Soon turns 38...

Its almost unbelievable what they can do these days...

Wonder if he shares a doctor with CR7 ?

Just now, Spankus Munky said:

Just seen Ádám Bogdán was released by Liverpool, even if we sign a Keeper for some cash this window why we are not all over that one is surprising. Premier League & International experience and around £4m cheaper than Darlow who is of similar or less experience. I'd personally be much happier having Bogdán starting or providing a challenge to a proper number 1 than Leutwiler.

Good lord I hope we can do better than that

Just now, Neal said:

I've been as pessimistic as any since Venkys took over but the negativity on the footballing side of things I find pretty amazing at the moment. We're about to sign a young English centre forward who's proven himself here before and people are dissapointed? I mean fair enough and each to their own but who do we think we are anymore? Being miffed about International title winning keepers joining? Centre forwards who have scored double figures for us coming in, still have Dacky, Rothwell with his best years ahead and a full season as a starter, Chapman and other exciting young players breaking through... Yeah we need defenders and a keeper but give it time. Things aren't looking too bad at the moment. 

Johnson and Trav in the engine room, commanding and experienced keeper and a partner for Lenihan.

We’ll be blowing teams away!

Who wants that relegation bet again?

Just now, AdamRochina said:

i feel for samuel tbh, worked his ass off over the summer after promotion, like in the gym every single day then gets injured, i would keep him for another season, play him in the cup games see if he has improved as i love the guys commitment

He makes Sam Gallagher look like Pele.

I like his character too and feel it the best for him if we can get him a loan or a move.

I hear he's got a terrible bedside manner.

Just now, Fraserkirky said:

This is just an unmitigated disaster.

Amazed that Lenihan and Dack haven't demanded a transfer. 

What's happened?

Just now, Butty said:

Mane Firmino and Salah all interchange and are good enough too do it. Mane can run at people and take them on as well as being able to cross, but also he can cut inside and play central very well. Sam Gallagher is not Sadio Mane.

that's the role in the formation. It's not "on the wing"

41 minutes ago, Butty said:

No no no no no no. We aren’t paying 5 million for him too play on the f**king wing mate. He’s got too take Graham’s place in the side, if he comes in and hits the ground running then that will happen but I’m not having him shoe horned in on the wing when he’s a striker. 

Would you call Sadio Mane a winger?

Just now, yeti-dog said:

No, I think if it's proper 4-3-3 then you have to have three genuine midfielders in there. For instance, Liverpool might have Keita, Fabinho and Henderson. All mobile, get up and down the pitch to support  both the attack and the defence - they aren't just there to be defensive mids.

I'd be okay with that as it rules out  Evans and Smallwood and prefers the Travis type of midfielder. 

Yeah but it would be a good plan B if DG is tiring -

Trav, Johnson, Downing as Milner, Dack as Salah, Rothwell as Mane and Gally as Firmino, 

Just now, 4000Holes said:

Full backs not good enough defensively.  Would mean Lenihan and CH being pulled out of position to cover.

would be great going forward though.

I think GK and CH will make a huge difference ?

                GK 

RyNy   Lenihan   CH     Bell

   Travis   Dack   Johnson

  Gally       DG      Rothwell

Would like that

433 is just 4231 in all but name really

Just now, roverandout said:

Didn't play a single minute at the 94 world cup. My point is no one really knew much about Ronaldo until his move to Barcelona

Maybe not in Blackburn!

But he was the most expensive transfer of all time when he went there.

He was pretty well known.

13 minutes ago, roverandout said:

I know. I mean he didn't come to prominence until he had that amazing season at Barcelona

Well... he’d been in a World Cup winning squad, become the world’s most expensive footballer and won FIFA World Player of the year by the end of 96 so some people must have heard of him.

Proper off topic this, sorry.

5 minutes ago, roverandout said:

He came about after shearer left

Nope.

You know he was the world record transfer before Shearer to Newcastle?

(If you’re scrolling past, we aren’t signing R9, he’s too young)

Just now, Beanie01289 said:

I totally agree in his time at rovers there was not a finer cf on the planet 

OG Ronaldo runs him pretty close tbh

Yeah if he’s a journalist I’m Rupert Murdoch

Just now, FGS5635 said:

lol true, but that shows how bad we are at corners that he effecivley shoots everytime he takes one

www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2016/11/10/short-corners-may-be-widely-despised-but-they-are-helping-teams/amp/

Everybody is “bad” at corners. Statistically they are useless.

Far better to take one short.

Just now, joey_big_nose said:

Only thing I can think with the defence is maybe TM did a review and decided Lenihan, Williams, Mulgrew along with Nyambe and Magloire as cover is sufficient.

However if he did come to that conclusion he should be sacked. Our only good enough CB is Lenihan and he is injury prone. All the rest are not good enough, with Mulgrew being an absolute liability of the highest order and also injury prone.

I have to pray despite the lack of surface level evidence the management team are working furiously on CB deals behind the scenes.

If I was them I would release a press statement that defence is a priority just to give clarity.

And add another 25% on to any fee we might pay.

Unfortunately it makes sense to keep us in the dark and come across as willing to walk away.

Just now, m1st said:

It's a beggar when you can see both sides of the argument!

In the last poll on here, I was one all for cutting Mowbray some slack this season. While I think he's the first 'proper' Football League manager we've had since Sam, I felt that last season, he'd been perhaps too loyal to the lads who brought us back from League One. But we ended up stable in mid-table so I could allow for that loyalty.

However, I'm beginning to find his collection of midfielders bewildering. Especially at a time when we haven't - yet - replaced Raya or bought the big, ugly [optional extras, both!] first choice centre back to play alongside Lenihan. I feel - almost! - sure he's got some irons to pull out of the fire but must confess to being more concerned than I have been at any time since he arrived.

I'm similar - but I think i'd feel a whole lot better if I didn't sit here refreshing all the time and reading into every little rumour.

Might have to look away and learn patience.

Not bothered how it happens I just want to win back last years £100!

Pace in a central defensive position is essential for the modern game. So many teams play on the front foot with a high press that recovery speed and negating quick counters is essential. Especially if you are to push your own back line forwards and be in the front foot.

Its why we can all see that Kyle Walker should be a right sided CB now.

Still love Jordan. Nice one Tony!

Just now, Butty said:

I mean the only way it will be believable is if it’s someone who used too play for us, used too play for Middlesbrough or is simply born in the North East of England. The money we spent investing in this European scouting system is reaping the rewards!  

ROVERS. Going back in for Stuart Ripley. Age a concern and deal may prove difficult. Bit in paper.

Someone start a rumour

Like to see this stuff, seems like a fast paced ten seconds with the ball game drill.