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and also in the near future we'd be the first Div 1 to do that!

We may well get them in in terms of numbers but I don't expect them to be superio or even equalr in quality. If we sell Travis do you really think we'll sign someone for that position who's as good? We're on a downward projection.

Venkys will never get their alleged £20M a year back. That's money thrown away by incompetence and no new owner will pay that to take over a basket case of a club. The incentive for Venkys is they will get something back,( its a decent stadium after all, with an excellent training ground) and not have to spend any more time or money on a failed project.

Exactly so, I'd say he was popular. There are fans who disparage him but rarely during a game. More on discussion groups like this one---you know who you are!!

The problem would be, if that's the best team we can put out, what happens when we get the inevitable injuries and suspensions? Disaster I'd say.

I assume it will be a better club too---on the grounds that there are very few worse clubs right now. We are toxic.

but not enough...

and that will never happen till Venkys have gone.

I hope those clubs are as interested in Tijon as we are in various players we are linked with.

and before we know it,kick-off time will have come round and we'll be scrambling around to get a squad together.

Rover's astute transfer dealing!! Been a while. Should keep the lights on for a couple of weeks!

Can absolutely identify with that! The light from oncoming traffic diffuses so much now, I hardly know where I 'm going!

Yes, another Club goofed once so that makes our disasters OK! Typical.

What exactly doe "OK" amount to in our circumstances?

He had a good season for us and we finished 7th. I think many Championship Clubs would be interested, especially with no transfer fee. He's going to strengthen one of our rivals isn't he?

True---I can only think of celebrating when they've gone.

Don't tell me we going to have to sell players at a bargain price??

Liverpool might make a mistake or 2 along the way but they are still the Champions! Margins are so tight for Rovers we can't make mistakes , let alone glaringly obvious ones--like not tying down our best players, of which we only have a few. It's not that hard. But we keep doing it over and over and over again. I'd list them but its too painful

Kuqi had a superior goal celebration though!

I remember writing after a few games that Gaye was already 27, should be at his peak and we shouldn't expect him to improve much. Yet at various points he did! Does seem Ismael doesn't rate him though.

Most fans love him! His form is inconsistent but he does terrify defences and doe defend well. Puts his head where some wouldn't put their foot! I would persevere with him, could we sign better with our budget?

Ohashi is worth his place but shouldn't lead the line---not strong enough. Benefits from having the big bloke up with him imo and his passing and crossing can assist Gueye to grab a few.

When its too late (as usual)!!

ie assist us us to sell Brittain rather than "strengthening? Get £2-3m for Brittain, spend less on a replacement. That's my fear anyway. We are going to have to sell players soon and there's not many who will bring in much money.

As usual, ignore all the responses to what you wrote first time round, then complete the circle by posting it again