Jordan Slew. He was just an early confirmation that what I had suspected about the Raos from day 1 was correct. He's back at Morecambe.

Me too, it was in 2009 but he dodged the bullet that was coming soon.

Thanks, got it, good to see he's fit again

Transfermkt have him listed in 2024 as a CF in a third of the 22 league games he's played, the majority as an AM.

Yuki Ohashi is 5'11" so will provide some necessary height. He's reputed to be good in the air too. Now just get players to cross the ball well, especially from our left.

Yes, my view too.

I saw an interview with McGuire a month or so ago, he wasn't best pleased with us and it would take something special to talk again. He'd asked his agent if he'd experienced anything similar with another player, words akin to "not in my lifetime" were the response. He's had quite a serious injury this season, shoulder I think, and it's recurring.

Both LT articles, hopefully Blackburn Rovers register interest in forward Yuki Ohashi By Elliott Jackson@_ElliottJacksonBlackburn Rovers Reporter 1. Backburn Rovers are interested in Japanese attacker Yuki Ohashi as they look to break their duck in the transfer window, The Lancashire Telegraph understands. The 27-year-old attacker currently plies his trade in the J-League in Japan for Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Rovers have been keen to bolster their attack all summer and with Ipswich Town now chasing Sam Szmodics, there is an even greater urgency to bring in new faces. The Tractor Boys had a bid rejected by Rovers this week, with reports from Suffolk claiming that was in the region of £6million. It's understood that the figure offered is well below the club's asking price but it feels unlikely that will be the end of their pursuit. The J-League season is 24 games old and Ohashi has been their top goal-scorer, netting 11 goals and registering three assists so far this term, plus an extra five in cup competitions. Initial reports in Japan claim Ohashi would be a deal worth around £1m, however, The Lancashire Telegraph understands that figure is higher than what could be agreed. It's understood the forward has some favourable clauses in his contract when it comes to negotiating with European clubs. The Japanese reports also state that a deal has been agreed between the two clubs and he will fly over in the coming days. A work permit would need to be sorted for Ohashi to play in the Championship. That should be a formality as Rovers have four ESC slots available, which can used for players that would not otherwise qualify for a work permit under the new post-Brexit rules. Leopold Wahlstedt and Semir Telalovic assumed two of those last season but have both left the football club this summer. Rovers are also interested in signing defender Danny Batth on a free transfer. The 33-year-old is a free agent after leaving Norwich City and is currently training with Wolves to maintain fitness as he weighs up contract offers. Blackburn Rovers have taken an interest in Japanese forward Yuki Ohashi in a bid to add more goals to their squad. John Eustace has consistently referenced the need to add more goal-scorers to his squad. Approaching the final week of July, any additions would be welcome at this stage. Things appear to have at least stepped up this week in their pursuit of fresh talent. Danny Batth is also another live target with other deals not dead but yet to progress from the 'interest' phase. Throw in Ipswich Town's interest in Sam Szmodics and Rovers need to put their foot on the gas. Therefore, the potential addition of Ohashi is an interesting one. 2. We don't profess to be experts on the J-League so we found someone who is, to give us a better understanding of the player Rovers are looking at recruiting. Thanks to Dan Orlowitz, Japanese football writer, for his insight on the Sanfrecce Hiroshima forward. How would you describe Yuki Ohashi as a forward? What type of player is he? He's an all-around forward committed to the attack. Can hold possession, can press, can make runs behind the back line. Very dangerous when he gets the ball in the box. What are his main strengths and weaknesses? Aggressive when it comes to finishing, takes headers well. Incredible work rate, you'll notice how many games he goes the full 90'. As for weaknesses... he's good, but he's J.League good, not national team good. Not a weakness so much as a question mark in terms of is he ready for this level. How does the quality level translate from the J-League to the Championship? Do you think he can adapt to English football? I think the Championship is probably a higher level on aggregate, but the gap isn't as far as you'd think; it's a great stepping stone for Japanese players who are transitioning to Europe. Again, whether Ohashi is ready is a question mark - he's one of those players you could see being a lifetime J.Leaguer. 27, these days, is very late in the game to be going to Europe. But if he's looking for this challenge, he'll certainly want to prove doubters wrong. Would you regard it as a coup? Or just a good fit for club and player? Yu Hirakawa, who signed for Bristol City this summer from Machida Zelvia, was a coup, Ohashi would be a good fit, I think. What are your overall thoughts on the potential signing, would he be a good addition? Obviously, I'm not a Blackburn expert so I can't speak to where he'd fit in the squad, but he's far and away Sanfrecce's most electric player this season. I dare say losing him would be a major dent to their domestic and international campaigns coming up. So in that sense, Hiroshima's loss would definitely be Blackburn's gain.

Joined his current J1 team in January 2024 on a free. 27 games, 11 goals, 3 assists for his new club in 2024. He moved from Shonan Bellmare to Sanfrecce Hiroshima Almost 6' and a striker. No idea if it's a really bid.

Replace "unless" with "even if" and it's all true.

Thanks , worked a treat 🙂

Exactly right. The Americans now own them 100% and have a cheque book they actually use. They recently bought a huge land plot for a new stadium and sports city.

It was good practice at walking football with sideways and backwards passing. Our LB, I've actually forgotten his name, never passed forwards or at least not that I saw. Gally was effective when doing blindside fouls. Travis is posing wimp. Apart from that it was crap. But, early in our pre season and we know only to well that those in show so far aren't up to much.

They don't like it up 'em

Same here, especially when the play is quick and camera scanning sideways fast

For ages I've failed to see what the hype of Mainoo is all about. He did the square root of sfa. At least Southgate did sub off our most crap players. We were fortunate to lose by 2-1. We have no left sided attacking threat at all and on the right Saka invariably checks back or inside. Football in general will be pleased the best by far team won.

A Test finished in just over 2 days does the future of Test cricket no good at all. The WI batting was pathetic and it is hoped that they can only get better. Great debut by Atkinson and a fond farewell to Anderson after a superb career.

It rivals the lime green in being shite.

Eustace will go after relegation. Twelve Pieces Rudy after a cockup, of which there will be many.

The way my evening went meant I had to read the thread from match KO. My mistake. Tired, I went to sleep at 11 pm, local time, setting the alarm for 1.45 am. I heard it, woke up, closed my eyes for a moment and woke up again at 5 am! Fortunately then immediately saw the extended highlights on the BBC and now watching the full replay. So read the thread....... On the penalty gift its payback for what Koeman did to us in WC qualifying 30 years ago. Football levels it up given time!

FFS stop the petty bitching. Are you adults? We just won a semi final.

Yes, that was a straight red