roversfan99

Not acceptable. 1 win in 15 yet absolutely no chance of any accountability. Obviously the manager has to go but probably the least of our worries. Not convinced we would have scored had we played all night. Really not sure what Jorgensen is about. Ohashi again missing a key chance. Miroshita buzzes about but often makes poor decisions in the final third. Cashin again looked decent but not a profile of a player we needed. O'Riordan didnt deserve man of the match last week but should have been a contender today. Tronstad was also good, not sure we need him and Forshaw together. Alebiosu getting injured a massive blow as Miller is really bad.

I think those 2 were different seasons as Brereton had a year longer on his deal and the O'Brien/Undav situations were the year after Rothwell left.

Because he wanted to buy some players in January to improve the squad, money wasnt forthcoming otherwise and Rothwell clearly didnt want to be here. Yet you stick to this weird theory that he had a big warchest that he turned down, which doesnt fit in with being willing to sell Rothwell as a sacrifice to have some money to spend. And more importantly, doesnt fit in with any January window that you have seen since under these terrible owners.

I dont think that Pratt has been treated "diabolically." He certainly has shown a lot of promise but he shouldnt be suddenly seen as a regular. He had performances were he did very admirably but also a few where he was subbed off before the end or he was less assured. Par for the course, and a game in the under 21s to keep fitness up made some sense to me. He really could do with a loan to League 1 or League 2 now we have numbers back at centre back. Im not convinced by the quality of our defenders but at this stage I dont see Pratt as being a stand out there either, and again nor should he be.

Theyll be paying competitive Championship wages which is the key.

I never once said that players need to be stuck rigidly to a formation. For neither formation do we have a squad well balanced to play them. With a limitee budget, surely it makes more sense to try and get that for at least one of the formations. Prioritising versatility and someone who can do a job in 2 different formations on our level of resources can then cost us someone who can thrive in one specific position.

Ive never bought the theory of names leaked on purpose to appease fans. It doesnt make sense as it obviously wont appease people. I just think it is blatant incompetence. Negligent owners far far away causing delays and giving orders to cut the wage budget. And a group of clowns in Suhail, Gestede and Owen who clearly shouldnt be in charge of recruitment. Everything is haphazard including random insufficient bids for players.

It feels like this window is about getting players who can "do a job" in either formation. Ismael himself doesnt seem to know, in the end we will have plenty of square pegs in round holes as the season goes on im sure.

I think our squad or at least numerous important players are more suited to a 352 personally although the squad isnt well built for either. You look out wide, Morishita isnt as effective wide. Jorgensen doesnt look quick enough wide although early days. And we dont have any alternatives there. Our width comes from Alebiosu who is freed up as a wing back. The centre backs arent good enough to not need a third player back there. Miller is fine right side of a back 3, within a pairing there are far bigger doubts. It also makes the Cashin signing stranger if we just plan to go to a back 4 with him at left back, out of position. And up front, the plan is seemingly to have 4 forwards for 2 positions. As mentioned, Gudjohnsen (and even the below average Ohashi) seem to be more effective in a front 2.

Theres not a chance we even enquired about Ellis Simms.

Id be surprised if we get 2. You would think we would be wary of the standard of the Swedish league after Henriksson.

Burgzorg is usually a winger too.

Does that particular arrangement involve £4m coming to us?

Another transfer window is turning a total mess. We dont even know what formation we are going to play. Certain things made sense about the change to a back 3 prior to injury. None of our wingers are competent, our threat from wide comes from Alebiosu so it frees him up. Our strikers (although Ohashi isnt very good full stop) both benefit from having a partner. And with Hyam and Batth leaving, our centre backs need an extra body as they arent good enough individually in a 2. So surely the window should have been about improving the team and the squad to make it more suitable to that formation. Either that or commit to 4231 and sign proper wingers. We have abandonded trying to get a right wing back and seemingly wont bother with a left wing back. We have signed a small left footed centre back who was already moved to left back and a "versatile" forward who has also played in 2 different positions in his 2 starts. Now we seem keen to sign a young striker who hasnt come close to showing that he is Championship ready, for peanuts.

Ismael said at the weekend that with the injured players back and a new signing we would have 8 bodies extra compared to v Swansea. Seems unlikely that we will get a deal done before then. Cadamarteri is a really underwhelming target.

I am sure that people will pass judgement if (big if) and when he does sign. But its fair to be underwhelmed at a potential striker who has not shown that he is what we need to boost our inability to score goals.

A left wing back is essential, not an if we have room situation. We dont have a player suited/good enough to play that role. Whereas if we want to play 4231, we are 2 or 3 wingers short.

Am I not right in thinking that a decent chunk of academy costs are subsidised.

But there is absolutely no accountability now. And I havent witnessed the fans turning on the players. Ewood is as quiet and apathetic as it ever has been. And even if the fans do get annoyed it isnt at the players.

They are on easy street now. Theres absolutely no accountability and continued poor results are just put down to various excuses.

And ability. And effort.

The plan to cut costs stems from the owners. Thats the most logical conclusion. The stooges are happy to oblige.

I think its the wrong way round to suggest almost as if the stooges have convinced Venkys to cut back like we have. Venkys have no interest in the club. Ive no doubt that Suhail and Gestede are happy to oblige as is clear. Championship clubs lose money because wages are so high and more often than not outstrip all income before considering other cost. Wages would massively come down further if we went down. But again, I am not convinced thats the aim, just an inevitable symptom.

There is no chance we get Cleary. But assuming he is a target. As much as he looks a real talent, its another example of us trying to build a squad without a plan. They cant seem to decide on a formation and seem to not strongly consider signing square pegs for square holes.

I was thinking maybe it will take more points than average. With Sheffield Wednesday barely competitive and compared to recent years, not the same level of dominance at the very top, there are more points to be shared around.