Summer Transfer Window 2019

[DE.]

1 hour ago, blackburnravers.com said:

conceded 21 at home, 48 away

I didn't realise we actually conceded the most away goals in the division, even more than Bolton and Ipswich. That's pretty scary! Thank goodness we were solid at Ewood.

[Exiled in Toronto]

24 minutes ago, Mattyblue said:

 

Of course, this thread is going to divert to general chat about transfers, players etc if nobody is imminent, that’s the ebb and flow of a message board. Otherwise may as well lock it between signings.

It’s like some people have never read a transfer thread before this summer.

If only! This is mostly the Mowbray is thick/useless/deluded/flipflopping topic.

Far too much hand-wringing about the order of acquisitions IMO. Free agents got landed first as their lack of employment/salary might have meant they’d go anywhere; then our long-term target; now we are onto the possibles lists. Given each candidate will have different fees/wages, I’m expecting to see a couple of “outs” before we plump for who is coming in given budgets will need to be balanced: shift high earners like Evans and Mulgrew and we can raise our sights. 

[Darrenbot]

27 minutes ago, DE. said:

I didn't realise we actually conceded the most away goals in the division, even more than Bolton and Ipswich. That's pretty scary! Thank goodness we were solid at Ewood.

We conceded 7 more away from home than Sheff Utd and Middlesbrough did in the whole 46 games.At least the home teams fans got value for money when we visited.

[bluebruce]

11 minutes ago, Exiled in Toronto said:

If only! This is mostly the Mowbray is thick/useless/deluded/flipflopping topic.

Be fair. It's the Mowbray is thick/useless/deluded/flipflopping/perfect/infallible/saviour topic.

Some on the board sit in the middle, looking for balance, picking fault where we see it and giving credit where we see it. To us, both camps frequently look ridiculous (constant negativity or constant positivity) but also make some good points. But that's life, people like to characterise things in extreme terms or morph everything they see to fit their preconceptions (even the balanced ones from time to time).

Not trying to say I'm perfect btw, I do try to stay balanced (I imagine most like to think they do). But I know I've, at varying times over the years, been branded or taken for an apologist for the club/manager or a doom-monger depending on which views on a particular subject I expressed at the time. I think the place becomes so polarised that people end up fitting others into either camp based on them saying a particular negative or positive thing. Don't get me wrong, some people have consistently shown they belong in a given camp (not naming names).

[K-Hod]

A few general points: 

Can people leave moderating to the moderators, please? If something is inappropriate, we will take the relevant action. Telling people what to think and when to think it takes threads off topic.

A lot of twitter rumours will be absolute nonsense at this time of year. Re that, have a look at the amount of followers the accounts have, how many tweets they’ve posted and how long the account has been open. If the answer to those three is a low number or not very long, then the account will most likely be bogus. I’m finding it hard to believe that people were taken in by a tweet referring to Rangers as ‘Sevco’ to be honest. 

Some people are too harsh and others not harsh enough. 

Some are patient, some are impatient. 

Some over react, some under react. 

People are different, it is what it is.

Discrediting people’s valid concerns by saying they are over reacting or a happy clapper is always going to irritate people. 

Edited July 15, 2019 by K-Hod

[Gary C]

https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwjyuZm77LfjAhVKqxoKHYaJDPwQzPwBegQIARAC&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hitc.com%2Fen-gb%2F2019%2F07%2F15%2Fblackburn-rovers-should-sign-derby-countys-scott-carson-to-repla%2F&psig=AOvVaw0uqhQyN8olhMTp__OiDCM_&ust=1563311812240636 another Carson storyline

[Gary C]

Wouldn't be against this if it could happen. Might beable to get at a good price if entering last year of contract. 

[jim mk2]

Just now, Gary C said:

https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwjyuZm77LfjAhVKqxoKHYaJDPwQzPwBegQIARAC&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hitc.com%2Fen-gb%2F2019%2F07%2F15%2Fblackburn-rovers-should-sign-derby-countys-scott-carson-to-repla%2F&psig=AOvVaw0uqhQyN8olhMTp__OiDCM_&ust=1563311812240636 another Carson storyline

"Blackburn Rovers should make a move for Derby County goalkeeper Scott Carson as they seek a replacement for last season’s number one David Raya who recently joined Championship rivals Brentford."

Rovers "should". 

Carson's agent working very hard touting his man around the inter-web. 

[joey_big_nose]

1 hour ago, Angry_Pirate said:

Yup, I bet if every fan on this site made their current best XI, Bennett would feature in possibly what, 10%?

Yet he is automatic under Mowbray.

Bennett will start at the expense of Nyambe or in attacking midfield.

Dack, Armstrong, Chapman, Rothwell, Gallagher, Butteworth, Downing and maybe even Brereton are all playing for those 3 roles, yet Bennett will be gifted the RW slot if TM chooses to go Nyambe at RB.

Either way, "Fan Favourite Agent Benno" starts.

Have to say Bennett's not going to start central mid as we signed Johnson, and he's not going to start attacking mid as we signed Downing and Gallagher. If he's going to get a berth it might be right back but I wouldn't put money on it. Partly as we might sign someone, partly because Mowbray might decide to give Nyambe a long run.

I think Mowbrays philosophy is you need a certain amount of experience. With signing Downing and Johnson I believe he will relax in retaining experience in other areas 

[Gary C]

Agree with majority of that. Would like to see Martin Olsson back if we can pick him up as hes currently a free agent. Gallagher to come on the tired Graham were we hope he can score 10 to 15 a season

[Gary C]

Just now, joey_big_nose said:

Have to say Bennett's not going to start central mid as we signed Johnson, and he's not going to start attacking mid as we signed Downing and Gallagher. If he's going to get a berth it might be right back but I wouldn't put money on it. Partly as we might sign someone, partly because Mowbray might decide to give Nyambe a long run.

I think Mowbrays philosophy is you need a certain amount of experience. With signing Downing and Johnson I believe he will relax in retaining experience in other areas 

That's another thread get everyone to put out their best Rovers 11. Based on current players we have. Be interesting to see how much it would differ to the starting 11 v Charlton. Hopefully by then another 2 to 3 more bodies in

[roversfan99]

Just now, joey_big_nose said:

Have to say Bennett's not going to start central mid as we signed Johnson, and he's not going to start attacking mid as we signed Downing and Gallagher. If he's going to get a berth it might be right back but I wouldn't put money on it. Partly as we might sign someone, partly because Mowbray might decide to give Nyambe a long run.

I think Mowbrays philosophy is you need a certain amount of experience. With signing Downing and Johnson I believe he will relax in retaining experience in other areas 

I would love to believe that but I have not seen anything to suggest that Bennett will be anythung but the first name on the team sheet, and subsequently our poorest player.

[Angry_Pirate]

Just now, joey_big_nose said:

Have to say Bennett's not going to start central mid as we signed Johnson, and he's not going to start attacking mid as we signed Downing and Gallagher. If he's going to get a berth it might be right back but I wouldn't put money on it. Partly as we might sign someone, partly because Mowbray might decide to give Nyambe a long run.

I think Mowbrays philosophy is you need a certain amount of experience. With signing Downing and Johnson I believe he will relax in retaining experience in other areas 

I hope you're right. 

I like Bennett (I think we all do), but he is a very poor right back and shouldn't be first choice anywhere else...

I'm not advocating we get rid (like I do with Smallwood), as I do like his committment, heart and versatility (Plus he is also a superior CM to Smallwood). However he shouldn't be starting week in week out based on his performances and ability.

Bennett starts (somewhere) Vs Charlton, 100%.

[Butty]

17 minutes ago, Gary C said:

Agree with majority of that. Would like to see Martin Olsson back if we can pick him up as hes currently a free agent. Gallagher to come on the tired Graham were we hope he can score 10 to 15 a season

Not sure I want too see that at Ewood this season if I’m honest..

[Fraserkirky]

I think Graham will be on the bench vs Charlton

[bluebruce]

1 hour ago, Butty said:

Not sure I want too see that at Ewood this season if I’m honest..

I thought that. Probably the last thing he wants when he's tired.

[MarkBRFC]

10 hours ago, DE. said:

I didn't realise we actually conceded the most away goals in the division, even more than Bolton and Ipswich. That's pretty scary! Thank goodness we were solid at Ewood.

We had the worst away defence in the entire football league didnt we?

[OssyLad]

Anyone else think he’ll play downing wing back? I’ve got a feeling he might do 

Edited July 16, 2019 by OssyLad

[CheshireRover]

Just now, OssyLad said:

Anyone else think he’ll play downing wing back? I’ve got a feeling he might do 

I’ve thought this since his signing. He said a lot about Chapman being immature (for want of a better word) with regards defensive duties in his first spell, so I would imagine he believes Downing’s age and experience has given him some defensive ability.

Not entirely sure if that will work, the idea that as a player gets older they somehow learn to defend, but we wait and see.

[jones_rover]

Surely, we're not crazy enough to convert a 35 year old into a wing back?

Most demanding position on the pitch!

[Bbrovers2288]

Goalkeeper in this week barring any last min complications, some will be happy, some won’t. Nature of the position, it’s hard to please everyone.

i think it’s an upgrade on raya personally, can see the logic 

[Sparks Rover]

17 minutes ago, MarkBRFC said:

We had the worst away defence in the entire football league didnt we?

Yes and not a defender in sight. Strange days . It's like he's refusing to bring some in

[Sparks Rover]

Just now, Bbrovers2288 said:

Goalkeeper in this week barring any last min complications, some will be happy, some won’t. Nature of the position, it’s hard to please everyone.

i think it’s an upgrade on raya personally, can see the logic 

Go on then......

[JHRover]

Just now, Sparks Rover said:

Yes and not a defender in sight. Strange days . It's like he's refusing to bring some in

Or he's not got authority to....

[RoverKyle]

Just now, Bbrovers2288 said:

Goalkeeper in this week barring any last min complications, some will be happy, some won’t. Nature of the position, it’s hard to please everyone.

i think it’s an upgrade on raya personally, can see the logic 

Screams Joe Hart to me.