Must want to play 3 ATB

100%. I’ve seen enough of JDT too suggest we’ve got a goodun. People are expecting too much too quickly.

We’re not getting promoted this season, while obviously would be nice, it has never been the ambition this season. Us fans need to see the bigger picture. We’re going through a rebuild while also blooding through some extremely talented youngsters into the squad. Next season is where the pressure will be on to make a serious playoff push - however this season it’s about JDT applying his style of play, integrating extremely talented players such as Wharton, Phillips, Garrett into the squad, while giving him 3 Windows to bring the squad to where he wants it to be. Only next season can we truly judge how Broughton and JDT have truly done. I would happily take a midtable finish this season aslong as a clear identity is established throughout the season with the right players developing.

Isn’t this the first game he’s missed?

Something uve heard or just a hunch?

Left back is a problem for sure.

I wasn’t really away of Hyam when I heard the rumours yday however having looked into it, seems to be an incredible bit of business for 1.5m! Statistically up there with the best in the championship both physically and in possession, never injured and experienced (but crucially yet to enter his prime as a CB). The Szmodics deal doesn’t convince me, however Brittain and Morton seem quality from what I’ve seen and I imagine Hyam will fit into the same bracket. If Phillips signs a new deal and we’re able to get a quality attacking addition, 2 if Diaz leaves, then I’m happy with our window. Though wished we had got eveything done earlier. There’s no need for 2 CBs IMO.

100% a desperation signing. I was so positive as couple fo weeks ago but losing faith. lots of reports that Hyam is on his way to. Coventry sources saying bid has been accepted

Caulker’s contract has been terminated today. This isn’t a signing that I would be happy with

Plays on the right no?

Too much speculation around Diaz - would be tempted to leave him out. Having said that our options for the left doesn’t look great…

To be honest I would be more than happy with 1 CB coming in this summer. Aslong as that player is of quality. Some people may laugh at that considering where we are currently at, however with Carter and Wharton set to return and Phillips set to sign a new contract then I don’t really see it as a problem position for us. LB is actually my biggest area of concern. Pickering has lost his confidence and is no where near the player he was 9 months ago. Why we haven’t firmed up our interest in Styles is beyond me.

Kaminski Brittain Carter/Phillips Ayala Pickering Travis Morton Markandy Dack Diaz Gally Has to be the team IMO. Hoping Carter is fit to take Phillips out the firing line but I also don’t fee he has looked out of place. The only thing I would say is that between him and Ayala and Phillips they are too safe in the passing - it’s all sideways. They need to be abit more ambitious and be prepared to be more progressive, skip a man and get the pass right. Oniell sacked doesn’t change anything - Stoke are there for the taking. Get the win and our start to the season looks exceptional again.

As a london based rover fan I’m buzzing with that…

Markandy and Dack to start on the weekend?

I’ve taken a break from this forum and all Rovers news the past few days. The worrying slump, Diaz out rumours, VanHecke to Sunderland and our lack of competency in the transfer market were to depressing to bare. Without reading through numerous pages am I right to believe that getting VanHecke back isn’t dead? Completely changes the the outlook on our transfer business if so. It doesn’t look good at the moment but things could change quickly: - We could quite easily win our next two league games against Stoke and Blackpool or at least nab 4 points. - VDB and JPVH sign up - Phillips new deal - Dack cements his place back in the team On top of that we 100% need an attacker with pace and LB. One can dream.

Van Hecke is the best CB to have played for the club in the last 10 years IMO. Easily worth 8m - I reckon we could get him for 4-5 tho

Interesting game this. If we had played on Saturday then I would see this as a nailed on win - however it’s a short turnaround from the gruelling game against West Brom. I would be very open to some rotation. Kaminski Brittain Phillips ayala Edun Travis Morton Dolan/Markandy Dack Diaz Gally Give Szmodics, Hedges, Buckley and Pickering a rest and put them back in against Sheffield United. I think this may be the first time we see a team sit in against us so will be interesting to see how we overcome it.

Likewise first game of the season for me! As a LDN based Rovers fan you have to savour every game. Anyone know how many we’ve sold for this? Tickets are at a decent price for once.

I don’t disagree however difficult to call it a mistake yet. Phillips might really step up and prove he capable of handling this level.

Grant forced off injured for West Brom today

Would offer cover at both fullbacks positions aswell. Tuanzebe would be very strong aswell. We need a CB in on a perm tho imo

Signing close then… hints anyone ?

Just saying - the players who didn’t play are now doing a 45minute training session on the pitch 😂 JDT what a man

Any possible way of watching this tonight?