Some need to get real, as I have posted over the last fortnight or so, IMO, we are brassic and there will be more income (transfer fees received and wages saved) than expenditure (transfer fees paid and wages spent) - this seems to have since been confirmed in LT stuff. I think we are closer to a 'tipping point' than some would imagine and, IMO, there will be at least one 'big' player departure this window. I also think Mowbray is closer to the exit door than some would imagine. With no money, injuries to key players, five games into another poor run of form and results, I think we are in a right old mess. It would not surprise me if Mowbray is not looking for a way out now - got £25 on him being the next Championship Manager to go at 20/1.

Of course it matters now! In fees and wages, I think Mowbray has spunked £25million (4 year commitment) away on Brereton and Gallagher. Why should we believe Mowbray is suddenly going to become a master in player trading given, IMO, with the odd exception, an appalling judgement and record in the market. His feet shouldn't have touched the floor after the Brereton debacle. Instead, I think the lunatics are in control of the asylum!

and whose fault is that?

Think Mowbray's player trading with the odd exception is appalling. Why any 'sensible' owners would give him further funds when, IMO, he's spunked away £12million+ in fees plus very substantial wages (up to another £12million over 4 years) on Brereton and Gallagher, is beyond my comprehension. Bottom line, IMO, is Waggott, Mowbray, Venus, Lowe and Benson all have to go, and go now before we are dragged down further, as they are are just not up to it.

Was advocating weeks ago Chapman needed to be given his chance. Has real natural talent that likes of Brereton, Armstrong etc can't match. The lad just needs a manager who knows what the feck he's doing.

Wonder if Mowbray still thinks BB will be a £15/20million footballer down the line as I seem to recall him stating in Blues last Feb!?!? Heading for a Rovers' win today - sadly, will take the pressure off Mowbray.

IMO, the quicker Mowbray and his cronies are drummed out of the club the better. To 'move him upstairs' as some have advocated would be ridiculous. Just what has he got to offer!? Johnson should be given the role for the rest of the season if there is no obvious replacement available - surely, he could do no worse.

Sadly Paul, I think we still making big losses hence the recurrent share issues which seem to happen a number of times each year. Feels like Venky's have to cough up or we go under, they've little choice and the auditor's qualifications in the accounts tell us that. Think your last sentence is a tad contradictory! I think our net player trading (fees and wages) in January will show a big surplus and, unfortunately, I think at least one of our 'stars' will be leaving. My thoughts are based upon both an accountant's view (mine) of the situation and a bit of gossip I've picked up. Come 1 February we will know the answer.

Tony also had a lot to say at Blues back in Feb and, IMO, much of that has failed to materialise.......................!!!

Told you this on Friday. IMO, we are brassic and there will be more income (transfer fees received and wages saved) than expenditure (transfer fees paid and wages spent). I think we are close to a 'tipping point' and there will be at least one 'big' departure this window. The summer sale of Raya shocked many and i think there will be other disappointments over the next month.

Venky's have owned the club for over 9 years now. Surely, there will come a point when they decide enough is enough. I have lost track of Rovers' finances now but their financial 'benevolence' can't be too far short of £200million now. IMO, it's madness. With Mowbray's track record in the transfer market, would you trust him with another 'big cash buy' ala Brereton, Gallagher !?!? IMO, all the signs are pointing to a rerun of last season where we threatened the top six and then nosedived down the table before levelling out in the last few matches.

I wonder what our owners in Pune are thinking: We've just lost our talisman and probably any outside chance of promotion we had this season Dack's financial value to Rovers might be dissipated when he returns in 12+ months' time. IMO, we've seen some £12million+ in fees (not to mention £millions more in wages) spunked away on two non scoring, infrequently played strikers We have ageing and loan players in key positions and I think summer 2020 player trading is going to be a nightmare The club is kept afloat by recurrent £multi million share issues through VLL I think our remaining most valuable assets are at grave risk of being sold off in January. Somehow, I don't think it's going to be a great New Year for Rovers' fans. We could be close to a 'tipping point'.

Really hope you're right but Mowbray's time scale is probably based upon the advices of the surgeon. There may well be other knee damage that needs repairing. There are also different grafts that can be used and each comes with its own advantages and disadvantages. Not only is the reconstructed knee problematic but there can be ancillary issues with groin, hamstring and ankle in the recovery process, particularly in professional athletes. Even with all the rehab Dack will get, and no two cases are the same, it's a long road to recovery for the lad and I think it will be a big bonus for us if Dack is back in contention before next Christmas.

J*B has shared some very interesting stuff with us about a possible move for Dack to WBA. It beggars belief that some are giving him the third degree over it! IMO, far more insightful than anything Sharpe puts in the LT. We should be grateful.

I agree. I don't think Dack has pace and, as with Rhodes, IMO, would have stopped him being an effective performer in the PL. My worry is that another yard off his pace will make him far less effective even at Championship level. When Shearer came back from his ACL, I think he'd lost a yard of pace. Prior to the ACL, he was quick, very quick - I always remember that goal against Arsenal at Ewood in our first season back when he left Arsenal players trailing in his wake. So when Shearer came back from his ACL he still had something left in his locker and he was no slouch but, IMO, that searing pace wasn't quite there.

Don't know where you got your information from but it was sadly wrong as I suggested when you posted. If it came from within the Rovers' medical department then, IMO, it's a real concern as I understand there is a big difference, and noticeable, between a torn MCL and a torn ACL. This is a huge blow for both Dack and Rovers. There are not many players who suffer this type of injury and don't suffer a drop in about a yard of pace - Shearer being a classic example. Wish Dack all the best. It's going to be a long and difficult road back.

Unbelievable negativity from some. We are at home and playing a team, in poor form, 7 places below us and with 7 points less. Why would anyone not be confident about today!? @Chaddyrovers - what my thoughts or predictions are can have no bearing at all on the Rovers' result. Never heard such nonsense!

Even with the loss of Dack and this being our second game this week, I fully expect Rovers to win this game. Brum are a poor side and have lost the last three on the spin. We have more than enough talent and options in our squad to put on a decent show. Going for a 3-1 victory.

Happy Christmas everyone and best wishes for the New Year as the next decade dawns!

Would be staggered if Dack was seen by an orthopedic surgeon (with a knee specialism) before midnight last night (when Kamy posted). Even with serious knee injuries, it is still possible to weight bear. No orthopedic surgeon worth his salt would proffer a diagnosis without a scan with this type of injury. i would be amazed if Dack plays again this season and he could even be out for the entire calendar year (2020). Dack was in severe pain which, sadly, suggests a real bad one.

IMO, an incorrect suspected diagnosis. You are not in the same pain as Dack was even with a torn MCL and it is even possible to walk upon it providing the knee doesn't give way. Talking from personal experience!

Can't believe that performance after our recent run. Firstly, difficult to understand the number of unenforced changes Mowbray made. When you are winning and have momentum and confidence, you should stick, wherever possible, with your winning formulae. Strangely, Wigan looked hungrier and and also quicker about the park. I think both manager and players bottled it. Glorious opportunity to close the gap at the top missed. Dack's injury doesn't look good. In most instances with a serious knee injury (cruciate ligament etc), and speaking from personal experience, you get instant pain and Dack was clearly suffering. Obviously, Dack will be a miss for such a long stretch but we did go to Bristol and turn in a real performance without him! The Brum match will tell us a lot more about our manager and players.

Absolutely no worries about this one. We are playing bottom of the league Wigan with just two points from their last six matches and a -15 gd. Does anyone seriously doubt the outcome of tonight's match? Home banker - only question is by what goal margin. Banged on Rovers at 4/5 and thrown in some Christmas spice with a fiver on 5-1 at 90/1. Feet up, nice bottle of red, bring it on.