I’m not generalising at all, I’m being extremely specific. I would suggest that most modern managers aren’t fully aware of how much (to the pound) they’ve got to spend in wages. For rovers it seems even more convoluted (or at least did initially under the Rao’s) as there is another layer above the chairmen, and yes or no seemingly sometimes depends on if the players “young, polish-able and sellable” rather than how much they’re available for. If that wasn’t the case, surely TM would’ve put more of his funds towards defenders? None of that goes against the manager and chairman discussing what they’ve available, but it’ll be loose figures, not specific - and will either be “yes we can afford x” or “can we get back to you”. Finally, reckon you could give the humourless “mogadon” and other faux comedy schlock?

When you’re turnover is £120million before you even open your doors - you’d think Burnley’s would be even cheaper. Stanley is £20 a game otherwise - can’t knock Holt with the way he’s building the club but they’re super limited on wages and they hardly have any overheads in terms of structural / academy compared to us.

23 games for £400… What’s wrong with that? I remember the days of it being £250 in the premier league, but I was always aware of the huge sponsorship that enabled this. £17 a game in 2021? I don’t think that’s bad.

I don’t think modern managers negotiate on contracts, not normally anyway. They will contact players who they’re interested in, but I think it’s bordering on naive thinking a manager knows where every penny of his budget is going. I would expect from the Brian Clough’s (see UNDR the Cosh with Glen Little regarding Stan Ternent), but with all the agents, directors and chairmen - from what I’ve read and understand about modern football - these days, managers generally ask a question and receive either a yes or no.

I’m always worried with the Rao’s. The planning permission included new football facilities, hence why it probably passed rules on its usage. To me this just “concretes” how much money we’re losing to need such methods to avoid financial sanctions.

Covenant still in place to prevent the site being used for anything other than a training facility for Blackburn, according to Sharpe at least.

I think he’s shown some improvement this season thankfully. I would say this is more opportunities in the centre but he scored with his first touch playing right (after switching second half on Saturday). The more he scores and sets up, the more confident he will get. Also second in assists only to Rothwell this season so good signs for me. Still has some issues with passing but his work rate has improved tremendously. Keep it up Gally.

All of those clubs had to either cheat, find loop holes and a lot of them have paid for not being successful on the back of it. I’m not sure Derby and Sheffield Wednesday fans feel like they have or had something to show. Yet the reason we’re in a similar boat is nothing to do with turnover, high wages or FFP, it’s because our fans “can't see the wood for the trees and just accept the words of 'experts' or failures like Waggott without engaging their own brains and thoughts.” So despite the fact the club has spent £193 on wages for every £100 the club has earned since the Rao’s took over, it’s obviously the fans fault that they’ve been allowed to waste so much money. That goes for Sheffield Wednesday fans too I guess, nothing to do with a hopeless agent infested owner - it’s just the “sooper” fans allowing them to get away with it.

Is it beyond the rules to say this kind of made up faux comedy post is exactly why I go from reading this website to months off at a time?

Certainly agree that he needs more time to be properly viewed on his input!

Was listening to Undr the Cosh’s Craig Conway interview and he used those very words! He had some interesting things to say about playing in front of home crowds as opposed to away too.

Now t’worse than carrot dangling.

I thought that I don’t remember TM saying Oba bid cost 6m, or that Bauer wanted 40k. In fact I’m 100% they’re actually made up, or some sensationalist reporting of the time! If we’re criticising someone, why make stuff up when they’ve a plethora of actual reasons to grumble?

We’ve certainly missing a key to our high expectations last year, but I don’t think we’re anywhere near as bad as simply hoping we stay up. I think part of the reason why the club is playing expectations down is to take pressure off a young squad. Certainly ramped it up last season

I think the best case scenario is they all stay? I can’t see Nyambe staying tbf. Bit of a kick in the face when he clubs supported him, with his academy too. I wouldn’t hold it against anyone though, short careers - get the best contracts you can!

If it does happen- I’ll be the first one with a pitchfork. I expect us to lose one (Nyambe I think) but the idea 4 or 5 players walk away for nothing is just predicting the worst case scenario.

I agree Throw a few contract renewals and I think we’re in a far better position than many other think.

I’ve always been glass half full. Started the summer knowing Rovers would lose their main man. The only disappointment is that he’s not been replaced. I actually think the squad balance is better than last year in some ways however. For example, We had 3 main “attackers” who all probably preferred the central berth last season. This year we’ve got two potential out and out wingers. If that leaves one central position for Gally / Ben to fight it out for, the “awful decision“ signing may turn out as good planning if they continue to score. If you extrapolate their current form over the season, Ben’s getting 25+ and gally 15+. Life’s not that simple but I wouldn’t be surprised if they score 30+ between them.

Last year we had three strikers for one central and two wide berths - this season we’ve also got this guy and Poveda who seem actually wide players on the face of it. Obviously performances will dictate how we view this and other signings but I genuinely feel we’ve more balance in the forward line - albeit without adding more depth to the central position.

I can’t seem to find anything online about this season other than free agents can be registered.

I guess it’s words like apologist that bring up old arguments. I think most people would respect others choices really but you’re correct that there’s a minority that’ll blame each other. Overall though - I don’t think it’s been as bad as the general feedback here - I mean we’re banking on Gally or Diaz properly stepping up but then that’s why they cost more initially - there’s obviously a bucket load of goals in either or both… or neither, and that’s football. Like any club, we’re looking for improvement in our senior players, development of our younger talents and a slice of luck - ie a year without any season ending injuries! Hope that minor expectation and actual slight “content” doesn’t get portrayed as support for obvious overall incompetence!

Isn’t there another efl loan window until October?

Sorry mate but as soon as you start pointing fingers at fans, you’re done.

Sam Gallagher 2 in 5 Ben Brererton 3 in 5 x9 = playoffs 😂