January Transfer window

[KentExile]

36 minutes ago, DackDackGoose said:

If both true do we even have two international spots left?

International spots?

I assume that you mean ESC slots?  We currently have 3 out of a maximum of 4 (Toth, Ohashi, Mafoumb).  We have to assume (*) that based on last season Sigurdsson now holds a standard work permit having been originally brought in on an ESC (He was eligible to convert from and ESC to a standard work permit over the summer)

They are for if a player would not get approved for a work permit.  Assuming the 2 are true (Mohamed seems fanciful to me), Mostafa Mohamed would qualify for a permit automatically so does not take up a slot.  Kargbo, would take the 4th and final ESC place

https://www.transferroom.com/gbe#calculator

* although we probably shouldn't think that any level of incompetence is beyond Waggott, Venkys etc

 

Edited January 30 by KentExile

[CrouchingNunhiddenCucumber]

6 minutes ago, Ricceh said:

Afternoon MB! Just finishing off my Afternoon Pie. Hung up on their agents and spending the transfer kitty on my new house.

Cos you definitely have a morning and evening one, don't you tubs?

[Penwortham Blue]

18 minutes ago, Emerald Isle Rover said:

Gestede looks like he has full control indeed Eustace comments about Kargbo pretty much spell it out 

However I disagree re Mohamed - it would be a fantastic signing for us (that’s why it won’t happen and likely Nixon just throwing something out there for clicks) he’s a player above championship level and better than all striker we have been linked with 

again a non starter I believe but in terms of his ability etc he would be bloody unreal signing 

I know nothing about this chap. Why shouldn’t we be in a position to sign him (Swag/Suhail aside). Nantes are hardly a European, even French, super-power and he isn’t even getting a game in Brittany !

[mustard]

1 hour ago, norwichblue said:

I’ve been surprised with how many of the locals out here in Thailand know of Blackburn Rovers, our long history of success, and our recent demise. Unanimous in wanting us back in the top flight… although may just be try to milk tips out of me 😅

There was a dingle sat at breakfast in one of our hotels and I couldn’t even bring myself to give him some grief. Need these leeches out of the club for good - whether going up or down to L2 is the catalyst - don’t mind. Just want some ambition and respect from the owners of the club.

I’ll be in Thailand at the start of March sporting my Rovers tops loud and proud, regardless of the circus running the show!  If there’s anywhere with a Rovers link worth a visit, I’d like to try and visit!

Then it’s onto Aus where I’ll have to find some fellow fans/supporters clubs.

I was working out the logistics for if I have to fork out for a trip home for a play-off final day out but this last month of inactivity in the transfer market and poor results has almost certainly put that to bed.

I just hope the heat gets turned up on Venky’s, Pasha and co cause if we ain’t investing when in the play-offs with an injury-stricken, depleted squad and coming off the back of £40m player sales banked in the last year or so, it really doesn’t bode well for the future.

[Emerald Isle Rover]

17 minutes ago, roversfan99 said:

Im guessing like me you are just basing it on his track record, and to be fair he has played at a good standard for quite a few years so I do get it from that perspective.

Its more that it would be a loan deal for a player playing abroad. It will be difficult for him to settle in straight away and have an impact in the 15 games post QPR that he would be available for, assuming it went to the wire. Its not good enough to only sign Kargbo beyond this season considering.

There are also the issues aside from football that it would bring up.

As you say, probably wont happen anyway. And if there is any truth in it, not sure why we are making enquiries so late in the window.

Can’t say I watch him regularly but I do know of him his profile probably accelerated by playing with salah at Egypt but has Europa league experience top flight experience and the way he plays like an old school 9

[Emerald Isle Rover]

4 minutes ago, Penwortham Blue said:

I know nothing about this chap. Why shouldn’t we be in a position to sign him (Swag/Suhail aside). Nantes are hardly a European, even French, super-power and he isn’t even getting a game in Brittany !

Because he’s worth well more than we can afford and I’d suggest if he is available to transfer/loan teams of higher calibre would be interested 

Europa league goals and experience 

champions league with gala 

Plays a lot for Egypt with the likes of salah / marmoush and does well too

Just seems out of our reach tbh 

[Dan]

16 minutes ago, CrouchingNunhiddenCucumber said:

Cos you definitely have a morning and evening one, don't you tubs?

 

[Penwortham Blue]

1 minute ago, Emerald Isle Rover said:

Because he’s worth well more than we can afford and I’d suggest if he is available to transfer/loan teams of higher calibre would be interested 

Europa league goals and experience 

champions league with gala 

Plays a lot for Egypt with the likes of salah / marmoush and does well too

Just seems out of our reach tbh 

Fair enough but he is playing for Nantes, and isn’t getting on the pitch. Reported that Monza might be interested, again hardly a sleeping giant !

[TommyRovers]

1 minute ago, Penwortham Blue said:

Fair enough but he is playing for Nantes, and isn’t getting on the pitch. Reported that Monza might be interested, again hardly a sleeping giant !

Monza are rock bottom of Serie A, 7 points from safety with 2 wins all season. I would argue Rovers are the more appealing option 

 

IF we can afford him.

[MarkBRFC]

1 minute ago, TommyRovers said:

Monza are rock bottom of Serie A, 7 points from safety with 2 wins all season. I would argue Rovers are the more appealing option 

 

IF we can afford him.

We can afford him, its whether we choose to do so.

[Emerald Isle Rover]

6 minutes ago, Penwortham Blue said:

Fair enough but he is playing for Nantes, and isn’t getting on the pitch. Reported that Monza might be interested, again hardly a sleeping giant !

All of the above is correct but I still stand by that there will be better offers than rovers and not just financially 

[alcd]

1 hour ago, miqaayil said:

why does he remind me of jason roberts....

Standard of defending and goalkeeping is absolute pants. About L2 level and that's being kind. 

[sharpysharps86]

Won't be 100% sure of Kargbo signing until he's wearing the shirt in a match day squad (even wearing it as part of a player announcement isn't enough at Rovers these days). The positive is that it's hopefully a player through the door in a position we need filling. The question will remain as to whether he's an improvement on what we have or not...time will tell.

Highly doubt the Egyptian striker will join, seems far too good to be true. As Nixon says in his story that it is an enquiry, so hardly worth getting excited about unless it progresses further.

Sadly this is all too little too late. Rovers would need to go on an incredible run between now and the end of the season to reach the average points total for making the playoffs.

[Hullrover]

1 hour ago, miqaayil said:

why does he remind me of jason roberts....

Would snap your hands off for Jason Roberts in this league.

[pick32]

The lack of links has us excited about a seria B striker with a bad goal record 

[den]

2 hours ago, booth said:

He looks better than Telalovic. Stronger than Dolan and a big upgrade on Hedges, obviously with the caveat that he can do it in the championship. Still doesn't score enough to rest our hopes on.

 

There’s nothing in that video that would persuade me to take him for free - never mind pay a million for him.

The football and in particular the defending looks well below championship standard. 

[Penwortham Blue]

36 minutes ago, Dan said:

 

Looks like Dave Jones, if folks can remember the old Radio Lancashire sports editor, covered the Full Members Final in 1987.

[Penwortham Blue]

8 minutes ago, Hullrover said:

Would snap your hands off for Jason Roberts in this league.

Critical in getting Reading promoted from this league.

[Wegerleswiggle]

Kargbo looks like the ideal type of player for Cantwell to link up with. He's been crying out for pace and strength to find with his through balls. 

Can't see us signing Mohammed this late in the window. We need at least 3 weeks to bring someone in from abroad. 

[Rover1984]

47 minutes ago, MarkBRFC said:

We can afford him, it’s whether we choose to do so.

Agreed, if they have any sort of ambition for playoffs a few quid on a quick fix would be welcomed. Would prefer a perm on someone else but that’s unlikely 

[Waggy76]

2 hours ago, roversfan99 said:

Clearly not his selection.

A Park signing then ??

[MarkBRFC]

3 minutes ago, Wegerleswiggle said:

Kargbo looks like the ideal type of player for Cantwell to link up with. He's been crying out for pace and strength to find with his through balls. 

I have a feeling when he gets here and he's up against better players than he has been playing against in Serie B/C, we'll find out that he's not that quick after all.

Fully expecting him to be a bit part player for the rest of this season, and a bit of a dud in all honesty.

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[Torgeir]

1 hour ago, Exiled_Rover said:

Beck simply isn't a winger. I don't understand why people keep trying to wish this into existence. 

You're drawing a conclusion. I think that's the thought from the club's point of view.

I think Beck is a versatile player that can operate well higher up on the pitch but he's not a winger, no. And he needs a solid 'partner' to have any success. 

[MB Rover]

I’ve seen players with shirts being held up, I’ve seen players with shirts being held up AND OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED, I’ve seen players on their way and a volcanic ash cloud stopping their journey. 

Anyone claiming Kargbo is a done deal needs a bit of calming down I think 🤣 he’s not even sat on the medical table yet.