we probably have to pay 10% on top of the fee knowing this lot

The conspiracist in me has a feeling we never really planned to get O'Brien. It was the 'we tried but failed' approach which backfired when the other clubs in for him backed out and left us with a clear shot. We couldn't pull out ourselves as that would look bad with the fans....so, let's submit the paperwork late and we can again say we tried...

Please, I would happily have egg on my face if the signing is approved after this post. 

Not happening is it. I reckon they know but not sure how to tell everyone. 

Yep, forest that has signed and sold 200 players in recent years being at fault? Doubtful.

Even if that is the case, not informing the fanbase of this much earlier is pretty low. Just a quick SMS to Sharpe is all it would have taken. 

I spent all day yesterday pressing f5 - thought i might be able to rest my fingers today - Rovers say no.

Maybe they've lost the keys to the stadium and waiting for a locksmith?

Something's gone wrong and they are all arguing over whose fault it is. Doesn't take long for media teams to mock up signing videos - other clubs do it in a matter of an hour. I don't even care about sticker books and all that jazz - just let us know!

https://twitter.com/reluctantnicko/status/1620482583313190912

1 minute ago, Exiled_Rover said:

Probably the better Aaron Ramsey at this point in their careers tbh - 3 goals and 3 assists in 20 games for Norwich this season, apparently. He's very highly thought of in the game - and no he won't be cheap.

Be a hell of a lot cheaper than the other one.

1 minute ago, goozburger said:

Speaking of 'Boro, Aaron Ramsey has joined on loan. Bet that's going to cost them a fair whack!

Not THAT Aaron Ramsey

5 hours ago, JoeH said:

How on earth can you claim to know about what eggs we've put in what basket? We hardly even hear about the specifics of the eggs these days, let alone what the baskets look like.

On the same token, how the hell can that chart/website know the inner finances of every club int hs championship? 

1 hour ago, ItsRoverZ said:

Unsall is normally right on the money so this is odd that it's not ugbo

when has he ever been right on the money?

Sorry, but ive been reading these boards for 20+ years and have never seen Unsall claim to be an ITK, or even make ITK claims (ie, suggest deals are done). 

If you can elaborate Im happy to be proven wrong. 

1 hour ago, Jimmy612 said:

Is this actually true?   He scored 12 goals in 47 games that season, an absolute glut by his standards, but I don't remember many of them.  One lovely half volley in to the Darwen End sticks out in my mind... be interesting to know how many of those goals were actually headers.  I was working away at the time but I remember Gally starting in that 1-0 win to Wigan when Emnes scored the fantastic goal - he was absolutely hopeless in every way he still is now, particularly back to goal.  Graham came on after 65mins and showed him exactly how to play that role - he was fantastic.  Why Gally ever started ahead of him I don't know.

With Gallagher, I honestly can't remember Rovers having a striker that has such poor anticipation - he just doesn't appear to have any ability to see a picture unfold at all.  Strikers should always be a step ahead of their defenders.... he just looks like he plays the game as it's happening.

It's alright having someone who can deliver crosses, but I'm not convinced Gally has the nous or wherewithal to take advantage of it.  He must be a piece of piss to mark.

On 22/01/2023 at 19:37, JoeH said:

Vale has scored every chance he's had

1.16

On 09/01/2023 at 00:06, Exiled_Rover said:

I still think Kaminski is a better all-round GK.

Then why arent spurs buying him? Would cost a hell of a lot less than a Spanish international.

Yeah typos and all that...mental health and all that

23 hours ago, Exiled in Toronto said:

Is it just me that thinks this season he has regressed somewhat? Loses the ball a lot more and when he stays rooted on the left wing we never do well. If this was his breakout season, no one would be talking £20 million.

Dont think so - he has a lot more confidence this season. Some of the efforsts he has made that have just missed shows that, Definitely not regressedm just a bit lacking in the suipply line to him. Dack putting that through ball against Blackpool as an example. He is clinical in that sitatuion. At the moment he is having to make chances for himself.

Just now, JacknOry said:

nice, whereabouts?, got mates over there

SEO, Freelancing, digital marketing, all that BS, but they nutcases.

1 hour ago, rigger said:

I doubt that, and if I do, I will run out of money, so my forward planning is limited to a trip to Thailand in three weeks.

nice, whereabouts?, got mates over there

1 minute ago, Mashed Potatoes said:

One of the best posts ever on this forum.

you dont know that guy like i do. Works for barrow....amazing.