22 minutes ago, OsloRover said:

Yes, that's why I pointed it out.

Ah, shit, sorry! I didn't see that you're Norwegian. 😂

Apologies. Got up at 4.30 this morning, have to blame that I guess...

23 minutes ago, OsloRover said:

Jo Inge Berget seems the likely one after reading this.

BTW good job on the Swedish currency, "Koroma", lol.

That's wrong though. It's actually "krona", which is Swedish for crown. 🙂

16 hours ago, windymiller7 said:

On a positive note, at least I can pronounce & spell "Ben Davies", unlike a lot of the names that've been mentioned on here lately! 😄

So you'd be in trouble if we signed this guy? 

52 minutes ago, Wheelton Blue said:

If Davies is true, then I suspect that Ayala is off.

Off injured?

or off as in sold? 😉

Initially I liked it (I always like when there is a bit of red in it), but the more I look the worse it gets in my opinion. 

Not reversed colors on the back, the strange collar, the god awful sponsor logo (looks like a failed art contribution by someone who tried to be "edgy") and the two tones of blue.

A big no for me, but at least it's 1 million times better than burnley's, by default.  

11 hours ago, Aqualung said:

It wouldn't surprise me if we sign the Swedish chef from the muppet show. 

still an improvment of some of the players we've had over the years...

There are quite a few interesting players with expiring contracts in 2022 from Allsvenskan in Sweden. I'm not sure what the possibilities are of signing players from Sweden these days are. But I guess they would be familiar to JDT

Some interesting ones in my opinion:

Leo Bengtsson (24) - LW

Jo-Inge Berget (31), Winger/Striker - Worked with JDT in Malmö

Adam Carlén (22) CDM, 1,93 m, but with good feet and quite mobile.

I'm sure there are more, but these are the ones I found at a quick glance. Not sure, as I said, if we would even be able to sign any of them with the existing rules.  

46 minutes ago, Neal said:

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/antonio-colak-entices-rangers-transfer-27295001.amp

 

Don't be surprised to see us sign this lad. Rangers and ourselves seem to be shopping in similar markets these days too. It mentions other clubs being interested, I would imagine one of them being Rovers. This would be one of the least surprising signings to see JDT make. 

I'd love that, he was CLASS when he as on loan at Malmö FF. Granted the Swedish league is not at the top of European football (We're ranked 22nd atm I think). But still, class player.

12 hours ago, chaddyrovers said:

Marcus Liedberguis 

Never heard of him, but he does seem to work for one of the most tabloid like sites in Sweden, FotbollDirekt.

I have not seen that rumour anywhere else in Sweden, so I don't think there is much to it, more than a lazy link to his former club,

Ahmehodzic is a bit of a strange one imo, a few years ago he was valued around 8-10 million EUR. There are lots of rumours around him, seemed certain for Lazio if I remember correctly. In the end he leaves on loan to Bordeaux, with a clause of around EUR 4 million. I'm not sure what happened to be honest.  Would probably be a great signing for us if he would consider this leauge, but I personally think he's got his mind set on bigger leauges, maybe PL, FR or Serie A. 

2 hours ago, chaddyrovers said:

The link comes from Swedish Journalist. So would hope there is some foundation to this story. 

 

He would walk it actually. 38 points he would get. 

Who's the Swedish journalist?

One thing that I noticed was in one article where they wrote that one of the things that were impressive with JDT was that he managed to win the swedish league two years in a row with a "limited budget'.  Malmö has BY FAR the biggest budget in Sweden, I think at least twice compared to the next team. 

Not sure what that says, but in Sweden it was not a limited budget that he got to work with... 

Also, I'm a bit drunk and not entirely sure what I want to say with this post. 😂

37 minutes ago, Tyrone Shoelaces said:

I agree, that’ll be great business for the club shop putting that name on the replica shirts. How much is it per letter ?

Would still be cheaper than Vennegoor of Hesselink. 🙂

1 minute ago, davulsukur said:

Did we ever find out for certain of their contracts were expiring soon? 

Do we have any idea who JDT will bring with an assistant or any coaches?

In Malmö he had Remy Reijnierse as an assistant. Don't know much about him tbh, but he as assistant manager in Sheffield Wednesday in 2018.

For what it's worth, he won the Swedish League two years in a row while managing Malmö FF. I don't particulary like Malmö FF, so I can't really say what the opinion of him was/is in that club. But they are (by far) the richest club in Sweden, and are more or less expected to win each year. But the job still had to be done.

Personally I would rather have seen Knutsen, as I think he's a more exciting manager. But I still not disappointed with JDT. 

Just now, Butty said:

Seems to be just speculation for now, as soon as the DOF appointment was made fans have seemingly just put two and two together. Who knows though. 

Supposedly he rejected both Rosenborg (Norwegian giants) and LA Galaxy to stay in Bodö. And I assume that him having a contract to 2024 would be a stumbling block. Unless he has a clause for foreign clubs.

Knutsen would be an interesting signing, if possible. What he and his team has done in Bodö/Glimt is very impressive. 

Would also be nice to not be in for one of the regular old dinosaurs that roam the market. 

However, is there any actual proof of interest or just speculation based on the DoF appointment?

23 minutes ago, yankfan said:

But Gallagher’s got 20+ goals in him…just ask the gaffer

Maybe he meant in his entire career...

1 hour ago, TimmyJimmy said:

No "Arte", no "Labore". What's the latin for "sitting on your arse and sucking your thumb"?

Whatever it is it's a good candidate for a new club motto. Thanks TM!

sedens super culi et lactantem pollice

According to google translate anyways...

For fuck's sake!!

Disallowed goal Luton.

Just now, Miker said:

That was a dive from Dolan for me.

Very clear on the replay. Yellow card correct. 

Clear dive from Dolan. 

Pickering! Great goal

Nice goal!

Just now, bluebruce said:

Bad tackle from Lenihan. I think he did get a small snatch of the ball first but really snapped into the lad's ankle.

Lucky he only got a yellow for that. Really bad tackle.