As close to relegation as we are promotion as we enter March. Welcome... To the twilight zone. 

Yet to see a crewe fan say anything bad about Pickering. Not one of them is glad he's leaving and most seem to think he's bound for the prem. 

Glad to see we've addressed a problem position permanently, it's taken long enough. 

All the players look confused when defending. Nyambe is completely exposed down that right side. 

Why does he keep persisting with Rothwell in that front 3.

Fantastic defending from Nyambe that. 

I must admit, I'd have chucked stergakis in this game. Warnock got rid of Pears because he saw he wasn't good enough. He's just exploiting his weaknesses, of which he'll know them very well . Thankfully for us their front line have missed every chance that's landed to em. 

Gallaghers successful pass percentage must read 0 tonight. 

9 minutes ago, Sparks Rover said:

The bench looks weak.  

4 self isolations and 4 injuries (excluding Dack). No real surprise. 

What's Lenihan doing and where was Pears going? 

Nice feeling not shitting myself evertime they go down our left. Douglas looks so much more assured with and without the ball. 

1 hour ago, HowieFive0 said:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8859255/Harvey-Elliott-reveals-meticulous-briefing-Liverpool-ahead-Blackburn-loan.html

Really looking forward to seeing Elliott's raw talent. Happy to see him harness it for a season here and gain some first team experience. He's certainly talented enough to impact our season.

This is an awful game to watch. No purpose behind anything we're doing. 

Shocking from Amari’i Bell, gloves in mid-October. 

2 hours ago, JacknOry said:

Interesting that Manning went for just 250k. You would assume we would have known about this having been linked with him previously - we would have been alerted by an agent I am sure. Means we either made a decision to not buy him or he made a decision he didn't want to come to us. My thinking is TM wanted a bit more experience in the squad and the character that Douglas apparently has. Winning mentality too with 2 promotions under his belt. I guess the plan is to get him on a contract after the loan if he does well.

Manning offered the better long term option and excellent resale value at 250k but I wonder if TM was put off for any reason.

I'm pretty sure Manning wanted large wages, he's been angling for a PL move all summer.

15 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

Exactly

I know he's gone to a champ side. But he does seem to have been angling for a PL move all summer and this had ended up last gasp. 

It might be a cheap fee, but wages could be out of our range. He's younger than Douglas, but I don't mind having someone as experienced as him around our younger players. He's also a vast upgrade on Bell imo. 

1 minute ago, chaddyrovers said:

Looks like Swansea have signed Ryan Manning for 250k. Why didnt Mowbray sign him instead of Doulgas who I like we signed btw even tho I am concerned over his injury record. 

 

Must admit Chaddy. I'm surprised you of all people seem to be subdued after today. 

5 minutes ago, philipl said:

Where is Bolasie?

Turns out we were never serious and Warnock is not all that enthusiastic at Boro either.

Meanwhilst Josh King is having a good old moan at Bournemouth.

Agreed, outrage, Mowbray Out. 

Pears has signed for 4 years. 

Haven't signed Elliott yet, but I think it's similar to the previous week where we have to have the deal sheet in by 5pm.

Another positive this season, looks like we've installed a newer fax machine, maybe we've even implemented e-mail!

Just now, Madon said:

Fake account, notice the 'i' in Joyce.

I nearly cried then!! I can't cope with this emotional rollercoaster.

Sorry yes, I spotted it just after i'd posted. 

Just seen this as part of the Elliot post on SSN's online transfer ticker.

Wouldn't make a bad front 4 would it.

Original tweet about him agreeing:

Mulgrew's gone.

Tony pulling yer leg, of course he was gonna sign someone for up top (not complaining with the quality being touted).

Trybull to be unveiled in a couple of minutes.