Never seen Hedges play - but I have seen somebody else mention that he could be an eventual replacement for Rothwell.

I think it was only 1 match until Sky chipped in

Though why would you advertise if you had money to spend ? (not saying we have money to spend, but look how Newcastle have been forced into over spending on average forwards 🙂 )

I believe that Steve Kean may be available - he would be a fantastic fit for them 😉

Maceo Rigters came to my mind 😉

(Without wishing to tempt fate) The injury to Dack showed that there is no guarantee we will get £15m for BBD. I think what some fans who clamour for the club to spend millions to get promoted forget a few things. 1. Our current financial plight is partly down to spending big when we got relegated. 2. If we don't sell any of our soon to be out of contract players, or cash in on BBD at potentially his max value - we are writing off millions. That in itself shows some ambition. 3. It isn't that long ago that people wanted TM out - and few fans would have sanctioned giving him millions to spend. Half a good season doesn't change that. 4. Most fans have said our success is down to the togetherness of the group - with TM having limited options to tinker - forcing a settled team pattern. And yet some would risk that. I would like to see the odd quality player coming in - but there is a difficult balancing act.

It isn't guaranteed - he will only have 1 year left on his contract at this point - plus we don't know how his form will be in the second part of the season.

The modern full back is more than just a defender - so though being able to defend is primary - the other aspects are more important than they have ever been. One on one Nyambe is as good as anyone - but to be a top defender you also need good positional sense - and I feel he is often found wanting in this respect (especially occasionally at corners). Having said all that - I agree that with the money we have available we will struggle to bring in someone immediately as good.

I think all this debate only proves one thing - combine the best attributes of each player and you would have a very good right back. Both players have weaknesses that stop them being complete players, but I suppose (especially for Nyambe) if he was a more naturally gifted footballer he would have left for better things ages ago.

Yes - after initially impressing, Edun looks defensively poor when I have seen him play.

I think it is virtually certain that we will sell BBD in the summer if we don't go up anyway. As with Armstrong I doubt it will be anywhere near the £25m plus we are currently talking about.

Outstanding throughout the age groups - according to wiki played 3 matches for u20"s ?

Jason Lowe England u21 captain - just saying 😉

Funny - talking to a Fleetwood season ticket holder - he was amazed that Bournemouth were paying so much as he didn't particularly rate him.

Sky are reporting that the owners have said no one is for sale. Of course this doesn't stop a players (agent) head being turned.

Can't really see where I said the wheels had come off our season - please read the whole thing in context. Of course if you don't think injury/injuries or more bad refereeing could easily derail our season ?

At what point would it be sensible to sell Diaz (IMO Brereton is nowhere near as good 🙂 ) ? I am enjoying the ride (as are most Rovers fans) - but last weekend showed how easily the wheels can come off with some bad refereeing decisions (credit to the players for getting a draw from the match). Also - the "tackle" (if you can call it that) - on Dolan again showed how quickly players can get injured (again we were lucky he didn't get injured). With our finances and squad - it is all about fine margins - so far we have had an unbelievable run, and confidence in the squad is sky high - but that can quickly change. What would pursuade/tempt you - £40m / £50m ? Personally anything £30m plus would have to be considered - and Newcastle might just be desperate enough to pay daft money for him. The other aspect - if they offered that amount for him - his part of the transfer, plus the wages his agent would get for him would make him for life. At what point do we stand in his way ? I will balance that argument - if the Venky's turn down major money for Diaz they will win back "some" faith by the fan base. Even if we don't get promoted it would be difficult to point the finger in their direction. Sell him, and don't get promoted - and they may have missed their one big opportunity to get some fans back onside.

TBH - reading some comments about him - sounded similar to what has previously been said about Armstrong.

Disagree about BBD last season - for me this is when he started to show why TM paid so much money for him. Regarding Gallagher - I can see why TM thinks Gallagher could score 20 if played as an out and out forward. Not saying his first touch or decision making would be any better though. The big question is why TM bought these players to basically play out of position. Yes BBD has come good - but IMO this is more fate than good planning by TM.

Gallagher-Diaz - watch him go

Come on take the compliment 🙂

Good call 🙂

Totally agree - anyone who watched the Leicester/Liverpool match can see how the wheels can easily come off - a few missed chances, slightly below par performance - results in an unexpected defeat. Obviously our level is significantly below either of those teams - but the lesson is the same.

I think you are right - I just wish they were more specific in their FAQs

Not certain about that - in Rovers TV FAQ Non-televised midweek games – Worldwide