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So refreshing after, IMO, the turgid and sourpuss, dinosaurial Mowbray.

The penny still hasn't dropped Chaddy has it? Rovers WANTED Sepp van den Berg but he went elsewhere. My understanding is Gibson WANTED Dyche and he was top of his wanted list but seemingly he wont be going there and will be going elsewhere - when I first posted on this I strongly caveated it would be a big IF as the geography didn't work for Dyche. With the greatest respect to you and 'most people' you refer to, I am very confident Dyche was the number one target given where this information came from. As we know from bitter experience with Rovers' managerial serach, you might have targets but you fail to land them. It's very simple and if you can't understand that then I am sorry.

I'll let you do the figures Gav but would not surprise me if Brentford's NET spend is much different to Rovers - they are expert at buying, selling then buying again. Edit - also, just seen Hasta's post on Forest, says it all.

Rated Cooper until now. Seems to have completely lost the plot. How on earth you can make so many signings (20+)when promoted and expect to both maintain a harmony with those who got you up and form a cohesive unit so quickly to compete in the PL is beyond me. They look a rabble and would be surprised if Cooper survives the week. Dyche would be a super appointment for them.

I really struggle to understand you at times Chaddy. Can I suggest before you fire out responses, you firstly read slowly and carefully what others post. When I first raised this on the Cardiff thread, I posted: "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)". What can be clearer than that. You twisting what people say just causes frustration with posters. If I knew Dyche didn't want the job, do you honestly think I would have backed him? The bottom line is simply this: seemingly, the job is, or was, Dyche's IF HE WANTS IT, WANTED IT. This is not from titbits in the Middlesbrough Sun or whatever rag they have up there. It is from a colleague of mine who has very good connections with MFC whose observations/thoughts shared with me on Friday night proved spot on.

Does it need spelling out - even if Gibson wants Dyche, if Dyche DOESN'T WANT THE JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please someone get me a hammer and chisel!!!

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.