Hope they haven't announced this too soon. Fear a gazumping.

Not convinced this is a reliable source, just make shit up. Plus I'm pretty sure Mowbray said we have no funds to buy. Unless the owners have changed there mind or there is a loan to buy in the next window deal, if that's permitted. Or maybe they know money is coming in from a sale.

He needs to go and needed to go last season. But he'll still be here next season and possibly beyond. When does his contract run out??

In that case it confirms my point that it was bizarre to let Carter leave. I agree that potentially it is a good move for both parties, but surely it would have made more sense to wait until we had a replacement/s in first, given the fitness record of those that remain. We have already had to utilise a midfielder in the heart of our defence due to lack of alternatives.

Regardless of how long the window has been open, it doesn't alter the fact that we are hardly quick off the mark in transfer windows. History will tell you that. Unless you include the 3 we have loaned out already, including a centre half bizarrely, when we are scraping the barrel already in that area.

Doubt we could afford him and looks like he's celtic bound anyway. Don't know why you are so surprised we haven't signed one, it's standard for rovers to drag their heels. Even someone as delusional as your good self should know that.

You would think so. But feck knows what goes on in TMs head.

No. We need a centre half with a good fitness record if one exists in our price range.

Stick with our current perennial failure then. I'd rather twist myself. As someone above alluded to, many don't dislike TM they just see that he's done all he can. The problem is we say 'give him time' 3/4 times a season. He's had his time, he's done. I like the bloke, but it's time for a change. This is a good squad and I'm sure there are good managers out there who would lick their lips at the opportunity to work with these players.

Probably not..... that's why he'll loan us Kipre.

Nah. Way to injury prone. Probably why utd will pay most of his wages as its the only way they will generate interest

To be fair forest are a good side who lost there way towards the end of last season, under the previous manager. That continued this season, and so they replaced the manager with a solid appointment in Hughton. I think they will improve now

I was one of few who kept faith. That said I'm still expecting more goals

Hopefully will have a player coach role. I think it would be good to have an eye on the future, although DJ may have that job in the bag.

Surely this is bollocks. And if any more proof was needed that nicko talks a lot of the aforementioned, this is it.

Pens probably run out of ink. They are awaiting permission from India to go to poundland for another pack.

I'm no fan of Mowbray but I actually think we got a good deal for Raya. He was a great shotstopper but the rest of his game required work. Until he moves for money way in excess of 3m I don't think we can argue we f**ked up, and I'm not sure that will happen. For what it's worth I think Arsenal were interested but it seems to me they weren't paying 10m and never had any intention. If they were prepared to shell out that much why settle on an alternative valued at 1.5m. Only my opinion, but I can't see Raya ever being sold for a fee wildly in excess of what we sold him for. In fact, if the sell on clause is profit based, which they usually are I doubt we will get any income from a future sale.

Sounds to me like they want to make money. Not sure owning a football club is the right way to do that. And by not sure I obviously mean without doubt.

Pretty sure they were approached by the club in the past to invest in some capacity but weren't interested. May have just been a sponsorship arrangement as opposed to ownership.

I can't believe you have Yorke in there ahead of Bellamy

I just said exactly this to my mate. We have a real opportunity here. Venkys need to get take it and provide funds for a couple more to go straight into the first team.

I doubt it.

Let's hope we turn up this time at Derby. After last seasons shit show!!

Absolutely not. Give him a long term deal and we'll get a lot more than that down the line

Oh ffs. I'm about to go to work. Make the announcement ??