Signs definitely seem to point to Carson. I'd rather Hart but it's swings and roundabouts with those two. Balls-up v Croatia vs Balls-up v Iceland!

Just now, unsall said:

8

Is Sevco Rangers? Be Cory Evans probably

Just now, Bbrovers2288 said:

Nothing from me, sorry. Quiet day. Expect to pick up from tomorrow 

Was it you who suggested West Ham's Adrian was being looked at? That would be a superb signing.

Happy with Gallagher. Lad was closely linked with the likes of Bristol, Stoke and Brentford. Good to get the better of the kinds of clubs we want to be competing with for top 6.

Just now, OJRovers said:

I think half the problem is that the club announces these U23 signings as if they are first team signings.

Happened last year with Lyons, Davenport, Chapman etc 

 

Eh, Davenport and Chapman both were/are first team signings? Injuries saw them in the U23s initially but both will be first teamers this year.

10 minutes ago, JacknOry said:

Well there is also this but not sure how credible:

You'll have to click it as he goes on more about in a sequence of replies.

Interesting that it mentions Jansson wasn't happy with the Leeds keeper during the earlier part of the season and then later fell out with the replacement.

If he's playing in front of the Raya we saw last season, there could be fireworks.

No chance Jansson would have been on Mowbray's radar. He's far too outspoken and single-minded a character. Seen as a disruptive influence at Leeds. Would never pass Tony's fit and proper footballer's test.

I trust that the local media outlets enquired as to Mowbray's intentions of replacing Raya or otherwise after the Barrow game (a leap I know.) Hopefully we'll know more tomorrow.

Just now, neophox said:

Are you sure?

Yep

Just now, alcd said:

Darlow appears to be on a par with the likes of Fielding and Jason Steele, two dodgy keepers who moved on free transfers. Hope we're not paying more than a nominal fee for him.

Darlow is far superior to both and a top keeper at Championship level with a promotion to the PL on his CV. An upgrade on Raya in almost every department (agility/shot stopping I think they're on a par.)

The Raya thing depends on who we bring in to replace him. A Carson/Forster/Ruddy-type then I think it's okay. Raya will be a top keeper in future but he's a long term project and one clearly Tony isn't up for. 

Just now, Paul Mani said:

Not if you want me to have a chance of ever being able to pass on anything again mate.

Fair enough

Just now, Paul Mani said:

Ahem...so it was done as I was told. Didn’t think this one could be wrong with who it had come from tbh.

Well done mate. Can you tell us who it was now?!

Just now, Craigman said:

Raya set for Brentford medical today!

£3m according to Sky

Happy with that

Just now, Biz said:

Well tbh there’s not much else 

Saw a random on twitter saying we’d agreed to sign Bradley Johnson from Derby if that cheers you up?

Johnson would be the exact right sort of experienced player we need. As in solid top 6 player with some years and legs left to offer. Butterfield has been good in the past, not sure where he's at these days.

Price quoted in the press for Assombalonga is £15m. Boro under no pressure to sell. Can't see it.

Why oh why didn't White take the pen. She couldn't miss!

Will Vaulks going from Rotherham to Cardiff for £2m. Touted on here by some.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48788699

17 hours ago, Tom said:

He’s had undeniable quality, we are stung by the Whittingham and Murphy signings but I’m cautiously optimistic about this one.

Not an exciting signing as such but a steady one who I think will do well enough 

Don't agree with lumping Whittingham and Murphy together. Whittingham was a good signing on paper that didn't work out, it happens. Murphy was a malevolent, wilfully disruptive influence on an already fragile squad.

Personally am also cautiously optimistic with Downing. His character seems of the type to help rather than hinder and Boro fans seem to think he still has something to offer. As many have said, as a Conway replacement he's a step up.

15 minutes ago, Oldgregg86 said:

He looked good against England.

that Romanian team had a lot of quality. One of the best youth teams I've seen in a long time. Anyway there was a lad came on for France against England and he looked awesome. It was non other than Lilian thurams son. He plays as a forward. Looks one for the future . Sadly I can't see master haghi or alike coming to rovers. Scouts and top teams will be aware of these lads from primary school. Wouldn't surprise me if they have a promising genetics/DNA database for everytime a half decent player has a baby

The Romanian keeper looked different class

43 minutes ago, K-Hod said:

You keep saying this, but, care to put some more meat on the bones?

Because we don't pay the level of wages that would persuade players of that calibre to come from the Prem to a middling Championship side I guess.

Wow, really sad. RIP Justin Edinburgh.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48568007