Rich Sharpe certainly is not the most proactive of journalists but he has more credibility than Mercer with his constant misinformation and on this occasion, the stream of posters echoing that premature rumour as soon as it was posted by him. https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/20147735.blackburn-rovers-new-manager-search/

Glad to read that it is as simple as merely showing Ayala the door, I had feared that his constant injuries coupled with presumably being on a reasonable wage relatively speaking would make him difficult to shift, but seemingly not. We will no doubt have to pad the squad with loanees again, I would be amazed if anything more than peanuts available from the Brereton funds and we have the further disadvantage that (unless you believe the phantom interview rumours) that our managerial search will drag on and not only will other out of contract players be cherry picked by our rivals, but the likes of Lenihan and Nyambe could very well likely move elsewhere too. No point assuming that any of the under 23 squad will break through, needs to be seen as a bonus rather than an expectation. The likes of Vale, McBride, Brown, Garrett, Phillips etc, you have players there who struggled at really low levels out on loan or are still in their infancy, some might need loans but either way we cant plug gaps with these players without at least some indication that they are ready. The opening day lineup is far too early to predict at this stage.

Equally regarding your assertion that we have interviewed people, says who?

Hes had 2 jobs. His first he struggled in, his second he has done well in. Hence why "tinpot" is not a balanced description.

My point was that if our first choice right back was out, id trust Carter there more than Rankin Costello or Brown. Ideally we would sign 2 right backs. Also mid game that versatility could also be handy.

His versatility is a bonus, if we play with a back 4 Carter has I think at times played as a right back at Pompey as well as in a back 3. He also featured for us earlier in the season notably at Forest. Unless we sign 2 right backs inclusive of a potential Nyambe deal, he may get game in either position with Rankin Costello well off the standard and Brown in need of a loan.

Take the point about draws, teams like Ukraine, Colombia, Sweden and Denmark arent the very best but they are all still very respectable teams with good players that even as the favourite, a manager deserves credit for beating all 4, and Germany are of a similar standard and we beat them too. Hence why "awful" is well over the top.

Not necessarily convinced that he can win a tournament or that he is an elite manager, but to get to a semi final and final even with a good crop of players especially considering our tournament history is an achievement and suggests that your criticism is hyperbolic, similar to when you rated Mowbray's tenure here as "1/10."

His record isnt too shabby for England, a semi final and a final is probably not "tinpot."

This was the manager at Brockhall.

Twitter today is full of Rovers fans messaging what seems to be his mum pleading with him to stay.

Mystery sources and mystery darkened windowed vehicles. On top of a track record as poor as anyones, surely only the most desperate and gullible will choose take over leave!

A player with 8 goals in 160 appearances for a poor Bristol City, struggling to get into their team recently and subsequently being released? And you expect top 6? Always looked crap to me.

Luton have had a cracking season, everytime I have seen them though Bell has been the weak link and looked very similar to the shit show he was here.

Why would you assume that the only think preventing a quick appointment would be employment elsewhere? Also that rules Farke out.

Huddersfield have been most dangerous down Bell's side and Rhodes has got on his blind side to score potentially the winner.

I dont think Cooper is only "half decent." Mowbray was certainly decent, Cooper's Championship record is excellent.

As you proved during the last 4 or 5 years!

Incredible how there are quite a few people on here who genuinely are optimistic that Venkys learn from their mistakes, have become competent, have become proactive and do genuinely care.

I never said that the reason I don't believe these rumours are based on the potentially unethical nature of it.

Its all gossip and rumours and I personally do not believe that these previous interviews took place nor that our interviewing process is underway.

What has been said to him that you deem to be so unfair? People are just engaging in debate with him of which he is as forthcoming with as anyone. And on "good authority" from whom? And who is the significant appointment? When we are looking for a manager, it becomes a time rife with rumours and gossip. You speak as if everyone who has questioned chaddy and his optimistic assertion that the process is advanced are in the wrong because you have it "in good authority" that we have had interviews. Something that nobody knew until you have just posted it and indeed something that without further detail is hard for anyone to take too seriously.

I don't see why nationality makes a difference at all, and the search shouldn't be in any way filtered as such.

If that was the case, you would presume that the appointment would be very quick if talks have already taken place. Hence why I am more than sceptical. Ultimately no one knows for sure, but I doubt that any talks have taken place with anyone personally.