Comfortably numb

Would have been nice but cb is the one area we are strongest ATM. We all know there are other positions that need strengthening before that

Hirst off to Ipswich ? https://c.newsnow.co.uk/A/1161238980?-11198:839

He made a big impression at Derby last season which led to his move to Palace. Whenever I watched him on the box last season he impressed me

Absolutely. The phrase "defend from the front" comes to mind

See 36 year old Matt Derbyshire has signed for Sparky at Bradford. Been a bit of a nomad has Matty, played all over

Everybody would like JPVH back but he does seem to be in and around the squad at Brighton ATM. Would love us to try again in the summer, especially as Ayala is out of contract ( I think). Khadra done nothing at Sheffield United since being there. Flattered to deceive for me

Checked with Rich Sharpe this morning, both Hirst and Mola signed for the season and can't be returned. As far as playing time is concerned, can't believe there is an obligation to give either game time

Sorry, can't agree. The major signings ( ie the permanents) have been an improvement on the ones that left overall. Nobody gets every signing spot on, luckily those that have been poor we can send back.

Let's take a look at the recruitment in the summer. So the main criteria was to replace the 3 contract rebels I assume everyone agrees. Is Hyam better than Lenihan ? Imo YES. Is Brittain better than Nyambe ? Imo YES. Is Szmodics better than Rothwell ? This one is tougher. Rothwell is no doubt the better technical player and has that ability to travel with the ball well. Szmodics isn't a good a player but seems to be more of a goal threat in a disrupted season for him .( 3 goals in 14 compared to 3 in 41 last season for Rothwell). So, out 6 incomers we have 2 we ho have been great, 2 average in Morton and Sami and 2 poor in Hirst an Mola. Luckily the poor signings can be sent back so no real harm done there. All in all I would say for a first window it's been pretty good. 7 out of 10 I would say

Hyam ? Jeez

All sounds really positive and much more professional from where we were. Let's hope we reap the benefits quickly, maybe even January ?

Which one are you having ? Both so similar imo, great players who make the game look simple. Think the username gives the game away for me !

See we are being linked with Deniz Undav at Brighton (along with half the championship) Maybe our good relations with Brighton may help https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://the72.co.uk/2022/12/08/sunderland-blackburn-rovers-and-qpr-among-sides-eyeing-26-year-old-striker-report-claims/&ved=2ahUKEwjrw7qm3ur7AhWQd8AKHXA8DVkQvOMEKAB6BAh1EAE&usg=AOvVaw0L8yvikpqnpOWfcXkYLFVP

Jon Dahl Tomasson reveals his Blackburn Rovers transfer expectations https://c.newsnow.co.uk/A/1157397539?-11198:839

Rovers advertise for set piece coach as part of backroom strengthening https://c.newsnow.co.uk/A/1157034337?-11198:839

Wouldn’t even call it laboured, we were in complete control for an hour or more and playing some good stuff. Then for some reason we go to trying to see out the game by sitting back and inviting pressure.

Maybe the new head of European scouting will turn up a gem. ?? Luke Griffin from Hibs apparently ?

Nixon saying BBD won’t be going anywhere in January and Venkys prepared to let him leave on a free in the summer. Things could change if we go up though

Sorry, 8 games, 6 wins !

The end of an horrendous month but 9 games and 7 wins says it all. JDT manager of the month without a doubt

Top guy

Doesn’t look like Rich Sharpe agrees with some posters

By winning more games than any other team in the league this season 😄

According to GB in todays Telegraph they are focusing on the Summer window and don’t expect to do much if any business in January unless circumstances change with outgoings