Now urgently required a free centre half, fit and who wont shy short of putting his head in the way. Cue Ashley Williams incoming ! Mowbray take note !

That's not good news at all if true !

good captains lead from the back for me Lenihan is that man

still they only conceded 64 whereas our solid defence and greater keeper shipped 69 !!

9 clean sheets for a poor wigan side is the evidence you need plus his save to shot ratio is pretty good iirc

which on the face of it adds a little more intrigue as to the real reason why he so suddenly upped sticks and left for pie eating land via Euxton !

if CM couldn't hack the bench at Ewood he will have to get used to it at Wigan according to WEN reports and the comments attributed to fat boy Cook

I have to agree Stuart. It really is about time the Rovers retail department engaged with the fans in the shirt department. JHC if they did who knows how many shirts they cold sell ????

I respect peoples opinions and Simon (aka Rev) you are quite an educated chap, or at least you used to be !!! I am not overly happy with how yesterday panned out but I really believe we are slightly better off without Mulgrew, the result percentage backs that up. An observation re your post: Walton is not an unknown quantity, he has shown himself to be a class keeper in this league and furthermore if he wasn't Brighton would bin him asap. Defence - yes we have let the young ones leave BUt in Williams we have a better central defender that CM was/is ever will be. I think he will perform much better that CM add ADA and we have height, speed and skill, some attributes that CM hasn't got. Cunningham gives us better balance on the left side than Bell and probably a bit more going forwards. Right back slot has to be Nyambe or JRC, both can excel in that position given the right amount of game time AND with the solid 2 or 3 behind them. Midfield - we have an excess of riches across the park. Johnson and Travis are the work horses and can be supplemented by both Evans and Bennett and at a push Smallwood. On the flanks we have speed and skill in Rothwell, Chapman and Armstrong. Forwards - we have speed in Brereton and Gallagher and we have a solid player in Graham if he keeps fit. Lets see how the next few games go, one things for sure if we perform we will be ok, if on the other hand we take some serious beatings then TM is on his way out.

When I went down the shop was busy I got the 3rd kit and there was only a few left. staff seemed a bit subdued tbh and stated they didn't expect a massive order to follow but were amazed it had sold out very quickly.

The thing about Mulgrew an£ his swift exit is a lack of plaudits from Rovers and the blanket ban on social media. Something clearly has happened behind the scenes

Been to the ground this morning new shirt all but sold out 1 XXl left the rest are kids!

What we need now is a conciliation within the club and no better way that going to Foolham tomorrow and winning the Game! I would like to see Lenihan captain the team for one. I would also like Rovers to go 3-4-1-2 tomorrow. Walton Lenihan Williams and Tosin Nyambe Johnson Travis Downing Dack Gallagher Brereton

Whilst Reed was good for us there wasn’t a whole host of clubs knocking the door down to buy or loan him in particular from premier league clubs! Is his stock really that good? Also the loan to buy option is for the other Reed they signed NOT Harrison as I read it. Mulgrew situation baffling!

International clearance

Some of you should go and try fishing, it’s a wonderful way of relaxing! Today been out since 625am and caught a bucketful, several decent carp, plenty of bream and roach and the odd hybrid. Got onto the forum for a peak and then got home, tidied my gear, washed the garage doors ready for painting and did the lawns! TM I wrote was testing my patience, you are/he is! If letting CM go allows two incoming then fine, if not you have lost the plot especially after you let Magloire go the Rochdale. You will have to co e out and explain this to the support who are getting angrier by the minute ????

Charlie the biggest earner at Ewood? Something must be occurring! At least he can’t play against us he would have a blinder and score 3

Fished out and no change at Brfc as a big TM fan I am beginning to slowly lose patience

Having a break from a glorious days fishing at limbrick I see no changes then?? Pole back in it is ??

I am off fishing for the day DO NOT DISTURB ???

Pne after him

Sad to hear of John Lowey passing away this week aged 61. Never will I forget the rocket he scored v Forest at home and Sheffield Wed away when I was on the home end going crazy. RIP John

BDS you appear to be missing my point. These players are unattached and therefore have no wages incoming. The vast majority of them have already made their money from previous signings so in that case the massive pay days they previously sought are no longer an option for them, its about their love of football and whether they want to remain in the game. Some players are of an age where there is a possibility of getting a better move if they are seen to be able to perform and therefore get themselves a better contract or bigger club, some are clearly at the back end of their careers and might just want to end their playing days in the Championship whilst seeking opportunity to do coaching badges and it is well documented that at Ewood there are coaching courses conducted throughout the year. By short term I mean a 12 month contract with maybe an opportunity for an additional year depending on performances. For me, and if I was a player unattached it might just provide an attractive opportunity.

Each and every player is a free signing THEREFORE wages will not be a major issue IMO. If a player wants to play then they will sign as it is an opportunity for putting themselves in a shop window, playing and keeping fit. Short term contracts might just be a temptation especially the foreign players. That is the point I am highlighting my friend.

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