Would have been a bold move to take the captaincy off trav and give it to a new signing in his first summer. If you mean last summer, that would probably have put Trav's nose out of joint even more. He already wanted to go, it hardly convinces him to stay if the armband is taken off him.

JDT on the captain's armband: "Dom Hyam will take over as captain and Sam Szmodics as vice-captain. Two lads who have been playing at a high level and always put the team first." Too much to read into this that Trav wasn't putting the team first anymore? Either way I don't think many would have put him in the team ahead of Wharton and Tronstad. Yes you need depth and back up, but Trav clearly didn't want to bide his time.

Should we have kept an unhappy player and one who didn't like that he wasn't preferred for the holding role?

Whilst more of a reflection of the club, still one of the higher transfer fees we've received in recent seasons

Jackson tweeted it was planned, and indicated no injury concerns from the match across the team.

From the glimpses of him we've had, I think Ennis has decent movement and can play a hold up role as well. However, I'm reserving full judgement for 12 months. Brittain has shown how having a year of working under this coaching group and then having the necessary pre season can allow a completely different player to come through in year 2.

No of course not. But it's one thing your agent saying club x and y would pay x amount, and another where players from half a dozen or more prem clubs tell you that you could be on however many times more just for being in the development squad at the big clubs.

The concern would be if there's a release clause, even at £20m+ it's small pennies for most prem clubs. On the other hand, it'll reduce the likelihood of him thinking he should leave for better money now we've presumably increased his wage. One draw back of him playing for Eng is if players at prem clubs are telling him how much more he could be getting elsewhere

If GB is to be believed, they met the valuation we placed on him, having initially put in a bid that was quickly dismissed.

More of a reason was he wanted to leave. Had the chance to go to the top division. For anyone who suggests we should just reject all bids and keep him, not only does it mean an unhappy player but probably squad. Nobody would renew without a release clause if they thought the club would prevent them going up a division

I hope the clauses for Raya to Arsenal have all been met and are binding after that howler

Cost cutting most likely was a factor but you don't think he wanted game time and therefore also wanted the loan? He'd barely made a match day squad in the league.

Try emailing or giving the store/mail order dept a call. Would have expected this to be back on 'standard' sale.

Go on the Rovers site, under Fans then Fans Forum. All the minutes are published there and you can read past ones if so inclined.

A moment after contact but yes it was clearly offside

The suggestions are we received bids of £8m last summer but wanted around £15m. If we had sold him for £8m the fanbase would have been in uproar, particularly given how much Arma went for.

amongst an article on religious issues in India is this snippet on the government's approach to illegal business dealings...

Those expecting/hoping for Rovers to release information critical of or providing sensitive information about Venkys are not going to get it. Firstly SW and GB et al may not be aware of all the going ons in India. Second, even if they are, they are employees of the club and therefore the owners. If the owners don't want to comment publicly, you won't hear from the club or representatives.

On the bench for their opener. Also note he has their number 9 shirt.

Have you not been watching Japan? Surely the most impressive team so far.

It was but he's made some decent stops this half.

I'm sure nobody was thrilled with the front line but whoever said it is the least threatening frontline in 30+ years must be eating some humble pie.

Yep would suggest at least one size up, maybe 2, depending on how tight 'standard' sizing is on you and the fit you want on the shirt. Ideally get to the store to try sizing, or try another Macron team's shirt if you find one in a local shop

Notice Travis is still captain. Doesn't support the fall out talk that's been rumbling over the last few weeks or so.