On 21/07/2020 at 19:30, Scotland1 said:

Not a huge Lenihen fan but can’t disagree he’d make a good captain.

Benno dropped a bollock at the weekend with that Brereton interview giving it large. I cringed massively. 

Travis for Captain for me, Lenihan as vice captain.

On 24/07/2020 at 18:46, RovingRover said:

Do Barnsley have any players left???

Kenny Dougall, Dani Pinillos, Samuel Radlinger, Mamadou Thiam, Jordan Barnett, Jared Bird, Tommy Willard, Sam Fielding, Harry Gagen, Jake Greatorex, Keziah Martin, Chris Sang, Alex Wollerton, Mike Bahre, Jordan Green, Cameron McGeehan, Alex Mowatt, Marcel Ritzmaier, Michael Sollbauer, Cauley Woodrow

 

22 minutes ago, Bigdoggsteel said:

 

 I would also like Cristiano Ronaldo to replace Graham. 

Nah Ronaldo wont be able to keep up with Armstrong's forward runs, would be an expensive squad rotation player ?. Besides we have natural wingers in Gally and Big Ben and we have Super Bennett who is the ultimate squad roatation player and can play anyone on the park and we will need him even more now our emergency keeper Smallwood has left! ?‍♂️

14 hours ago, roversfan99 said:

The thing is, you keep speaking as if Mowbray's usage of players in wide areas has been successful and shouldnt be contested. Brereton, Samuel and Gallagher especially are repeatedly played there and it doesnt work. Rothwell sometimes plays there and achieves diddly squat. Holtby and Buckley are sometimes played there and stunted because it isnt natural for them. I want players that are actually comfortable there, heaven forbid. As @ewoodace says how do you know that we want our full backs to provide the width anyway as they havent to date.

We need our defenders to bloody defend first and foremost. Nyambe albeit not perfectly is one of only 2 players we have back there who can do this. I am sure the defence will be neglected again and we will concede too many goals if Mowbray stays in charge. Especially if we start converting wingers (who from the sound of it has played as a wing back, not a full back, with the kids) into a back 4 and drop an actual competent albeit imperfect full back in Nyambe.

I cant say I am counting down the days until the new season no, with limited attendances, probably a key player or 2 sold, little money and in my opinion becoming stagnant on the pitch, I'm not. I am sure I will go but thats not the point. You bring it up when it is not relevant and you have nothing constructive to say when people doubt our current direction under the manager, its a case of, I dont have an answer to this, I'd better reiterate how excited I am to go again.

As I say, you can make your excuses for them or you can believe that everything is completely in hand, plans are being made, we are making bids, we have players coming in for meetings, Venkys are regularly in touch and keenly interested, and that theyve grasped online calls, thats your decision. Based on Mowbrays quotes last night and more pertinently the history of Venkys, I think deluded wouldnt be a strong word for such beliefs. 

Dont worry Tony has a plan he is going to convert the Skipper Bennett to a centre back! Sorted! ?‍♂️?

On 18/07/2020 at 15:51, Exiled_Rover said:

JRC clearly isn't a fullback. He's just doing a job there - the fear is that he continues to look reasonably good there and Mowbray pencils him in as the answer at LB next season.

True but if he is he is still a better option there than Bell or Bennett

No network connection for me on ifollow! Anyone else?

12 hours ago, neophox said:

Thought he would ve out until december? Seems to be backning August.

He said a few months ago he was ahead of scheudle and expected to to be back by September and now is saying pending a test and being given the all clear expects to start full training in 10 weeks which would be August 27th so not too different from his previous statement. He hopes to be back in the squad for the start of the season.

6 hours ago, rigger said:

All 11 replies attest to that.

Interesting enough for Dack and Graham to re-post ??‍♂️

https://www.empireofthekop.com/2020/06/13/video-watch-the-full-highlights-as-liverpool-demolish-blackburn-6-0-at-anfield/

Just now, Sparks Rover said:

Bit of a worry isnt it...?

Is get DG off the wages and go for Lyle Taylor  and Ben Whiteman to add to the squad. 2 of the best league 1 players.

I'd give Dominic Samuel a run as he could come good

Yeah although I think it could work with Dack off Arma. If you play too up front where does Dack play? Its not easy. 

1 hour ago, Sparks Rover said:

2, 4 ,5 and 8 won't be adding anymore and 1 will probably go within 6 months.  Wonder who is going to get the goals going forward.....

3 and a miracle and Big Ben starts scoring? 

4 minutes ago, rigger said:

And the point is ?

Its interesting and makes for a good discussion ?‍♂️

3 minutes ago, JHRover said:

Amazing that Antonsson is still in this top 10 despite only being at the club for 1 year out of 3.5 under Mowbray and even then spent a lot of time sat on the bench.

Yep and for those not liking Gallagher being invloved in goals nearly 1 in 4 os pretty good considering he has largely been invloved on the wing.

I am suprised Downing is not on that list he must have just missed out! Just checked he has been invloved in 9 goals

https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/11998654/at-home-with-blackburn

I spoke to a friend of mine who is a Sunderland season ticket holder about the Sunderland keeper and he said the following.

 I heard the rumours hes Class I love him hes tall great shot stopper commands the box comes and wins corners everytime hes made 2 miskates in the 2 seasons that's it , if you get him ull get a great keeper I'll be gutted if he goes

On 12/05/2020 at 10:29, dingles staying down 4ever said:

Hakan Sukur? Joined Rovers rather late in his career to wonder what might have been? If we including player like this then Nuno Gomes and Ossie Ardiles

The one Keen signing I wonder what if would be Simon Vukcevic

Hakan had only just turned 31 when he joined so still had plenty of legs left which was proven with his follwoing 5 years at Galatasary where he scored better than 1 in 3. 

Ruben Rochina

Matt Derbyshire

Paul Gallagher 

Carlos Villanueva

Corado Grabbi

Hakan Sukur

Barry Fergurson

Paul Robinson 

Mauro Formica

Nikoli Kalinic

Vince Grella

Varaslav Gresko

Junoir Hoilett

3 hours ago, Elvis Biro said:

Thanks for sticking that up. What a fantastic watch. I was a bit misty-eyed at times...

Brings back great memories and great times at the club 

First time I have seen this since its original airing!

17 hours ago, DeeCee said:

Where did you watch it all please?

Yep watched them on Now Tv on catchup

Electric Youth - Debbie Gibson

Just on the last episode of Gangs of London it is exceptional!