Rovers's January transfer needs

[roversfan99]

2 hours ago, chaddyrovers said:

Ayari quality was there to see. He needed to play. 

Sanderson is more than good championship centre back 

I have already said very clearly we need a centre back but I would moved Carter on and bring back O'Riordan to fill his spot. 

I think we need but also we have a couple of options that allow us to moved back to different formation if we need to. We should also have a Plan B in case Plan A doesn't work. 

I don't we should be such an overhaul of the forward area during a January transfer window. It will be more difficult to find 1 striker signing given most Championship will be looking at similar players. 

But you still doing an overhaul during a season which I wouldn't do. Move Pickering and Gueye fine but others, not for me and It is far too soon to write players Henriksson and Tavares at this stage. These players will be needed and lets see if they can step up now. 

so you keep saying time after time. 😴

So you agree that we need a Hyam replacement AND a second centre back that could potentially be O'Riordan.

My comments about what we need arent necessarily aligned with whether its likely in January. But we are massively short at centre back, we were even before we changed formation. We are short at right wing back. And we are now massively short up front because we play 2 instead of 1.

The last response shows that you are really reluctant to accept the reality of how the club operates nowadays. Trying to spin signing players like Sanderson as proof that we do sign quality that we need in January and being bored by the suggestion that we dont get what we need.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

2 minutes ago, roversfan99 said:

So you agree that we need a Hyam replacement AND a second centre back that could potentially be O'Riordan.

My comments about what we need arent necessarily aligned with whether its likely in January. But we are massively short at centre back, we were even before we changed formation. We are short at right wing back. And we are now massively short up front because we play 2 instead of 1.

The last response shows that you are really reluctant to accept the reality of how the club operates nowadays. Trying to spin signing players like Sanderson as proof that we do sign quality that we need in January and being bored by the suggestion that we dont get what we need.

I thought Sanderson was decent, certainly good enough to be on our bench. He starts every game for Derby and Baath doesn’t.

[roversfan99]

Just now, Tyrone Shoelaces said:

I thought Sanderson was decent, certainly good enough to be on our bench. He starts every game for Derby and Baath doesn’t.

But he definitely doesnt prove that we tend to get exactly what we need and/or upgrade our team in January. That was my initial point, there might be the odd serviceable squad player in that time admittedly.

[sharpysharps86]

3 hours ago, chaddyrovers said:

But you still doing an overhaul during a season which I wouldn't do. Move Pickering and Gueye fine but others, not for me and It is far too soon to write players Henriksson and Tavares at this stage. These players will be needed and lets see if they can step up now. 

Agree on Henriksson and Tavares. Any players coming from overseas need to be given time to adjust. I do worry about Tavares attitude and application though...I think that may be a big factor in why we have barely seen the guy in recent weeks. I think the technical ability is there, but the player himself has to want to do the hard work.

Henriksson has the potential of a solid championship player IMO, but he needs to get up to speed with the pace of the game at this level. Remember vividly how Tronstad took a while to get going when he first arrived, so I'm hoping its a similar case with Axel.

Edited 4 hours ago by sharpysharps86

[Dreams of 1995]

I think we need to bring in a central midfielder to come and cover Tronstad. The problem is, it’s unlikely you’ll sign his replacement in January. Not unless you’re willing to spend a bit over the odds. We won’t

It’s likely we will go for a centre back and then look to supplement the squad with what is available. A centre back and centre mid for me is the priority. 

[Penwortham Blue]

On 22/11/2025 at 08:27, Tugayisgod said:

Still 9 games to play before the window opens (and probably more before we get deals over the line)

We are probably fine everywhere except of course defensively, I honestly don't know what we would do Miller or McLoughlin get injured or suspended. Same goes for Alebiosu. Can't think of the answer in the current squad for those places

A real problem if Alebiosu goes to African Nations or gets injured.

[DeeCee]

56 minutes ago, Tyrone Shoelaces said:

I thought Sanderson was decent, certainly good enough to be on our bench. He starts every game for Derby and Baath doesn’t.

And he scored a cracker yesterday.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

42 minutes ago, Penwortham Blue said:

A real problem if Alebiosu goes to African Nations or gets injured.

If he doesn’t get in the squad they must have some pretty good right backs that’s all I can say.

[47er]

The thread is titled "Rovers January transfer needs" and is completed by

"will not be met."

[Leonard Venkhater]

10 minutes ago, 47er said:

The thread is titled "Rovers January transfer needs" and is completed by

"will not be met."

100%.

Thinking that Rovers are "Venky's baby" ( their phrase not mine) I am reminded that one definition of child neglect is the persistent failure to meet the child's needs.

There's another phrase about the need to prepare children, so that they are ready to start school. Was this club ready for the season? Is this the first season we had concerns in that direction?

And yet, there are moments, when I still feel the passion .....like Deepdale on Friday!

Edited 2 hours ago by Leonard Venkhater

[chaddyrovers]

2 hours ago, Tyrone Shoelaces said:

I thought Sanderson was decent, certainly good enough to be on our bench. He starts every game for Derby and Baath doesn’t.

He would be starter here and playing in the middle of the 3 man centre back line. Solid Championship player

[roversfan99]

He might be a starter here now but only because we let our best 2 centre backs go and didnt replace them.

But either way, it doesnt refute my claim that we dont get what we need in January every year.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

2 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

He would be starter here and playing in the middle of the 3 man centre back line. Solid Championship player

I’m not sure he’d be a starter here if Carter and Wharton were fit and available. Is he a better bet than McClouglin ? Maybe, he’s certainly quicker. 

[chaddyrovers]

3 hours ago, roversfan99 said:

So you agree that we need a Hyam replacement AND a second centre back that could potentially be O'Riordan.

Look at what I said. Its very clear what I said RF99, What don't you understand 

3 hours ago, roversfan99 said:

My comments about what we need arent necessarily aligned with whether its likely in January. But we are massively short at centre back, we were even before we changed formation. We are short at right wing back. And we are now massively short up front because we play 2 instead of 1.

I have already said what I think we need in the January window. was I not clear enough for you? 

3 hours ago, roversfan99 said:

The last response shows that you are really reluctant to accept the reality of how the club operates nowadays.

same old generic response time after time cos I won't agree with you

3 hours ago, roversfan99 said:

Trying to spin signing players like Sanderson as proof that we do sign quality that we need in January and being bored by the suggestion that we dont get what we need.

spin what? Cos my opinion doesn't agree with your opinion. 

[chaddyrovers]

8 minutes ago, Tyrone Shoelaces said:

I’m not sure he’d be a starter here if Carter and Wharton were fit and available. Is he a better bet than McClouglin ? Maybe, he’s certainly quicker. 

I think he would be. 

Carter is too injury prone now. sad for a player who could have been PL player when he was coming through

[Bohinen1983]

Would love to see Rothwell back on loan or a similar type of player as well as a replacement for Tavares, Foreshaw- let them both go.

What about Dennis on a free until the end of the season to cover for Kargbos absence?  

Centre half- a  big lad from the lower leagues- Dan Burn was playing down there wasn't he at some point?

Let one of Pickering/Ribiero go along with Tavares, Foreshaw  and perhaps even Cantwell .. Pointless paying the wages if he isn't playing.. Let Norwich spend silly money in Jan..

 

[roversfan99]

6 minutes ago, Bohinen1983 said:

Would love to see Rothwell back on loan or a similar type of player as well as a replacement for Tavares, Foreshaw- let them both go.

What about Dennis on a free until the end of the season to cover for Kargbos absence?  

Centre half- a  big lad from the lower leagues- Dan Burn was playing down there wasn't he at some point?

Let one of Pickering/Ribiero go along with Tavares, Foreshaw  and perhaps even Cantwell .. Pointless paying the wages if he isn't playing.. Let Norwich spend silly money in Jan..

 

What do you think might have changed in the last 6 months of not being involved with a football club that will have turned Dennis into anything even slightly resembling a Championship footballer?

Cantwell shouldnt be let go, hes still absolutely key and if hes fit he should be playing 

[Bohinen1983]

Just now, roversfan99 said:

What do you think might have changed in the last 6 months of not being involved with a football club that will have turned Dennis into anything even slightly resembling a Championship footballer?

Cantwell shouldnt be let go, hes still absolutely key and if hes fit he should be playing 

 A run of games and his playing history suggests there's something there with a punt..

Cantwell hasn't played in months..    

[roversfan99]

10 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

Look at what I said. Its very clear what I said RF99, What don't you understand 

I have already said what I think we need in the January window. was I not clear enough for you? 

same old generic response time after time cos I won't agree with you

spin what? Cos my opinion doesn't agree with your opinion. 

I suggested that we will not get what we need in January as is proven by repeated failure

You countered that point by highlighting 2 signings (a bang average left back and some cover at centre back) in a window that was the final straw in seeing a very talented manager leave, and also a young lad we had on loan who again barely played. As if that disproves my suggestion than January transfer windows at this football club are anything other than awful.

On your first point, no it was not clear to me in the way that you put it as to whether you think we just need O'Riordan back or O'Riordan AND a Hyam replacement. Thats why I asked.

[roversfan99]

2 minutes ago, Bohinen1983 said:

 A run of games and his playing history suggests there's something there with a punt..

Cantwell hasn't played in months..    

He was literally here last season and was appalling. He showed a poor attitude and lack of work rate and offering nothing in terms of attacking ability. 

He had half a good season 3 or 4 seasons ago which escalated his reputation but since its been a mixture of not playing at all or being massively underwhelming when he has.

I cant get my head around a Rovers fan suggesting his return. Id understand supporters of other clubs without having seen him at their club thinking hes worth the risk a bit, but we need to steer well clear. Albeit replacing Kargbo isnt hard.

[chaddyrovers]

2 minutes ago, roversfan99 said:

On your first point, no it was not clear to me in the way that you put it as to whether you think we just need O'Riordan back or O'Riordan AND a Hyam replacement. Thats why I asked.

We need a new centre back signing in this window and O'Riordan can come back either in January or next summer to replace Carter in the squad. is that clear enough? 

[Mashed Potatoes]

54 minutes ago, roversfan99 said:

What do you think might have changed in the last 6 months of not being involved with a football club that will have turned Dennis into anything even slightly resembling a Championship footballer?

Cantwell shouldnt be let go, hes still absolutely key and if hes fit he should be playing 

Results without Cantwell are actually better than when he plays.12 points from 8 games without him; 7 points from 7 games with him.

[roversfan99]

4 minutes ago, Mashed Potatoes said:

Results without Cantwell are actually better than when he plays.12 points from 8 games without him; 7 points from 7 games with him.

They are, but thats causation rather than correlation. We changed system at that time.

[RevidgeBlue]

5 minutes ago, Mashed Potatoes said:

Results without Cantwell are actually better than when he plays.12 points from 8 games without him; 7 points from 7 games with him.

Yet in your contrarian mode you were probably lobbying on behalf of VI and claiming that "results didn't match performances" earlier in the season.

[Mashed Potatoes]

2 minutes ago, RevidgeBlue said:

Yet in your contrarian mode you were probably lobbying on behalf of VI and claiming that "results didn't match performances" earlier in the season.

Kindly do not invent posts made by myself or anybody else for that matter