4 hours ago, booth said:

There should be for violent conduct. 

Im sure the ref saw it but Travis being the pro didnt make a meal of it. 

Steele will earn more than most of us in our lifetime by sitting on the bench (does he even make the bench?) and training. Just because backup goalies are easy to use for quota's. 

4 hours ago, Gav said:

As much as I respect fellow posters opinions, I'm going to side with Premiership manager Graham Potters on this one Ossy.

😁

Obviously there for the homegrown quota - come on lol

11 minutes ago, arbitro said:

It's not something new and has been in operation for some years now. Firstly the referee has to submit a report post match advising the FA that he hasn't seen the incident but on reviewing it admits that had he seen it be would have sent the perpetrator off. It then goes to an independent panel of three randomly selected from a bigger pool. The vote has to go 3-0 in favour of the sending off and, as in Madine's case it was so a three game ban kicks in. My annoyance at this is that the justice isn't instant and is usually of no benefit to the team offended against. Had Madine scored the equaliser on Wednesday we would be angry when he shouldn't have been on the pitch.

i know its not new - just you do not see it happen much in this division. Just wondering if we will start to see more of it. Thanks for the explanation of the process. Yes, its no use to us really and had he been sent off we could have gone on to win by more.  

Next one that needs a 5 year contract. 

Madine just given a 3-game retrospective ban for stamping on Travis' ankle. is this going to be a thing this season? 

On 01/09/2022 at 15:07, longsiders1882 said:

I saw both those - also failed to give Blackpool a penalty when your defender hauled their player down in the box - and this was in the refs direct line of sight. Also noticed a few cyclical fouls from your players to stop them breaking. Maybe VAR isn’t entirely the devil after all 😂

There is some justice int he world it seems.

Thing is - is this going to be a thing this season? Retrospective punishments?

14 hours ago, AllRoverAsia said:

Buckley can play several positions, he will be needed this season for sure.

The current competition for the places he can play may just be what he needs to up his game.

Basically he's a bloody good talented footballer who needs managed properly and now treated as an adult and not top boy in the class.

Yeah, think he needs a kick up the ass. Did all the hard work, cemented himself in the team but has not really kicked on this season. Probably felt it was job done - in the team now and a mainstay. Under TM it probably would have been. The emergence of Wharton is brilliant because it should give him that kick up the ass.

On performances, I don't see how he gets in our midfield right now. Certainly Wharton deserves to keep his place for the time being and Morton has played very well too and his loan will probably demand minutes too. Travis captain and the ultimate shithouser that all teams need. 

23 minutes ago, Jimmy612 said:

I'd have to watch again, but I can't really remember Bowler getting to the byline too many times...  I felt like the more obvious threat was coming from their left (our right) in the form of Lavery and their left back (name escapes me).  

That's not really his game, he usually cuts in ala BBD. 

1 minute ago, Miker said:

Feeling positive at the conclusion of that window. Only thing I’m worried about is we don’t really have a decent alternative for Brittain at RB and I would’ve liked an attacker like Dembele brought in as I don’t know if Dolan/Markanday/Vale can be relied upon for goals. 

I guess they’re problems that can be solved in January if needed.

My feelings exactly. Good window overall but two more in the positions you stated is what i would have wanted to make it an excellent window. 

1 minute ago, chaddyrovers said:

Pickering did his job and kept Bowler quiet with the help at Adam Wharton sometimes to double up on him

Sometimes? Every time Bowler had the ball he had Wharton, Pickering, and sometimes BDD on him straight away. We doubled/tripled up on him - that was the plan. Solely putting it on Pickering is way off. 

1 hour ago, DavidMailsTightPerm said:

Though I agree - he is an injury away from it falling down like a house of cards. Look at Dack, lots of rumours of big money moves - and then he gets injured. At least he had a good contract to protect him.

And then the club was kind enough to extend that contract while he was injured. Not bad for two years of not playing that he still got paid. BBD is taking a big risk and I hope it doesnt play on his mind as we need him firing on all cylinders.

Some have said Cowans 2.0 as well. 

Not really sure about the Pirlo comparisons to be honest. Not seen the same range of passing for that to be the case. 

It is a risk for Brereton. A serious injury and that big signing on fee and large contract may not come. Then he is out of contract with us after that. Surely it makes sense to agree something here but with a release clause. 

36 minutes ago, lraC said:

The loan comes to an end, at the end of the season. Option 1 is to send him back, the same as we did with Van Hecke for example. We can if we want thought, keep him, but to exercise that option, we have to then pay the already agreed transfer fee. 

I was joking - but thanks for the explanation lol

Okay, with the window done and dusted, can someone explain what an option to buy is - im still confused. 

4 minutes ago, Mashed Potatoes said:

Rothwell hasn't kicked a ball all season, sitting on the bench is all that Nyambe is doing at Wigan, and when he is not being sent off Lenihan is "starring" for the team with the second worst defensive record in the division - so I don't think we would have been in a better position.

Nyambe started the last game

Just now, Gavlar Somerset Rover! said:

Elliott Jackson from Lancs Live (yes I know) thinks we’re done.

As if he would know.

Have to factor in the time in india now too. 10pm, BBD aint going nowhere unless someone bids what we want. 

hearing rumours of Danny Rose to Sunderland lol - tony always did like a project. 

2 minutes ago, Paul Mellelieu said:

Anyone think we are done?  

Nope

2 minutes ago, Oldgregg86 said:

Robbie fowler

I will raise you Francis Jeffers

Also, why Harrop? He cant get into Prestons team and was on loan at Fleetwood last season.

Danny Rose wont come - he has been desperate to leave Watford since they got relegated. Wants PL - not sure if anyone up there will take him. Maybe go abroad perhaps.

1 minute ago, bigbrandjohn said:

I hope you are not putting too much of a gloss on this signing although i understand you want to appear whiter than white.  

We might have to say tatare to one on two in defence (out on loan), but they should accept getting pulled (its not like we are putting them to sleep, afterall). Anyway, I hope he shines, shows some wisdom, and has the gum-tion to know he has to work hard to get in this well-drilled team.