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I know who my colleague's connections are at Middlesbrough and if you also knew then you wouldn't write such rubbish. As posted, bottom line is Gibson wants a winner and a no nonsense manager like Dyche would soon put an end to any nonsense. IF Dyche WANTED the job I think you would find it would be done and dusted in the blink of an eye.

The need NOT to inherit and work with the likes of Lowe and Benson for a start!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My 'insight' was gained from a colleague who uses corporate facilities at the Riverside and has good connections there. He told me on Friday night he though Wilder was on the thinnest of ice and even a win might not be enough to save him - a defeat would mean the inevitable. His understanding is Gibson wants a 'winner' - simple as that - and Dyche ticks the boxes IF he wants it - as I posted earlier, the geography doesn't help (even further way from his home than Burnley was). Not really concerned what the local journalist thinks, if he's anything like Sharpe then I think he will be behind the curve.

As I posted on Saturday, it was inevitable - Gibson doesn't mess about and I think it just shows the madness of Rovers' leniency through the Mowbray 'death spirals' (note plural!). Again, as I posted on Saturday, Brucie at WBA will be next. Understand Dyche is next in line for M'boro job IF, and it's quite a big IF given location, he wants it. Stuck a few quid on Dyche at 12/1 (odds falling pretty quickly). As for Cardiff, think it's fair to say we are a bit unpredictable and I think we've got a few more points than our performances generally deserve. Think Cardiff will edge it as we don't seem to be able to mentally and physically handle 2 consecutive games and within days of one another...................................

Very perceptive @chaddyrovers Where do you see us being after 22 games, 33 games and finally the end of the season? Would also appreciate 6 numbers for Wednesday night's lottery!

@chaddyroversif Morton and Wharton are very different types of midfielders then they must have different skill sets otherwise they would be the same! Therefore, I asked you what you thought their strengths were - would love to read your thoughts especially as you seem to prefer Morton. Yes, you are mistaken in that I have taken in a handful of Rovers' games this season both home and away plus those matches that have been on Sky. I also asked you which of Buckley, Morton and Wharton would be the most sought after if Rovers were able to put all three up for sale (for argument's sake, assume Morton is our player). Surprised your response is 'no idea'. To me it's as blatantly obvious as to who you would take on a dinner date - Liz Truss or Beyonce! - perhaps you'd prefer Liz Truss!?

Simply question @chaddyrovers Assuming Morton was 'our player' and we put Buckley, Morton and Wharton up for sale. Who do you think clubs would be straining at the leash to sign?

How are Morton and Wharton very different types of midfielders? What do you think their strengths are?

Why is it understandable? Think Wharton is already a class above Morton and although his game time will need management he should be 1st choice alongside Travis.

My recollection is Tony Parkes signed Per Pedersen for a fee of about £2million. I vaguely recall Parkes saying at the time it was 'my signing'. Don't recall either Hodgson or Ericsson having any links to Danish football in the 10 years or so prior.

Totally agree. Understand he turned down a loan move to a northern League 2 club - if correct, he should have jumped at it. Think his confidence is totally shot and he needs to prove to himself he can do something even at League 2 level.

Might be wrong here but I think Per Frandsen was a Brian Kidd signing and Kidd was sacked only a few weeks later.

I think it's clear JDT simply does not fancy him. The manager sees him in training every day and one can only assume either Dack no longer has the physical fitness required or he wont play to the manager's instruction. If it's neither of those points then his scarce use is unfathomable.

Can virtually guarantee Dack can make something happen. An 80/90% Dack is an improvement on some of the dross we have seen.

Agreed. Worrying that 25% of season gone and I for one fail to see a semblance of a cohesive game plan. One has to start questioning some of JDT's selections. Don't fancy Cardiff on a blowy Tuesday night!

So glad I couldn't make today's game!

Results stay as they are, expect there'll be managerial vacancies at both M'brough and WBA tonight - horrible for those two clubs with such high expectations this season.

Farcical. Wharton will be 10 times the player either Morton or Buckey will be. Even now, he starts ahead of those two for me.

Don't understand exclusion of Brittain. Three of our main summer signings on the bench (Brittain, Szmodics and Hirst). Given article I saw this week which said we paid £1.8million up front for Szmodics, looks like a nice piece of business for the 'Posh' whilst let's not forget it's been stated Hirst was our number 1 striking target. Also, disappointing Wharton not even on the bench - can't be short of game time given he's been away with England. I thought Tony's tombola like and irrational selections were a thing of the past. JDT needs a win today with that selection.

Optimism rears its head after the boring international break. Millwall are no great shakes as 6 points from their last 5 games testifies. Up and at 'em with an early Rovers' goal leading to a comfortable win. At 11/8 for Rovers' win, there's good money to be made.

Never had that one - I'll take your advice and give it a miss! A sommelier once gave me two tips about Malbec. Firstly, pop it in the the fridge for about 20 minutes and then secondly let it breathe for about 20 minutes.- find it enhances the flavour and gives a smoother finish. If I'm organised then I will do it! If you like a particular Malbec and drink two bottles over two consecutive nights, first night do as you normally would but second night do as the sommelier suggested and see if you notice a difference.

Think it was following the season we got relegated after the polio epidemic ruined our season. Think we was a highly intelligent and gifted footballer who never quite fulfilled his potential.

and if I remember rightly, it was either John Byrom or Andy McEvoy who got our winner? Happy days, just loved the way Byrom played, a youthful arrogance and Andy McEvoy was a goal machine (think he averaged a goal in every 2 games with Byrom not too far away from that either).

I don't think I have seen anyone ever hit a ball as hard as Harrison could and compared to today they were medicine balls!

and Arsenal had a 15 year old schoolboy on the bench today who came on for a few remaining minutes! Just let that sink in. I know which of the two (Nwaneri or Hirst) is going to be a star!