Probably they accept that they have reached a ceiling in their chosen profession, that somebody has offered them a massive pension pot is an opportunity that they might not see again and they all have family and friends who depend on them, so it isn't that much of a surprise.

???

It's been going two years, should I wait for 2021, 2022............ The season starts on Saturday, we have massive holes in the squad, recruitment has been tragic.

Probably because their output has been miniscule

It's Bristol City, https://www.lancs.live/sport/football/transfer-news/blackburn-rovers-cunningham-bristol-city-18910946

Either massively deluded or has hired Trump's spin doctor and just tells blatant lies

He is proper kicking the arse outta that

I don't think he ever had it to lose

Transfers are rarely paid in one lump sum, they tend to be instalments

Is that the case with any of the others?

What is also a major issue apart from the glaring holes in the defence are the contracts that run out in 2021: Dack Rothwell Johnson Holtby Nyambe Evans JRC + a few I couldn't give a toss about, these will leave further massive holes in a squad that desperately needs bolstering. These lads don't need quarantining, analysing they need to be sat down and sold a future that they buy into so we actually have a team next year that doesn't mainly consist of U18s

After today's display we need him to sign a new contract, one of the few we have that is worth a few quid, if he wanders off in 12 months for nothing it will be a crime.

Unfortunately this may well be plan A ??

Mulgrew & Del to Leicester ???

I totally agree, if I was slightly more cynical I would conclude it's constant BS to placate the fan base, "We tried BUT!!!.........."

Why did we not have a go at getting Alfie Mawson from Fulham? At his peak he is a terrific CB and possesses all the attributes Mogga demands, fell ouit of favour at Fulham and currently looks to be on his way to Bristol City, so you would think we could compete on terms etc. I understand he's not played much recently but that is probably him not getting on with Scott Parker, certainly a higher standard than what we have.

So would Cunningham, massive upgrade on Bell

Kipre confirmed at WBA, at least we can move on now

Because as we've seen far too many times the end result is all lastminute.com BS. Professionals get their act together, Venkys, TM and Co have far too often dithered trying to save a quid or just plain fannied about so that we repeatedly miss decent signings

If it is Phillips I'm not expecting any favours from Liverpool, they have by far been the tightest of top teams in regards to spending and appear to be watching the pennies very closely.

We couldn't afford Sterling's shin pads

6', so not exactly the tallest

He's linked to Celtic https://www.themag.co.uk/2020/09/newcastle-united-could-at-last-unload-christian-atsu-after-approach-from-celtic-report/

He plays football

I don't think it's offensive, short sighted and possibly ignorant, and very possibly a future specsavers ad