RoversSG

Yes, there was a period of time under JDT where we absolutely outplayed every side we met. Think that was the only time since probably Mark Hughes time where i go into every game confident of a win regardless of opponent. Just imagine if JDT was given more resources, we would probably be one of those 100 points Championship teams.

We're like the window shopper who goes into the LV shop and pretends to be interested in buying something just to appear rich.

My take is putting us up for sale would be an admission that they made a mistake buying us in the first place. Currently, we are probably an immaterial item in their group financials together with that subsidiary that buys chicken feed or the other subsidiary that rents farming equipment that no one pays attention to. Out of sight, out of mind, no loss of face.

Didn't you say last Jan that we are keeping the Wharton powder dry for the summer transfer window? What happened to the dry powder? Don't understand why you're just blindly ignoring the track record and being so adamant about it.

Not exactly a transfer news but i love this line Being managed in the Premier League by Steve Kean could’ve counteracted any talent that came into the team at the time given how things went for the club during his tenure. https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/robert-lewandowski-opens-up-on-2010-blackburn-rovers-transfer-bid/

A bit of a side-track but the 2-3 loss in Mar 2023 was one of the more exciting games under JDT. We played fantastic that day and i really thought we were going to win until their 2nd goal went in. Devasting to lose after leading a stronger team and outplaying them for some long and i think the team lost momentum after that otherwise we would definitely have secured a play-off spot.

Not exactly U21 topic but does anyone know if the tribunal fee for Rory Finneran has been fixed?

You won't play against Gally cause he's in the treatment room. Having said that, what a pleasure watching a striker that gives me hope rather than despair everything the ball gets near him.

Saw some arguments about whether we sold SS on the cheap earlier in the board. Does anyone know what is the record transfer for a 28/ 29 years old who has never played in the top flight?

Tells you more about what the current ownership mindset is better than anything else. I wouldn't want to be an employee of theirs. Will most likely be asked to leave after working 30 years for them cause they can save a bit by hiring a fresh grad.

This was not what you were saying in Jan. In Jan, you were going on about how we were keeping the Wharton money for the summer transfer window and how it's better to keep our powder dry than overspend. Nothing about FFP then.

Actually, i feel it might be the only way round. We'll probably have a fire sale at relegation and our biggest cost factor, wages will be cut significantly and with further room for more cuts if we are not aiming for promotion. With the costs cut, even with reduced revenue, our cash burn rate might be reduced thus giving the V even less incentive to cut losses.

Yes, we need a CM to sit in front of the defence. Better yet if it's some fresh legs.

Last year, we were looking at the likes of O'Brien. This year, we're looking at an injured 35 years old....

I remembered how frightening his pace was for defenders though his finishing was from the Jason Roberts kind. There was a cup game (think against Chelsea or Liverpool) where i remembered he was the most dangerous player on the pitch.