33 minutes ago, Neal said:

If we don't get 3 points on Saturday or lose even, I think that will really push things on with transfers. There will be some keen eyes on how the likes of Carter, Hedges, and Pickering perform (if they play). If Carter looks out of his depth, Hedges looks ineffective and Pickering gets murdered... I can see some signings getting sorted quick sharp. 

I just rewatched the celtic game last night, and pickering was simply abysmal. Edun needs to start but we need a new LB ASAP. Priority #1 right now.

I’ve always throught around 17m for Brereton is about right this summer. Needs to hurry up.

I wonder if one of the Centre backs we are after is Ryan Porteous at Hibs, one year left on his deal so will be relatively cheap.

Had a few drinks, but man did Philips look tidy today! Saw his speed at time, decent range of passing. 

12 minutes ago, LDRover said:

Pickering has to be replaced, he's just not good enough. No pace, poor one on one and gets caught out positionally. He will only be exposed further should we revert to a wing back system this season too.

Yep, before next Saturday. 

Adam Wharton looks like an all action Centre midfielder, good touch, good engine.

We have a wealth of quality young central midfielders.

Harlock looks well tidy

Sloppy from Dolan again.

Majorly concerned about left back now, Pickering is dreadful. We have three young fine prospects in the ranks, one should be given a chance.

Hedges been quality second half.

Well that was rancid. Terrifying actually. Philips the only bright spot. Take the money for Brereton now. Pickering a shambles at left back, boy can’t run.

Styles has been the best player on the park everytime we have played them. Would be an excellent signing.

9 minutes ago, OldEwoodBlue said:

Don't know why anyone got excited about this Anel guy. We all know that Venkys have never spent on defenders since they arrived.

Every interview has talked about using what we have, developing youth and following the vision of the owners.

Try listening to the words. We are starting a 3 year journey to cash in on developing and selling on young players. We are not attempting to compete and get promoted.

Yep that was plain as day siting 2nd in the league as January. 

I think id rather have Khadra right now for a fraction of the price of JVH, showed glimpses, and was unplayable at times. Get him out on that left wing, with Dack and Hedges/Dolan or Markandy on the right with Breo/Gally up top and I think our attack is looking good.

49 minutes ago, Eddie said:

I think he may well stay. It's unlikely to be the type of summer where middling clubs are likely to feel all that cash rich and I'm sure that there will be plenty who are quite happy to reserve judgement and see if he can keep his form going into next season - with the possibility of a knock-down price in January or a free transfer next summer. 

Brereton himself may also be in no rush as he may feel being a free agent puts him in the most powerful position and in line for the biggest payday. 

There is no way he stays, we will be cashing in as we have just had our trousers yanked, losing three of our better players for free.

I saw names like Lyon and Valencia the other day might be interested in him, surely a better move.

Sell Dolan and buy Khadra.

I think 16m is a fair price for Brereton, at this stage of proceedings.

5 hours ago, Torgeir said:

Pickering was our second worst performer after coming back from injury, second to the super cameo false no. 9 Mr. Bradley Johnson. He's got a decent left peg but physically weak, positionally not the best and lacks pace for a modern fullback/wingback. Pedersen is strong and versatile but a bit old fashioned - no real pace on him either.

One of the slowest professional footballers ive ever seen.

Prefer Ferguson to Tomasson. 

Has Espirito been giving an interview?

This is going to be a right laugh.

I miss the Blackburn Bully Boys

I would be pretty pleased with Big Dunc, would certainly demand high standards, offering up a very different product from Mowbray I would imagine. Derbies would be fun.

Farke is my number one, followed by Ainsworth, totally different propositions. 

For once the bookies look like they have been surfing the boards.

Its Daniel Farke's Blue and White Army if he wants it. Hopefully any day now.

I’ll take that as good news that Farke is at least in the frame.

This whole “the club is a mess cause I’ve not been offered a new contract” is a pile of nonsense. You haven’t been offered a new contract Tony cause you/we have been absolutely abysmal since January. It’s time for a change, I wouldn’t be chatting to you either about a new contract. Little silly to comment on it, should be private.

Of course Steve doesn’t make the decisions on the manager.

3 minutes ago, riverholmes said:

We had the squad and players but not the manager to get over the line.

Am I right in thinking that Mowbray persevered with Gallagher as a wing forward for two seasons, until the final games of this season? I suppose he looks at Real Madrid and wonders what they could achieve if Benzema was out wide.

Gallagher did well as a number 9 target man today, won some headers. Should have been there all along 

Hedges is a really clever footballer. Tha t through ball for Markanday there case and point.

Plenty of talent in the squad even if Breo gets sold.