesn't have a period of time out, money has been wasted. We don't seem to be in a position to waste money.

[ROVER_N_OUT1978]

We seriously need reinforcements in attack. No mention of a striker whatsoever.

If we sign Baradji (a big if I feel) and a right winger I'm hoping we can get a striker in either on loan or a wildcard permanent addition such as Pululu (pie in the sky I know)

[Acb123]

Must be announcing after midnight.. As in the words of ABBA..

[Leonard Venkhater]

26 minutes ago, rigger said:

I think it would be a cost issue, the bench sitting keeper probably only plays in parts of a couple of league games per season. Why have an expensive player filling that role, when you can use a cheap youngster

Darren Collyer, anyone?!  Matt Dickens? ( said the elephant)

[chaddyrovers]

47 minutes ago, roversfan99 said:

So to clarify, everything that happens this summer is because it is exactly what Ismael wanted?

If we replace a senior 2nd choice goalkeeper not with a replacement but with an 18 year old untested keeper. Then we are asking for trouble.

did I say that RF99? 

I haven't said we shouldn't get replacement for Pears have I? 

[chaddyrovers]

24 minutes ago, ROVER_N_OUT1978 said:

We seriously need reinforcements in attack. No mention of a striker whatsoever.

If we sign Baradji (a big if I feel) and a right winger I'm hoping we can get a striker in either on loan or a wildcard permanent addition such as Pululu (pie in the sky I know)

Nicko said we are looking for striker. 

[B16Rover]

I know we don't do preemptive (in fact, I'd argue we didn't send any money for Miller till Brittain money was 110% in the bank) but could Miller be the Carter replacement?

[ROVER_N_OUT1978]

Guess it's tomorrow for the 🇸🇪

[Upside Down]

7 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

Nicko said we are looking for striker. 

"Nicko" talks complete shit.

Edited August 4 by Upside Down

[Angry_Pirate]

2 hours ago, Lucimo said:

I agree with that. However, our next rumoured incoming is Swedish, and we've had far less success with players from that part of the world.

Anders Andersson: bought for £1m back in 1997. I think he played a half-dozen games and scored once vs Preston in the cup. 🇸🇪

Speaking of Scandinavian players. Per Pedersen 🇩🇰 for £2.5m was one of those signings that really were part of the catalyst to the fall from grace.

Donis, Davidson, Dahlin, Valery and (Tore & Per) Pedersen were all pretty woeful arrivals in the 12 months following Alan Shearer's departure... only Stéphane Henchoz was a successful signing in 2 years. No wonder we quickly fell off a cliff.

[AspRover]

58 minutes ago, Exiled_Rover said:

This Swedish lad, if we get him sorted, seems a bit of a character too - like Miller.

I wouldn't be too worried about losing voices in the squad if he comes in too. Seems a bit of a Savage dickhead (love him when he plays for you, hate him when he plays against you).

This window has reminded me a bit of early Hughes - prioritising players who are physical, can get stuck in, bit of fire... The Savages, Mokoenas etc.