The January 2026 Transfer Window

[Elrovers]

2 minutes ago, RoversXtra said:

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After 20 apps then can we still activate that clause even outside the window?

[AspRover]

Its going to depend massively on the wording of the clause - it might be that the clause is an obligation to buy at a set price once 20 appearances are reached - eg. there is no clause to activate until that milestone is reached.

In which case it happens when it happens, but he won't be registered as our player permanently until the opening day of the summer transfer window, I think.

We'll know if he picks up an 'injury' on 19 appearances.

[wilsdenrover]

25 minutes ago, Elrovers said:

After 20 apps then can we still activate that clause even outside the window?

I think so, registrations can only take place during a window but he’s already registered with us.

Edited to add:

Thats definitely the case with domestic loans, I’ll see if I can find the rules for international ones.

Edited again…

There’s nothing I can see in the FIFA regs which would prevent us from making him permanent outside of the window.

 

Edited 1 hour ago by wilsdenrover

[RoversClitheroe]

21 minutes ago, Elrovers said:

After 20 apps then can we still activate that clause even outside the window?

Pretty sure you can but the goat @wilsdenrover will definitely find the rule 😂

[wilsdenrover]

5 minutes ago, RoversClitheroe said:

Pretty sure you can but the goat @wilsdenrover will definitely find the rule 😂

I’ve been called many things but never that 😄

 

[Ricceh]

14 minutes ago, wilsdenrover said:

I’ve been called many things but never that 😄

 

I'm coming to you if I ever need help with Indian courts.

[KentExile]

37 minutes ago, wilsdenrover said:

I think so, registrations can only take place during a window but he’s already registered with us.

 

Definitely no problem, as you say, he is already registered with Rovers

[USABlue]

On 22/01/2026 at 08:00, Browjd said:

One day, we will have a Netflix documentary. Venkys will be gone, fans will be back, our new owners will be ambitious and it will be the rebirth of Rovers...

Maybe so but sadly at 67.yo.it wont be in my life time

[USABlue]

10 hours ago, G Somerset Rover said:

The likes of Mowbray and Eustace in the main, liked signing men. Players who would give their all and work their nuts off for each other.

We're now signing the likes of Kargbo (no way was he a JE choice - he'd fully checked out by then) and De Neve who can't even be arsed tracking back when they lose the ball.

We've signed, or Rudy has signed, some god awful footballers.  Tavares not only crap but lazy too.  DeNeve not lazy quick but absolute rubbish, Bardji, got some skill but again super lazy.  Will never run after a ball he lost, or that is more than a yard or two away from him.  Even does the laziest thing when receiving passes.

[RoversXtra]

1 hour ago, Elrovers said:

After 20 apps then can we still activate that clause even outside the window?

Yes we can. We can activate any time after 20 appearances.

[USABlue]

10 hours ago, Rover down South said:

I do agree with you. I was furious with Kargbo that day and was one of many on here having a go, but I feel there is some ability there somewhere and the right manager could unlock it.

The others you've mentioned just aren't Championship quality. I think I've played against better players than De Neve at an amateur level.

I don't think anyone can unlock it, not unless he has an epiphany and starts putting a proper shift in.

[Paul Mellelieu]

4 minutes ago, USABlue said:

We've signed, or Rudy has signed, some god awful footballers.  Tavares not only crap but lazy too.  DeNeve not lazy quick but absolute rubbish, Bardji, got some skill but again super lazy.  Will never run after a ball he lost, or that is more than a yard or two away from him.  Even does the laziest thing when receiving passes.

Funny how some players are lazy and others aren't.

[dallydally]

De Neve has to be the worst player to pull on a Rovers shirt

[Elrovers]

10 minutes ago, dallydally said:

De Neve has to be the worst player to pull on a Rovers shirt

Red bull.

[Bbrovers2288]

26 minutes ago, dallydally said:

De Neve has to be the worst player to pull on a Rovers shirt

I’m being completely honest when I say I think henriksson is worse