I doubt it tbh

On top of the potential O'Riordan signing? ...

Agree. He is just one of a number of players that have been below par for a few weeks now.

He's at Standard Liege on loan at the moment, so not sure how that works unless his contract there is terminated?

Wouldn't say it was his worst game yesterday but he has been a lot better. Had a big assist for Sammis goal though

We've been linked with a couple of full backs as well though, one of them was the Rotherham right back,/wing back yesterday. Didn't particularly impress me though

I realize this is probably pie in the sky stuff but just putting it out there. Would people be happy with this ? Do you think there could ever be a situation similar to what's happening with Jim Ratcliffe at Utd, whereby Venkys would be willing to accept a substantial cash injection from a third party for a minority share in the club ? They would maintain overall control ,but the new investors would have the say on any transfers in or out, thus removing the need for every decision to have to go through India before approval. I would imagine a figure of around £20 m spent wisely could see us challenging again for promotion to the Premier League, and the new investors would recoup their money back with the fortune to be gained. Like I say, probably get shot down for this, but it's just an idea to get us out of the meandering situation we're in at the moment. Plus, is that person or persons out there ?

That explains a lot over the recent centre back speculation

https://c.newsnow.co.uk/A/1211173637?-11198:839

Looking like it could be a busier January than normal in and out

'fraid so

Actually think there's a decent player in Brittain, just that he along with most of the back 4 are going through a bad patch. Hyam looks like he came back too soon, Hill hasnt been the same player for a while and Carter also been off. Ironic that Wharton who was awful himself a few months ago has been our best defender these last few weeks. Wouldn't argue that full back is a position that should be a priority, even over a striker. Second worst defense in the league says it all

So, the silly season is upon us, looking forward to all the itk's keeping us informed of developments on the transfer front 🤔🤔 Happy New Year to all https://c.newsnow.co.uk/A/1211082539?-11198:839

https://c.newsnow.co.uk/A/1211030939?-11198:839

Rovers apparently activate release clause in Crewe defenders contract ? https://c.newsnow.co.uk/A/1210454147?-11198:839

So, we are now half way through what can only be described as a curates egg of a season so far. Perceived improvement in on field performances have not yielded the points the team have probably deserved for various reasons, mainly due to a lack of strength in depth, coupled with a crippling injury list. To date, only the top 4 have won more games than Rovers, whilst only the bottom 3 have lost more, a statistic that perfectly sums up where we are as a team. Of the 7 summer signings , only Sondre Tronstad of the permanent signings has really added to the team, to me he just pips Szmodics to player of the season so far, just down to his consistency of performance, he was excellent again yesterday. Sigurdsson has shown flashes of what he can do and I am pleased we have signed him permanently, Ennis I feel will prove to be a decent signing if he can stay injury free and get a good pre season behind him in the Summer. Leo to me seems to have the makings of a good keeper, but needs to cut out the odd mistake that has cost us. Telalovic we just don't know, could probably do with a loan away to get some game time and have a proper look at him. Of the 2 loans, Hill has been a quality signing, albeit looking in need of a rest recently, while Moran, has ability but seems lightweight to me. So there we are, a mixed bag as ever with this team. Better than last season though n my opinion without the results to prove it. Last season there really were some horror performances, notably Preston at home and Burnley away along with s few more where we just didn't turn up. This season. I can only think of Southampton last week where we were really poor and deserved what we got Overall marks out of 10 6.5

Apparently Sunderland fans were chanting his name the last 15 minutes of yesterdays defeat by Cov. 😄😄

Ffs So it looks like 4 centre backs across the back 4. Not ideal to say the least

Looks like another contract extension , presumably Hyam ?

Puts things in perspective, but latest he's alert and talking. Second time it's happened, got to think about his health now surely