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A whinger or moaner.

Whingers, moaners,nay-sayers, enemies of the people etc!

He's been a Rover for decades so its normal for a legend to thank the fans and say a bit about his future. No he doesn't have to but It would be appropriate.

More and more clubs playing with just the lone striker. No room for Rhodes in that set-up.

Loving Rovers like he does, I wouldn't have have expected him to leave voluntarily. You'd think he would put some sort of statement out.

Venkys destroyed the existing management structure years ago and we have been winging it ever since. These sorts of announcements aren't as exciting as transfer news but they are just as significant, if not more so. All elements of the club have to pull together if we are to get anywhere

The problem is rather "can you get the right sort of player for the funds?"

I'm up in arms!

Its outrageous! We made him into the failure he is and we should have the credit!!

No need to panic!

"up in arms"

The world of football reporting/discussion is strewn with cliche as I'm sure you've noticed. Gross exaggeration has kicked off many a furore on here so I'll keep pointing it out.

"as opposed to" ie that's what we usually do. I have no idea whether that will be the case this time round or not. But, if it is, it represents a step backwards given that 2 lists were drawn up weeks ago and TM has said he wants the transfer business done early. Can't quite follow why I'm being criticised for supporting the management's aims and intentions. I agree with him---don't you?

Straw Man Alert.

Dear oh dear! Getting off to a flyer IN THE NEW SEASON! (on account of having all our ducks in a row as opposed to waiting for closing time on the last day of the transfer window.) When did we last do that?

And so what? I didn't make up the 2 lists nor TM wanting to get his transfer business done early. For once, wouldn't it be good to get off to a flyer?

When's was it that we were told the the club had compiled 2 lists of targets? April? One list was for if we were still in League 1 this coming season, the other for if we were promoted. TM said at the time the he wanted to get the transfer business over early! We all applauded----I assume! I know I did! Al this is now forgotten apparently and complacency has returned. We'll be alright on the night. Looks very much to me that Venkys have put their pen away. In which case we are in serious trouble.

Most of us thought over the summer that we would need 5 or 6 signings. We're down anyway withe return of loanees to their home club So that is major surgery and it is necessary. Only explanation?----Venkys not backing the manager? Next few weeks will tell.

He hasn't played in the championship yet but I don't see him as a risk. He'll obviously find it harder but his I believe his skills are translatable to this division. Plenty of clubs will give him the chance if we don't ,I'm certain of that.

Well presumably he'd sign someone else!

You seem to be forgetting that it was TM himself who said he wanted to get the transfer issues settled as early as possible. You can hardly blame fans who are uncomfortable that no new players have been signed yet. Plenty of time left yet obviously but this club has a history under Venkys of too little too late.

He does have 3 years on his existing contract. He won't be going anywhere. If he does its Armageddon and time to throw season tickets on the pitch! More concerned that Lenihan isn't tied up yet.

Wasn't he an ever-present in the promoted side but never in the picture after that? Though I think he might have played one or two League Cup games.

Frankie di Santo.

Good spot. Good to see Chapman's name up there too.