Another one; And for all the “I pay good money I get an opinion” responses, it’s not hard to see why (someone as hard working as EB) might react badly. Performance is one thing, questioning his character? We ever had a rovers player work hard as Bennett? Or engage with the fans, or seemingly love the club? If this Nyambe argument was as black and white as many perceive - I’m sure TM, Johnson et al would’ve started him. I’ve seen nobody mention that Nyambe might be a better defender, but he ain’t going to improve us going forward as an advanced full back - he’s simply not good enough technically. Especially considering this is a team now trying to keep the ball!

That posts is exactly why I’m sick to death of so called “fans” or “experts” with their throw away faceless criticisms. Well hard.

Norwich had a bad start too- remember Southend away two seasons ago? End of day - today means nothing long term but we’ve got to react!

Have to admit I don’t get why Travis was subbed for Buckley. I think he looks a talent but surely the straight forward change at that point is an extra forward? To be fair- no mention of Bell backing off and then ducking for Williams cross on the first goal either

Basic review; Played ok in patches but defensive individual errors cost us points. Sound familiar? Subs killed us too: I’m not blaming anyone for it but putting Rothwell and Gallagher out wide basically turned the game back in Charlton’s favour. Set pieces again a weakness. Another season of mid table after the investment we’ve had will/can only be seen as poor. Hopefully this is a stutter....

Good point. I think we are better equipped for them too now - taller and more basic GK, 6.5 centre half and Sam Gallagher scores quite a few headers for us last time too.

https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/rovers/news/17812362.rovers-couldnt-done-more-push-season-ticket-sales/?fbclid=IwAR0oLGHNSaSxK9o6_e06bR1WKiAmk7DlJQgP8go-cjrJG49yFU0NYLR2bPM ““We try and say that if you’re an 1875 member there’s no hike up price, I believe the fans call it ‘the Waggott tax’.” Waggs reads BRFCS then I guess

Think TMs the only manager I can ever recall being criticised for expecting players to work their way into the team, and not simply turn up!

Two full seasons, minimum expectation achieved both times: Only manager to do that in last 10 years was Big Sam, and that was a fleeting moment. If we fail to move further on this season or go backwards, I’ll start to understand the constant moaning, criticism, choosing of one quote in thousand to make a point and the sheer will full ignorance that only focuses on things perceived “wrong” A bit like being hugely critical of selling Nuttall (our 4th choice CF at best) for the same price we bought Dack.

It’s definitely another one of those things you shouldn’t cherry pick out of an interview to get angry about imo..

In his own bio, or bioyo...

Ada- Rah- Bye- yo

This comes across a bit “grass is greener” in my book, since I’m sure most balanced Wigan fans would be laughing their heads off at a rovers fan being sort of “jealous” of their overall direction. They’ve recently lost their best player for free too. Imagine if our summer business involved losing Dack or Lenihan for nothing? The way you see Mowbray too - he’s had two of his own seasons. For all the mistakes you’re implying, the poor tactical approach, the inadequate transfer and squad utilisation.. It’s impossible to achieve even the basics without some success on all those fronts. As you say, only time will tell. No doubt there is room for improvement, but in my mind the steps we’ve taken under TM have actually created this expectation. I can’t fathom why many are oblivious to that.

I doubt Tosin would’ve gone to Doncaster

I would argue Nyambe isn’t a patch on Bennett when the balls in front of him, and in any modern formation where the wide forwards cut inside, it’s a necessity to overlap. In defensive positions, the better player for me is Nyambe - but he’s made mistakes too, notably at set pieces (villa at home) and against counters (Preston away) so I personally don’t think it’s clear cut.

In my opinion setting up to “attack” the manager based on one particular choice in his XI is fairly crazy too. In fact, desperate is the word I’d use.

That sort of simplistic argument isn’t going to achieve anything but shut down discussion.

I thought the original quote was about Downing from TMs interview. Plus I don’t subscribe to the ever basic “square pegs” idea, and whilst Nyambe is very much the future, Benno isn't a bad option at FB in my opinion. Gets unnecessary stick. Far better reader/passer/crosser of a ball than Nyambe, who’s a better defender, stronger and faster. Both decent options, and I’d guess Bennett’s a good mentor too. Mulgrews at the end of his career, but I’d personally suggest there’s still a place for him in the squad - just not first choice. Maybe that’s why we’ve been looking for new defenders? I wouldn’t be surprised or upset to see him start the season though, especially since Williams is injured and “Ad” only just turned up.

Downing and Bennett? Why?

Altogether as one... Hes got a long name, he’s got a long name...

Maybe the lads blagging an extra week holiday.. we’d all do the same.

Ah sorry. 1. Defence - at least one CB, another GK to challenge and potentially another FB for either side. However, that’s 4 players - so this isn’t an easy task. CB main one due to Downing going and poor form without DL. 2. Forward line. DG a year older, BB or Joe N not ready to take over full time, AA converted to wing - more options needed 3. Squad Replacements for Conway, Rodwell - potentially from u23s. I’d also count keeping better players where possible as a priority 4. Not so much positional - but experience would’ve been in my priorities due to the young squad we’ve got 5. A better starting option than Evans

Is this not an assumption based on late signings? Every signal I’ve seen from SW/TM suggests budgets are agreed beginning of window