RoverKyle

That was my first ever shirt. Loved it.

The squad is capable of a top half finish, but we've lost Reed and probably Rodwell from that. I think the recruitment over the next month or so will determine whether we can aim for the playoffs as a stretch target, or ultimately miss out on a top half finish.

Too old. He'd be another Murphy.

It is yeah. Hopefully whoever has designed the kit has thought more about how the logo will be incorporated into the shirt this time around.

Fair enough comment. I actually don't buy the idea that our centre backs are terrible. Genuinely think they are exposed more often than they should be due to the lack of quality at full back.

Three at the back? Adventurous.

Not sure what Rovers you've been watching, but any team without Travis in it is crazy. He's quite comfortably one of our better players, despite his relative age and experience.

On Payne, I messaged a Bradford supporting mate (also a season ticket holder) out of interest a couple of weeks ago. He responded with the following. "Payne was easily our best player last season but other teams knew that if you stopped him you’d stop us. When we had amazing form over Xmas and we were beating every 4-0 he was brilliant but as soon as teams worked us out, Hopkin didn’t really know what to do with him. We spent loads to keep him on and extend the terms of his loan and when he signed everyone was delighted but he didn’t put in one good performance after that. Bowyer ended up leaving him out the team and rightly so. Sure he’ll do well but he really suffers from being unsure what player he is. Not quick enough to be forward or winger and too small to be a centre mid."

I wouldn't mind Sam Gallagher coming in, as long as it was to play through the middle. I know the going rate for players has risen quite sharply in recent times, but £5 million does sound steep. £3 million would be fair for a player of his calibre and experience.

Sweet. Sounds good. Wasn't doubting you. Just can't see the comments section on his profile for whatever reason!

Can't find the comments section on his profile. Do you have a screenshot? It does say however that he's visited London, Leeds, Rotherham, York & Bakewell. Now I'm not a UK tourism expert, but surely the odd one out there is Rotherham. Educated guess is saying that he might be moving to Rotherham as a replacement for Will Vaulks. I've called it if it happens! He was also pictured outside of Elland Road..

It's a long season, so I'd imagine he'll provide some depth for both positions. As you say, he's probably been told he'll play a lot of football. I can see him being part of a regular 14 (starting 11 and primary 3 subs), whether he starts or comes off the bench. Properly cracked me up with that last line.

Haha come on now. He might not be what anyone wanted, but I doubt he'll be shite.

One huge positive I'm taking from this is the deal length. We'd have offered him a 2 year deal not that long ago, just to get ahead of any potential rivals for the signature.

I'm open minded towards Downing. It's not particularly an area that needed strengthening, so an experienced head to replace Conway is fine by me as long as his wage is reasonable. I think it's promising that he played as many games as he did for a play off contender. For what it's worth I'd also take James Morrison on a free. Gives Mowbray a couple more players he can trust and pads out our squad with some more quality and experience. It should also, in theory, free up funds to spend on our defence. Our window is going to be judged on our defensive signings. Money needs to be spent there.

Wow, really? That was probably more a reflection of how bloody awful we were at the time though. Not saying things are great now obviously..

Ah fair enough. Suppose it's hard to gauge that interest without being there at the time. In all honesty I'd be beside myself if Mowbray was taking scouting tips from our fans. If he's a good enough option, he should already be on the radar.

Robertson is the captain now isn't he?

Where has this Jake Cooper talk come from? Not seen anything about him being linked, apart from someone mentioning him on here as someone 'we should' be targeting. Don't make him the next Marcus Maddison please. You're only going to get everyone riled up when we inevitably don't sign him.

If we can bring in Hanley (or similar/better), I won't be bothered one jot about us losing out on Bauer. You've just got to hope we've got some good available options at the top of our list!

I remember him playing in the cup game against Carlisle. Completely overshadowed by our other new boy at the time... Tom Cairney.

Think that would be a great signing. Genuine competition for Raya.

Same. Probably an absolute banker as well.

It's hardly inspiring, but we could do worse than Morrison. I'd probably rather him than Downing.

Think they'd both be decent signings. Most likely loans due to previous transfer fees/wages.