Thing with Brentford is this. New ground to be paid for as it nears completion. They will be awash with cash when they sell two top players Maupay and Konza which could see amounts in the region of £32 million if the press related figures are to be believed as accurate which should give Rovers a better bargaining chip, if they want him then they must pay the going rate for him. As for selling Raya? I am not totally convinced by him, I do think he is a great shot stopper but NOT a commanding keeper of his 6 yard box, and this is an area where Rovers heavily conceded goals which ultimately cost us last year. A better keeper? Is there anyone around to fill the void left if Raya is sold? Again, I am not sure there is quality out there that we could afford within reason. I do not think Lutwieller is up to it and whilst Fisher may be a good prospect he is too young to blood at this stage. At the end of the day, Rovers will do what is deemed best for the club. So its a case of wait and see!

Firstly I have to point out that I respect others opinions on this forum and I have not despite some suggestion slated members off on a persistent basis. Secondly, there is a lot more going on behind the scenes at Ewood than anyone on here will ever know and on that basis TM and co SHOULD be given due credit and that includes Waggott who IMo has done ever so well after what’s gone before in the past 8 years or so. Thirdly, it’s all fair and well being critical however some of it borders on rancid persistent rubbish and speculation, it’s this bit that bores the pants off readers on this forum and when one highlights this they are instantly set about! Fourthly, discussion is all fair and well, but for it to be a progressive conversation or exchange of views, there has to be some element or basis of truth BUtT the fact remains, in particular to this thread, there hasn’t been one shred of evidence to back up the speculative theories! There have been some wonderful contributors in these forums over the year but who no longer participate and that’s a shame. Whether they are barred, banned, suspended or whatever, the fact remains they are no longer here because of the abuse dished out. If there is any business being conducted at Rovers then I would suggest waiting for the club to announce it before over reacting to social media outburst and the daily fail news! Other than that have a great Sunday, 3 weeks u TIL a day out at Ibrox???

No one knows anything

Another daily implosion on the forum! has anyone considered that it might just be kidology on Mowbray behalf? There isn’t anyone on this forum that’s has a clue what is or what is not going on behind the scenes! I get that people are frustrated but that is borne out of not thinking about the bigger picture! Anyone who thinks we are not going to see a new defender or forward coming in are deluded, things take time just look at Championship signings in total, there hasn’t been many. TM will be looking at how the players react post close season, he will be monitoring and analysing his options that is for sure. I think he actually knows what he is doing far more than people on here give him credit for ?

Tickets secured for Ibrox looking forward to visiting and watching Rovers play there. Great memories of Scotland from my time in the forces and saw quite a few old firm games. Btw train tickets are getting more expensive!

MB where do I ever say I am not behind the club? It’s an observation that once again marketing strategy is poor and has been very much the same since Beamo was in charge?? if someone had an ounce of common dog they might have changed it a little to excite the fans yet as we reach the end of June all we know is that we have 2 kits being released on sale end of July! A preview would be great, a statement would nice just to evolve a little bit of interest

Piss poor marketing by Rovers once again. Who is behind this commercial butt****?

Let’s have some names then! I’ve followed footie for 50 yrs or so and in this current age I don’t see any other than the two brothers who WONT take jobs higher up the leagues as they are too inexperienced, other than that??

I see we still havent had any suggestions as to who the young talented managers are who can come in and better! I appreciate it its an obscure forum but if its discussionable then lets have the discussion. Truth is, there are NO young decent managers out there who would be able to make a mark at Ewood Park. We tried it with Ince, Berg and Appleton and they ALL failed miserably. There is so much good about the club in comparison to the last 7 years, love or hate venkys, they have to be acknowledged for allowing the Academy to flourish after initial abysmal raping of the clubs finances and gross mismanagement within the club. Its now time to be a bit more positive about the club if we can. 6 weeks to get ready for Charlton. I am sure TM and co will have the players he wants at the club. BRFC get behind the club

Mowbray has worked a miracle at Ewood and yet so many judge him in ten negative sense. Where are the young hungry talented managers that can do better? Where are the players that can somehow be bought with the vast amount of cash we find ourselves aflush with? The stock answer is this, TM is the man to carry on the rebuilding work, we have seen nothing but gradual success since he came in to the club. What is the issue with progression? Some fans expect more but we pee with the todger we have got and that means walk before running. I believe with a little bit of tinkering and a better centre half such as Hanley, Rovers can progress to the top 6 quite easily with this squad and the young raw talent we have coming through. Some fans need to believe a bit more, support and get behind the team both on and off the park.

Are we there yet?

Fixtures out, nearly the claim your seat deadline YET we still haven’t had any insight to the kit design! Poor sales strategy from BRFC once again. It gets even more amateurish every year??

Train tickets are at a premium now esp virgin! Got ours just waiting for match tickets now!

In addition we are totally fed up with fans remarking we spent 7 million on BB FFS we didn’t we haven’t and are unlikely to ever pay the full amount if the deal unless we go up back to the PL

Khod at no point have I slagged anybody off it’s an observation over the years. Anyone can have a point of view and others may disagree I have not nor will ever slate anyone I merely pointed out BRFCs is fortunate to have so many football qualified in the knows as members of the forum those of whom have detailed exactly not one bit of evidence about rovers budget targets potential signings or sales and none of whom work in the world of football

On the contrary Matt it’s constant bickering and the general lack of respect that spoils it and has done for a few years now and hence we have seen so many decent members leave and never come back!

How do we know it’s grey halves?

Well that’s derby in serious financial trouble once again by blowing promotion

It’s not about Rangers it’s about BRFC and supporting our team????????

I am sure TM said Rays was his number 1 so he won’t be sold. i see the summer disease is well and truly rabid on this site again. When will some learn to chill out? ???

Rodwell needs replacing ASAP, we need to shore up the midfield he is causing us our own problems

Opening 23 mins are the sole reason why rodwell should leave

Satisfactory and steady progress in my opinion ???

We can disagree to disagree. Burden away New Year’s Day was not a patch on Boxing Day in Dingle land. Both had its mom3nts but for me the long side battle takes it

The reality is is that some on here need to get a grip! Rovers have steadily made solid progress this season, anyone with a modicum of common sense would have accepted 17th spot with a higher position being a bonus after a promotion season. There some big big clubs in this league as well as it being the most competitive league in football. Rovers are handily places for further progression next season under Mowbray and his staff and more importantly we have some serious talent coming through the ranks. If Rovers had been a bit lucky then we could really have made the play offs but I think it’s actually a massive learning curve which will help them improve. Next season will see us easily top 8 with the right additions to this squad. I @m even more confident because for once we do not have a massive club coming down none of the relegated teams will cause the league great shakes next season. Finally I wish some would stop papping on about Brereton and 7£ million, we have NOT spent that amount it’s a price based deal and will only reach that amount in the future if the conditions are reached! let it go and get over it