2 minutes ago, Bigdoggsteel said:

Well technically he could get to the uk without going over seas 

Channel tunnel I guess you mean.

Polish lads youtube video highlights reminded me a bit of Harry Chapman's highlight videos!

I suspect this might be a case of I will ask to go back, you then sign me permanently for no fee as they don't want to pay my wages to sit on the bench, and you save the loan fee for the rest of the season.  May be wrong though!

How did the current owner pass the fit and proper ownership criteria that the league set?  Surely the league are at fault for allowing him to "buy" the club. Rather than kicking the club out of the league, it should be passed in to fan ownership via the EFL.

Just now, OnePhilT said:

Dack's scavenging and the long-ball to Graham won us this game. I feel like this win is huge for us at the moment, yet it's against lowly Oldham. Funny how football can make you feel.

The worry for me is this new style that we are playing - possession football, on the floor, etc. I've watched both of our league games so far, and although it's still very early days, I wonder where the goals are coming from without Graham in the team and the strengths (literally) that he provides. By my reckoning, we've scored one goal in three games with our "new style" of play, and even that was from a set-piece (and an own-goal to boot). Yet, as tonight's second-half showed. when we go direct to Graham with Dack peeling off, we bagged three goals.

I entrust Mowbray to try things to make us better, because he knows the game far better than I do, but I would honestly pull the plug (panic, maybe!) on this possession-based football, and just revert to our players' strengths. It's served us well, and until we can splash out on tikki-taka midfielders, just put it on ice.

I have no problem with direct-play if that's what gets us results; Graham up front, two wide forwards (take your pick) with Dack playing just behind them and picking up the pieces... What's the shame in that?

 

That we didn't sign another forward who can play the Graham role.

Has Mulgrew gone? Not announced yet and 10.28?

Wonder if Rovers told Venkys that the window shut today.  Imagine if Balaji decides to rustle up a few more million at the end of August. 

Went to today.  Plus points for me - Johnson in centre mid is a definite upgrade over Smallwood or Evans.  Also thought Gallagher did press a lot really well, until moved to the wing.  Minus points were that by the end I was thinking that I would rather have Charltons back 4!

Just now, Miller11 said:

There shouldn’t be a difference... actually it shouldn’t be reported at all but that’s another matter.

The difference is the emotive response those headlines are trying to stimulate:

a) Outrageous! What a spoiled brat!

b) What a nice generous lad!

Spot on.  

Just now, Gary C said:

We have had some great in goal. I remember some mistakes in games from Darren Collier and Matt Dickins. Anyone remember them clowns

I remember watching a reserve game with Matt Dickins playing in goal.  He could shout "Clear your lines" really loud! and repeatedly.

21 minutes ago, 1864roverite said:

Oh the furore regarding Charlie Adam!

To get out of this league a club needs an experienced hand to help.

We have had 2 examples in recent years.

Gordon Cowans - an old ageing pro played a part at our club bringing skill, nouse and most importantly balance and know how. Wasn’t the fastest but was a success.

Kevin Moran - need I say more?

Tony Gale - oldest freebie signing ever? Brought quality, know how and balance to help the younger players succeed.

There are other examples, Mick Duxbury, Frank Stapleton, Archibald, Ardiles. Granted not everyone a roaring success but you get the picture.

So for me Adam is more defensively aware than Evans or Smallwood, he has more attacking verve, football ability and know how than the midfield put together and IMO would be a fantastic model for the younger element such as Travis. He isn’t going to cost the earth so why not if he is fit and mobile?

We have seen how good he can be, and I accept he has a nasty side to him as well but isn’t that something Rovers have lacked since Toddy was at the club? A player with fight, balls and creativity to boot?

Thats my view

You forgot the ultimate golden oldie. Tugay!

Just now, Atko's Engine said:

Cheers; if ever there was a player who achieved unexpected success through sheer dedication & steely determination over skill and finesse, it was Super Atko. He had limited ability as a Premier League midfielder but boy did he make up for it in graft & commitment, fully deserving of his place in history.

If only we had a couple like him now in CM... he'd be right up TM's street that's for sure!

You are not wrong. I have to ask though, is you first name Mark?

Just now, Ewood Ace said:

Mowbray tried to sign Bauer, in fact he spent a year chasing him.  

They might have been expecting Bauer to take a wage, say 8k that would have been more than he was on at Charlton.  If his agent said he is worth £1 million, your getting  him for no fee and he wants that figure spread over 3 years, its just under an additional 9.5k per week.  Preston may have been willing to break their pay structure but Rovers weren't?  Don't think we will every find out what has really gone on.

He may be the older player that makes others play better, not like Whittingham or Murphy, but one of the numerous other player who have i.e Salgado, Tugay, Hughes, Cowans, Gale, Moranetc

I think I would rather have Marquis from Doncaster than Gallagher back.  Too much like Brerton for me in that hes big but doesn't use his size to his advantage.

If the club want to increase season tickets sales and get increased numbers into ewood, how about they charge the current price for season tickets at the current number sold, if the overall number increases reduce the price of the season tickets (existing/early purchasers could get the amount back on their rovers card), and increase single match ticket prices. Would give existing season ticket holders an incentive to persuade friends to buy  a season ticket.  Away fans would have to pay more as well for tickets. It could  possibly lead to more fans at every game, be cheaper for season ticket holders and increase revenue for the club.

2-1 loss away against the probable champions not too bad a result.  TBH I was expecting a hammering when we kicked off, played it right to the back and lumped it long, then lost the ball.  We have some decent players, they need the confidence to play the way they can.

Just now, 47er said:

words!

Or a leaf blower. 

Just now, deefus said:

Have I really just seen Zach clough go to Rochdale on loan?  Thought he was supposed to be better than that. 

That was in August?

What if it was Graham though going in PX, would not be happy about that.

Just now, JeffRover said:

How many of his own false teeth has Balaji pulled out to sanction this move?

One, with a big f off diamond in it!

I really hope none of our 1st choice forward line are going the other way, and no, I am not ITK.

I would like us to sign Marquis from Doncaster, keep Travis and play him, sign a decent centre back and play Lenehan as defensive mid.  (and sign Reed permanently). Probably wrong on every point. ?

He did dive at the feet of a Rotherham player very early in the game and got the ball.  Could have just hung back but didn't.

Raya impressed today as well.  Didn't seem to play any differently despite having to wear a mask.