I don't think anyone really thinks its a "match made in heaven" though Thenodog said elsewhere he feels the Oystons are doing a good job () due to how they deal with agents, etc.

Did anyone get round to purchasing shares in Venkys India or not?

Aside from the shareholders in their core business of course (do the Oystons have shareholders in their other businesses could open them to more lawsuits?) and I think attempts were made to have them bring up Rovers (and their UK reputation which presumably is why Venkys Xprs UK was folded) at one of their AGMs. Problem is they have referred to the investment in Rovers as private family funds. Did anyone get round to purchasing shares? I'm sure there was talk of that and showing up at one of their AGMs. Of course there's been a lot of talk about going to Pune but it hasn't progressed beyond that.

OK but assuming you're trying to compare to Venkys who has a case like Belokon at this club? That's a rhetorical question. Not sure what the exact fortune of the Oystons is (cash rich and asset rich different things but even the latter) but what we do know is the club hadn't seen any of that money. Does it really change anything as far as the fans are concerned other than the risk that the Oystons may become even more spiteful? Not sure they would sell to Belokon either. Remember Venkys were involved in a lawsuit against Kentaro, etc so presumably that's gone as far as it will go and was more for their own benefit. None of the trustees should ever be allowed to act in that capacity again and those who took legal action against them only cared about their own selfish interests.Ironic too considering the obvious influence they had over them. Much like the Oystons really. I wanted Graham Jones to mention trustee law reforms in parliament but he was only really interested in the FA, fit and proper, etc.

What is it with French players kicking fans? Evra may have been racially abused but he could have caused a riot. Imagine if Cantona kicked that guy at Millwall they probably would have burned the stadium down. Shame he didn't . Most people who are racially abused don't kick people he should have reported the alleged racism like a normal person. Marseille fans do have a racist reputation so I'm keeping an open mind on whether he's lying or not but its unacceptable.

Depends if it was based on the first manager to be sacked or not. Of course at that point the season had already started so it would have been "next manager" and probably longer than EVS. As for a standalone bet I'm not sure what odds may have been given. This season under Magoo I'm not worried about relegation (the summer activity at least spared fans that level of concern for time being) but if Dunn replaced him right now I would be.

It also comes from him being as dumb as a box of rocks. That's before I even get started on his other faults. He failed at Oldham which was so obvious I regret not placing a large bet on it. What else was I supposed to assume it was other than a coaching comparison? I'm sure the people emptying my bins have some teamwork qualities but what has it got to do with football management? Not taking a dig at Johnson who may well be a prospect. Everyone has to start somewhere after all and it wouldn't shock me if he was given the chance in the event of Mowbray being sacked. Please don't mention his coaching badges as vindication especially when "Steve" helped him along. Do you ever hear of anyone failing those courses because I don't. They sound like a kids thing at school where everyone gets a prize.

Shouldn't be laughing really. What an unbelievable insult to Ray Harford that is. Nothing against Johnson but that's an extreme comparison.

So he bloody should.

Knowing Venkys he will probably end up here. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/fulham-data-analyst-calls-police-after-being-sacked-by-club-a3675151.html Allegations made on twitter too which he's since deleted. Seem rather outlandish. Khan has made mistakes of course but they didn't seem malicious and he's shown signs of learning from them somewhat. Wonder how Mike Rigg (worked for Fulham in recent seasons and is currently on some short term arrangement with Rovers who he's also worked with) got along with Kline. Maybe baseless speculation on tenuous links (they might not even have gotten around) and I imagine Kline's going to be busy in court for next few months,

From Middlesbrough's point of view (or at least the one they ought to have) one of their assets has been treated with clear neglect. To an extent by refusing to utilise him more but its even worse when there's incompetence from Mowbray Magoo and the medics. Considering the obvious connection in management they should be feeling extremely let down by the neglect from someone they know so well.