DavidMailsTightPerm
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Our DOF has already spoken about using loan players as a stop gap until academy players are ready - which I think is the right approach (depending on quality and cost of loans). Also - sending out this message about fast track will hopefully persuade some of our more sought after youngsters to stay longer - as well as helping to sell the academy to other youngsters.
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I can believe it - and it possibly came down to loyalty to existing players, or not wanting to disrupt the team spirit that took us so far. Whatever the reason, was obviously the wrong call. By all accounts he called the Rothwell situation right - though he wasn't awful ,he wasn't the same player in the second half of the season. So he was possibly right to say sell to invest - which we can all agree with the benefit of hindsight.
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Lets be honest - re Rothwell - did he not run his contract down at Oxford as well ? Nyambe was in and out of favour with Mowbray - so possibly that had an impact. Lenihan is the strange one - with many on this board thinking he would re-sign. One thing you can't ignore - is with the absence of a transfer fee, opposing teams can give appropriate signing on fees that make the whole package probably more than Rovers were offering. Which ever way you look at it - keeping a sustainable wage bill with our crowds is always going to be a challenge - especially against the better supported clubs, or those with parachute payments. Luton showed it can be done - whether they maintain the same level next season will be interesting.
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Surely, especially for a new manager, you have to assess what you already have. Also, listening to our DOF he talks about loan players being a temporary solution while youth team players break through. Only time will tell what transfer budget we actually have, but I think a bigger challenge will be keeping within the wage structure.
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The Ryan Nyambe Appreciation Thread
DavidMailsTightPerm replied to blueboy3333's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
To lose one player would be unfortunate, but to lose three first team players is a sad reflection on our CEO -
I agree it is best for all concerned for him to go for the right money. However, I would argue he is a £20m player in todays market - but whoever buys him is taking a risk - if he kicks on as he did last season - he will be a snip at £20m however there is always the risk that last season was a bit of an anomaly and they will end up with an improved version of Brereton rather than the full Diaz
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This does smell of an agent at work. However, I do think he has potential, early season we pressed as a team and he had options to pass to (and rarely gave the ball away). As the season progressed he became more and more isolated - being forced into taking players on in the wrong areas and often losing the ball. His work rate is first class, he is a real handful in the penalty area, reasonable (rather than lightening) pace and given the right opportunity he does have an eye for a pass. His finishing can be weak at times. £3m .... I would say £5m plus hefty sell on clause would be good business for both parties. However, based on press snippets - it does sound like he fits into the new tactics, and how much would it cost to replace him (as whoever comes in will be on higher wages.
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v Birmingham City (a) - 7/5/22
DavidMailsTightPerm replied to roversfan99's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Hedges rather than Dack for me (why risk him for full game now ?). I would play Lenihan while still doubts whether he will re-sign or not. Looking at that team - with a couple of loan additions, not too bad (possibly avoid relegation) - but real lack of depth after 5 years of TM building the club. A lot rests on how much money we get for Diaz, how we spend it - plus who is manager doing that spending. I think TM has left us in a slightly better position than he found us(we were in a mess when he took over), but not too much to show for 5 years developing the club. -
I do agree about TM not taking us down in the short term - but feel it may be a death of a thousand cuts if he were to continue in charge. You can see how the fan base is dwindling - and I fear if TM continued in charge, even more apathy would set in. I personally think he has done a good job in many ways - but has possibly over stayed his welcome.