Way better than I expected. Sad we missed out on Chapman, we will need something different at times from what we have. Vulnerable to injury/suspension at centre-back. Hope Raya can play every game. So some reservations but squad now good enough to finish top half and chance of play-offs. Dramatic turn-around since Mowbray arrived.

We have been burned by signing foreign players under Venkys,(stating the obvious) but I suspect like you that the emphasis on young, British talent is clear and deliberate. The auditors probably produced figures to show the rate of return on local players is much higher and that there is an optimum age to sign them. I'm happy with that. At least we have a plan these days.

I suppose we couldn't expect to resolve all our issues in one window. TM did say at one point that it could take us 2 or 3. At the start of the season most fans were saying we wanted first and foremost to stay up. I think the transfer business has made that highly likely, I couldn't imagine us being relegated with this squad. If we are within sight of Top 6 at Christmas, the January window could push us over the line. Meanwhile lets see these young lads kick on!

Get him in January I bet.

Must be Central London! I really wouldn't sell him at any price.Even that sum would not enable us to buy an equivalent replacement in time and the effect on the team and supporters would be devastating. If he's able to attract bids of that size now, what would he be worth in 2 years time when he's helped us back to the Premiership? How many millions is that worth? That's the way I'd look at it. We have 3 more years of him and absolutely no need to sell till then whatever the offers. I've lost count of the number of times fans have said "well with that sort of money we can improve the squad". It never happens.

Interesting reading some of the comments in LT for once, because no John Claret or Walks like a Duck in sight! Gone to ground! This was a few days ago mind. By contrast, lots of Rovers fans on Burnley stories getting their own back! Its all very childish I know but there is a general feeling that the "gap is closing" and that we are on our way back.

It appears you only come on here to say all we do is moan. If we had your discernment eh?

I'd believe anything about Venkys but sell for 7M and then spend 5M of it on a lesser player from Bolton?!! We have just completed his new contract talks a week or 2 ago! No, this won't happen.

I really relate to that. Feeling happier and excited about Rovers for the first time in years. But can't help keep looking over my shoulder!

Good.Excellent! Here we go,here we go....

Definitely not what I remember. I must talk to different people!

Well done! Lost my posts in a good cause!

No we wouldn't! I know this because we didn't! There were regrets that we had to force Speedie out after all he'd done but, collectively, we wet ourselves with excitement. We knew who he was alright. You're making this up!

I'm hoping the buzz we got from Brereton signing will carry over to this game. We will have to lose one sometime and this looks a real danger game for us especially if the injured front players aren't back. I would be happy with a draw too.

After all that had gone on for several years, to then appoint Coyle at the last minute spoke volumes about the Raos. They learned nothing from the disaster they caused. I could never trust them after that. I think, and I said this months ago, that they have bought into TM's vision for the club. At last they have seen that their interests and our's coincide. Good on TM, he's done what no-one else managed to do. He's persuaded them what we all knew all along, that the only way they will ever get their lost millions back is if they invest in player stock and get us back in the Premiership. (This is my theory anyway.) At that point I hope they bugger off and never darken our doors again.

Thta's Rob Brydon on the left isn't it?

Well that feels me with confidence!

Yes, was going to post that. Bit harsh if he's left out for a loanee. That's another problem with loanees by the way!

The rule of thumb is 2 players for every position plus about another 4 for good luck. We've got well over that I'd imagine but that's not the same as 2 for every position. Still need centre-back/winger/1 striker if Samuel is out for a long period.Could keep Nuttall I suppose but.... Then we have several players to get rid of. Tick tock.

Once they've sold eh?

The problem now for TM is to keep every player happy. I suppose injuries will take care of some of that. Astonishing really given where we were.

Watched him in the Norwich game last weekend. He didn't do much.

in the wrong direction!

Can I introduce you to Abbey? Please..

Me too. A centre-back as well and it will have been a terrific window (but late!)