2 minutes ago, Hasta said:

To be fair he does mention that. He states that we pulled out of the original deal whilst he was still in America sat with his representatives, and that rumours of him being in the air when the deal got pulled are absolutely not true. He then came across as he had the opportunity to sign for another Championship club. It's in the Jackson interview.

What is telling in the Bayes interview is when the questions are slightly off what he expected how his answers aren't as pre-rehearsed. He trots the "up until the Watford game" out in every interview. As soon as Bayes calls it out that its over the last 46 games we have been relegation contenders, not just since Christmas, he doesn't have an answer other than to waffle.

Fair play to Andy Bayes. You often find Radio Lancs interviews with all of the local clubs will pull out the more difficult questions when things are not going well and it felt like that again. The Jackson interview and the academy interview were all pally, pally plain sailing. The Bayes one is a bit more awkward.

Overall I just dont think Broughton is very good at his job. I'm not even sure what his job covers any more as he's now making it very clear in all interviews that the manager will have the final say, on whether we sign Maguire or on past JDT recruitment. Therefore is all he do negotiate contracts with people.

He is shining the light a little bit for us though. He's sending out enough clear signs to say that the others at the club are incompetent and he knows what should happen to make the club successful but whether he is listened to, or that model of re-investment is followed, he cannot guarantee. 

I haven't heard the Jackson interview. I thought Bayes had a good line of questioning but could have been more forensic on the McGuire debacle. For example why was the deal left so late in the window particularly after the fiasco late in the last January window and what changed for it to be on/off. He also said categorically after the last January window that all processes would be reviewed to prevent another O'Brien and Brierley situation yet another transfer fails and brings shame and embarrassment on our club. He was quick to accept responsibility last year but this time it was 'human error'. 

Once again there are far more questions than answers.

Having seen Ipswich several times I think their central midfield two of Luongo and Morsy are so important to the way they play and their success so far this season. We simply have to match them up here or risk being outnumbered and overrun. To do that we have to play a back four and keep two banks of four as our main shape. Scoring first will be key in this match I think and I would set up to play on the counter attack with our emphasis on keeping them out and limiting the number of chances they create.

I've always thought of him as a blagger, a man way out of his depth and this interview reinforces that view to me. His cheesy grin doesn't help but I could put up with that if I had any faith in him. The McGuire situation wasn't nearly covered in the level of detail it should have been. Why wasn't he questioned on why the deal changed so much whilst the player himself was in mid-air and why he ended up in a hotel in Sheffield ready to sign for Sheffield Wednesday. His answer about the regression this season question was that of a politician as he insulted our intelligence. And, for legal reasons he couldn't to into the Tomasson situation. He has clearly been told not to. His boast about young players signing professional contracts is misleading to me. With a couple of exceptions they pretty much all haven't been near the first team. Most are happy to sign to become professional footballers and are on poor wages. His boast about 24 years in professional football sums his ego up. Pretty much nobody has heard of him and likely never will.

6 minutes ago, BigBar said:

Sammie playing very well, slotted in perfectly. Almost bagged one before half time. Praised by Mick McCarthy at half time saying he's really enjoyed watching him and he's been brilliant with and without the ball.

Should add a few quid to his transfer fee in the Summer 😁.

29 minutes ago, Wheelton Blue said:

It's obvious what game Waggott is playing here; it's called 'smoke and mirrors'.

He's fleeced the Leeds fans to maximise revenue from them, whilst knowing all along that Leeds would charge us full whack in return.

He'll have built this 'subsidy' into his overall calculation, as a means to appear the good guy.

Don't be fooled.

I wrote to Waggott in August and suggested to him exactly what he has actually done ie charge Leeds full cat A prices but discount the tickets for Rovers fans at Elland Road. Although he didn't completely rule it out I suggested to him that the tone of his replies indicated he wouldn't do it. And I firmly believe if it wasn't live on Sky and we got a few quid for this it wouldn't be happening. 

I have kept the emails too.

11 hours ago, NeilInBristol said:

But no one left on loan so why would jdt be annoyed?

It was done behind his back.

11 minutes ago, Tyrone Shoelaces said:

Sounds like a loan out.

It was. Well done for joining the dots 😂

38 minutes ago, RevidgeBlue said:

Of all the things JDT could be aggrieved about that doesn't sound like it should be very high up the list.

Why would he be upset about a loan deal being arranged for a player he rated?

And also difficult to believe this player wouldnt have been an improvement on the players we did end up with who Broughton presumably did sign?

Plus as we used to keep getting told, he was a head Coach and not a manager so wouldn't have had the sole say on incomings.

I think you have got the wrong end of the stick. It was a Rovers player being loaned out.

I was told last night that on the last day of the window Pasha and Waggott arranged a loan deal for a player Tomasson rated behind his back. Tomasson got wind of this and asked the player who told him it was true but he was of the understanding that Tomasson had agreed to it. Tomasson went ballistic at those two and went to town on them, it was said to me that it was the straw that broke the camel's back. Being the cowards that are they were scared they would be called out in his press conference the day before the QPR game and stopped him doing it. This ties in with the 'ask Steve and Pasha' comment after the QPR game.

And Broughton knew nothing of this scurrilous deal.

I was told the name of the player but it would be unfair to name him.

Whatever happened to Waggott's reciprocal agreements? He boasted about a couple and when some digging was done they weren't actually like for like. Wait until the Leeds prices are announced.

15 minutes ago, only2garners said:

Arbitro - I checked this with Fraser Read. It seems to be bad wording rather than any deliberate policy. Any fan can get a free under 12s ticket as long as they are either buying an adult ticket for the game or they are already an adult season ticket holder. Adult includes seniors.

I have asked him to clarify it on the website.

Thanks for doing that. Rather than just amend the original announcement they should issue a completely new one as people who have already read it probably won't read it again and potentially miss out. It might help also if information was given how to get these ie in person, online etc.

The meeting should be with selected fans and a roving mike and recorded. These people like Waggott, Pasta and Broughton have far too easy a ride and undoubtedly the questions would be vetted from local media. Covid was a good thing for them. Because of Covid they have done away with the fans consultation meetings, shareholder meetings and even mentioned it yesterday in the communication eulogising the owners.

There is absolutely no accountability.

34 minutes ago, lraC said:

Just a pledge to buy 5 for now is fine. I think they will be around £1.50 each, if we order enough. 
If there is enough interest, I will order them early next week.

I'll pledge 10 then. Hopefully we get enough to get the Sky commentary team mentioning it.

I would like to give a contribution to the cost, just let me know how to donate.

Can I suggest a slogan to use? Something like The Faceless One.

18 minutes ago, tomphil said:

Ipswich are a strong side obviously but they are on a promotion bounce, just one season out of league 1.

They are beatable and have been.

The whiff of defeatism is swirling again.

We really should have beat them at Portman Road. After coming back from 3-1 down there was only going to be one winner until Pears decided to punch rather than catch. I can't believe how they are being talked up in this thread.

It's being reported that Nottingham Forest have been deducted four points which puts them in the bottom three and gives the Dingles renewed hope. Surely they will appeal and true to form the appeals commission will reduce it to two points. City, with their 113 charges still haven't been told their punishment.

18 minutes ago, J*B said:

I'm guessing - because as you say, its not clear - but I would say an U12 can get a free ticket with a full-priced Adult ticket. 

It's all so vague. If a senior wanted to buy an under 12's ticket there are no prices quoted so how would they handle that? I'm calling in tomorrow so I'll ask the question.

Ticketing details have been announced for the Southampton game and once again there is a vagueness about them. It's free for under 12's (I applaud them for that) but only with an adult ticket but does this include season ticket holders or is it just if you buy only for this specific match. I think that is the case but it's not made clear. Similarly it says they are only free if you have an adult ticket, no mention of seniors.

https://www.rovers.co.uk/news/2024/march/18/ticket-news--rovers-v-southampton/

When did Nixon's word become gospel? I think very few people know what is going on and what those idiots think. And he isn't one of them.

He is to journalism what Kean to managing.

44 minutes ago, davulsukur said:

Only saw the highlights but it looked like we got away with one here. They had some good chances and somehow failed to take just 1 of them.

It's a point away from though and Boro are in some good form.

He is literally trying to draw us to death though.

I would agree that Middlesbrough just shaded it but the highlights are misleading. There was an incident close to the end where, from a corner we probably had three shots in a matter of seconds. It wasn't shown on the EFL programme. It was a combination of poor connection with the ball and a couple of blocks which prevented us from taking the lead and probably winning.

Another example of how football clubs can treat loyal supporters. The excuse given by this conglomerate is pathetic. I really don't like United and this is another reason to dislike them even more.

https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/manutd-liverpool-fan-protest-yellow-32373675

1 minute ago, norwichblue said:

Wasn’t there. What’s the chant?