@TBTF posted earlier that he had heard we were looking to sign him after this week's Euro League matches. At least seem like the type we need, not confirmed by the "official sources" so wait and see rumour. Fits the profile and market we should be looking at.

Looks like a proper defender. Can head and likes a tackle

True, Championship is now under same rules as PL from this window. All incoming transfers and loan must be completed by the 8th. Outgoing loans to League 1/2 can happen untill 31th, which means Mowbray might hold on to most youngsters to late August.

Latest quote from Tony when asked Who will be staying: "Buckley definetly won't be going on loan" Very positive, think he is close and will see plenty of game time.

I realize I'm in the minority but I think Bennett is a decent right back. Not great, but can run all day, tackle and can put in a cross. Nyambe is a fine athlete who is good one on one defensively, but can't put in a cross to save his life. Still based on last season, our left was the major pain point. Williams had a horrible spell when everyone who just run past him on the outside and we conceded a lot from that side. Bell was a little better, but looks like he has an off switch sometimes where his mind is somewhere else. Still I think the whole board agrees that we are weakest central. Mulgrew is not a great defender, he backs off almost into his keeper every time and struggles with pace every time. If Lenihan is injured we are so thin and Mowbray himself said so this week. I'm a firm Mowbray supporter, but dissapointed that he has tracked back from the clear statement that defenders are coming. Still time to get a couple in, but I'm very confident that we will see Bennett, Lenihan, Mulgrew and Bell as the back four vs Charlton.

Not that suprised I think. When you are a mid-table team offering mid-table wages, it's hard to attract better players. Probably have to cast a wide net and find out that some are on 3 times the wages we can afford as Mowbray was quoted on. Finding gems and the few players willing to sacrifice wage to play football like Gallagher is the key. Probably the same as 15 other clubs in the Championship. When the club has 187%(or something like that) wage to turnover ratio it's hard to see how we can raise the wage level further.

He has actually played rightback for the U18 before moved forward ? I think his style is similar to Iniesta in the way he passes and goes past People. Similar slight build as well

Mowbray was referring to last season. Rothwell did mature and establish himself as a regular towards the end. No evidence that he won't be a starter. The old guard was starting against Rangers because they had the least minutes. Pretty sure Rothwell will start at left wing vs Charlton.

One of the reason the U23 finish high is that The top PL clubs are loaning their best players, so their U23 is watered Out a bit. Players like Mason Mount, Harry Wilson etc. However shouldn't takeaway that we have a great U23 with Just as good talent as the PL

Think he more or less is. Manchester Evening News considers it a sure thing.

Pep Guardiola on our new defender "He is fast, strong in the air, and has the quality to look forward behind the line for the next pass. He definitely has a future in the first team. He is a nice guy, his mind is open, he listens, he trains every day like it's the last training of his life and I like to work with these kinds of players a lot. “Against true, tough teams – Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich (in pre-season) – he played very well.”

They had a really rough first part of the season getting used to the new level and shipped a lot of goals. Magloire got injured in the early part of the season as well. After Christimas they were basicly untouchable and won almost everything against Man C, Liverpool, West Ham, Chelsea etc. It's also worth mentioning that Rovers is one of two Championship sides in the top U23 division. Think Derby is the other one. The mighty Man Utd got relegated before this season, and didn't even manage to get promoted again. However there is a very big difference on the type of football being played there vs Championship. It's possesion based, played to foot and mirrors the top PL sides approach. There is no physical battle in the air, which makes the transition for a centre back like Magloire a lot harder than for the offensive players. He is having an easy time in the U23 because he is stronger and quicker than every striker there, including Rhian Brewster which he had in his pocket. Championship is a different animal in that respect. A lot of big bruisers with strength and know how.

Probably not close enough to make the match day squad. Bennett and Nyambe in front of him as right back. Attacking midfielder by trade, but very football intelligent and can play a number of positions. Filled in as wing back for U23 last season and did very well.

Could it be this guy he's thinking of? West Ham winger with 17 games last season. We are mentioned to have expressed an interest. https://readwestham.com/2019/07/21/championship-trio-line-up-diangana-swoop/

Agreed. Was a stop-gap option in League One. If they are bringing in 2 keeper, he will surely be let go. Fischer seems decent enough for third keeper.

The fact is that loan players can't be nominated on team of the season, which makes it a bit strange. Both Walton and Henderson was on loan and obvious candidates.

You mean the "I had no defence, defenders are coming" comment. I liked that, but that was bit over the top, and pretty uncommon for Mowbray. He has always been "creating more competition" kind of guy like today. A bit more tactical and political. Remains to be seen, we need depth and strength so good to hear they are digging up bodies

3-1 is a pretty decent result for what effectively was a U23 team.

When I've seen him for the U23 he plays off the striker. Collects the ball and run at the defence. Has pace and goes by people, a bit of swagger and arrogance which I like. Can improve his decision making as he is a bit greedy and could be better at releasing the ball to other than going for goal himself. Can be an impact player, but I think it's more likely to see him go on loan and play regularly this season. Too good for U23 now, as is Buckley

Ratings from today's game. All the youngsters did well, Buckley and Butterworth best. https://www.lancs.live/sport/football/football-news/blackburn-rovers-player-ratings-win-16603472

Thanks, seems like I'm limited to season pass only. Probably because I'm in Norway or something. Enjoy

Do you have a link to the monthly package? I only get full season

Regarding Gallagher being expensive at 5, I see Zohore going for 8!. Similar stats which makes the Gallagher fee look better

Of course. I still think Raya is a great keeper who would excel in a less physical league, even in the Premier League. Since our defence is less than commanding I would like to see a big unit brought in who will shout and claim the ball.

Hamstring I think, but was fit for second half of season.