We'll fly out of the traps I reckon and go a goal up, before a disjointed second half ends up 1-1 with QPR having the better of it. Many who refuse to acknowledge the signs will come away saying it was a "good point".

Does my head in reading about "reinvesting" any money from a Diaz sale into the squad. Its like the last 11 years didn't happen for some. It's not going to happen.

I don't like it as much as you do, but doesn't stop it being true. Every time he came off the bench last season it was like playing a man down. Now, I was hoping he would have a really good pre season with plenty of minutes under his belt and start the season looking sharp etc. Looks like he is playing catch up again though. I love Dack, and he might still have that knack of sniffing a goal out here and there, but it's not going to be enough I fear. Think his days as a top player is this league are over unfortunately.

Styles and Bowler are pie in the sky stuff along with Anel and Davies. They aren't going to happen. Hope these prem loans are good as that's what we are waiting for going off JDT's latest comments.

Dack has looked like a pub player ever since he has come back.

I dunno, he spent 4 years at Everton and didn't play a game. I could see Forest and Bournemouth taking a punt though. Failing that someone with parachute payments maybe. Hope I'm wrong, but I don't see him herewith Hedges and Markanday in that role already. (Well aware Bowler is better than both but I just don't think we'll see it as a priority position).

Let's be honest, as much as i am happy with the Brittain signing, I can't imagine he would have had as much interest as the likes of Styles and Bowler will generate.

Said from the beginning, the likes of Styles, Bowler etc. They will go the same way as Anel and Davies. Just not going to happen.

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Well obviously. But surely if that was the only detail to tidy up then he wouldn't be playing today.

Yep true. Although if what Glen had heard was correct that the only thing left to sort out was a sell on clause, surely he wouldn't be playing today. Not a slight on Glen, but it looks like it's no where near as close as he was lead to believe.

Be amazed if he chose us over Besiktas. Said earlier in the thread that Styles would go the same way as Anel and Davies. Someone was always going to gazump us for him. Think it will be the same with Bowler too.

I think Styles will eventually go the same way as Davies, Anel etc. Don't doubt there is interest but don't think the deal will be done. Moreton I don't know, could go either way obviously. Presume he is a clear step up from Wharton/Garrett or whats the point.

I would have thought it would have been the Bosnian defender

Now right back is sorted i would be happy with another 3 players of similar quality to Brittain. A CB, CM and a forward who can play all accross 4 positions ideally. More than happy to have the likes of Vale, Barnes, Garrett, Wharton etc padding out the squad.

Come on Henning can't be a maybe. Came back and helped lead us to a promotion, a cup win and a couple of campaigns in Europe. He was superb in his second stint. Dunny was hit and miss for sure, but his season in 09-10 was superb playing further forward off the striker. Anyway, i wouldn't take Poveda back, i'm sure there are better quality players out there we could get for that position.

JRC needs a loan for me. Maybe keep Brown as back up to Brittain.

I agree in theory although there are exceptions, Henning Berg, Colin Hendry, Chris Price, even David Dunn had a bit of an indian summer in 09-10.

Don't mind one, but i'm not sure we should be going out and getting 3 players from the same club that have just been relegated.

They have to try and justify that 1875 membership somehow.

Think its clear Brittain is just another name that has been thrown out there as window dressing. For this one, i'm going to predict the fee is a "problem" before he signs for someone else for an undisclosed one.

Come on lads, @simongarnerisgodis clearly having you all on 😁

Of course not, but you know that. Do you think Diaz himself will see a few grand a week here, or potentially x4/5 his wages somewhere else and think "I don't see how it matters, I'll stay here". He would want that regardless of having a kid, but now he is i imagine he would want to get a move sorted, a 4/5 year contract somewhere and settle down in time for the new arrival.

Why? Red has been a traditional away colour for Rovers for decades.