Mike E

Gordon, surely?

I honestly think Mowbray is simply determined to get him. If so, I hope its because he's worth it and not to save face.

Well he can't be the same or previous...

Tbf, I genuinely liked Formica at the time. And I thought I heard that Petrovic made something of himself. May be wrong

Formica and Petrovic both had resale value at the time, surely? Thought thwy were like 22/23.

I think we may be trying to negotiate whether it's option or obligation, as well as the amount. Eg: A £6m obligation may suit Forest rather than a £10m option.

So he excites you in other ways? Dack will be devastated!

Think of £8m instead. Cole and Rhodes.

Could be the next Gazza though: Dack

Ambrose returned to WWE this week and he's RIPPED! If his charisma is engineered into a more serious, dangerous lunatic character (rather than the gentle comedy one he was becoming) he could really hit the big time.

We've noticed, mate

I'd change it just slightly: Raya Nyambe Lenihan Mulgrew Bell Bennett Smallwood Palmer Dack Rothwell Armstrong That sits a bit better imo. I like the idea of giving Armstrong his chance up front. Would also mean Graham could be an effective option from the bench to change the game (which is how i think he could be used at his age). I might even put Evans in Smallwood's place, as he's played well in the first 2 Championship games.

The thought popped into my head too.

Wonder if this is experimental to some extent? Strong team, but it seems like they've been told to be ruthless. Either that or they just are being ruthless, bodes well.

Remember we were beaten by 'It's only Bury' last season with a similar squad. 4-1 at half time is fantastic regardless imo.

Personally would take Mulgrew off before Dack.

That's how conversations work. It's a transfer/loan thread, so discussion about merits of previous transfer windows is hardly off topic.

Well that narrows it down nicely...

Yeah and 3 signings out of the blue in Rothwell, Davenport and Palmer DO show a bit of imagination. Rumoured targeting of Freeman and Brereton also refute that somewhat. Targeting players who show potential is the name of our game now, regardless whether you've heard of them before.

Wouldn't mind either tbh

I think there's definitely a certain appeal of having a few (or even many) local sponsors, because it brings revenue to Blackburn through advertising them nationally. Ainsworth's being a small business might chime better with the regional fanbase too, especially with community relations with the club being ripped to shreds since 2010. I quite like the idea because the club's own MOTM award is only really heard in the ground. Why promote a national brand locally?

I'm glad, never trusted Peter Jackson again after some family jewellery was buggered about with while in the care of one of his stores. Ainsworth's are a good little local jeweller.

A 'midfielder who drives forward' (T. Henry quote) is not defensive.

I reckon Shearer was the epitome and nobody really bothered trying to live up to that after him. Kevin Davies maybe.

It appears to me that Maddison hasn't yet kicked up a fuss and has been a model professional. It could be that Peterborough fans are just trying to say he has a bad attitude because they expect him to leave and feels he owes them more?