He’s just one of the Gang of Four that needs to go. They all have a hidden agenda, the longer they stay the more likely Brockhall will be sold and the money vanishes from the club.

17 minutes ago, Sparks Rover said:

Agree with this....win this by 60 minutes, get the better players off and into the next round.... we need a big team at home in the next round for a gate, be nice to get a bit further too

The problem this season is we are back down to three subs. So do we start with essentially the same team as Saturday or make some changes and then bring another three one later in the game.

37 minutes ago, Tyrone Shoelaces said:

We didn’t have a “ suitable replacement “ when we sold him. Walton was probably the worst keeper we’ve had in my lifetime.

We’ve always had good keepers at Rovers going back to Adam Blacklaw. John Butcher was the worst I ever saw. I remember being told that he was in the Cavendish bog and one of his team mates remarked that they hoped he could keep hold of his cock. Not even his team mates rated him.

55 minutes ago, gumboots said:

I can but I've sort of lost the confidence nowadays. Parking, walking to the ground on your own and especially walking back to the car afterwards. At one time it wouldn't have bothered me but nowadays it does. It's the only night either of us has anywhere else we have to be too. 

If you park at the side of the Spar at Mill Hill you can gladly walk down and back with us. Seems a shame to miss the game.

20 minutes ago, K-Hod said:

Steady on assuming what I’d be doing.

Like walking into Tesco, seeing a lettuce for 50p, then offering 35p….

You can do exactly that, a price in a shop is an “offer to treat” in law. Try it. You don’t like any criticism of your posts.

10 hours ago, K-Hod said:

Nothing takes the piss like football clubs in the transfer windows.
They know what the price is and they have the money. 
Put up or shut up, you absolute wasters.

They are not taking the piss. Basic economics, they know we need the money, twelve months left on his contract. They can wait to the end of the window, if the three stooges don’t drop their valuation the Saints can wait until January when the valuation will have dropped. How’s that taking the piss, if the Rovers operated like this you’d be clapping your hands.

Our STs worked okay. I didn’t see any problems at the turnstiles.

I’m sure he’ll make several changes for two reason. Rest key players for the upcoming league matches. Give the young squad players experience before they are needed in league games. 

1 hour ago, Herbie6590 said:

1. Debt write off - it means nothing, even IF they did it, my take on them wouldn’t remotely be changed by it, it’s merely moving an IOU from one in tray to another, purely cosmetic - don’t focus on it, it’s irrelevant in the scheme of things

2. Loophole sponsor - City Football Group is a sophisticated multi national organisation, employing multiple experts in their fields, financial, legal and football -  capable of moving assets and income streams around the globe to optimise tax positions, profit declarations and circumvent the worst strictures of FFP…we have Steve Waggott…‘nuff said 🤦‍♂️

Herbie, on the first point, Venkeys have been converting loans into capital. These are not IOU’s they are in fact investments that are not reclaimed. Rather what ever Venkeys sell the club for they would be written off as part of a take over.

On your second point I work for an Indian multinational and they are past masters of maximising their tax position. Do you think that Waggott or Cheston would have any say in the finances of the company? I don’t think so. The Swiss banks have untold riches of Indian families that have been hidden from tax authorities, so cash is never an issue, it’s how it’s recorded in the companies accounts.

4 hours ago, Leonard Venkhater said:

You must be a Juvenal delinquent lol

There was a time when I could be called juvenile but never delinquent. I’m nearing OAP, but still are young at heart.

27 minutes ago, Mike E said:

J*B and the law, I guess.

I'm genuinely a bit baffled you think saying 'HR is filled by incompetent, self centred morons’ wouldn't be removed.

Partly because there's a good chance people on this site do that job (turns out there are several), and you're deliberately (and pointlessly) antagonising them.

Partly because the wider basis of the forum guidelines = don't be a dick. I'd personally argue that your statement, unprovoked, is a good example of flouting that mantra.

You in particular could do with being less aggressive in posting style towards others. You might think it's a bit 'snowflakey', but that's why we still function as a welcoming site for new members, and better quality discussion.

Rather than sweeping derogatory generalisations which are designed only to be snide.

So it’s okay to slag off employees of the Rovers like wanker Waggott, or to call Mowbray fucking delusional but the poor sensitive souls that are our HR colleagues can’t have a real experience told.

3 hours ago, K-Hod said:

It’s nothing like 1984, don’t be so melodramatic. The vast majority of posters have never had a post hidden on here.

Besides, the mods will decide what stays and what goes, thanks!

Anyhow, pre season….

Who mods the mods?

7 hours ago, Sparks Rover said:

Are we not allowed contentious? Jeez man.🤷‍♂️

You're in danger of sanitising it a bit too much.

Sparks, a man after my own heart. I agree that posts that are disrespectful to posters should be pulled, but generalised comments about are OWN experiences are another matter. That’s why it’s like 1984.

27 minutes ago, K-Hod said:

Seems like people are getting a bit confused about when posts are hidden, but don’t worry, uncle K-Hod is here to explain the process we want you to follow, again.

If you’ve a query about a post being hidden, use ‘ask admin’ or send a mod a PM. 
Please don’t clog up the threads.

Ta.

Why? Tell all of us why you pull posts. I’ve had two taken down by you this evening. Nothing too contentious in the posts. Let us all know why you’re pulling them.

25 minutes ago, tomphil said:

Just read the full conversation i'm not talking about international borrowing. I'm on about short term borrowing at this end by the club as has happened once before.

All hypothetical anyway as we pick through why there is a sudden need to slash costs and sell land.

Short term covered by group guarantees, they tend to be at marginal rates above commercial borrowings. Plus the additional interest can be “lost” in group finance charges.

7 minutes ago, tomphil said:

What's they ?

I said THE CLUB and it had to be done once before it was well documented. Despite what you seem to think there will be a limit to how much they can tip up at once besides FFP probably throws a spanner in.

Emergency borrowings aren't cheap but we'll never know until the next accounts. It might not make sense to you but the fact is it has happened before and might have had to again. Besides just look at the rates they pay the BOI for the overdraft.

Anybody who is experienced in International finance is well aware that interest rates are determined by the groups ability to service the debt, and yes I work in finance for an Indian multinational company.

4 minutes ago, tomphil said:

I get that and agree but i'm on about borrowings this end just cast your mind back a few years.

Last time there was issues Rovers took out some short term high interest loans when the taps from India were turned off. I believe the sudden departure of Tom Cairney was to cover some of that.

Not beyond the realms of possibility they've had to take it upon themselves at this end to do similar. 

As Sparks says different times and different outcome. I’m not saying they’ll pump millions in, but I’m sure they’ll not be liquidating their assets.

45 minutes ago, simongarnerisgod said:

losing your head physio,reserve team manager,head groundsman, academy recruitment chief all within a few months is`nt normal,unless there are plans to downsize or the club is on it`s last legs,the club doctor,the tea ladies,the laundry staff and the canteen chef will be next to decamp!!!soon there won`t be any half time oranges either

How do you know it’s not all coincidence, this happens in all industries. Poor performance by the “company’ results in some of the employees moving on. They obviously don’t believe the three stooges can turn it around. Why wouldn’t you move to avoid being trained as a failure.

Just got back from a sunny Yorkshire, didn’t see any of our 6 fingered cousins in their backyard. I’ve just read the last 6 or 7 pages. I’m not too worried about the backroom departures as this is a normal occurrence. I’d be more worried if Johnson packed his bags as I see him as the future when the three stooges have gone. I think there’s a lot of you who make 2+2=5 or 6. 

Didn’t see it today, travelling back from playing golf in theWest Midlands yesterday. I went to Ewood on Wednesday and was impressed with Carter and Magoloire. I think the three stooges need to preserver with them. It’s only a friendly and they will improve the more game time they get. Much better than Manuel the brittle Spanish wanker. 

5 minutes ago, Roverthechimp said:

Mowbray is happy to sell him?? Pretty sure most managers come out fighting to keep their top scorer - not least when 2nd top didn't make double figures...

He was 2nd top, Toney top scorer.

12 minutes ago, perthblue02 said:

You should write to the club and ask them to offer Liz Windsor a season ticket *, a snowball the size of jupiter wouldn't stop them attending Ewood then.

*If she say's no, offer her an away shirt as well , she won't be able to resist that beauty

You nearly had me, must be the Aussie way. I know her as her mag, or just mag!

2 minutes ago, Wheelton Blue said:

Travis was in the JW; saw him at half time. Presumably he's injured.

It was reported he was ill, probably drinking iffy Chorley water!

18 minutes ago, RevidgeBlue said:

Possibly.

Dack only cost £1m though and was a lot more experienced than Pickering so maybe a better comparison.

Dack didn’t cost £1m it was £750k. Never has £1m being quoted anywhere.