[Archived] Transfer Window - January 2016

[DE.]

  On 03/02/2016 at 21:21, yoda said:

It would be good if the next person actually reads the contracts

Now there's an idea.

[VinjayV4]

Might send Shaw a Nigerian lottery email...you never know.

[BlueMonday]

  On 03/02/2016 at 21:21, yoda said:

It would be good if the next person actually reads the contracts

Have you seen the size of those things!!

[gumboots]

You employ the correct solicitor to read them then you get the guy who has the correct title to sign them. You really just need to employ someone on a temporary deal who understands employment law to do the hard bit. I'll work unpaid as ceo for the couple of secs it takes to sign the actual papers.

[Iceman]

  On 03/02/2016 at 21:21, yoda said:

It would be good if the next person actually reads the contracts

at least part of the requirements should be, read a contract, use a fax machine

[den]

Lambert believes the squad is now much better and that we have flair that's been missing. He believes that we now have quality on the ball.

http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/rovers/news/14255423.Paul_Lambert__January_transfer_business_has_left_Blackburn_Rovers_with_a_stronger_and_more_exciting_squad/?ref=mac

[Neal]

Lambert apparently missed out on a pacey forward but will be looking to do something in the loan window... Looks like our transfer business isnt over yet. At a guess, probably looked at Rantie and Aluko.

Anyone know when loan window opens?

[islander200]

  On 05/02/2016 at 11:38, Neal said:

Lambert apparently missed out on a pacey forward but will be looking to do something in the loan window... Looks like our transfer business isnt over yet. At a guess, probably looked at Rantie and Aluko.

Anyone know when loan window opens?

Tuesday

[Al]

  On 05/02/2016 at 11:38, Neal said:

Lambert apparently missed out on a pacey forward but will be looking to do something in the loan window... Looks like our transfer business isnt over yet. At a guess, probably looked at Rantie and Aluko.

Anyone know when loan window opens?

Next Tuesday 9th.

[DE.]

I assume at the very least Lambert with be looking for another full back, as the sale of Olsson leaves us very short in that area. A player with a recent goalscoring record would be decent as well, but I can't imagine too many of those being available in the loan window.

[Mark Atkins' Bald Patch]

  On 05/02/2016 at 11:38, Neal said:

Lambert apparently missed out on a pacey forward but will be looking to do something in the loan window... Looks like our transfer business isnt over yet. At a guess, probably looked at Rantie and Aluko.

Anyone know when loan window opens?

For clarity, was this a particular forward that could be described as pacy that Lambert missed out on and might go back in for? Or is he looking for a pacy forward in general?

Thanks Neal.

[roverstdt]

  On 05/02/2016 at 11:33, den said:

Lambert believes the squad is now much better and that we have flair that's been missing. He believes that we now have quality on the ball.

http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/rovers/news/14255423.Paul_Lambert__January_transfer_business_has_left_Blackburn_Rovers_with_a_stronger_and_more_exciting_squad/?ref=mac

To be honest I am not going to compliment or bash Lambert but on the surface we have got more strength in depth.

We added improved Quality to the Squad

Danny Graham is a step up from Koita

Jordi Gomez for Petchi

While also got Ward, Watt, Bennett, and Jackson who I believe have on paper improved the squad. Tony Watt is someone I have high high hopes for. I really believe he has the ability to be better than Rhodes and contribute more to the team. He may not bag as many goals but his contribution to the team will be far more influential.

Overall the squad is stronger, we made some money, and got some experienced players and some with potential so all in all it has been a good January in my eyes.

[G Somerset Rover]

  On 05/02/2016 at 12:39, DE. said:

I assume at the very least Lambert with be looking for another full back, as the sale of Olsson leaves us very short in that area. A player with a recent goalscoring record would be decent as well, but I can't imagine too many of those being available in the loan window.

Glen Murry is an obvious one but speaking to a Brighton fan at work and he's convinced he's off there next week.

[Neal]

  On 05/02/2016 at 12:57, MarkAtkins'BaldPatch said:

For clarity, was this a particular forward that could be described as pacy that Lambert missed out on and might go back in for? Or is he looking for a pacy forward in general?

Thanks Neal.

From the way I understood it, seemed like maybe there were negotiations regarding a certain attacking player but nothing could be done, recon he's thinking that these clubs might be a little more desperate when the loan window opens... Wouldn't be surprised if someone came in next week.

[Neil Weaver]

  On 05/02/2016 at 12:58, roverstdt said:

I really believe he (Watt) has the ability to be better than Rhodes and contribute more to the team. He may not bag as many goals but his contribution to the team will be far more influential.

I realise it's not the only measure, but if we sell him for more than Rhodes it's time for the view from the town hall steps to meet my arse.

[Neal]

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/how-cardiff-city-hijacked-blackburns-10844999

Russel 'the snake' Slade doing the dirty on us... Suppose we have just taken arguably their best player. Lawrence was a bit of dogger for us to be fair, looked good in fits and starts but nowhere near consistent enough. His departure has left us a little light but I don't think he'll be a big miss and after that snidey one month option... He had to go and should have been told to leave then and there.

[DE.]

  On 05/02/2016 at 15:19, Neal said:

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/how-cardiff-city-hijacked-blackburns-10844999

Russel 'the snake' Slade doing the dirty on us... Suppose we have just taken arguably their best player. Lawrence was a bit of dogger for us to be fair, looked good in fits and starts but nowhere near consistent enough. His departure has left us a little light but I don't think he'll be a big miss and after that snidey one month option... He had to go and should have been told to leave then and there.

Yeah agreed. Don't think he wanted to be here (as evidenced by the one month extension nonsense), so no problem with letting him go. Has the potential to be a game changer at this level but needs to improve his shooting by some distance and try not to drift out of games so often.

[K-Hod]

He didn't seem to have the desire often enough while he was here. Not saying he's not got the talent, because he has, but he needs to work harder.

[donnermeat]

  On 05/02/2016 at 15:19, Neal said:

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/how-cardiff-city-hijacked-blackburns-10844999

Russel 'the snake' Slade doing the dirty on us... Suppose we have just taken arguably their best player. Lawrence was a bit of dogger for us to be fair, looked good in fits and starts but nowhere near consistent enough. His departure has left us a little light but I don't think he'll be a big miss and after that snidey one month option... He had to go and should have been told to leave then and there.

I very much doubt Lambert wanted to keep him on. He's playing silly beggars.

[Neal]

  On 05/02/2016 at 15:31, donnermeat said:

I very much doubt Lambert wanted to keep him on. He's playing silly beggars.

I think he did initially but after his one month nonsense I think he closed the door on the chances of him staying here... Lambert isn't going to stand for that.

[USABlue]

Showed some promise but nothing ever really came if it.

[tomphil]

They've obviously guaranteed him some games that we couldn't and that's the top and bottom of Slades 'pinching'.

[Blue blood]

Well other than the fact he didn't want to be here, that his impact was minimal and only showed glimpses of promise, and that we ended up with Watt who they wanted Cardiff played a blinder...

[G Somerset Rover]

He's a frustrating one Lawrence. Leeds away is evidence of what he can do. But too often he'd drift out of games and it'd be like playing with 10 men (oh sorry, 9 with Rhodes - can't forget that can we). I still think he's got a chance of being a player though and will no doubt have a blinder against us in the future.

[Baz]

Happy to see him go to be honest, did naff all most games, and his attitude of I'll only commit for 1 more month was awful.