Too much is made of Benson's lack of experience in the game but what you have posted here is damning. There have been many goals over the last few years that we have conceded where the situation should have been dealt with by the keeper long before it ever became a goalscoring opportunity. This is especially true when it comes to crosses and set pieces. Previously Kaminski had the raw talent to make this not much of a huge issue. Now with Pears who doesn't have that talent level of Kaminski the problem is amplified tenfold. Replacement of both our goalkeeper and the goalkeeping coach is essential.

I think the point that is being missed is that he was worth more than that much to Rovers, or at least he should have been. Unfortunately this is not a real football club anymore and just like with Adam Wharton they couldn't wait to get him out the door as soon as there was a hint of a few quid being waved about. 9 million for the guy who single handedly kept us in the division last year is a great deal for the buyer.

We'll get turned over here. Pears will cost us a minimum of one goal.

Having no sponsor would be infinitely better than the shit we had on the shirt the last two and a half years.

I don't recall you coming on here to do weekly reviews of your games last season.

It's all completely Danny Shittu.

Also, isn't it league rules that people with criminal convictions can't own a club? Not that I expect the corrupt, gutless football authorities to do anything.

For anyone believes that Rovers are going to pay 6m for a player, have I got the deal of a lifetime for you. Magic beans for sale at the bargain price of just £450 each. PM me if you're interested.

It's impossible to overstate just what a liability he is. He almost single handedly got us relegated last season against Sheffield Wednesday. He's absolutely no right to be at this club. 100% the worst goalkeeper I've ever seen at this club.

Pears is worth a 12 point deduction on his own. Get rid now.

Yes. Absolutely.

I haven't seen anything that confirms that they can send over money as long as they put up a bond. The law states that they must attain a "No Objection Certificate" from the ED before sending over money. This has proved difficult to get the last two times they sent over money, hence the court cases.

One hundred fucking percent. Pin this to the front page.

One person in particular does.

He'll absolutely tear league two in half. Having the two massive injuries he had can't take away his sheer class.

Sammie Szmodics. Rovers legend? No. Rovers cult hero? 100% yes. Him and Adam Wharton have been the only players in the last 14 years that have made it a joy to watch Rovers. I believe he's going to absolutely smash it in the premiership and reckon he'll bag 15. Nothing but absolute respect for this fella. Good luck Sammie, show em what you're made of.

You were right @Gav, Richard Ashcroft is the best songwriter of the 90s.

We absolutely need a keeper. We can't go on trying to outscore the opposition when we've just sold off our top/only goalscorer on the cheap.

Would it surprise you in the slightest if that all transpired?

Also pathetic. As we all know practically fuck all will be reinvested.

£9 million. Absolutely fucking pathetic.

I absolutely love watching the videos of us with the likes of Tugay, Cole, Samba, Bentley, Friedel etc. A proper club you could have real pride in.

I'll stick with the prediction of a 3-1 scoreline.

The alternative is the owners sell up and fuck off. We are having a fire sale entirely to benefit them. None of this has been done to benefit the club.

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