wow luton!

Great to get the points, but we were awful. Been poor for a month now, need to snap out of this. What's happened?

1 minute ago, Mellor Rover said:

Thought Edun was fantastic that half.

Really? i thought he was poor. 

42 minutes ago, Dan said:

We don’t want to start being pushy with Ben and his international desires. The magical Chilean Diaz spice added to the fire in his belly cannot be understated;It’s like a catalyst. I’m pretty sure he draws some magical powers from South America when he goes there. 
 

We will lose him for a few matches, but he will come back stronger,  fully powered up and ready for the final push. 
 

His fans in Chile think he’s the best player in our league, when he embraces this the witchcraft happens. He loves this crazy fairytale like we all do.  We need his army of followers to jump on the Rovers going up train! 
 

Venky’s should be making this story into a Bollywood movie, if we get promoted I can definitely see Netflix and Co. Wanting to make a series out of Ben. Would be better than Dream Team. 
 

 

That's all true, but the point still stands. They need Ben, sure. So do we, he could be worth 150+ million for the club if we make it to the PL. We pay his wages, they dont. 

3 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

Just what I've seen of him from highlights from people have shared. But Rovers have clearly scouted him and seems happy to sign him. 

I didn't take the 150 million thing serious. 

I wouldn't be accepting any bids for any of our key players. 

 

It might not have been serious nor realistic - but you would absolutely take 150 million for BBD, something you said you wouldn't. The club would, the owners would - its their money not yours. If it was yours, you'd take it. It covers what we'd get in the PL and we could still yet get promoted (so double whammy). 

Buckley linked to Leeds and Bumley

This Markandy looks shorter than Dolan but a bit bulkier. Spurs fans going ape though, so must be highly rated. 

43 minutes ago, islander200 said:

Chaddy we have brought in 15 million for Armstrong 

16.6 million for the training ground 

Brererton will fetch at least £15 million in the summer 

Yet we are still worrying about FFP.

Its a joke!

Even Mowbray talking about planning for next season.He doesnt sound very confident in our chances of promotion does he?

Forest are spending knowing they can sell Worrall or Johnson in the summer.We are in a much better position in the table than them and have an asset in Brererton.

Plus would you not think it would be wise and sensible using our position in the table to our advantage by attracting players.Players now will see us in 3rd place 

In the summer they will see a club that have lost 4 of their best players.Losing 3 of them for nothing!

 

 

 

Spot on. 

Do what Forest are doing and hedging new signings off the value of a player that is obviously going to get sold in the summer. 

No wonder they're all running them down then.

11 minutes ago, had.e.nuff said:

I thought forest were close to breaking ffp rules in the summer so unless they are gambling on promotion  it might come back on they next season

They've been seeing off 12 million bids from brentford and other PL teams for that Brennan Johnson. Perhaps they think they have him in the bank if they need to balance books at some point. They want minimum 15 for him.

Gibbs White is pure class, would cost a big fee

2 hours ago, Russ said:

Just had a look at Matt O'Riley as I don't know anything about him, looks a really talented player.

Usual disclaimer, I know it's only highlight reels, anyone can look good.... etc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cC8BWylvqKc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTjcD9JHsY8

I've only watched a couple of 'EFL player of the month' highlights videos, but I would suggest you couldn't make reel that impressive over 5 years of a Corry Evans for example, yet all in only one month for O'Riley.

Wand of a left foot, playmaker from deep but also gets forward, nicks the ball off players, skillfull, composed, takes set pieces, scores a few, seems to have it all.

Only 21 and was at Fulham previously, offered a 3 year deal with option of a fourth. Turned it down to leave for first team football in a lower league which you have to respect. Same as Tayo.

Obviously would expect the club to do more scouting than my 5mins, but I can see why there seems to be a bit interest in him.
 

Scot Twine is the one to get from Mk Dons

As long as we don't have Britney Pears in goal, we will win 0-2 (BB and Khadra).

Was very impressed with him on loan with us, you can see he will be a top flight CB and possibly represent England in the future. 

Signing for Madrid or Barca would just be the most surreal ending to such as surreal story.

2 minutes ago, RoverKyle said:

Anyone seen much of Josh Bowler? The goals and assists columns don't scream out "standout Championship star" for a winger.

Looked quality whenever ive seen him. Think was on loan to Hull when i first saw him and he looked good then. Was taken aback when Blackpool managed to sign him..would have been good for us. 

2 hours ago, Miller11 said:

I’m basing mine on how horrific he was when called upon last season, as well as Saturdays debacle. In the previous games this season there were some worrying moments caused by his poor positioning. Fortunately he was very well protected by our superb first choice back 5.

I said as much after those clean sheets and got pelters. He had little to do, and thank god for that. 

2 hours ago, chaddyrovers said:

Rovers interested in Blackpool's Josh Bowler

Promotion hopefuls Fulham, Blackburn enter battle for standout Championship star Josh Bowler (teamtalk.com)

Where has this rumour come from?

I mentioned him previously, was a real coup for Blackpool. 

1 hour ago, Bohinen1983 said:

How can you compare Pears and Raya?

Raya was brilliant at Rovers, he made a few mistakes but was largely brilliant, Pears just isn't as good, he obviously has the capacity toplay very well but he doesn't seem to be able to replicate that,  That's what makes a good keeper. I think to blame the coach for tha is harsh. I know the counterargument; 'if he's good sometimes a good coach could make him good all the time.'  If only it was that easy. Every keeper has the occasional great game.  It's been said the thing that seperates non-league players from top notch ones is the ability to consistently replicate their best form.  He's above his level. No amount of coaching is going to fix that. He reminds me of Steele- who ironically is somehow playing in the premiership now.

I can't see the logic in letting Raya and Fisher leave, the latter now being chased by Swansea and bringing in Kaminski and Pears.

I really like Kaminski but I don't think he's better than Raya nor do I think Pears is better than Fisher who has done consistently well at MK Dons.

To me our former keepers were blamed for a poor defense infront of them, I'd much rather have kept the pair of them and rediverted the cash elsewhere- easy to say in hindight but I was a big fan of the pair of Raya and Fisher and gutted to see them both leave.

Its like comparing pears and apples 🙂

Sign up Debbie!

Just now, Madon said:

Links in Spain tonight saying Real Madrid and Barcelona are keen on our Chilean superstar.

bout 3 hours late lol

Our defense has been sound this season. Playing a winger as a rb just proved that you need someone that can defend. Dolan was left out to dry. Telling you now, let Nyambe go and so does promotion. 

12 hours ago, Mellor Rover said:

Fucking hell mate it’s Nyambe not Maldini. Everyone is replaceable and if Nyambe is sold/let go, watch who he ends up going to. He’s really not as good as you make out.

Maldini is a CB

Tell you what, Nyambe would have provided a far better attacking threat than Dolan did. Nothing against the kid (out of position). And can defend. 

Would have stuck Travis there myself and brought Davenport in. Travis was RB when he came through. Dolan? Who's idea was that?