Summer Transfer Window

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

8 minutes ago, Hoochie Bloochie Mama said:

That comes from the manager and coaches. Set-piece drills until it's perfect. It's the same issues at Rovers for the last three seasons, can't defend crosses, can't defend set-pieces, and exposed down the flanks. Nothing to do with the players, and everything to do with the manager and how he sets the team up. 

We'll see how we do first 10 games of the season. Hopefully B'mouth was a one-off for this season and we are a lot tighter at the back. 

The thought that goes through my head when I see us concede goals is that they are the sort of goals you see in pre-season friendlies. Nobody is really busting a gut to get a tackle in, throwing themselves into a block to prevent a shot or a cross coming in, risking a clash of heads to prevent a header etc.  Nobody at the back seems to be too put out when we go a goal down.

Edited September 19, 2020 by Tyrone Shoelaces

[Darwen Rover 007]

If Manning true looks like we have addressed our immediate problem areas..GK / CB / LB... think we definitely need a CDM and also a Striker who can score to support Armstrong.

Actually think a CDM is critical now that Travis is out.

[47er]

3 minutes ago, Tyrone Shoelaces said:

The thought that goes through my head when I see us concede goals is that they are the sort of goals you see in pre-season friendlies. Nobody is really busting a gut to get a tackle in, throwing themselves into a block to prevent a shot or a cross coming in, risking a clash of heads to prevent a header etc.  Nobody at the back seems to be too put out when we go a goal down.

Nobody marshals the defence. We can have 3 men around 1 bloke and 2 others are free. No leadership on the pitch (or off it).

[Admiral Nelsen]

23 minutes ago, Tyrone Shoelaces said:

Cue Bell putting in a Graham LeSaux style performance this afternoon, I hope !

Match Report: Blackburn Rovers 0 - 3 Wycombe Wanderers

9 man Rovers succumb to defeat after Amari'i Bell & Bradley Johnson are sent off for fighting

[Hoochie Bloochie Mama]

4 minutes ago, Tyrone Shoelaces said:

The thought that goes through my head when I see us concede goals is that they are the sort of goals you see in pre-season friendlies. Nobody is busting a get to a tackle in, throwing themselves into a block to prevent a shot or a cross coming in, risking a clash of heads to prevent a header etc.  Nobody at the back seems to be too put out when we go a goal down.

There's certain ruthlessness that the team lacks that possibly is representative of Mowbray. He is an idealist, wants his teams to play a certain way, keep possession, control midfield etc. The aesthetics seem to matter as much to him as the end result. In fairness to him he is closer to realising his own style now, as we do seem to control the ball more and we've now introduced the high-press to win the ball back quicker. I think we'll look a lot better this season and play some good stuff. I just don't think it will translate into enough clean sheets to get in the top 6, because I think the same weaknesses will exist at the back. 

Edited September 19, 2020 by Hoochie Bloochie Mama

[RoverDom]

Confused by mowbrays comments, was ayala meant to create a domino effect of signings or was he going to get a dominos if ayala signed? Seems like the latter to me. 

[Sparks Rover]

Just now, RoverDom said:

Confused by mowbrays comments, was ayala meant to create a domino effect of signings or was he going to get a dominos if ayala signed? Seems like the latter to me. 

Chorizo speshy for young Daniel

[RoversClitheroe]

Wonder if we will look to sign Whiteman now that Trav is injured for the foreseeable? 

I have an inkling that we will now pursue him

[Sparks Rover]

Just now, RoversClitheroe said:

Wonder if we will look to sign Whiteman now that Trav is injured for the foreseeable? 

I have an inkling that we will now pursue him

It would seem odd to meet twice, our star midfielder goes injured, and we don't put the bid in.  Just the numbers i would think

[G Somerset Rover]

What are we looking at fee wise for Manning? Last year of his deal isn’t he. £500k?

[ben_the_beast]

20 minutes ago, Gavlar Somerset Rover! said:

What are we looking at fee wise for Manning? Last year of his deal isn’t he. £500k?

My mate who is a QPR fan said £5m had been mooted. But he also said Eze was off to Palace for £28m so definitely has a habit of exaggerating figures. In saying that I would say 500k is definitely on the low side. I'd be thinking he would still be about £1.5m at least.

[joey_big_nose]

21 minutes ago, Gavlar Somerset Rover! said:

What are we looking at fee wise for Manning? Last year of his deal isn’t he. £500k?

Depends how many are in for him.

I reckon we will spend money on a LB and a GK and get loans for CM, CB and that will be it.

How many loans can we get? If we can get a third maybe a loan striker. Although that would be a stunning indictment of Brereton and Gallagher.

[Silas]

2 hours ago, J*B said:

 We have a top-six first 11 and a mid table squad.

Well I attributed yesterday's comment to Friday night drinking.

Not sure Saturday morning hair of the dog is a good look. ?

[Wood26]

I don’t know much about Manning, but I want to sign him purely because QPR fans are calling it a step down to join us.

 

[Damien]

2 hours ago, imy9 said:

According to that ITK account Manning will be announced on Monday.

Amazing signing if it happens.

Why wait until Monday? Have we forgotten losing Keane the same way? Get it announced and done now.

[CrouchingNunhiddenCucumber]

17 minutes ago, Wood26 said:

I don’t know much about Manning, but I want to sign him purely because QPR fans are calling it a step down to join us.

 

I agree but I also see their point. We're currently a sideways move, which in itself is depressing. Hopefully Tony gets the most out of the fairly decent squad he has assembled and we can go back and point out what a superb sideways move it was to the QPR fans in 8-12 months time - Corona depending. 

[Guest]

14 minutes ago, Damien said:

Why wait until Monday? Have we forgotten losing Keane the same way? Get it announced and done now.

An announcement is different from the deal being done to be fair. Strange how we’d wait though.

[chaddyrovers]

2 hours ago, Ewood Ace said:

A rather rude and insulting post to probably the most knowledgeable football poster on the forum.

Not rude or insulting post at all. 

Stop stirring the pot Ewood Ace

[Wing Wizard Windy Miller]

13 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

Not rude or insulting post at all. 

Stop stirring the pot Ewood Ace

Pot - kettle!

[dingles staying down 4ever]

23 minutes ago, Mellor Rover said:

An announcement is different from the deal being done to be fair. Strange how we’d wait though.

Too late in the day to get a scarf from the club shop or the person who prints the name on the back of the shirt gone home for the weekend

[simongarnerisgod]

is`nt manning a midfielder who is also adept at playing left back??would be a great signing imo,mind you signing a corpse would be an improvement on bell

[EwoodGlory]

They'll wait until after the game / weekend in case we get beat and then it will be a good time to announce it. 

[JacknOry]

Just now, simongarnerisgod said:

is`nt manning a midfielder who is also adept at playing left back??would be a great signing imo,mind you signing a corpse would be an improvement on bell

Other way around, LB who is adept in midfield.

[47er]

1 hour ago, joey_big_nose said:

Although that would be a stunning indictment of Brereton and Gallagher.

But principally of Mowbray.

[Exiled_Rover]

1 hour ago, Wood26 said:

I don’t know much about Manning, but I want to sign him purely because QPR fans are calling it a step down to join us.

 

Another side with delusions of grandeur.

What have QPR ever achieved? They're London's 6th(?) biggest club.