God forbid.

Another reason to resolve quickly is so @chaddyroversdoesn't need to spend nearly every moment he's awake on this MB and he can relax and enjoy summer!

Maybe fear. I think they thought they bought a 'marketing vehicle' which would help make Venky's a recognisable brand world wide. Sadly, I think we all know what happened next - they were naive and badly advised (and perhaps still are) with too many in it for themselves. As a result, our fortunes plummeted and with £200million down the drain and seemingly no end to this hemorrhaging of money they are left with, arguably, a basket case of a club. They must sit there wondering what they have done, why and what they do next.

A market is first set when bookies / traders / marketmakers whatever you want to call them set their odds based on their view of the relative chance of each market end result. They will factor in the credibility/strength of each candidate, existing circumstances/conditions and where they think the money will go. There will be far more 'variability' in a market for a Rovers' manager than there would be in a market for say a Liverpool manager as realistically there would be many more 'options' for the Rovers' post as opposed to the Liverpool post (far fewer genuine candidates of right calibre). Those odds will fluctuate based on additional/new information and where the dollar is going. More confidence in the market through more information will drive more liquidity. Applying this 'logic' then it should be no surprise, currently, to see Ainsworth and Farke with the shortest of odds at circa 3/1. Leaks from within the club or from Pune could see odds on an individual like McInnes dramatically slashed to evens or odds on.

Even in a small market it would take more than 'a handful of optimistic fans putting a bit of money on their preferred options' to make any diifference.

Please don't use those words that was said of Coyle.....................! I know Farke is a different kettle of fish. Interesting you say 'not from Ewood' as I think there have been some 'oddball' names already touted from within. Who in your view is calling the shots on this appointment?

“Whether that starts next season, or tomorrow, I’m not sure" - I don't think even Mowbray knows whether he will be here tomorrow!

and Benson!

I think it's astounding there has been no statement from Waggott regarding Mowbray's position and all the staff leaving. IMO, leadership and effective communication are in extremely short supply at Ewood. Someone needs to get a grip and pdq.

Got it.

You have posted several times Mowbray chased Maja for 12 months but couldn't sign him due to financial constraints - where in LT does it say that? It doesn't. Just Gav nonsense. You posted today "You had Ayala ‘Absconded’ before the Blackpool game". Definition of abscond - leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to escape from custody or avoid arrest. I NEVER used that word - you did. I merely posed the question would Ayala be there in response to a post from Tom about players not being present at Ewood and further went on to respond to J*B's post stating I thought all 1st team squad members should be present at home games in a sign of togetherness. No insinuation, no bullshit, just valid and rational observations. Not me who needs to stop digging my friend.

Re Maja - you have gone on and on and on and on that Mowbray chased Maja for 12 months and he was unable to sign him as Bordeaux wanted a fee and Venky's wouldn't back Mowbray. The facts according to your 'font of all knowledge' source Sharpe seem to be: Rovers were set to sign him on a season long loan in August but he failed his medical "Tony Mowbray played down any links to the 24-year-old in this window (January)" "Bordeaux are willing to let Josh Maja leave this month – but would prefer a permanent deal" - however, he ended up at Stoke on loan so presumably we could have got him on loan should Mowbray wanted to!!! Where in this article does it say Mowbray would have been willing to pay a fee provided Venky's would have backed him? Furthermore, given Mowbray "played down the links" in the January window suggests Mowbray no longer wanted to sign him in January - indeed Mowbray came out and said he didn't want to sign a 'traditional' centre forward. You have constantly banged on about Mowbray chasing Maja for 12 months and being denied being able to sign him due to lack of funds. I think your assertion is shown to be nonsense. Re Ayala and Blackpool match. @Tom posted "Apparently JRC went home after not being on the bench, if true Tony has to stamp that sort of thing out" I responded to Tom posting "On match days at Ewood, every member of the first team squad including those outside the 18 named squad should be there watching and supporting. Be interesting if anyone can spot Ayala!?!?" @J*B posted "I’m not sure what the point you’re making is but Ayala was one of the first to arrive and has been on the pitch with the squad" I then posted in response tp J*B "Point I'm trying to make is it should be about togetherness. Without exception, every single member of the 1st team squad should be at Ewood on match day. Pleased Ayala is there". Does that say Ayala, to use your words had "absconded". No it doesn't. My initial post was in response to Tom's post and I made the point it would be interesting to see if Ayala was there given his prolonged absence. I would hardly say J*B 'called me out' as you said and I think my response to him is self explanatory. I think you are a sh1t stirrer Gav who needs to stop being selective, stop distorting what I post and concentrate on getting your facts and allegations right.

Probably the same way you get away with your delusional nonsense about Mowbray's pursuit of Maja!!!!!!!!!!!!! You can't even get your criticism correct - find me a post where I said Ayala 'Absconded' before the Blackpool match. Owing to decades in professional practice covering various sectors including leisure and sport I made and retained large numbers of contacts including people still involved in the game of professional football. One piece of advice - if what you think I post on here is bullshit then just stop feckin reading it but do not personally criticise me.

Think you will find Johnson will take charge for Brum match.

Understand there is a certain fixation with Hasselbaink. Wouldn't be my choice, however, if you have a spare fiver or tenner in your pocket then at 20/1 could be worth a punt.

It's what I've been told.

My blood runs cold!

I think it would be a surprise if Mowbray is still in charge for the game at Brum - I expect him to have 'left the building' within days.

We need a manager who can get us promoted and quickly. Full stop. Not bullsh1t or fanciful journeys for the naive and happy clappers.

Chris, are you really serious about retaining Venus in ANY capacity?! IMO, the man brings feck all to the party.

If Grayson or Venus get the gig I think you might as well get in touch with Aldi site acquisitions now.

Not a snowball's chance in hell of that happening.

IMO, God forbid. I couldn't think of anything worse. I think Venus, Lowe, Benson and possibly even Johnson (I question his credibility and motivation to have hung around such a bunch of deadbeats for so long) all need binning as soon as possible.

Apologies, last night was a bit heavy and feeling a bit under the weather today!

Not sure what that makes us then!!! We were once second ahead of Bournemouth and now they are 2nd with us trailing in at 9th.