I couldn't find an existing thread for JRC. Since returning from injury I've been very impressed with how he has slotted back into the first team. He just looks like a very good football player. Positionally, technically, can pick a pass. I don't know whether he is to be a right back long term. But you can definitely tell there is a genuine real player there. Another that it is imperative we tie down to a long deal. He's also got about the coolest name in world football.

His game on Saturday I thought was his best game in a Rovers shirt. Definitely not to the standard some on here bigged it up too. But it was a huge improvement. Tonight though he stepped it up again. The biggest difference for me is that he is snapping into tackles and looks to have a little more stamina about him. One of his 70 yard passes to Brereton tonight was genuinely world class. I thought he had a really, really good game. The only criticism I'd have is he was at times a little slow to pick a pass on one or two occasions. But that is being hyper critical. He deserves his place in the side right now. It's not a case of giving him game time. The shirt should be his to lose for the next few games.

He's a twat

This ref is fucking dreadful. That was never a penalty in a million years. Moments before Buckley was absolutely clattered. And the only bit of pressure Swansea have had in this game has been them lobbing soft free kick after soft free kick into the area. I'm not sure we've had a free kick yet.

Team Buckley vs Team anti Buckley. This is just the internet. I think quite a few people, myself included have given a balanced opinion on his performance. His best one yet, however he was still very sloppy at times. Plenty of people the pounce, saying he was quality etc etc. It gets tiresome. As far as I can see there are only about one or two posters (Ben Whiteman included who is weirdly on this messageboard) who are claiming he was total shite. He had a good game. Mainly his work off the ball. With the ball he was a mixed bag. Two good bits a plenty of lost possession. Hopefully he builds on what was overall a good performance. Let's have a bit of balance.

There is a very good striker in the French second division. Young, quick, physical and banging them in. Mohamed Bayo. I don't know whether he would be out our range if we sold Arma. He would probably cost a few quid. Always a bit of a gamble. But one that could pay off big time.

He definitely also gave quite a number of very lax sloppy passes away yesterday. He was mixed in terms of his on the ball play. His main 2 contributions were very decent. The Gally pass and the run and pass for the penalty claim. But he absolutely did give it away under little pressure on multiple occasions. In saying that it was by far his best performance as he was actually brilliant off the ball. Some strong tackles, good interceptions and a lot more energy. Overall I'd say it was a good performance. But he was bloody sloppy at times.

Pretty much most of which was contained to a 5 minute flurry at the end when we were 2-0 up. I don't think we ever looked like losing.

We often concede from shots just outside the area which deflect. Getting a player in that pocket of space in a dangerous position (Dacks goal) is something we have been doing very, very rarely, yet allowing it at the other end. Bit of luck involved yes, but the amount of play we had around their area today means you hugely increase the likelihood of that happening.

He did play a couple of very good passes. But generally he was poor with the ball. He gave it away a lot. And I'm not slating him here. It's one of the first times I've seen him hold his own. His work off the ball was very good. Usually he is a passenger. Today he wasn't.

Massive win that. Could be hugely important so delighted with the three points. Was very unhappy with the line up but happy to be proven wrong. Of the big changes. Dolan - Motm. He was a pest and the ball seemed to just stick to him. He really linked our forward play together Dacky - yeah it was a deflection but he did what he does in and around the area. Found a pocket of space and scored. He and we looked far better with him further forwards. Buckley - Weirdly was very decent off the ball with some good interceptions and tackles. Poor with the ball though JRC - Seemed more balanced than Nyambe in his positioning. Offered a threat with his passing as opposed to Nyambes bursting runs. Shout out to Harwood-Bellis, Trybull and Gallagher too. All worked hard and played their positions well. Thought it was a really good performance which we definitely deserved to win. The only time Millwall threatened was with Matt Smith. He's so huge though he'd trouble any side. Didn't think they were ever really in the game though.

Breaking that line up down. JRC straight back in after 4 months out. Millwall are going to be physical. Not a time or position for him to come back in Dack does not work in a 3. He has to be in and around the opposition penalty area. Buckley randomly starting against Millwall. The absolute last player I'd be throwing in. Dolan simply can't be central. The only justification for Gallagher and Brereton playing where they play is Arma scores. If this is how he lines up then I just don't understand. It looks like he's just randomly made changes and lobbed different players into his system. It does not occur that maybe the system is the major issue. It's one of the worst line ups I've seen. I'm really panicking we are on our way down.

Care massively. I'm very anxious about relegation. This isn't just the normal shite and end of season lethargy. We're in trouble and desperate for 3 points. Don't think we will get them but its definitely the game we have the best chance in considering the fixture list. 1-1 draw

Banner opportunity? I don't want things to descend into Kean out levels. As I actually think Mowbray is an ok fella, but stubborn and a bit deluded. Kean was a crook. But the owners refusal to make decisions pushes people into trying in whatever way to make their voices heard.

The main reason I've mentioned it and I think is on the radar of a few others is because reading between the lines in his interviews, it feels as though that it what he is hinting towards. I'm not comfortable with the idea. I like how @tomphil put it that he has Tony Blair god complex. He believes in what he is trying to do and his journey. The rest of us can see it's madness. Given the power of a director role I do believe that he would only install someone willing to continue his exact same philosophy. A puppet. At the same time though. If Venkys had a plan he'd be gone already. We are vulnerable. And I do not know what the best solution could be.

Mowbrays recent comments about the owners needing a plan and if he isn't on the journey, not letting them throw it all away are odd. Does he have an eye on an upstairs, director of football type role... If he did. My view is he wouldn't allow a manager to manage. I think he'd be sticking his oar in. He does love to talk football. He's a stubborn man as well. Too principled at times. I think he'd cause conflict. But.. at the same time. We feel a bit fucked. Venkys don't have a plan. As soon as Mowbray is gone the vultures will be circling to mug us off once again. Because the owners still don't have a clue what they are doing. The perfect situation of a proper set up is never going to happen. Having a person with football experience in place at director level in Mowbray, even though I'm sure it would come with conflicts and challenges could be the next best scenario. I'm not a fan of this as I'm typing it. But. Like I said. In my opinion we really are a bit fucked.

30th Jan Rovers - 39 points Cardiff - 31 points Today Rovers - 40 points Cardiff - 53 points

Speaking of which. Wasn't he supposed to be fit at the end of February. Not sure we'll see him again this season to be honest

Thing is I don't think we have any kind of evidence that Dack needs a target man strike partner. I think Arma actually isn't too bad at being a bit of a pest. He can judge the flight of the ball, pick his spot and back in a bit. Granted he will never win a header but Graham just used to let it hit him or he was making sure the defender could only get half a boot or head on it. Dack then picked up the scraps and bobbling ball as Graham would make sure it was falling within 5 yards of him. Arma is far from the best at it but he can actually do it. And just letting it hit you is actually far more effective than Gallagher hurtling through the air like he's been shot out of a cannon to bonce the ball all the way through to the opposition keeper. We've not actually really played Dack in the 10 as part of a 4-2-3-1 behind Arma. Dack is terrible in a 4-3-3. He was a quaterback/right back when coming on against Coventry. The two players who I'd say actually don't fit into a system is Dack and Rothwell. Rothwell needs the 433 to thrive, Dack needs the 4231. I like Rothwell. But given our contrasting fortunes with the two formations I know which one I'd be going with.

There are too many contradictions in the facts and what Waggot has said making this proposal not add up. Something is fishy and call it gut instinct. He's hiding something and I don't trust a word. 1) In the interview he talked about covid costs, new pitch, trying to compete. VS In his next sentence that 100% of the STC sale income would go on upgrading the new training centre site. It might even cost more. Ok then Steve which is it. Why are you talking about other costs if 100% revenue is going into the redevelopment 2) We know the reason that the second site was purchased. There was simply not enough space on the original site where the academy now is to house everyone under one roof VS A new integrated state of the art training centre. It wasn't feasible before to have state of the art facilities under on the one site. It's factual, nothing has changed in that regard. 3) We've know we have Category 1 status on both sites so the line about them being built 30 years ago which gives the insinuation they are dilapidated old sheds which need upgrading is false VS Again saying the new centre would be state of the art. It already is state of the art. They have the official status to say so. Proof there is a slimy sales pitch, purposefully devaluing what we already have to get people who know no better on board. 4) Waggot says that all the money will be invested in the new site VS When quizzed on plans for the new site, openly says there aren't any. Again proof this is a sales pitch. There are no plans, no costings nothing. There are £££ signs in his eyes and the lack of plans show that the sale has been what is considered, not what the club can gain from this in terms of infrastructure. The fact there are no plans show he is bullshitting. Why this wasn't questioned in the Q&A I have no idea. I could go on forever. But in summary there are no redevelopment plans yet he says 100% will be reinvested in the redevelopment, whilst also talking about other costs. Contradiction!! The academy isn't big enough for an integrated site, we are already state of the art, yet we are being told this would be an upgrade. Doesn't add up. He can't escape the fact they all have a very dark history from Coventry in this regard. It doesn't add up, it doesn't make sense and he is lying. I can't understand how anybody wouldn't be able to see the bloke isn't telling the whole truth. Somewhere there are some fat grubby fingers waiting to smash their way into some pies if this is given the go ahead and as far as I am concerned he can piss right off. The bloke has done absolutely naff all to justify his wage or improve us as a club apart from acting as a shield for Mowbray. Which whilst I'm at it. When have you ever seen a board member dissecting past games to back up excuses the manager is giving (obviously aimed at the owners). Absolute joke of a set up here. Always has been under Venkys. They never learn. Their negligence is about to cost us and them all over again!! Rant over.

Dodgy start. But then I thought we were very decent the rest of the first half. We had them pinned back and were threatening. Second half was abject. Bullied all over the pitch. They were winning every header against our back 4. Horrible looking football from them but it was working. And that's the problem. If we've got a so called style. Then we need to be able to nullify that threat by getting on the ball in the middle and moving the whole team up the pitch. Stop us getting pinned. Anyway second half was shocking. One other point which is worth making. Bradley Dack. You're my favourite player but where the hell are you playing. He was like a right back quarterback. Has he got a Trent poster in his bedroom. Surely Mowbray has to be looking at that and in a split second correcting it. As in a totally different way. It's as ridiculous as Gallagher playing right back.

My thoughts exactly. I've just never been able to see the facilities with my own eyes to confirm. To me it quite simply doesn't add up. And when that's the case you can guarantee there is someone with an agenda stinking the place out.

I don't know if this has been posted in here anywhere. To much to trawl through. I've seen the site maps of the current facilities, but can anyone who has been a regular to both sites shed any light on the current standard of the facilities in real terms. I was always under the impression that both sites already were state of the art and some of the best around. The category 1 status backs this up. Do either of them, on an individual basis really need a major upgrade?

Posted this on youtube as all comments seemed to be that it looked like a great move. Between the snippets of Waggot repeating state of the art, state of the art, state of the art, I heard money for new pitch, costings of having two separate sites, difficult year with covid. The costs are true. We can't necessarily look to Venkys to fund everything. But selling off of infrastructure is a slippery slope. I'd rather see Arma go and maintain the facilities. If we look at the facts, the core reason they were built on separate sites in the first place is because of a lack of space. That hasn't changed. This will be a downgrade. It is now clear from Waggots words the inception of this idea came from Mowbray and him. The best mates have wasted money on poor recruitment. Given the performance of the team on the pitch and now the stepping forward of selling off key infrastructure that Jack built. There is no option other than Mowbray and Waggot should be clearing their desks. I hope not all fans are taken in by the words state of the art and integrated. It was a great sales pitch. But this doesn't have the clubs long term and best interests at heart.

He's that bloke you assume has moved on, only to see him in the corridor a year later