The EFL does it own TV deal and it has put streaming 3pm kick offs on the table whilst the PL to the best of my knowledge hasn't done this. Why the EFL has done this I don't get? They seem to think they can better TV deal by doing this but I don't see it. The EFL should be looking at capping prices for fans at each level to attract more fans to stadium and live football

we have 3 options if Gallagher can't start games if you want a striker in Hirst, Vale and Dolan. I would have no problem in starting any of them if Gallagher can't start and I have faith in them

I have disagree with you, he gives depth and strengths in forward areas and his adaptability to play 2 or 3 different positions but given how we play with just front 2 means he missed out, but now we playing 4-2-3-1 formation we will see much more of him starting games when has pressing number 9 or as wide player.

He has played many games as the number 9 but we like our front players to roam and freedom from set positions when Attacking. We performed much better when he is part of the team then without.

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I would say yes in terms of goals and assists plus impacts on games this season has been better.

We will have to agree to disagree. I think we should add 1 or 2 players in January whilst you want at least 4 signings.

How was it a cryptic answer when we both have discussion at length your point before the world cup started and we have talk about his strengths after his first start. we couldn't agree

We have already had this discussion before the world cup was on and in different thread. Yet you asked the same question again.

I think Garrett has shown he is more the up to it as he has shown in the games he played. You and I plus others have already had this discussion already. We won't agree. You want to keep adding players to the squad/positions where we already have enough players for that position. I think we need to just look to sign 1 or 2 players in January. Right back and another forward option if Dolan is out long term or BBD leaves or we send Hirst back We are already competing in the league aren't we and we are 3rd in the league or is that not compete for you?

Still would have like to be there watching Rovers even if the result wasn't what we wanted I do think Hirst needs a proper run of games so he can get match fit and match readiness to show whether he can produce or not at this level. He hasn't played much in recent weeks before the international break but given how we are playing I'm not sure he will get the starts I think he needs to produce. On sending him back all depends on the loan agreement terms and whether we can send him back or not. I do think Hirst needs a proper run of games so he can get match fit and match readiness to show whether he can produce or not at this level. He hasn't played much in recent weeks before the international break but given how we are playing I'm not sure he will get the starts.

We already know what the objective as Rovers spoke about this over the summer. we are 3rd in the league and I would rather use the players we have in midfield then bring in another meaning it 6 players fighting for 2 spot in the starting 11 and 1 on the bench.

abit extreme interpretation of my view on Dack. His last 2 performances have been good but he can't last 90 mins so if he stays we need to manage his game time well

I wish I was attending this game, as I think the Stadium of light is very impressive stadium. My team I would go for is Kaminski JRC Ayala Hyam Pickering Buckley Morton Hedges Dack BBD Gallagher Subs:- Pears, S.Wharton, Travis, A. Wharton, Hirst, Szmodics, Markanday

I'm not surprised that Kolo Toure wants to play. Will Wigan get better and results improve that way. Lets see

We didn't get those sort of 10-12 million bids in the summer so I would say its unlikely we would now. We only got 3 offers in the summer. Fulham bid 6 mil plus 4 mil in add on's, Seville and Nice bid 8.4 million offer I was very insightful to how Rovers recruitment work and what roles people are doing within those roles. I'm pleased we will be looking at European market even tho far less players will meet the UK work permit rules. I feel we should be looking at Belgium, Germany and Scandinavia markets for players. We did have a Head of European scout under Mowbray with Glyn Chamberlain doing that role until Mowbray decided that role wasn't needed any more. Mowbray didn't make used of the European market for me. So you want to sign another midfielder meaning less time and even chance of Adam Wharton or Jake Garrett making the 18 man squad?

I didn't attend the game but did listen to the last 70 mins of the game on Radio Lancs. Sounded like Pears made a number of very good saves. I seen the goals and I have to say Scott Wharton was awful for the 1st and 3rd goal. Good header for the goal tho. I can't comment on the overall performance of each player. I would have like fewer changes but it was understandable given that the league is the priority for JDT and Rovers. Gutted that Dolan got injured last night. Really a sackable offence. Maybe we need to give Hirst a run of games to see him get match fit and playing the regular. The problem is Gallagher is first choice for the number 9 role.

I have enjoyed watching how our players have played the spinners out there and be positive without being Reckless You are correct 100% on this point

Yes Adam Wharton is an asset right now but Rovers under JDT has to managed him properly. I do think he should be the bench but the problem is do you want 2 centre midfielders on the bench. I rate Garrett highly and He was good against Sunderland and I don't think he looks out of place in the first time at all. We have 5 centre midfielders for 2 midfielder places.

My team for this game Pears JRC Hyam Wharton Edun Buckley Morton A.Wharton Hedges Hirst Dolan subs:- Kaminski, Philips, Travis, Gallagher, Szmodics, Dack, BBD

I understand that but the fact remains that Sky are picking almost every game of ours for TV coverage.

It will be interesting to see what sort of bids for BBD in January if we do? I think we will keep him cos no club will offer us what we want to even sell and in the summer no club even got close to an acceptable bid. Keep him and we stand a better chance of Promotion then without him. Also BBD might want to stay for the season and if we get promote sign a new contract here,

I'm expecting Brereton-Diaz to remain here for season. I think we sign 1 or 2 players in January and probably let 3 or 4 go either permanent or loans being the outgoings

The quote was Substancial budget compare to none Parachute payments club. If you look at what those clubs spend then it was. How much was you expecting us to spend?