2 minutes ago, simongarnerisgod said:

this potential reach signing is another bradley johnson,an over the hill player who`s going to get one last big contract,very much a mowbray type player,easy to manage because he`ll be content to just pick up his wages without fuss,tony does`nt do ambitious,young and hungry  player,if you are then you`ll be sold,benched or played out of position till you get the message and knuckle down under tony`s crap methods

Is 28 over the hill these days. Not advocating the signing BTW. 

4 minutes ago, matt83 said:

After Armstrong goes and there’s no signings I think the odds will come down. Then during Mowbray’s first august-September death spiral we’ll be odds on.

Im not convinced we will go down. Hopefully the pre Xmas new manager bounce should be enough. 

I've used a couple of free bets on it so not really out of pocket if we survive. Do you think they'll pot Tony if we are in trouble at Xmas? I wish i shared your confidence. 

8 minutes ago, Ulrich said:

Nah, we just need to get a few clubs bidding for him. Apparently Rafa is interested.

Everton

They need to get on with it. AA going is inevitable, so for the benefit of the club we really could do without it dragging on. Then whatever pittance if any, is provided from those funds generated, Tony can spend(unwisely most likely) on a replacement. 

1 hour ago, matt83 said:

Relegation is 8/1. I was expecting about 3/1. I’m sure that price will tumble when lose Armstrong. 

It will so if you gona go for it, I suggest now is the time. 

Well after a couple of weeks observing from afar I have finally acknowledged my ban(bit like after the horse has bolted mind you given I said I would be taking myself out for a period of time. I also stand by everything I said that led to it but I'll leave it there). Anyway, it strikes me as incredibly odd that we would appoint a head of recruitment but not sign anyone, even for Rovers that's frankly bizarre. But then again, is it Tony at work looking after after his jobless mates and giving them a payday. I can't fathom, if true, turning down £15m for Arma. Its either stupid or someone is digging their heels in and playing a brave game expecting the other party to blink first. I don't fancy our chances. 

1 hour ago, chaddyrovers said:

Posted this info last night 

OK Mr Exclusive. Except you ain't as it was reported in various outlets before you put it in here. Wind your neck in a bit flower, I'm damn sure you've done the same🙄

33 minutes ago, neophox said:

Reach is a player that pop up with goals...something we have been missing from our midfeld and wing backs.

An ex boro boy. Who would've thought that eh!!!!!

14 hours ago, chaddyrovers said:

How many points did we take off Warnock's Boro team? 

You said that Warnock would get top 6 last season and he got nowhere close. 

Big predictions so early into this summer transfer window. 

You obviously forgot how we stole a victory off boro due to terrible refereeing. Also I'm pretty sure you said we would finish above boro at some point last season during a debate about Warnock's quality. How did that prediction pan out?

27 minutes ago, Ulrich said:

This is where I miss Steve Kean.

We've signed the Scottish Messi he would proclaim haha.

I don't miss Steve Kean. If I never heard his name mentioned again it would be too soon. 

51 minutes ago, davulsukur said:

Wonder if the journey restarts again due to all those excuses he's trotted out?

Course it will. As it did when Danny Graham left, so it will when AA goes. 

8 minutes ago, Stuart said:

Entirely possible. Similar happened with Kean.

Steve on November 22nd: “Yes, there have been discussions about a new contract, but I have told the owners that this is an inappropriate time to conclude any new contract discussions. Instead, the real issue is for me and everyone else to concentrate on the games.”

https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/steve-kean-20-damning-quotes-823871

 

Reading those quotes, was there not a TV interview also with a reference about not having a dog despite dog food being in the background in his kitchen or did I just have a random dream 🤔

I said that if he is still in charge a week after the season ends we are stuck with him. That time has now arrived and he is still here. In addition there have been numerous articles in the local press which suggest, without doubt, he will be here next season. @Paul Mani@oldjamfan1 how is it looking. Not having a go, just seeking comfort that maybe all hope is not lost and things may still be happening. 

1 hour ago, PeteJD13 said:

Given TM comments today in the LET on the new recruitment chief, and his part in the interview process. I think I’m finally ready to accept he’s staying,not just ticking over and leaving via mutual consent. I think potentially he was going and he’s blagged his way into staying 

 

 

I don't even know what to say. I don't even want to entertain the idea that that tosser will be in charge next season. But this inevitably confirms that he will be. What's the betting the new recruitment guy has boro/cov links. 

14 minutes ago, Gordon Gekko said:

Rovers 14/1 for Lampard’s next destination... random 

Interesting and as you say random. 

2 hours ago, chaddyrovers said:

Rovers after Stoke midfielder Sam Clucas

https://the72.co.uk/234646/blackburn-rovers-among-championship-clubs-keen-on-stoke-citys-sam-clucas

I'm sure I read he's had a bad run of injuries this season, so sounds like a proper Mowbray signing 

29 minutes ago, davulsukur said:

Evans, Johnson, Downing are guaranteed to come on in place of Buckley, Trav and Davenport, all at the same time, irrespective of the scoreline, so they can have their final appearance.

Dont forget Bennett. Unless he's getting a new deal 😳

4 hours ago, roversfan99 said:

Birmingham lost 4 nil last week playing a total scratch team full of reserves and kids. Unsure if they ae likely to do similar this weekend.

Apparently they are playing the kids again. 

13 hours ago, gumboots said:

Haven't bought it or looked at it in years. 

I only read it online when it's not behind a pay wall. Refuse point blank to spend any money on it, no matter how little. Until they start questioning the manager instead of sucking up to him, that's how it will remain. I do however think Sharpes hands are tied and it's his bosses to blame. His job would probably be on the line if he went rogue. 

15 minutes ago, WacoRover said:

What, glaze?

Its glaze is it. Thank god for that, I thought they were just uncooked. 

50 minutes ago, Sparks Rover said:

Callum Davidson is certainly doing himself no harm at all.  Maybe we should look at him. Good experience as a number 2 for a long time and now seems to have taken that into being in charge.

Worth being in the mix surely.

A decent outside bet. I stuck a tenner at 25/1 on him getting Preston job though😂

Is he staying? Is he going? Media suggest he will stay, some on here convinced he will be gone at season end. I was one of those but now I'm not so sure. If he isn't gone within the first week after the last game I'm resigning myself to another shit show and relegation next season. I think I should probably take a sabbatical from here as just seeing his name is winding me up at the moment. 

2 hours ago, dallydally said:

If Arma goes Jonson Clarke-Harris from Peterborough would be worth a shot

Is he out of contract? Posh will be in the championship next season so could be difficult to acquire. 

20 hours ago, Paul Mani said:

Listened to his interview today. He spoke in the third person all the way through and I never heard him use words like “my job is to...” etc...he spoke about everything ‘the club’ needs to do because they’ve spent the last few weeks and days handing over and dealing with pressing issues.

When has he EVER known the budget at this stage? It’s happening... 

Is there a link to this interview. I appeared to have missed it. 👍

2 hours ago, JHRover said:

Some ambition would be nice. 

Just something people can believe in.

Not sure replacing Mowbray with Wycombe's manager shows that, but I suspect they'll make such a mess of this from here that he'll end up looking like a great appointment compared to the more likely alternative of keeping Mowbray.

I agree wouldn't be my choice but he also might be better than whatever they have on their list. I don't imagine an ambitious move for a wilder or Hughes will be anywhere close. 

I genuinely believe there will be a mutual parting of the ways at the end of the season. I also suspect Ainsworth is holding out for the Rovers job too. He has been strongly linked to the vacant Preston job but no appointment made. Not saying he will get it but I think he wants to give himself a chance of the job he craves.