I do not know but I very much doubt that we ever had a chance of getting him back. His loan to Anderlecht was done on 1st July, quite early in the window and there would have been some negotiations between City/Anderlecht/player prior to that date.

A young talent CB to be coached by Vincent Kompany or Mowbray ..... tough call ......

Definitely not. The opposite, a fan of both.

A pundit passes a glib comment on air and it becomes law? Talking law the Jury system has been around a while, providing a balanced view of evidence provided. Long reign the Ewood Jury and who's next up in the Dock.

He got injured while on loan at Boro, still only 26 so the above contract terms do seem a goer for BoroBoy TM to ease any lasting Boro guilt...... And he lets players judge their own fitness so no trouble with medicals.

Those were my thoughts too. They need 2 fantastic years at least out of him to justify the contract term. No wonder they want the Super League.

Spot on. I re-read that old LT article today. I recall reading it first time around and thinking ''well we know what happens here'' ...... and so it came to pass. I actually wish Park well and hope he succeeds as it helps us .. or should .... Meanwhile the Ewood CONwheel keeps turning...

Dougals at Lech Poznan

I'm very very close to just giving up on Rovers, maybe check in occasionally to see if Vs have gone when all the other crap will to. Problem I've got is I really do not expect that to happen in whatever years I've got left. Bit pissed off after 60++ years a Rover.

I took the info from Transfrmkt - he's been in Poland for 6 months this year with Legia Warsaw

At least now we are in the market for Celtic hasbeens, neverweres,aged and infirm and not so reliant on the Boro OAPs

What reports? That's a joke - right?

Out of work for 4 years after a career spent solely in Scotland. Ex Hibs and Celtic .... during Mowbrays quite amazing disaster there. What exactly are his qualifications for being a Director of Football?* apart from obviously now being in the Coventrio run Ewood Mafia. The Club is shit rotten from top to bottom. * don't bother me with Scotland kids

A 34 year old Lionel Messi has agreed to stay at Barcelona on a new 5 year deal at just 50%* of his previous wage. * which was £123 million a season https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/57836300 I know why I dislike football more with each passing day.

NO you do not! I fell for it too but its not our fault. The malignant Boro fruitcake on the other hand needs the men in white coats, straight jacket and padded cell. He is a fucking nutter.

No sound on my YouTube Yorkshire v Lancs via Yorkshire Cricket. Poor do. There is commentary as the subtitles are working.

I spotted that awful schedule. Mind you they can play with themselves down Brockhall Holiday Camp for the next 2 weeks.

Comparing the UK to 'other places' imho most of the rest of the world would be an interesting discussion to have but probably best not on a football thread. As a Brit who has spent years working and living abroad there is nowhere like it, in my experience. I'll leave it at that.

Agree with that. The PL love FFP. It stops competition from mega rich owners buying to have a real go at promotion. The PL Cartel, those cnuts who wanted a ESL, like the status quo. The EFL are their left overs.

Go in hard on Derby? Someone's having a laugh. A fine is all they got for their previous and long term shenanigans. Then to save face the Suits then dream up rules and draconian measures for the rest.

Thanks for posting. After watching the Euros I thought a couple of hours sleep would do before the 7am local ko time but tiredness and old age caught up and I slept through the alarm so missed the game live. Now scouring YouTube for highlights etc

I'm going back to watching flies fuck

They have. Twice. Peru & Argentina.

and how to take a penalty

I am sure he'll be back for the WC qualifiers in Sept, Oct and Nov ....... and based on that not play much for us given the Mowbray mantra of easing players back and he'll have to re-learn English, get used to his new surroundings and goodness knows what crap Mowbray will come out with.