I haven’t posted in a while and probably can’t add anything new to this debate. I’m torn in my thinking at the minute about what GB has said that happened and what I think happened. If what GB has said that happened is true then we were desperately unlucky and should be encouraged that we are at the very least looking for the right players. O’brien would have been a top top signing. Unfortunately thanks to the owners everything that happens at rovers is always treated with suspicion. I’m finding it hard to believe we were willing to pay 30k plus per week for a loanee. One thing is for sure, if I was JDT I would be absolutely furious and would be seriously considering my future

This looks good on paper. I’d nearly be tempted into playing Trav at right back as whilst he’s been poor recently, I genuinely don’t think carter is championship standard at all. Oh and bucko over Morton, Morton has done absolutely nothing recently to warrant staying in the team.

I absolutely loved Moran, what a warrior he was. With regards to free transfers, I'd have to say that big Brad eclipses him ever so slightly.

I would be absolutely delighted if the January window passes with our squad exactly the same as it is now. However I don't think that will happen, I'm convinced Dack will go and we might surprise people with a good replacement. If we lost Dack and Diaz in the same window it would be absolutely devastating. Not only is Diaz our best player, but you can also tell he's such a big character around the training ground. Keep him at all costs and challenge for promotion and if we don't go up, he goes for free. It's a risk worth taking considering our current position

I couldnt agree with this more. I was absolutely devastated when he left. I think it was very obvious that we had a top keeper/ asset on our hands and we practically gave him away to Brentford. His treatment at the end of his last season by TM was disgraceful, and the way we allowed him to leave without an adequate replacement was dire. I dont know the ins and outs of what happened behind the scenes but i am 100% certain that if he had stayed another year or two we would have got a much higher fee for him. A

Definitely agree, I can't see any way back for him. A loan to Sunderland in January with them having an option for a permanent deal. Is what is going to happen lol

Something has definitely happened, part of me is thinking that he needs rid of Dacks wage to bring in his own players. But it's hard to stomach at times seeing him sat on the bench lol

Hi all. This is my first post in a long time. Hope you are all well. I'm sitting at home several beers deep and trying to honestly analyse our season so far. Practically 1/3 of the season has gone and it's been a real roller-coaster. Thoughts. JDT clearly in his own head has a plan of how he wants us to play. When it clicks it looks good, see first 45 today, Rotherham and Watford performances. But when it dosnt click its dire see Luton, Wigan, Reading. But to be where we are in the league after 1/3 played is a better return than I thought, when you look at the threadbare squad he inherited. Positives, some great transfer business in hyam and Brittain, Morton is a good loan and the jury is still out on smozdic. Hirst well we have got to say dosnt look great. I also think that Dolan has improved massively under JDT. Negatives. The treatment of Dack is hard for me to take. Something has definitely happened behind the scenes, so many times this season have we been craving a creative option Luton away for one and he just gets overlooked. I fully expect him to join Sunderland in January. But overall I am happy with this start and if I'm honest with myself, do I think this squad is top 6? The answer would be no. So of the gaffer keeps us in and around those places then he has overachieved in his first season in my opinion. Just my thoughts and I am happy to discuss with anyone who could be bothered reading the above

This is really frustrating, after a nice lift with a new manager who on paper looks an excellent prospect. He already has had a good start to his managerial career and no doubt he sees us as the next step on the ladder. In the past we have done well at keeping transfer deals quiet until they are completed. I can only hope we have deals being done in the background. I find it hard to believe that JDT would have took the job knowing that he had no budget. Unless he's been promised every penny of the brereton sale, it just dosnt make sense

Not sure if he's been mentioned on here, but personally I think Assal at afc wimbledon would be a great signing.

I am no ITK in the slightest - in fact I couldn't be any further away from being ITK. But I did get told this golden nugget yesterday and was sworn to secrecy not to reveal my scource. Chris Houghton. Has already been interviewed for the job one day last week. However Carvalhal is very much first choice, but going to India with the begging bowl for the required financial package would be be needed to get that one over the line.

Zeefuik is definitely inured. I think you're close enough with the starting 11. Lenihan will play rb I think and Buckley will start instead of dack.

Injured for the u18s tonight. Praying injuries don't hamper his progress as he's had a few already. But looks a real prospect

I'm sure it's a collective thing with all the background staff. Interestingly on one of my last visits I was talking to a few locals, real nice fellas and very welcoming. Anyhow.....one of them claimed to have worked for rovers at a stage and said that Andy Taylor is highly regarded by everyone at rovers and has a real eye for talent and plays a major role in everything that goes on in the academy. Tbh after the conversation I had to Google exactly who Andy Taylor was as I'm not up to speed with all the background staff.

Imo Mowbray has always acted like a ambassador for the club. growth, journey, building a team the supporters can be proud off, all words directly from the Mowbray phrasebook that have been used to batter him with at times. Last season aside he has done a fantastic job at the club. This season we are witnessing a young hungry team that he has assembled busting a gut for him and the club.