TBH he deserves a big move. His transformation has been remarkable - but what has struck me more than anything has been his work ethic and teamwork. Let's hope he gets his dream move - and Rovers our dream transfer fee 🙏

Totally agree - in the two play off matches he disappeared for long spells - we need a physical player with good height (if we dont play three centre halves the team looks to be lacking in height).

He did, but also went on to say ( when asked if there was anyway he could be persuaded to stay ) - never say never, blah, blah, more funds, changes to the way things run etc etc. Usual mixed messages from TM, leaving the door ajar just in case.

Reading his latest interview - what frightens me is he is still open to staying, providing he gets funds. When does his contract actually finish ?

His acting skills are getting worse with age 🤪

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.

Sorry too many examples of ones that dont make it - still getting over Kidd 😉

Interesting how things work out - imagine we had a more consistent season (i.e. not feast and famine) - TM would be able to go to the owners and say - look we are 13 (possibly 16 if we beat Brum) points better than last season and we only just missed out on the play-offs. Then spout usual guff about being on a journey - then out comes a new 3 year contract. At least our flirtation with automatic promotion followed by the death spiral may at least bring an end to TM's tenure. I am grateful for a lot of things he has done at Rovers - but the last couple of seasons reminded me of the final days of Souness (strange tactically decisions, blaming everyone but themselves, players out of favour being dropped - but dragged out far longer than it should have been. Even the most ardent fan has to admit that TM isn't tactically that great - every now and then he gets it spot on - but you can't help but feel it is more luck than judgement or intense planning on the training field.

When I initially read the interview he had my sympathy - then I thought a little deeper - we have an important match today and he made the press conference about himself rather than the team - with a thinly veiled attack at the owners . Not defending how they have handled this - but the time for recriminations was after our final chance had gone. Unfortunately it seems to be a pattern where he will seemingly throw players, owners and fans under the bus to justify his position.

I don't think last nights result changes too much (obviously would have been better if they lost)- we always probably needed to win both matches, because of the other chasing teams. Depending on today's results - the Championship could have its best final day for years. With potentially second spot to fight for and two play off positions.

I would argue he hasn't been a bad manager. He has got some things right, some wrong - though I feel we have blown a huge opportunity this season, I think most would have take a chance of top 6 with two games to go at the start of the season.

As much as it will extend the forlorn hope of a top 6 finish - we have to beat PNE if only for local pride.

I would agree with this - TM should have gone at the end of last season - but I think the owners are looking at compensation payments, and wouldn't risk having to give TM compensation just to give Johnson three matches in charge, I honestly believe that TM number has been up for a while - and he will be replaced at the end of the season. I am not holding my breath - but the owners should be planning TM's replacement now - so he can be in place as soon as the season finishes.

Still didn't score though

I wonder how many QPR fans are saying the same about us ?

The way things are going - should his topic not be "Mowbrays reign as a HOLE" -

You said he was signing a new contract not so long ago ?

I totally agree - but who would have thought that Brereton becoming Brereton-Diaz would transform a player who was struggling to get in the team to the first name on our team sheet and a Chilean international ? What were the odds on him getting 20 goals this season ? Miracles happen - and I wouldn't be surprised for his fairy tale season to continue. Flip side of course, we are Rovers, so he will probably come back too early for Chile and pick up another injury.

We will get something better - the Diaz bounce. I don't know why - but I think he will come back and continue his rise from £7m flop to superstar striker - and in process provide the goals to get us in the play offs.

Whatever team we play - he has to play Gallagher as a centre forward - who is told to stay up front and stretch their defence. We know he has his limitations - but Tuesday showed that with the right service he is very difficult to stop. Or maybe after watching Bradley Johnson as a false nine - it was a case that anyone would look good.

I do wonder if Derby defence is slow - however I think that Rothwell is at his best when running from deep - but we will see.

I think most of those players will demand higher wages than the players they are replacing. I hope you are right about Lenihan - I think it will all depend on whether somebody from the lower Premiership comes in for him or not. I would like to think he wouldn't move to another Championship club - but money talks,

Its an interesting one - he has to replace 3 first team players with similar quality, bring in loan players of similar quality (or better) and sell Brereton to fund it all - while also replacing him as well. It is a shame - but for our out of contract players - we would have been in a good position going into next season - without them it will be a challenge.

I have a nagging optimism that the Diaz fairy tale will continue with him returning from injury and firing us to the promised land. Of course it is probably rubbish - but two years ago who would have said he would be our top scorer and a Chilean International. Also, though Dack didn't do a great deal, in two bits of play he showed how he can make a difference. Firstly the back heal to Rothwell that nearly came off, secondly his scuffed shot which showed that even when not fully fit he can still find space in the box like none of our other players can.