[Archived] Transfer Window - January 2016

[Wing Wizard Windy Miller]

I like the look of him Windy. He picks the ball up and carries it into the box. He also forces the opposition into making mistakes - he looks handy at this level.

Hope you're right.

[Iceman]

For what it's worth. He looks pretty comfortable on both the left and right foot. He also looks a good player with his back towards goal, and picking up the loose balls. If he signs, we just have to hope he is motivated enough to want to get his career back on track.

https://youtu.be/5mLQ2_4xqH4

https://youtu.be/T_6S96FnEiQ

[Athlete]

The Ex Norwich love in isn't something to get excited about.. Just cos some of them did a job for PL a few years ago doesn't mean they still can as time as evolved

[Iceman]

The Ex Norwich love in isn't something to get excited about.. Just cos some of them did a job for PL a few years ago doesn't mean they still can as time as evolved

Tugay and Brad did a job for Souness. Lambert knows what they are capable of, and they know what Lamberts expectations are of them. Which is why the current lot are struggling for oxygen, because they had an easy ride with Bowyer. Fact is, these players are so soft, that if Lambert had to raise his voice just a bit, they would probably shed a tear or 2

[BrisRover]

I like the fact these guys are around 30 which means they should still have a few good years to offer and have been around the traps at a higher level. Some experienced heads amongst younger shoulders

[skous18]

Any news about McGeady?

[martonrover]

Tugay and Brad did a job for Souness. Lambert knows what they are capable of, and they know what Lamberts expectations are of them. Which is why the current lot are struggling for oxygen, because they had an easy ride with Bowyer. Fact is, these players are so soft, that if Lambert had to raise his voice just a bit, they would probably shed a tear or 2

Exactly. We are 18th in the League and heading for the bottom three. Beggars can't be choosers and it's simply a case of survival in the short term.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

I'd say he knows the players he's bringing in will have the right attitude regarding training, work ethic, etc. I think we're all agreed that needs to improve.

[den]

For what it's worth. He looks pretty comfortable on both the left and right foot. He also looks a good player with his back towards goal, and picking up the loose balls. If he signs, we just have to hope he is motivated enough to want to get his career back on track. https://youtu.be/5mLQ2_4xqH4https://youtu.be/T_6S96FnEiQ

Haven't looked at those videos Iceman, but I would be surprised if Graham is technically better than anything we've got.

[Madon]

I like the fact these guys are around 30 which means they should still have a few good years to offer and have been around the traps at a higher level. Some experienced heads amongst younger shoulders

Just like Murphy and Etuhu were...

[BrisRover]

Just like Murphy and Etuhu were...

I seem to recall Murphy being at the end of his career when he joined us. Totally different

[gumboots]

They didn't come for the manager there because we didn't have a manager, just Kean. These guys are coming to do a job for someone they presumably respect. Didn't Clough take John Roberts everywhere he went because he knew he was his man? Savage came to us because he wanted to play for Hughes. There must be loads of other examples. At the moment Lambert feels he needs allies and if they're low cost and relatively short term I don't see the problem

[sjsbrfc]

We sign Danny Graham and the forum crashes for 6 hours lol.

A very good signing tho imo. Just what we need

[windymiller7]

Well, seeing as we're back up and running, I'll be the first to post the news that we've signed Danny Graham on loan to the end of the season. I like his comment on Sky about it being good for both parties - hopefully he's coming with a point to prove then.

As it's only a loan deal, there seems minimal risk.

http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/danny-graham-new-signing-2911377.aspx

We sign Danny Graham and the forum crashes for 6 hours lol.

A very good signing tho imo. Just what we need

Damn! Just beat me to it!

[Mercer]

I welcome the Graham signing and feel he's a big improvement on Brown, Koita and Delfounseo.

As for Bennett and Jackson, the jury is definitely out.

I look at it in a simple way. If we are to make progress, each signing MUST improve the team otherwise we are wasting our time.

[Butty]

Danny Graham and Elliott Ward

http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/rovers/news/14215634.Blackburn_Rovers_line_up_double_deal_for_Danny_Graham_and_Elliott_Ward/?ref=mac

Graham will hopefully do a job, decent signing. One thing I remember about Elliott Ward is him absolutely thumping a penalty into the top corner when Coventry beat us at home in the FA Cup 4-1 under Sparky, long time ago that! Would be pleased if Ward signed though good player.

[rovers11]

Happy with that signing. A massive improvement on all our striking options bar Rhodes.

Ward would be a decent addition at the back, a steady eddy.

Not a massive fan of Bennett, dont really know what he offers. But a decent back up player in the future. Jackson is clearly just a stopgap.

Central midfielder and winger now needed. I'd take Gibson and McGeady!

[sharpysharps]

Elliott Wards contract has been terminated by mutual consent at Bournemouth...sounds like he's coming to Rovers on a free.

Really need to start looking towards the middle of the park now to get some quality in there, and I personally feel a new LB is needed.

[AJW]

Surely R/B is now the main priority

[RoverMinion]

Haven't looked at those videos Iceman, but I would be surprised if Graham is technically better than anything we've got.

Take Rhodes out of the equation, and you have a forward who is better than Brown, Delfouneso and Koita COMBINED!

[Butty]

Think Mcgeady will be too pricey for us, even if it's on loan. New right back and centre mid has to be a priority now.

[Iceman]

Haven't looked at those videos Iceman, but I would be surprised if Graham is technically better than anything we've got.

If you get a chance to Watch it Dennis, then you will see he is much better than Brown and Koita at least.

[sharpysharps]

I welcome the Graham signing and feel he's a big improvement on Brown, Koita and Delfounseo.

As for Bennett and Jackson, the jury is definitely out.

I look at it in a simple way. If we are to make progress, each signing MUST improve the team otherwise we are wasting our time.

This. I agree that Graham on the face of it appears a huge improvement over the other 3 striking options we have, but at the same time he probably isn't going to get anyones pulses racing with excitement. We know he isn't premier league quality, but he certainly can do a good job at this level. It's not so much about him scoring lots of goals (that would be a great bonus) but it's finding the right type of player to play alongside Rhodes and get the best out of him.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

Surely R/B is now the main priority

Not for me, Marshall is OK there for now. An attack minded midfielder to direct the traffic is my no 1 target.

[sharpysharps]

5 minute warning from Rovers on twitter...expecting Ward signing to be the news