My current expectation is a disappointing Window, can't see further than that yet.

I really, really like that

I miss ABBEY too

Chris Rush discusses pre-season planning https://www.rovers.co.uk/news/2019/june/freeview-chris-rush-discusses-pre-season-planning/

Raya was rushed back into the team after that deliberate kick by Rodriquez because of lack of confidence in our backup keeper. IMO, very poor management by Mowbray and no thought it would appear given to the possible psychological effects of such an injury to a keeper. It has done Raya nothing but harm to his career.

My Son turned 14 at the end of May this year. He is taller than all but 2 or maybe it's 3 of the USA Ladies outfield players and all 3 goalkeepers. https://www.ussoccer.com/players Boys against Ladies. He can play a bit too

That's the only word I would change ....... to loads

This particular interview is more a policy statement than a 'little tit bit'

I can't comment, as lost for words. https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/rovers/news/17738118.rovers-boss-tony-mowbray-wants-to-strengthen-across-board/

I meant their fans not ours ?

Fielding has signed for Millwall

Have to admit I'm impressed with PNE listening to the Fans and accommodating the Fans wishes.

I have fallen for that trick a few times. Stats comparison is meaningless unless contestants are playing against each other in the same competition or league, When women play men at the same sport then fair enough. Having said that I'm enjoying and impressed with WWC 2019

I recall reading that when it was published. I've now bookmarked it to revisit after this window and see how Tony the Builder is getting on. I doubt that the footings will be done, hoping to be wrong.

I know where you are coming from. Mowbray plays his audience well and should be already on the after-dinner speech circuit. He tells people what they want to hear, always works.

I for one am 100% confident it is not true. Like those who say it is I have no proof to support my opinion, just logic and common sense and no interest in futile brainwashing tactics,

Keys of the City was a classic though. You've been to Preston? maybe when Tony lets you out of the office

He was better there. I don't think he wanted a position that involves a lot of running or tackling although he can pass a ball. Indeed I don't think he fancies the 'physical' side of the game too much, which makes CB an odd choice

When we signed him I had high hopes that Rodwell still wanted to play and would seize the chance at Rovers to resurrect his career. It turned out to be yet another experiment to convert a player into something else, which Rodwell apparently also wanted to do. It failed and I'm surprised he was offered any further deal. I will not be upset to see him move on.

I see Bauer has gone from being a rated Rovers target to being a League 1 plodder and whore who's sold himself down the road for a 'guaranteed' place and the City Keys. I will content myself with assuming that we do actually have other targets.

Doesn't matter what age players are if they are not fit for purpose and can't do 90 minutes, that's down to the manager and his coaching /fitness staff. Downing is noted for being fit and Tony Pulis on record as saying post-match stats showed him as one of the top performers in distance covered. I have warmed a bit to his signing but he won't be surging past defenders to put crosses over so expect them from deeper and corners and freekicks. Mowbray likes to protect his own deficiency in building a strong defence by favouring midfielders of a defensive nature, Downing may not be suited to that.

Fluke but a 5' keeper who can't jump standing a yard or so of his line helps.

Not a bad game so far

Between the end of the last season and the Pune trip, Mowbray was on about getting Championship ready signings in and that some players already at Rovers would be told to expected limited playing opportunities and would have to make career decisions to make on whether to stay to fight for a place or move on. This appeared to include a number of players who he had given extended contracts to earlier in the season. His narrative changes so often he should avoid the media or use a PR person to vet his ramblings so as to stop his David Campese impersonations.