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I would agree. However it looks like we have done some good business in the january transfer window. M. Jørgensen, Afolayan and Cashin. For me the most important thing was to sack the manager as I have had no trust in him keeping us up.

Sure, but wouldnt replace Baradji with Nzonzi. Hell na.

Slaven Bilic for me. Send WBA down 😉 Written in the stars.

Thats some years ago Kjell.

I might be stupid, but I believe the system has failed us massively. I am looking forward to seeing the potential from our new crop of players: Key Departures (2025–26 Season) Dominic Hyam: Transferred to Wrexham in Sept 2025. Lewis Travis: Transferred to Derby County in Aug 2025. Tyrhys Dolan: Left on a free transfer in July 2025. John Buckley: Transferred to Al-Kholood in Aug 2025. Honestly: Morishita is an upgrade on Buckley, Jørgensen could be a better player than Dolan, Baradji has a very good engine and could give us more than Trav (I absolutely loved Trav) McLoughlin has looked decent.

This will be the exciting part though. To see if it actually is dross we have signed.

Yes, there might be a few. Sheff Weds say "Hold my beer" together with Watford and WBA

It was a decision bound to happen. Removes the pressure from themselves with new installed optimism. Wouldnt suprise me if we got a "club legend" as manager either. Same strategy as United.

He was unfortunate with some events, but deep down there was few signals that he could turn it around. The system clearly wasnt working.

Now I dont need anything more from today. The squad is more than capable of winning!

Thomas Frank is probably available tonight

Anyone else that think Ohashi reminds them of Paul Dickov? 🙂

And

Sorry, I was working while posting. I didn't manage to hide the post before anyone picked it up. Absolutely wrongdoing from my side. My apologies.

sorry if posted already

In Norway the animal has to be stunned

I agree, defensively we look weak. What I hope, which has been mentioned on this forum is that the Hibs fans said that CB was Millers best position.

The backing has nothing to do with the thinking behind this. My opinions are based on being very close (at boardroom level) in a football club for 6 years now. I have seen lots of different strategies, some complete failure, some has worked to an extent but been very costly and some have given results. I will reserve my verdict on the footballing matter

See this window as a 8/10 - Club operation wise 5/10 - performance wise On the running of the club (I know results are the only that matter) there has been a big overhaul. Lots of players who we cherish, had connection with the fans, academy lads and solid player leaving the club is not good at all. In-depth though: * "old players" - Hyam turning 30 in December and Trav 28 in a month (is in his peak) * Some didnt perform well enough to build our future on: JRC, Markanday, Buckley * Some injury prone: Harry Leonard and * Some didnt want to sign a new contract so we had to cash in: Brittain and to some extent both Hyam and Trav. * One who didnt want to sign and wanted to go to Barcelona to try a new life. This lays a good economic foundation of turning the playing staff, who havent been able to reach the playoffs yet, upside down in an effort to reach the playoffs. We have reduced the wage bill significantly (hopefully) and brought in new players with potential for sales value, just like we did with Hyam and Brittain. Both deemed relatively successes, but not able to push us to playoffs. We have replaced the aforementioned players with: 5 players aged 23 3 players aged 24 and 2 players aged 28. In addition we have kept the promising Igor Tyjon and starting to mould Montgomery into a role in the first team. Its a lot of uncertainty around the team. Some of the signings I think look extrmely promising and our First XI of Toth Alebiosu - Carter - McLoughlin - Ribeiro Tronstad - Tavares Hedges - Cantwell - Miro Ohashi We have Wharton, Hickman, Gueye, Gudjohnson, Henriksson, Kargbo, Tyjon, Pickering, Miller I am not so sure we look so much weaker than last season.

Valérien Ismaël 2 BlackburnManager ChampionshipAppointed: 25.02.2025Contract until: 30.06.2028 imago images + Date of birth/Age: 28.09.1975 (49) Place of birth: Strasbourg Citizenship: France Coaching Licence : UEFA Pro Licence Avg. term as coach : 0.68 Years Preferred formation : 4-2-3-1 Former player: Last club : Hannover 96Most games for : R. StrasbourgRetired : 01.07.2009 Profile History Stats Personal Record Manager career Players used achievements News Current club Blackburn Current job Manager Citizenship France Age 49 IMAGO Personal Details Name in Home Country / Full Name: Valérien Alexandre Ismaël Date of birth/Age: 28.09.1975 (49) Place of Birth: Strasbourg Citizenship: France Guadeloupe Avg. term as coach: 0.68 Years Coaching Licence: UEFA Pro Licence Preferred formation: 4-2-3-1 Agent: Unique Sports Group Stats 25/26 Competition Matches W D L Points PPM Total: 5 1 0 4 3 0.60 Championship 4 1 - 3 3 0.75 EFL Cup 1 - - 1 - 0.00 History This is an overview of the career of a manager. Compact Detailed Club & role Appointed In charge until Matches PPM Blackburn Manager 24/25 (25.02.2025) expected 30.06.2028 17 1.06 Watford Manager 23/24 (01.07.2023) 23/24 (09.03.2024) 41 1.20 Besiktas Manager 21/22 (25.03.2022) 22/23 (26.10.2022) 18 1.72 West Brom Manager 21/22 (01.07.2021) 21/22 (02.02.2022) 31 1.45 Barnsley Manager 20/21 (25.10.2020) 20/21 (30.06.2021) 44 1.84 He has a way to go in PPM

Gardner-Hickman shone under Ismael playing CM. Hardworking midfielder with lots of defensive attributes. Perfect if we are going to deploy defensive midfielders.

TGH really stood out and rose under Ismael with his defensive abilities in midfield. A real grafter and more in the Travis mould if we are playing with two defensives.

In one area we have shone. This years kits have been great! Especially the green - it’s a beauty!

Hyam isn’t gone yet. we could be Palace who have sold their best CB and captain at a bargain price on deadline day. Puh horrible run club!