January Transfer window

[KentExile]

3 minutes ago, jim mk2 said:

Asante has scored one goal in 25 matches for Coventry which is about the same as Gueye's one in 24.

But Chaddy likes Asante so he must be good.

Jason Roberts type player, fairly quick and physical, terrible finishing. 

A loan with an option in case of promotion is probably about the best we can hope for given the Venkys/Waggott millstone we have to work under

Edited January 15 by KentExile

[Forever Blue]

35 minutes ago, Polky said:

 

My, we are splashing the cash.

He’s a good player who can hold the ball up, which is something we don’t have. His goal scoring means nowt as Rudy once proved. 

[Rover1984]

Asante, Derek kutesa, Richard kone, 3 names seen so far today

[roverandout]

2 minutes ago, Forever Blue said:

My, we are splashing the cash.

He’s a good player who can hold the ball up, which is something we don’t have. His goal scoring means nowt as Rudy once proved. 

Except we had more money to spend then and take a risk on a non goal scoring striker. We also had Jordan Rhodes.  Who did that part. Nowadays 1.7 million is like the bulk of our transfer kitty. He's not worth taking a risk on

[Forever Blue]

2 minutes ago, roverandout said:

Except we had more money to spend then and take a risk on a non goal scoring striker. We also had Jordan Rhodes.  Who did that part. Nowadays 1.7 million is like the bulk of our transfer kitty. He's not worth taking a risk on

He is worth taking on. Good potential signing. 

[B16Rover]

4 minutes ago, Rover1984 said:

Asante, Derek kutesa, Richard kone, 3 names seen so far today

Kutesa was one I made up just based on another guy mentioning a player from Switzerland, which is a shame really as he's better than the other two listed 

[Theaxe15]

4 minutes ago, Rover1984 said:

Asante, Derek kutesa, Richard kone, 3 names seen so far today

Where have you seen Kone? Wouldn’t mind a punt on him

[roverandout]

1 minute ago, Forever Blue said:

He is worth taking on. Good potential signing. 

Not for that fee. If it was a loan, I'd agree

[roverandout]

Rather give Leonard a run in the team than waste 1.7 million on another non goal scoring striker. Now isn't the time for taking risks 

Edited January 15 by roverandout

[Forever Blue]

2 minutes ago, roverandout said:

Not for that fee. If it was a loan, I'd agree

I disagree. Good fee for a good striker

[roverandout]

Just now, Forever Blue said:

I disagree. Good fee for a good striker

Let's agree to disagree lol

[RevidgeBlue]

2 minutes ago, Forever Blue said:

I disagree. Good fee for a good striker

Based on one goal in 25?

[briansol]

Not a big fan of Asante. It's obvious that Eustace now seems to have much bigger say in the signings. After the more "exotic" approach in the summer with Gueye, Ohashi and Tooth, it's now all about "proven" Championship operators. 

Since our tactics is mostly sitting in and hitting on the break, they probably view Asante as a mobile and quick option to hit them on the break. Probably different from what we have, but very same in that he doesn't get much goals. 

We are very much to be solid, boring mid-table side. Some might argue that's better than playing your way into relegation like we did at the end of JDT's tenure. Personally I'm torn. 

[Rover1984]

9 minutes ago, Theaxe15 said:

Where have you seen Kone? Wouldn’t mind a punt on him

X not sure how reliable the source is just posting names being mentioned 

[RevidgeBlue]

19 minutes ago, joey_big_nose said:

Yes... looks like he is more of a winger signing to me.

Wiki says he plays CF. 

[RoqueSantaBlues]

Maybe Thomas-Asante is the Dolan replacement?

[Dolly blue]

Would love to see Aasgard in a Rovers shirt…really well thought of at Wigan, great attitude , tons of ability, perfect age, experienced….who doesn’t love a Norwegian..

[TheRevAshton]

Coventry fans all think BTA is shit, can't wait to see him go.

He's 26 years old. With 19 goals in 97 Championship appearances.

He's absolutely shite.

[TheRevAshton]

2 minutes ago, Dolly blue said:

Would love to see Aasgard in a Rovers shirt…really well thought of at Wigan, great attitude , tons of ability, perfect age, experienced….who doesn’t love a Norwegian..

Now this I could get on board with, but our Club is unfortunately run by stupid, useless, tossers.

Edited January 15 by TheRevAshton

[RevidgeBlue]

The suggestion is that we have actually submitted an offer to Coventry for £1.75m.

Whether or not anything comes of this link that would tend to indicate the approximate budget for the main signing, "the striker".

Doesn't look like we'll be spending much on a wide man then.

[K-Hod]

34 minutes ago, Theaxe15 said:

That was with a JDT defence in front of him. I’d have looked mildly threatening against that and I can’t strike a ball with my right foot

It's quite possible that he's just having a poor season this season and Eustace could improve him.

Just a thought.

[Eddie]

Not only do we need improvement up front, but we also need options. 

I'll welcome virtually any signing that adds to our attacking options. 1.7m for a bit of pace and strength could be useful. It's difficult to read into the goalscoring records of players. When we were good, we made a living out of signing underperforming attacking players and getting a tune out of them. 

[Rover1984]

Not seen much of Asante but if he has pace it could be very useful. Cantwell is a creator, looks frustrated when himself and Gueye are on the pitch together, Looked more interested when Leonard is up top. If we can sign a player who Cantwell can work off/use in behind we will have two new players in my eyes

[RevidgeBlue]

2 minutes ago, Rover1984 said:

Not seen much of Asante but if he has pace it could be very useful. Cantwell is a creator, looks frustrated when himself and Gueye are on the pitch together, Looked more interested when Leonard is up top. If we can sign a player who Cantwell can work off/use in behind we will have two new players in my eyes

Still left with the same basic problem though, who's going to put the ball in the net?

[onlyonejackwalker]

18 minutes ago, roverandout said:

Rather give Leonard a run in the team than waste 1.7 million on another non goal scoring striker. Now isn't the time for taking risks 

You've been dumping Leonard out on loan for weeks. Now threatened with a new signing you want him to play? 

2 minutes ago, K-Hod said:

It's quite possible that he's just having a poor season this season and Eustace could improve him.

Just a thought.

Of course. The perfect solution doesn't exist. 

So we are relying on Eustace's knowledge to source players he believes in and knows can do a job at this time.

I doubt he knew much about Gueye or Ohashi. Hence now the insistance on experienced Championship performers. 

We are better than we think and have proven we are good enough to remain close to the play offs. I don't think Eustace is looking any further ahead than maximising the opportunity presented this season.

There is a steely determination within this group. And a brilliant team spirit. Both of which can take you a long way.