Roverthechimp

I have zero faith that a replacement would be an improvement given that it was Paul Senior who appointed TM. The next liplicker, doughnut peddler or even Judan Alli awaits... So FFS Tony - buy a keeper and a decent CH in january, play Danny Graham and then sign an actuall goalscorer next summer!

Weird that TM has effectively spent THE same amount as we would get for Dack, kept Dack and not actually improved us as an attacking force... ? Very afraid of who the chumps will hire next but frustration is mounting

Great post by Allroverasia on other thread. I want to think TM has a genuine plan and will succeed but i don't believe it anymore. Struck me again versus v Luton att our players still look lightweight and slightly off the pace compared to most teams

Sorry My bad - quite literally sat down on sofa, switch on game and within 60 seconds...

Expecting a loss here 1-2 just because it would be bloody typical. 2 silly goals conceded and Williams with our goal...

Cred to Dack for battling and scoring rather than falling over and screaming for a penalty. Wish all players would do that!

Was at Chorley FC - 15 quid for "conference" (not sure what it is called now) with parttime players...

Thought the subs did their job to see out the game and created a few chances/openings. Graham and Dack played well but, imo, we needed fresh impetus at that point as the team was falling deep. Good game management by all 3 + Gallagher. Buckley lightweight but will create chances and draw fouls. Was also good to see our players getting involved when Walton was fouled!

Given the new handball rule shouldn't we have had a 2nd penalty today?

Injured according to commentators

More curious has to what the "dribbles won" stat actually means?? Also that a penalty is not counted as a "clear cut chance" ?

"Under pressure" would be appropriate

Wonder if Damien Johnson was involved in the bust up? Coach coming in from "the kids" telling the vastly experienced player what to do... Total and utter speculation of course

Agree in principle (mainly because i think Downing could have been good backup) but in practice few of us wanted Rodwell or Mulgrew. Wharton and Magloire are probably better off playing regularly though I think TM doesn't rate Wharton (rightly or wrongly) A freebie would remove the final worries though...

Tricky one to judge. Was expecting Williams to CB after last season so a good leftback is a plus. Mulgrew leaving weakens the squad but might improve the team if that makes sense. Midfield is improved with Johnson whilst Downing adds some flexibility and experience - potentially in defence, midfield and attack. Gallagher - undecided but does improve the squad/team on paper. Walton - key to if this was a good or bad window. Not seen enough yet to judge.

TM has stated that having Mulgrew meant we played deeper - now with Johnson and Travis in midfield it might not be quite so easy for teams to walk through our midfield meaning Mulgrew is not as vulnerable. Downing on left suggests that we might play out on the left or longer ball from CM to Gallagher on right to mix it Up... (Yes my glass is half full and Specs are blue...) ?

Thanks. Not sure if liking your post is an insult to Williams...?? Whatever happened to the choice of "like, thanks or lol"?

Williams out for 6 weeks?? How/why? (apologies if i've missed something that everyone else knows)

Watching highlights i felt it looked like something from Bundesliga, Austria or Switzerland. Still don't like it as a Rovers kit but perhaps i'm old fashioned...

Dislike it right now but will be interesting to see if my opinion changes when i see it in a match

Suspect that may have been the suggestion and everybody agreed that sitting on the bench wasn't an option. Loan to another club probably suited nobody so imagine it became mutually beneficial once Brentford showed some cash. Ideally i would have preferred to keep him but all depends on the replacement...

Was thinking about this a different way - would we be happy if we had signed David Raya to be our no1? Liked him, way better than Steele but right now think we need an older head between the sticks.

Fair point - i don't know it for a fact. It is my opinion that a decent coach would have got Raya to either improve his dealing with crosses - possibly by always staying on his line and using his reactions to full effect. I suspect also that the poster suggesting a conflict between Raya and Mowbray may also have a point...

Good luck to him - great keeper in some respects and the money justifies keeping the Academy in good shape. That said - shit gk coach that meant Raya didn't improve in terms of "presence" - something that is probably needed to help create a different mentality in our defence. Wouldn't be surprised to see him in PL or La Liga in a few years if he gets better coaching.

Who else in the squad has the quality and experiences of Rodwell?? Appreciate your point but he improves the technical ability of the team/squad. Attitude - sure use him as an example of what can happen to your career if you stop pushing... J Lo was perobably a great role model ?