It’s funny how different periods of time lead to different opinions of players. For me there are a lot of similarities between Gueye and Chris Brown, both strong, physical and cause defenders problems but would struggle to score in a knocking shop wrapped in 50 quid notes. Gueye is an honest pro clearly working hard but we if he gets 5 this year I’ll be surprised

Brittain if fit surely has to start, his ability to get up and down should do something to counter Grant.

No, absolute garbage.

My overwhelming feeling when it comes to TD is disappointment. Feels like Groundhog Day with him each season, as quickly as he plays his way in he plays his way out, with the most worrying aspect being he’s making the same mistakes now that he was making last year and the year before, etc. there isn’t much to suggest he’s learning from them or developing in any obvious way, for that reason I’d be against offering him a long term contract. Putting aside the fact he’s been here for a number of years and Rovers past mistakes in contract extensions I just don’t think he warrants it on performances to date

Cantwell is a show pony and I won’t have it any other way, the minute it gets put on him he folds like a deck chair

Ohashi is absolutely miles off it, got a touch like a sledgehammer at the moment

We have a litany of badly thought out commercial deals but this one is up there, for people who pick and choose their games due to work, family, etc this is a terrible offer.

We played well and got a few spankings last year too. I think that is the difference this year (albeit a very small sample) we've played well and won, played badly and won and played badly and drawn.

I'd not realised how tall Hedges was until the Morecambe friendly, when you're virtually stood at pitch level.

I often think Hedges gets in the team for his work out of possession and ability to retain shape/occupy defenders by his positioning.

He’s got a habit of finding space, he found loads of it in Callum McGregors pocket in old form games

Regarding JRC. Reasons for being left out and confidence. It was said a couple of years ago that his preferred position is in CM. His appearances so far this season have been as a right sided midfielder who steps in to play centrally and as a classic CM in a 2 against Blackpool. He’s been poor on the whole and I don’t think could have many qualms over being dropped. With the horror show against Blackpool he knew he’d be dropped against them lot. A solid team performance down the road keeps him out of the team. It’s in him to work his way back in. I don’t think he’s carrying a knock as he’s been available for selection in all games, had a full pre-season and been no reports of any injury problems. There may be other reasons we’re not aware of as to why he’s off it but on face value it appears to be form rather than physical that’s causing the issue.

JDT’s tactical inflexibility does make me question whether he is a top coach long term. I totally agree that the football we played under him is some of the best I’ve witnessed, that said his inability to react in game to situations or enact any sort of formation reshuffle seemed beyond him at times.

JDT's skill in working the media in comparison to his players is an interesting topic IMO. I have said many times that I loved the way JDT had us playing, but was frustrated by his lack of tactical flexibility. I'm still not sure whether that was pigheadedness or lack of knowledge. However, I often wonder whether his charm and way of captivating the audience within the media, and fan base to some extent got him an easier ride than others have had. It's also interesting how it would appear given the noises post him leaving (taking into account some were just being soft) and the fall out he's had with Larsson at Sweden that his charm with the media doesn't always extend to being able to motivate his players.

Aye, I couldn’t get a ticket today either so had to settle for the Catholic club in Blackpool. We said that it was like watching a kid fight his dad, after the first goal it looked like we could score at will. If anything I’m a bit disappointed we didn’t really pile on the agony like in the 5-1. Kris Boyd is obviously a massive roaster but he spoke more sense post game than I’ve ever heard him. think I’m there for the Dons game

People watch football in different ways and for different reasons. Should be a place for both.

Gomes is an excellent player and given his form in France deserves to be in the squad. If injury concerns are keeping Wharton out fair enough, if not I’m disappointed he’s not in ahead of Gallagher or Gibbs-White. Gallagher offers very little other than running.

Playing through the lines isn’t just passing or playing forward it’s about forward passes that go through a line of formation exploiting the pockets of space behind and beyond each line of defence. The ability to receive between the lines enables players to turn and play forward with speed. It requires excellent vision and to often see what could be there rather than what is there.

Ha ha ha ha ha ha I’d respectfully disagree

I think we might be overplaying the prestige/atmosphere of our derby here a bit, Hungary have a massive ultras scene and if he’s played at Ferencváros, Etc he’ll have played in some pretty bloody hostile environments

Shite Rangers fans/players?

Agreed, sure I read he only missed something like 2 games last year

Cantrell won't get hijacked, nobody wanted him when he left Norwich and he's not had any takers in the 4 months since he lobbed his toys out the pram at Rangers

Living off breaking into a crap Norwich side as young lad in the Prem. Consistently garbage since

I really hope we don’t sign Cantwell, he will make Danny Murphy look like a good signing. He’s not had a pre-season and will be miles off it to boot. I’m honestly surprised he’s found his way out of Callum McCregors pocket to even get down here to be honest