I wonder how we've come across this guy? At 27 years old, he's not a potential prospect/wonderkid and he's had a fairly unremarkable career to date. Could be wrong but it's not a market we've really explored before? It's a very intriguing signing though.

Wait, what?

Tyjon isn't ready but we'll have to give him game time, as it's the only reason he's still here. Agree on Vale.

Is Ohashi an out an out striker? If so: Ohashi, Gallagher, Leonard, Vale and Tyjon is a few to carry. Hopefully it spells the end of Vale at least.

I actually thought he was a good player, based on his brief time/appearances here. Not sure where he would fit into our squad though, nor could I say what his best position would be.

I mean they can't put any money into the club but assume they can spend money that has been received from transfer incomings. But if the court case goes against them, and they can't send any money, we'll need the Szmodics money for operating costs, surely? It doesn't really matter tbh, probably not worth discussing. Just have to see what happens.

I didn't know that info from the FF, so fair enough but absolutely it's less than the minimum they should be investing considering the monies received. I agree that the deadline would be to get interested parties to the table woth serious offers but I disagree that the money would be used for transfer bids. They cant/won't invest until after the court hearing and there is nothing to suggest they will win it. If it goes against them or it's adjourned again, every single penny will be needed to keep the lights on. They need him sold and are trying to force the other clubs into action. The deadline is only a rumour, so could be bollox anyway!

Again, agreed. If there is any truth the deadline rumour the club are clearly looking for a quick cash injection, probably in part to cover the fee for this new lad and the rest (and any future) budgeted for keeping the lights on in the event of the court case going against/another adjournment.

It won't be as intense you wouldn't think but he'll still need a good break after a full season. And then likely needs time to get up to full fitness as well, as you say.

That's my thinking too.

He's going to need like a month off if he's coming in on the back if a full season, surely? He'll never last a full championship season as well.

Let's hope Venkys don't get them to turn the plane around.

Sorry, I'm lost, who's at Brockhall? (Or who's not at brockhall? 😂)

I suspect we won't be signing the J-League player unless we sell Szmodics. The deadline, if true, is probably there to push that deal through in order to fund the other. We'd still be open to selling Szmodics after that deadline anyway you know what they are like, they'll sell him on deadline day if an offer comes in.

Edit: Tried a screenshot, didn't come out too good when uploaded to here.

So we're finally signing Danny Batth? Obviously too late in his career for it to be worth it for Rovers.

I can imagine JE playing hook a duck with the U21's to see who gets in the starting 11.

These fucking owners man, why can't they just do the decent thing, for once in their miserable lives and put the club up for sale? Wait till 20th, lose the case, spend nothing, finish bottom of the league. Great. Then what?

Agreed. Selling anything with value in order to maintain the death grip they currently hold us in.

Sadly, its true.

What time is the meeting?

Apologies quoted the wrong post

@Browjd Perhaps that would be that case under other circumstances, however in this case it's purely to keep the lights on whilst they get through the courts.

And there it is. Writing has been on the wall for some time. We're obviously giving enough encouragement for Ipswich to keep coming back and Szmodics will want the move. It's going to be one of the worst seasons in recent times, strap yourselves in for a bumpy ride.