The difference between inhaling something burning, and something in vapour / evaporated is night and day. Whilst Id agree with anyone that the legality of nicotine is worth discussion - vaping is inherently safer. That’s a fact, not opinion.

Ridiculous comparison

Don’t get me wrong, I’d be made up if TC returned in his prime but I just can’t see how it’s possible

How on earth could anyone expect us to sell someone with 4 months contract and get a key player of a rival, who’s contracted for another 2 years, and probably on more than our most expensive player… With a transfer fee too? Come on sparks, this isn’t realistic

Only problem I have is that part in bold, as it’ll ultimately end up meaning people are addicted to nicotine without even ever smoking. Similar to the alcopops, but I guess this probably is hypocritical, as I enjoy the odd bitter lemon IPA

Have you considered; Maybe it’s better for his remuneration?

Maybe it’s just my interpretation but part of the reason why we’ve been far better this season is creating chances with less possession? Ie countering from chances forced through pressing? I agree with everything else you say, I just think it may be more suitable now to use him in one of the forward roles as sub, as opposed to that number 10/ F9 role

United “allowed his contract to expire” you say? 😂

0 in last 2, but 10 in last 12… maybe a bit premature to get on his back 😂

Mellor - where did you get this interview from if you don’t mind me asking?

Bit of an issue really A few people have remarked how he is probably most suitable to the false 9 or one of the deeper central roles Im concerned about the amount of pressing he would be expected to do in Buckley’s position I think he will most likely be used as an impact player in his return, one of the front 3, for the final 20/30 minutes.

Where to start with this! Firstly - the actual issue is another knock on from pandemic, according to Recoverite (it would seem). The choice of sponsor isn’t a problem for me, vaping is far healthier than smoking and is partly an aid to quit whilst cigarettes are still legal. Much prefer a local company too, over a big betting / alcohol / some government dodgy donor like Randox. The timing obviously isn’t great, but surely to god, someone at the club must’ve flagged those horrendous shirts before signing off? You can literally see the other logo below! In a time when were about to have a run of being on TV for a month, surely something else could’ve been organised and in a more professional manner?

You are correct - for Fulham last year. I’d completely missed he spent some time on loan for them.

You literally said it was a signing about attracting other fans; “I've never seen him once🤷‍♂️ although looking at the Rovers PR machine on LinkedIn its going to town on the fact he's South Asian and Indian heritage and our brilliant owners etc... Looks like a signing to attract more of the Indian heritage fans to me...” What is wrong with pointing out that I think this is irrational and a stupid thing to criticise? I never said anything about being racist either, I said I don’t understand why anyone would choose one specific issue aka his lack of statistics (league/first team football) in the face of everything else?

Maja scored once in 17 games at this level. I would be far more concerned if we’d spent millions on him, than this particular deal. I doubt you would’ve even brought up his lack of league experience, if you hadn’t took an irrational offence to “PR going into overdrive” due to the potential of his background attracting different communities to Ewood.

Similar statistics playing for a lesser team than Sunderland…. I don’t think there’s much difference between this guy and Maja. Healey has had knee problems early in his career however.

Unless I’m mistaken, Maja has scored 1 goal in 18 appearances in the championship. You’ve never seen him play for us. Why so interested / confident in him?

Nzonzi

Having ones opinions dissected shouldn’t feel provocative, end of the day all opinions are subjective. Let me explain further; 1. The player wanted to leave Spurs. The supposed rationale was game time. Spurs surely can’t be critiqued on his contract, are they supposed to bench Son and co to give into his wishes? He chose to move on. Hence the similarity with our players contracts being up to them and their representatives. Some players want money, some want to move house, some want guaranteed games, some might want to play abroad. The whole point is this “the club allowed the contract to expire” is false, IMO of course You can complain about those given extensions after league 1, and I agree with some of that “sentimentality” probably cost extra Bob, but at the end of the day the would’ve / could’ve stuff is easy in hindsight. Not many here would’ve made Rothwell our top earner last season for example, and I’m sure now many would be all for it. I also never suggested we’d get a few if they’re out of contract - I just remarked, if you’re so confident they’ll leave for free, tell us how you know the future?

Couple of things you can ignore for that entire argument; 1. Many players would’ve put up with having a top premier league club and on the sidelines or sent on loan. 2. Nyambe has had several issues with his hamstrings, is well documented “a top lad” to quote TM. Deal after deal for player who didn’t want it and a bloated squad… why not give some examples? Also don’t forget to add how you specifically know these players haven’t been offered anything worthwhile? To conclude, make sure you include how you know they’ll leave for free, and how they won’t be replaced if they do. Cheers Rev

Ah that’s why you’re not waxing lyrical about this. Figures.

End of the day, players have the ultimate say. There is no getting away from it. The fact a Spurs fan would move 200 miles and down a division is not about his wage now, or his choice of club. Right, no more discussion - Clitheroe has decided for us

Silly Spurs “allowing his contract to run down”…. Or another example of a player who has taken the decision to leave? Either way - he is an exciting signing in my book.

The point he was making (I think) is some loan to buys are organised to be permanent after the initial period.

Don’t apologise, cracked me up at least. From another mid 30s man who makes songs up that nobody will ever sing. Word to the wise though, last time I made one up about a potential signing as opposed to a confirmed one, it never happened 😂 “the Mongongu is coming, and every one is running”….