But you know, it's a project 😎 I don't rate Carter much, so getting JPVH for cheap(ish) before he's a free agent and has his pick, would be well worth it, even if it means short term pain. I agree though, we are desperate for a centre mid now.

Ayala is 32 and he's out of contract in the summer (unless he signed a new deal at some point?) Bringing in JPVH now and not offering Ayala a new deal would be good business I would think. And I rate Ayala highly to be honest, but at 33 and no stranger to the treatment table, he'll need replacing sooner rather than later. Someone will snap JPVH up, might as well be us!

Never really worked out what Edun's best position really was (or supposed to be) but yeah, not good enough in any case.

Happy to let him go.

He'd be a stop gap for sure if JDT decided to approach. Don't really know much about him but a bit of experience, might not go a miss in our squad. (I'd prefer pace though!) No idea how good he is though.

SSN reckon Everton and Palace are after Chuba Akpom from Boro. Maybe Everton have moved on from BBD?

West Ham joint chairman, David Gold, has passed away aged 86.

Boro allegedly winning the race for Archer.

Where have you heard/read that?

According to Dean Smith, there is no problems with his attitude but his form seems to have tanked somewhat. He's still not in the Norwich squad and Bournemouth didn't what him. Feels like he's turning into another Rodwell type project, not sure we need that.

Probably add Edun to the outs list, we can't get rid of everyone but he isn't good enough either.

Cheers. Quite a lot of interest in the championship by the looks. We'll do well to get him. Also talk of a permanent move away but he has a few years left on his deal, so assume that would price us out. A loan with a fixed future fee (like we have with Hirst) might work 🤷🏻‍♂️

Which Archer are we talking about here?

This. We really need to sort out better RB cover so that it keeps Hedges away from RB. He's one of our better players and certainly adds more to the attack. Speaking of RB, despite JRC being much improved since he returned, he's once again shown he can't last more than 3-4 games in succession before breaking down with injury.

As a side note, Cardiff were dreadful. They had nothing but fouls in them, certainly in the first half. We can only beat what's in front of us but they are borderline a league one team.

Can we put the notion that he's finished or can't play 90mins to bed now?

Yeah he's been good. That last ditch tackle was superb, in particular.

100% It's Like having Mowbray backing charge.

Window is officially open, let's hope Broughton and his team have done their homework. Centre mid and a striker are essential. Some pace would also be very welcome.

Mogga set to lose Ellis Simms as he's being recalled by Everton.

😂 Rovers have done their best to ruin my Christmas, I'm sure they will try for new year as well!

On loan at Stockport for the season. No idea how long his contract was when he signed. Already in his mid 20's, so not exactly a young and up and coming player anymore.

My confidence is pretty low for the team and manager right now. All the stats point to Cardiff being poor which generally means they'll get a late Xmas gift at Ewood. 0-1 Cardiff.

No, and we're getting players like Hirst.