40 minutes ago, Gav said:

Its a £20m deal, that was the point.

He's also made 15 appearances already this season, it doesn't matter if they're from the bench which most are not. 

£5m(minus 40%)of which we highly likely won't see unless he develops into a top Premier league striker. I can't see it, he was and is a flat track bully. He'll be back in the championship soon. That's his level. 

2 minutes ago, Gav said:

Just on the Armstrong fee, we had weeks on here arguing about the actual fee paid by Southampton. They paid £15m up front rising to £20m with addons, confirmed by the manager over the weekend. 

As many of us stated at the time, the deal was £20m, a great bit of business by the club. 

It's only £15m until he hits the add ons. Not sure how many times he warms the bench will trigger an additional payment 

Swansea complete Fisher deal. Undisclosed so fuck knows how much we get 

34 minutes ago, JoeH said:

I don’t know if this has already been posted but told that Zeefuik is done. Been at The Avenue for a few days apparently. Financials and particulars sorted just a work permit thing apparently

Do you forsee any issues with a permit with regards the new points system. I'm guessing the fact he's played in the bundesliga will be a strong case 

4 minutes ago, RoversClitheroe said:

Assuming the loan to buy is in case Nyambe doesn't sign a contract we'll then buy him?

Or is Nyambe going to be actively sold? 

I wouldve thought sold 

1 hour ago, SuperBrfc said:

I'm reading his name above thinking it's one of those 'Runya Soksov' jokes being posted. Turns out it's a real signing.

That is an 'outside the box' signing. Never seen him play or heard of him even. I'm intrigued. I guess that means Nyambe is off.

Lol I thought exactly the same.

4 minutes ago, neophox said:

May it be we will cancel Clarkson loan?

That was my immediate thought. Wouldn't be surprised if he's already gone back 

1 hour ago, Paul Mani said:

I’ve been thinking about this team and January and there’s a train of thought that says you don’t sell, OR sign anyone…here’s why.

The power of this team is this group. They’re not the most talented group in the league, nor the most expensively assembled. But they are a proper team. A group of individuals who clearly care about each other and the club. The prominence of the academy and U23’s players means many of them feel like brothers. There’s no factions or politics…the signed players are all fully bought in too.

Selling any key members of this team will destabilise it enough to derail our chances of automatic promotion, even if we find great replacements.

Similarly, any new signings have the ability to upset the group chemistry.
 

Though I do believe we need another forward or two. IF we  could get a Maja type in for that period when injuries and suspension bites and get 5-10 goals from them it would surely secure us with a place in the playoffs? Could Dack be this player though?

Huge month ahead. I’d be very happy to lose no one, sign no one and have Dack and JRC firing by Feb 1st.

We need to give up on JRC I think. He's too fragile. I really hope Dack can get back to the levels he is capable of mind you. 

13 minutes ago, J*B said:

He’s doing absolutely nothing wrong. You’ve given an opinion, he’s asked what you’re basing it on. You do the exact same thing all the time on here.

I’m unsure why you’re being so defensive (or if it’s just the wording of your post making it read as defensive) but I’m confident there’s no malice in it, so it might be worth changing your tone to avoid causing unnecessary disruption. 

Bout time this was called out. Been happening far too long. Well said J*B

I wasn't going but this is absolute bollocks to be called off now. It has been  inevitable all week imo and the decision should have been made before the fans travelled 

Interesting read in the LT this morning with regard to Mowbrays second half season record. The Rovers bit I knew about but it also takes in his record at previous clubs. Despite the fact he appears to have stumbled on a system that works, I'd still not argue if there was a managerial change right now. Providing it wasn't the cheap option obviously(sadly that appears to be the options our club deal in) 

3 hours ago, chaddyrovers said:

Wonder who the staff member is?

Who cares?? 

1 hour ago, broadsword said:

Craig Short was signed by kidd I think. I always thought perez was a great player but he didn't settle. 

 

 

I agree on Perez. Pity his time was so shortlived. 

13 minutes ago, Spartakfenni said:

Which ones did Kidd get right? I can’t remember 

Jansen. I'm not sure after that 🤔

We need to give a huge wage rise to Diaz, but put a release clause in. The number crunchers need to work out what. If he has the 12month option as is suggested and he knows we'll be exercising it, he may be happy to sign with the increase as long as he knows he'll be allowed to leave if a satisfactory bid comes in. That's the most important business we can do right now 

54 minutes ago, rigger said:

To me JRC is a cover player, I would doubt if anyone would pay a fee for him.

Hence why I said if there's any takers. I don't think there will be. He'll be one who runs down his contract and leaves I would hope, but knowing TM he'll give the lad a new deal for being a good human. 

12 hours ago, Wood26 said:

With Dack, Gallagher and JRC to come back I don’t think we need to add to the squad in January, unless it’s a opportunity for the future or replace an out going player.

I'd sell JRC at the earliest opportunity if there are any takers. His injury record is Grella like. 

38 minutes ago, islander200 said:

So the club dont know?

We didnt activate Rothwells and Nyambes year until last summer.Sharpe knew about both those before activation.

The £100 bet is still on the table that he wont be leaving for free this summer.

You answered that question when you said they got it wrong about Chapman. They do get things wrong, the simplest of things. That said you'd like to think after they made themselves look stupid the last time they would make sure this time. 🙄

3 hours ago, islander200 said:

They are trying to negotiate a new deal with him.Does it matter they havent activated it yet?

Sharpe has asked the club,that link you just posted is probably some kid in his bedroom writing it

If you are that confident there is no year option and you believe he will go on a free then have the bet with me.Easy £100 for you 

Didn't sharpe say we had an option on Chapman though aswell, and that turned out to be wrong. 

Hibs 3 1 up at Rangers. Steve Kean will probably claim its his influence the odious little cretin. 

1 hour ago, garner1971 said:

Response from Rovers just received. Not sure how I feel about it to be honest. It appears to be the absolute minimum in terms of a response. I’d be interested to know what you guys think 🤔 

That's fair enough. Apology made on behalf of the players, however I direct apology from the players themselves would be welcome. In terms of what they have done to address it, often it's right to be kept within the camp. 

6 minutes ago, SIMON GARNERS 194 said:

A shameful night in this Clubs long history...I still can't come to terms with what I witnessed.

These morons on Twitter etc,have they no pride,don't they care what is happening at Ewood...have they no common sense?

What a way for our clown of a manager to celebrate the becoming the third longest serving post war manager., by delivering the worst home result in our history. He should give us all a chance to celebrate by handing in his resignation today and pissing off back to boro. 

Ready made excuse now. He'll say we were getting back into it before the red. This could be an embarrassing scoreline now 

26 minutes ago, Waggy76 said:

The tipping point could well be next Saturday , I think we will lose at QPR that leaves Reading at home next Saturday...

Lose that and his easy ride will come to an end , there won't be many from Reading and the shouts of Mowbray out will be heard ...

He needs and deserves to be hounded out , his welcome has been over stayed by at least 3 years ...

I highly doubt it. This journey is set to run its course till season end. Then there may be a glimmer of hope that we get a new captain at the wheel, who'll guide us to sunnier climes 

15 hours ago, roversfan99 said:

Think chaddy said that "it was his understanding" that he was.

Rich Sharpe seems to disagree though.

Chaddy was adamant too. Said he trusted his 'source'. Probably nicko