If the ‘other players’ don’t want to sign, then the priority has to players who will and can still make a big contribution

Am I the only one who thinks Gallagher has had a decent season and played well when fit. Happy to see him sign

Mowbray on possibility of new striker

Missed it, apologies

https://c.newsnow.co.uk/A/1109729099?-11198:839 Another centre back linked

Think it’s a little too soon to be considering Phillips as 1st team cover. The lad hasn’t even signed his 1st contact yet. Yes he looks a great prospect but that’s all atm I would suggest

Hedges isn’t a striker, he’s a wide man or attacking midfield such as Rothwell. I would suggest that goals record isn’t too bad, certainly better than Rothwells

https://c.newsnow.co.uk/A/1108203983?-11198:839 Hedges set to sign ?

This is starting to look serious! Hope the injuries are not too bad, just as they were clearing up

Think Crooke’s about as much in the know as I am

Just on another topic, see Hibs have sacked their manager. Didn’t take long for Kean to spread his poison.

It is nearly January after all! Here’s another https://c.newsnow.co.uk/A/1105670828?-11198:839

https://c.newsnow.co.uk/A/1105683772?-11198:839

Jokanovic sacked by Sheffield united! Just goes to show there are no guarantees in this game. He was a few people’s choice (mine included) to replace TM when the rumour mill was at its height. Sometimes be careful what you wish for- it may come back to bite you

https://t.co/qPESkzPmRp Rovers in attendance as Healey scores 4

Can play anywhere along the midfield according to transfermarket although right mid is his main position admittedly

Agree it’s a long shot but you don’t try you don’t get. Won’t be on a lot at Reading with their financial problems . Perfect replacement for Rothwell

Rothwell replacement? Notice John Swift at Reading is out of contract at Reading this summer. He can play but probably out of our range.

Nothing to see here according to Nicko.

Listening to Nicko on Radio Lancashire about deadline day. Maja was the player “in the building”, choosing Rovers over Forest. Did the first part of medical but failed second part, supposedly an old stress fracture of the back showing up and Rovers wouldn’t take the risk

https://c.newsnow.co.uk/A/1094604429?-11198:839 New contract in the offing for Diaz?

On a different (and more enjoyable) topic, just seen on breakfast tv a clip from a new series starting tonight at 9pm on BBC 2 called “Fever Pitch” It’s about the rise of the Premier League and tonight’s program features Rovers pretty heavily. Looks like a good watch and a reminder of the most incredible period in Rovers history. Happy days!