In Tony we trust. ??

YEAH!! Because THAT’S what happens when you upset the big boss hey Stuey? Except you’ve never actually been the big boss have you? That’s the problem. Let it all out sweetie, you’ll feel better for it ?

Stuey’s just trying to find himself since he was forced to internalise that he (falsely) places himself on a pedestal of knowledge and greater understanding than the rest of us. So now he’s trying to re-position as a ‘man of the people’ type. A person who cares for his Rovers family. Sadly he began one of the most awkward posts ever by referring to and highlighting the posters nationality which is insensitive and unbecoming of such a hero. I was surprised he’d managed to get a whiff of antagonism from all the way up there anyway...Bless him.

He’s actually discussing a process of clarification from ‘some’ clubs interpretation of ‘intention to buy’. The intention to buy is formed by the buyer (us in this case) which is why I suggested that it may be us who are negotiating hard here. It could be either side in all honesty. Fantastic insight either way.

That was a really interesting point. I read it the other way though. Because it’s the buying club who has the intention. Therefore, are we trying to argue that if we don’t like what we see, then we don’t have to excercise our intention to buy? Very prudent If so...

Of course they do. I’m not suggesting that we’ll do any of the deals muted. Just that from the articulate words of the manager it won’t be for the lack of trying. There is a plan and backing from the owners it would seem. Regardless of what we achieve (and I am ultra ambitious), surely we have a lot to feel positive with the current management and playing structure. In particular what they have been able to do to engage our infamous owners. At times we almost sound / feel like a ‘proper’ club again! ?

I think Brereton is the one he fancies to be done by the weekend and he’s firing a shot across the bows of the other two to say if you don’t sort yourself out you’ll end up with nothing... Based purely on reports all summer, I think the other two are Freeman and Bauer. Bauer in particular has to be a shoe in. The guys saying he won’t sign another contract. My guess is we’re offering £500k loan fee and £500k at Christmas to take him now. Which is half what they wanted. Freeman is one where it looks like the club and player were happy to do it but the manager put his foot down. The 6-1 defeat on Saturday has possibly weakened his position of strength resulting in the deal becoming possible...just a thought ?

Mowbray is top class imo. The information he’s giving to fans in these types of public interviews is unlike any manager / football person I know. Theres lots of noise and misinterpretation of situations on here. It’s understandable as we, as fans want to understand what is happening. Imo you’ll never get a closer look at how football thinks than this guy. His last two interviews ‘Dack being the currency of the club’ etc as well as his candid walk through of ongoing transfers is top stuff. If you read and understand him it helps to answer a lot of questions that are raised on here...like: Why pay £8m for Ben Brereton? Why are Venkys suddenly bankrolling us again? What level of quality are we actually targeting? Do we have a precise plan of exactly who we want? Are we prepared to pay over the odds? The list of fans questions he’s answering is lengthy. I can’t think of another manager who does it so well without releasing personal information. Very classy.

Great post. Very logical. I’d add further weight to your theory by saying the fact Forest aren’t including him in any first team or U23 squads speaks volumes too. Looks like all three parties want the deal. Everyone is just trying to get the best deal.

http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/16585545.its-very-frustrating-but-rovers-creeping-closer-to-a-signing/ hmmm...almost like TM took my potential resale post and did his interview on it. Not bad for a lad who doesn’t know what he’s talking about!? ?

Wages are not directly linked to transfer fees. In fact, often players negotiate low transfer release fees to earn higher wages. It’s perfectly conceivable that Brereton could sign for £8m (£3m down and £1m per year for 5yrs) and sit well within our current wage structure. Someone like Grabban who has played football in the PL will be on huge wages. Bamford too as his contract at Chelsea will have been paying him money close to our top earners.

I don’t trust Venkys but the FACT is that they’re currently £100m+ of their own money in to our club. So god knows what their budget is...

Yes, had a few injuries and bounced around a clubs for a while. Wasn’t good enough ultimately...

You’re right pal. Kept my eyes and ears closed for 37 years ??

The list of professional and semi professional clubs I represented until the age of 18 when I had a career ending injury is exhaustive. Though I have been able to continue my love affair with Rovers and football in general because of the friends I kept in football, many of whom played in the football league and a couple who had lengthy careers in the Premier League. Does this count?

Really? Had you asked most of us (me included) before last week we’d have made the same statement about £3m wouldn’t we? Some would’ve said even less...

What budget is that? I wasn’t aware that any of our fans actually knew what the budget was? Oh wow...now we’re worrying that we may have TOO MUCH quality!? ??

Sign those three on loan with a view on Jan 1st and I’d argue it’s our best window for 10yrs.

Undoubtedly. Though I’m pretty sure that the squad we have now would finish mid table-ish. With a couple of signings we’d have to be looking at being in and around the playoffs.

Is the Luke Freeman deal doing the rounds via Nixon this aft? If We do Freeman and Brereton on loans with a view I’d be very happy.

Correct. Which is probably why TM and the budget holders are bothered but I am not! ?

There was a pause after he is asked about transfers being close which said to me we are currently so close and yet so far away...sounds tired and a little frustrated. Also feel like the “we will move on (from current targets)” was a shot across the bows of the selling clubs who are intent on eeking more and more money out of us. It was a very interesting interview.

You get my real views mate. Just occasionally I have a bit of fun.

It’s fine mate. No one else actually puts you on that pedestal. It’s just a special one that you have for yourself. I just like to create a bit of opposition for the energy leaches on here that’s all. ??

I didn’t say I did. I said TO THE MEMBERS mate. And you can be disingenuous to multiple people didn’t you know?