Assuming Brittain, Ayala, Gally still out and Wharton not fully fit to start. I’m going the same again with Hirst for Dolan. Kaminski Trav Carter Hyam. Pickering Morton A.Wharton Hedges Dack Brereton-Diaz Hirst Subs - Pears, Wharton, Edun, Buckley, Szmodics, Dolan, Markanday Interestingly, Travis played a lot of his younger years pre first team as a RB and RWB for Rovers. Could be a good option. Also, in spite of their tender years, both Morton and A.Wharton don’t mind a tackle!! They break up play really well.

We’re definitely in a better place than we were when GB and JDT came into the club. On first glance the signings look decent and more importantly aligned with the vision and what the manager wants. Time will tell us if they are any good. The real positivity for me is the environment that they have created for the players. The emergence of Phillips, Wharton, Garrett and Vale along with the re-emergence of the likes of Dack, Markanday, Hedges and Carter (from injuries and loans etc) are no surprise when you have positive, vibrant people at the top. The club (Venkys) have backed our new management team with cash and oddly enough, I have a suspicion that the last two (Hirst & Mole) may end up as the real winners of the window. The option to buy could be a master stroke. Im looking forwards to getting behind the team and the management on Saturday and for the coming months. RTID

I don’t think we miss Lenihan, Nyambe or Rothwell tbh. So, whilst I want us to fix this long term, I’d be REALLY scared of losing BBD tonight. Even IF we sign Dembele AND Maja or Hugill etc

I’m not sure Josh. But my point still stands…a fully fit BBD is the best option we (as fans) can have. Selling him on the last day, even if we sign two CLASS players will weaken us (at least in the short term until those players settle in.

I don’t understand those fans who are today upset that we’ve not sold BBD. Sure, if the offer comes in May and the lad isn’t signing a new deal then I’d be all for a sale with time to reinvest and replace….BUT in what world does selling him today benefit us (the fans) or even the manager? The chances of us replacing his goals at this stage are close to zero. The ONLY people who stand to benefit from a sale today are our owners and they obviously don’t care about the money. So I will be DELIGHTED if we keep him and if you offered me Dembele (who I rate highly) I’d still prefer BBD who I’m confident will get another 15 goals at least this season.

I think the emergence of Wharton has poured cold water over any desire we had for Styles. Similarly, I think the emergence of Phillips has removed our need for another CB? The weirdest thing about today is that I have no idea which players or even positions we’ll fill!? My guess - Foreign RB and a winger 🤷🏽‍♂️

Bearing in mind our DoF has openly said Hirst was our first choice striker target this summer (So we’ve been trailing him for months) plus the fact that he doesn’t play off the left and the manager has also said we have separate plans made in the case that BBD leaves….I think it’s pretty obvious that Hirst isn’t his replacement.

Adam Wharton. The end. 🙌🏽

Yeah, and both scenarios show us that it’s a lottery as to whether they’ll come good or not. Which just strengthens the notion, especially in this case that the best thing to do is give the boy a chance. I’ll bet 99% of the people passing judgement have literally never seen him play. It’s crazy to be writing him off.

Bearing in mind most of us wrote off BBD as a bad un before he became fuckin excellent, I’m equally astounded mate. Never learn!

Bowler and Birmancevic….👀🤞🏽

My guess is Hyam, SVDB, Hirst and Birmancevic (when BBD goes). Styles the icing on the cake 👍🏼

Likely that we’ve turned him down mate. Deal was there to be done if we wanted it….two out of Hyam, Caulker, SVDB and now JPvH. My guess is that Hyam IS done and Neil going to Stoke means that JP and / Or SVDB on loan are now favoured.

If BBD goes (he’s playing like someone who wants to) on I think we’ll sign one perm and one loan forward, on top of the pending 3 this week.

The worrying thing Glen is how much more do you think he’ll get outta this group?

Yawn…surprised you managed to see all the way from Deepdale nestled between Whitemans thighs 👀👍🏼🤣

He does finish with, “let’s see” when asked about more..

Time to gather my thoughts…firstly, there was a plan and I can accept it. It was to unsettle their giant defenders with quick accurate passing through the lines….the manager was BADLY let down in the first half. Buckley, Travis and JRC were horrific. People know I’m Buckley’s biggest fan but his head is somewhere else at the moment and that is the third game in a row that he’s been woeful. I felt sorry for Dack, Dolan and even Szmodics who were never even allowed to get into the game so bad was the passing around them. Ayala, Phillips, Pickering and Hedges came out with lots of credit. Morton (my MOM) and Adam Wharton were very good. The latter completely controlling the game for spells. He’s a special player in the making. Kaminski at fault for the goal and the ref blew up twice for free kicks on the edge of the box which ran for us and we scored. Just wasn’t our day.

BELIEVE brother! The law of attraction in full flow! 🙌🏽

Hahah Phillips….absolutely no idea where that came from!

Tell ya what would be nice today, a trio of signings paraded to the fans at half time!! Hyam, Caulker and Ash Phillips confirmed on a 5yr deal! 🙌🏽

You win the internet today sir! Nail. On. Head.

Who said the idea was that we’ll ‘gradually build up a team youngsters to adult stars’? I certainly didn’t!

So is Markanday and so is Dack considering he hasn’t played for two years!

I can’t call the team today…too many different options available. I think Dack and Morton deserve a start, but that will likely depend on how fit Hedges is to start and whether or not he’s willing to drop Buckley (who I think has started the season badly). Will BBD be available? I think so…has Markanday done enough? Will Phillips or Carter start? Pickering or Edun? My team, if I were picking…. kaminski Brittain Carter Ayala Edun Trav Morton Hedges Dack BBD Gally