Lets focus on the belief that Wigan have had a “pound for pound” better season. I’ll state again; weird, crazy and scraping the barrel of criticism.

Honestly, that’s a new depth of weirdness. Still sore at only getting 96 points in league 1, and happy to talk up Wigan because they haven’t spent as much money....!

Give it a rest mate.

Aww precious. Thanks for the interesting contribution. Norwich need to win for obvious reasons, they’ve had a great season and this will be a truly different test to Bolton. 5 wins on the spin would be a great way to go into the final one on a relative high. Hope to see more time for Butterworth, Buckley, perhaps stick with Rodwell and Travis if available. According to LET- Lenihan is ill- id say that would be a big blow to our chances. 2-2

There’s plenty on this site, but you’ve always preferred the argument, not that it matters. Irony almost palpable.

You don’t get opinions do you!

Hissy fit!!! Bringing up quotes that show examples of OTT critique from October ain’t no hissy fit lad. I have to say you’ve reached a new Jason today Mr Blueboy, bravo. Eh? What is your problem? I’ll make it even clearer; I disagree with the idea with him being a “waste of money”. If you want to carry on boring me and everyone to death, if you need clarity use the PM function!

The thanks was for bringing it back from the depths of “pedantry-knots” In terms of the bits we slightly differ on (without going back round in circles) 1. Whilst there’s no argument it could be spent differently - it’s premature now, and was certainly in October, to completely write that off- imo Ofcourse. 2. Difficult to drop Graham - as you mentioned he was a snip, but a good example of someone coming backwards from the top level earning wages that made a fee negligible. 3. I agree on physicals- however raw technique wise yet to see Nuttall spring a championship defence and slot in the bottom corner with his weak foot. I do however rate Joe N. I think he could sharpen up under DG and remould into a big strapping target man / poacher. Not one for running behind, but definitley one to bring on to pump balls at once DG has moved on.

I thought it was “the end”?

I don’t think “no I’m not, you are” does much for anyone’s legitimacy, or IQ for that matter BB.

Thus coming to the judgement he was a “waste of money” by today - or per the quotes in October 2018 is something I simply disagree with. Theres nowt “nuanced” about that.

Admit now? I never argued that then. You only read what you want to.

I never once said it couldn’t have been spent more effectively. I have said it’s not as simple as some think. That was never the argument. See below; BB just said he can’t head a ball. Your sentence doesn’t make sense “he can’t of”... it’s one way round saying “he can’t head a ball” I guess... ! I don’t think anyone at Ewood could argue they’ve seen enough of him to say he can’t head a ball.

... finally stooping to the level of “I’m not a troll, you’re a troll”.. dearie me.

I haven’t claimed any victory, I’m not myopic enough to see this place as “defending” or “attacking”. The quotes from October are just to point out to that despite @tomphil not seeing any “hate” for the lad, @Mattyblue is absolutely spot on in saying “Some folk are just trolls and will say outrageous things because they can and for a reaction,”; I just gave you some examples. Rein? Or reign? Pah

I said a month or two after his signing? Not in the last month or two. At least do the vindictive stuff with accuracy BB. Id be interested to see where I called him a bargain. As you say “flex” though - the very guy who signs the contracts loosely said in an interview “we had a budget, we could do bigger fees with less wages, and vice versa” (included the link for you my friend..!) https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/16984616.rovers-have-big-belief-in-brereton-says-ceo-waggott/ So, a big outlay for any club in our position but worthy of such immediate expectation and criticism? That’s up to you to decide. From my perspective it was, is and will forever be barmy! Bit like suggesting he can’t head a ball because he’s not Graham.

As @deryck guyler's spoon points out, I merely looked back to a month or two after his signing and it’s littered with ridiculously premature criticisms. If you take the trip down memory lane you’ll see I haven’t changed my tune because he scored a goal. To break it down; 1) The fee is overly criticised 2) His time has been limited and out of position 3) He is still a young lad with raw attributes To quote you Blueboy “the End”!

“A hugely strange signing.” 4/10/18 “Imagine how much worse it will be if he is still a flop come January and we have to sell Dack to pay for him!” 5/10/18 “In my opinion, a signing as puzzling as many others in recent years.” 7/10/18 “£6m down the swanny” 13/10/18 “He's been a bit Chris Brown if anything.” 27/10/18

And that’s because of our ownership.. not despite it (tin hat on!)

Or a mindset of “we’ve tried for Bamford et al, lets not leave the money in case in never comes back” All in all - when you look at the squad, BB adds to it - whether it’s worth the money is a different story!

Agree that people are being foolish writing Nuttall off when he’s come so far in 2 years. Bit of confidence, extended run in the team - I see him making an impact. Much like Breo, we can’t use the same style with Joe, Graham is a master target man.

“Lucky for us” 46 games 96 points Sunderland 43 games 84 points Even Luton need to win there remaining two games to better our season. Wigan got 98. Last year was the expectation, but don’t let anyone fool you into thinking it’s easy. We should be proud of the achievement;

You can say he’s made mistakes there but as Des Willy has shown - it’s churlish to write off players in positions and teams. That doesn’t mean that I think DW is long term first team solution either! Just a great backup (like Mulgrew) if we do go out and buy a centrehalf!

I’d keep Rodwell personally - looks a real clever bastard at times, offers quality in more than one position!