I wouldn’t disagree with any of that. But I do think there is a player in there. We just haven’t seen it. Yet.

Tbf I think Curtis is linked as the attacking right midfielder (winger), whilst they’re looking at Rathbone at Rochdale as a CM. Especially with Corry Evans injures.

Jamie McConnell

Unbelievably, yes. ?

Been thinking about this. He’d have to play the way he’s played the last two, for the next 10 games. As well as convincing me that he wasn’t playing well just to get another contract. Bell has all the tools to be a fantastic fullback. He has so far lacked the conviction and confidence to really kick on.

Gotta be a piss take ‘announcing’ we’re getting a right sided attacker, 24hrs AFTER it was publicly announced!? ???

Just seen your convo on Twitter. Jeez, blocked for that? ?????‍♂️

Very weird guy.

I see Jamie Mconnell is at it again on Twitter...??‍♂️

Haha...be great if they were looking for a grim reaper. Though you’d have some competition for it! ????

Rubbish, why can’t the fantastic run before Christmas be the indicator? Your take on the match as a Rovers fan is scandalous tbf. Anyone who actually Went / watched yesterday knows we were absolutely bloody brilliant. We ran over a side in 5th position (in their back yard) who’d just won at Leeds and were on a cracking run. They were as good as we let them be.

Couldn’t agree more.

You’d be surprised what they say mate. (I don’t speak to or know TM btw) Plus, there’s a difference between players towing the line and openly saying they love a manager. It’s easy to see why. He’s open and transparent with them. Isn’t always right but has the best intentions of the players and the club at heart. They love the fact that Jonty has been promoted and can see a route into the first team. Fully expect a few more young lads to break through and play regularly in the next few months. I wonder if in years to come we will look back and fondly remember the manager who gave debuts to and established 5-8 academy players at this level? Maybe, maybe not.

Has been injured a bit to be fair. Plus I think he was positionally and defensively weaker last season. Remember a few teams targeting us down that side. Preston away vs Robinson springs to mind. Absolute LOL’s at those suggesting Nyambe, like Travis have developed into top players in spite of Mowbray by the way. Be funny to be able to ask the young lads what they think of the gaffer. Lot of love for him.

I think the key to @Bigdoggsteel post was “if people don’t know anything about McLaughlin” then don’t....It’s a valid point too..

Awesome, he sounds exactly what we need.

I literally came on this morning (a time where the site is historically busy) looking for transfer news based on the fact that the manager said one was imminent last night. There are a couple of posters who regularly pick up the names before they break in the media. The performance of the team yesterday is relevant and would often spark debate about which position should be prioritised etc. So why not this morning?

Mate, this is the transfer thread. We announced a transfer was imminent Last night. There’s no ‘grand scheme of things’ with that. I just thought thought this thread would be buzzing this morning ??

Great performance agreed. Be good to see who the new potential signing is ??

Haha no, was a genuine thought. I’d bet that Sunday mornings (after a game) are statistically as busy a time on this messageboard as any. Maybe everyone’s coming round after celebrating into the early hours! I was hoping for some info on this potential signing tbf?

Nyambe hasn’t improved!?? ??‍♂️????

Quiet on here this morning. Thought it would be buzzing after a big win like that followed by the news of an imminent signing...?

Great. What type of keeper is he?

I don’t think it matters as much with Keepers. There’s lots of them in lower leagues who are much better than some in the PL. Mainly about opinions. Most Capable of making big saves. More about consistency and concentration for me.

I haven’t watched McLaughlin....anyone seen him??