Bristol City haven't been awarded a penalty in a very very long time... hilariously, their fans have even set up a website tracking how long it's been since their last one (https://www.bristolcitypenalty.co.uk/). Now that it's gone viral, I wonder who will resolve that for them? Rovers of course! The gift that just keeps on giving. This I feel, is absolutely nailed on. Nakhi Wells (it'll have to be him) will be clean through early on, before being brought down in the box... the home fans can't believe it, finally a Penalty! Wells will step up to take it, slot it and proceed to 'shush' our travelling fans. That'll be 1-0 to them, which of course, also means 3 points for them. The match will probably finish 2-0, since Wells will then go and randomly smash one in from 30 yards or something, shushing our fans again. We experience more heartbreak, with a hint of betrayal, as we slide down to about 8th.

I like Carter, think he's done alright when he's played - we'd kick ourselves down the line if we released him or let him go on the cheap, I feel sure of that.

He could do okay here, but I doubt we'd go for someone like him... he'd want way higher wages than we could offer too. We need someone younger and faster with resale potential - problem is, attackers of that ilk cost a good few quid to begin with - like Brereton. Let's hope this rumoured 'war chest for marquee signings' is actually a real thing. If not, I guess we'll have to pray that Harry Leonard can hit the ground running.

Looks like a bid has been submitted for Ryan Porteous. Doesn't seem like we need him just yet, as others have said - but he's no doubt being brought in to replace Ayala, and coming in early should have him ripe and ready for next season. This will be a big saving on wages, a quality bit of business considering he'll cost us ~£500k. Replacing a player before he's gone, love to see it! Now we just need to try and do the same with Diaz...

You'd think we'd be in with a shout, we probably look quite appetising at a glance too - a big club with a great bit of history, usually floating in or around the play-off spots, good ground etc. But realistically, we've no chance of landing any of the good free agents. Dan Barlaser for example, is reportedly on about £5k a week at Rotheram. He'd probably be delighted to come here, continue playing in the championship and increase his wages a bit... then all of a sudden Middlesbrough or West Brom storm in, offer him around £15-20k a week and it's onto the next one for us. Meanwhile, the quality of these freebies gets lower and lower, until just the rejects remain. Our best chance would be to pay a bit of a fee and try to nab them now, but that can't happen... JDT continues to reiterate how skint we are.

Some cracking players on that list, certainly wouldn't mind Dan Barlaser and Lucas Joao. Who am I kidding? None of the better players on that list would come here. They'll be offered way better deals by other clubs, and they'd probably all get in there before us anyway, considering how slow we are to pull the trigger.

If we could get Cantwell for £2m, on say £14k/w until 2026 - i'd certainly take the gamble. The figures above are miniscule compared to what he'd be worth if we managed to get him back to his best, I think he just needs a completely fresh start. Even if that failed, it wouldn't be our biggest waste of money in recent times.

They must be keeping a tight lid on transfer info' at Rovers, the media don't seem to be catching any genuine leaks at all. The wait is frustrating for us fans, but at least it can allow us to secure deals without competition from the richer clubs around us. Ahmedhodzic being hijacked by Sheff U continues to haunt me... if the silence can prevent similar situations in the future, then so be it! Other other hand, it's also possible that there is simply no movement on transfers, and therefore nothing to actually report on... let's hope this isn't the case!

Yeah he's played a bunch of games for them, he also played a couple of times for Watford early this season before moving there. So won't be able to play for another club.

Yeah probably absolute tripe... but wow, i'd certainly be on board if that turned out to be true.

If he gains a bit of confidence I think Mola could make a cracking CDM at this level.

Just saw that, having a medical I believe. This likely reduces the chances of Dembele going out on loan, one I know a few of us were hoping for!

I recall that JDT said he wanted players in sooner in the window, rather than later... I also remember he wanted players in, before players went out. As it stands, we've sent 2 packing (Hirst/Annesley), with 3 more likely to be off soon (Edun/Mola/Brown). Meanwhile, no rumours for incomings... whilst we sit in 3rd, and urgently need to make improvements if we're looking for promotion. Maybe things are happening and they're doing a good job of keeping it under wraps? If not however, they need to get a bloody move on with just 20 days left!

He looked bright the other week when he came on against Man City - could probably do a job in the Championship. I'd take him here for sure on the right terms.

At 20 years old there's some good potential in Morton, if he can bulk up a bit and be braver in the challenge he could make a solid player of himself.

Rotheram have won just 1 of their last 12 league games, with 8 losses and 3 draws. They have also just received a 4-1 tanking from Ipswich in the cup. If we are genuine promotion candidates, then we should have no issue capitalising on their awful form. I'm sure they will be hungry for a result, but realistically their squad just isn't quite 'Championship standard' IMO. In theory, we should given them a hiding - but in typical Rovers fashion, we'll probably make this wayyy harder for ourselves than it should be. That being said, i'm going to predict a nervy 1-0 win here!

Has a look of JDT actually, could be his long lost son! Perhaps he's willing to break the bank to bring him in... build a relationship with him, make up for the lost years etc. https://img.a.transfermarkt.technology/portrait/big/499758-1558516818.png?lm=1 Nah come on he's 4.5m, he aint coming here. What's Berget up to?

Worth 4.5m, contact expires in December. Would cost a good few bob I bet... therefore I doubt it. It's probably just a case of people putting 2 and 2 together, with the whole Broughton/Bodo link.

Ahh fair enough! I think we're desperately in need of a gritty CDM... Ben Pearson on loan with an option to buy, that would be ideal.

Hmmm, would love that to be the case... do you know something we don't? I feel like he's just trying to be totally transparent, for the fans... so we don't expect too much and end up disappointed etc.

https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/23236845.we-need---jon-dahl-tomasson-gives-blackburn-rovers-transfer-update/ JDT gives a bit of a transfer update, nothing major really - but again the "money issue" was mentioned. Sounds like we're dealing in peanuts here, would probably be wise to not expect any major signings this window folks. Unless we sell BBD of course... but then again, would we even be able to spend the funds?

If we could get say £6m for Diaz, with the promise of being able to reinvest the money right away, i'd take it with no hesitation. Mindful that BBD has fallen off a bit lately, and we'd lose him for free in a few months anyway. If that did happen, a successful window for me would be along the lines of; Siriki Dembele - Loan Reda Khadra - Loan Jo Inge Berget - Free Jan Paul van Hecke - 1.5m Ben Pearson - 2m Very unlikely of course... but I think we'd be in a much better position with additions like that, than if we kept the currently out of form BBD. Khadra might be questionable to some, but I think he'd thrive under JDT with the current system. Realistically, wages would probably be the biggest issue regarding the above.

In a heartbeat - he'll go elsewhere though!

Everton are again looking at BBD, he'll be a "cheap option" apparently. Considering the fact that they offered a poxy £8m (IIRC) in the summer window, I wonder what laughable amount they'll stump up this time with his contract expiring soon 😅 Wouldn't take less than 6/7m personally! “They’re pondering a move and he will be a cheap option. Lampard is seriously pushing for that signing again.”