The squad have gone away to Austria and had a confirm Covid-19 case so the rest of players could have been infected plus they have 2 friendlies to play. So how the hell is fair or logical? We been looking, talking to agents and clubs for a number of weeks I would imagine. Supposedly we have met Whiteman face to face. where this meeting took place I dont.

Wasn't it 10 pounds last summer for the friendly?

So Kaminski has to quarantine for 2 weeks but Liverpool don't even tho they had a Confirmed Covid-19 case? Let's hope we get exemption for him. If he has been regular tested in Belgium then surely he wouldnt need to self isolated for 14 days?

Its a 2 year contract with the club option of third season. What length of contract would you like to see? I imagine we will make couple more signings before the start of the season then a couple more before of the 16th October deadline

Rovers offering the service for £5.99 for the Blackpool game https://www.rovers.co.uk/news/2020/august/streaming-service-provided-for-blackpool-friendly/

I don't have any interest in watching it to be honestly. Plus in the coming season I would imagine I watching Rovers playing midweek. or watching a game from Premier League or the EFL which in all honestly interest me alot more.

How is signing a keeper from Belgium club thinking outside the box when we have been putting this European scouting network in place for the past 12 months? well it will be interested to see if he has quarantine or not. Liverpool don't have to after they come back from Austria after applying to the FA not to do so.

Thanks for such a detail report. I haven't watched the European club competitions properly for few years now.. I used to see the odd bits of Liverpool games but thats why only I was working in Haydock so plenty of Liverpool fans there watching the games. I don't have the interested in the competitions anymore to watch it regular now.

So there is expiry clause then like I thought they would be. Would you have said last summer that a defence of Semi Ajayi and Kyle Bartley would be good enough to finish second in this league? of course you wouldn't done Or that Ben White would have performance so well for Leeds based on half a season at Peterborough the season before and full season the season before at Newport county he is now having bids of 25 million turned down for him? Of course you wouldn't Or that Cardiff would have performed better without their big summer signing Flint which cost 6 million pounds from Boro in having Morrison and Nelson at centre back? of course you wouldn't I gave you 4 possible players who in my opinion would fit our football budget in terms for transfer fees and wages and all very realistic to bring in.

Thanks for the reply. Who was in the Europa Final team wise and who was the stand out players?

haven't watch of the European competitions all season. I didn't even know when the finals would be played or where. No idea of their squad or even who was the Bayern coach until I google it. How was the final? exciting, good game to watch or boring?

Would they not be expiry date to when thats clause would run out on Lockyer's contract? Moore wasn't unwanted at all but he wanted to play regular first team football instead of not playing. How much of Sunderland did you actually see? Van Aken was unwanted by a previous manager not by the current manager Gary Monk. Moore played 35 times for Oxford United last season. Hardly not much is it? Also I couldn't care less if he is playing for his current club or not. If he the ability to play for us, fits the player profile we want, within our football budget and will improve the team. This is where good scouting comes to the front and hopefully we will sign the right players for us. Yes they are some good bargains around Europe any idea on the wages Ayala and Van Der Hoorn would want or was at their previous clubs? Can't see Miazga being a option for us due to the likehood of wages at Chelsea would be well out of reach.

But never said its tell the full story tho. I'm just pleased that the European scouting network is working and hoping for a couple more signings

Think Williams was always look to move on if he wasn't going to play. At 27 years old, he doesn't want to be squad player I would imagine wants to play regular There are players around who would could sign for under million and would good/decent additions. Isn't Lockyer under contract at Charlton till 2021 so how would he be free agent? Wonder if we have scouted Sheffield Wednesday centre back Joost Van Aken(26 years old) who was on loan at Osnabruck in Bundesliga 2, Taylor Moore(23 years old) at Bristol City(Value at 720k on Transfermarkt and says only 1 year contract left on Contract), Oxford defender Elliott Moore(23 years old) or Sunderland defender Jordan Willis(25 years old) who was at Coventry under Mowbray. Mols is 21 years old and never played here in the league or been on loan. Its time he move on and play regular Far from clueless about goalkeeping since I used to play that positions during my school years. Always enjoyed playing that position. my criticism was abit OTT but he needs to be playing regular first team football and he has been on 2 loans last season and never played. He needs regular football. Would you not agree with? I think Hilton is far better keeper than Fisher will ever be. But Hilton is another thats need 1st team regular for a season aswell. I have seen the error our new keeper has made last season and I thought what a dumbass but I have seen a lot of clips of good saves, good distribution and catching the ball.

Crawley's inning in the 3rd test was superb. Shown a range of shots and he has worked very hard to improve his game. He himself took his self off to India and Australia to improve his game against Spin and fast bowling. Hats off to him Anderson's bowling is still very good and deserves to be in the team even at the age of 38

Clearly miss Fisher performance then?

step up? He has been playing Europa league football and top flight in Belgium. why so negative Tops?

He's does look very good in those clips and others. Like hope its works out that way. The distribution is going to key part of us counter attacking teams from Set pieces. Walton was far too negative and slow in distribution

No Mercer it is yourself who is dressing it up in your usual style again. Comparing them Phil Jones is a rare talent or World class exemption players We are producing good quality young players but you aren't willing to get it time and patience expecting them to first team regular straight away

Plenty to be positive about Mercer. Rankin Costello is just coming through, Buckley is developing and we be part of this team going forward, Vale will be good one for the club in the couple of years. we sold Callum Wright to Leicester in January 2018 Its doesn't matter whether Premier League clubs are interested in our players. We are developing players for our team. Yes our team. Thats the all point of having an academy. Our under 18's team beat Man City and Arsenal in games last season. Our under 23's team beat PL teams like Brighton, Southampton, Tottenham, Wolves in games last season. Mercer, You have mention this tipping point with Venkys for year after year. So far you haven't right so far, so you bound to be right at some point

Rothwell came off injured after 30 minutes. Did you not notice that? or play the same position as the 2 pacey players both played down the right side where Fleetwood weakness was

And what happens if Dack is never the same player again? We might sign a couple of players that make us suit 4-3-3 more. Who knows

Well yes cos we have played it different with a main striker in the 9 role. Plus Holtby playing deeper. What a cop out? One of attacking player can play centrally? Its yourself over obsessing about Dack and thinking Dack will be back to best from game 1 plus playing the formation that suit him. We need to formation that suit the entire squad we got and any new players we may sign. Dack might never be the player he was before and have to adapt his game. Like other footballers had to like Shearer or Owen did.

I deffo wouldnt be parting way with Rothwell. Rothwell's performances werent good enough. Hes knows it aswell. Hoping for a good season from him