Yeah that’s much more likely...I was just making a point re the irrelevance of the fees vs prominence... Your post actually strengthens that point as basically none of the contributors cost much money and a few are worth a fortune.

Huge wages apparently

Please see my additional point on that post. Edited afterwards, apologies.

No. I was just pointing out a fact. But ultimately the manager has to win games. Previously he hasn’t had too many options in that wide forward area but now he has plenty with addition of Dolan and Elliott plus development of BB. He may still choose to play SG out wide to isolate a fullback and whip some crosses in from Douglas. But if SG can’t cut it out there then why would he do that with those I’ve mentioned on the bench? Mowbrays job is to win games and get us out of this league. He’s got enough credit in the bank with Venkys and the fans to not start his two biggest buys. But he will lose his job if he can’t get this squad up in the next two seasons. Top 6 a minimum this season, up in two at the very latest!

I also think that the loan signing of Elliott puts more competition into the wide areas and positions SG more naturally into a central position. SG as first sub for Arma with Elliott, BB, Dolan and Chapman as the wide forwards....until Dack comes back ?

I’d play him through the middle too...but that’s the managers call

I understand why. But it was the managers choice to pick him. So the ‘hate’ towards Bennett is / was still completely uncalled for imo. Bennett has literally NEVER walked onto a pitch for us and not given 100%

It’s all pretty irrelevant really. There’s lots of players bought for nowt in real terms who will play huge parts... If Gally and BB chip in with five goals each whilst Dolan (free), Dack (£750k) and AA (£3m) score 50 goals between them and our back 5 (Kaminski, Nyambe, Lenihan, Ayala, Douglas) combined fees £200k keep enough clean sheets then we’ll prob go up. I get your frustrations re those two. I feel it too but I still think there’s a top player in BB and a 10 goals a season man in SG.

Wow...love this term. Powerfully accurate ?

He’s definitely the teachers pet but the more you get to know him the more understandable if is. He’s just such a decent guy. The perfect man to lead our club...and he’s had a good career too. Played at the top level. Now he’s not playing and still a brilliant influence on the group. Not many of these types around. He’ll be missed when he’s gone.

Tbh I don’t think there’s been any hate on here for Bennett that I can think of...sure there’s lots of negativity but kinel if that’s a yardstick then this place is the most hateful place on Earth! ?? Some of the stuff he gets on Social media from fans is disgusting though.

Hate is an intense dislike. Whilst I don’t believe many / any Rovers supporters ‘intensely dislike’ Bennett (why would you?), some of the stuff he gets thrown at him by so called Rovers fans is very close to the bone. Especially on social media. Those choice of words are often hateful by definition, whether they mean it or not.

In general, there is a bit of hate towards Bennett. It’s completely unjustified and unnecessary imo. But I haven’t seen any recently.

I don’t get the hate for that guy. Sure he’s not our best footballer but he’s everything else you’d want as a human being, captain and leader. I do think he’ll struggle to get a new contract in amongst this group though Joe.

Squad player...bloody decent ‘last gasp’ option though!!

Benno is probably a gonner in the summer. Though you can never have too many positives influences ??

Looks like it!! I suppose if you had the budget to fill it then Downing is the perfect choice...great experience, versatile, model pro, positive influence in the dressing room and still a very good footballer.

Yeah...doesn’t leave too much room though! ?

So, I’m assuming of the first team regulars that’s Buckley, JRC and Dolan? The rest need registering?

Fair point. Bloody good option to have I guess. Mowbray being backed to the hilt! Get Rothwell, JRC and Nyambe signed up to long term contracts by Christmas and we’re rocking!!

Does the u21 / academy rule count to all players from our academy regardless of age (eg Nyambe, Lenihan, Trav etc) or just to those from the academy who are still 21 or under?

A - Only if he’s ready to banish Bell ala Smallwood, Mulgrew etc - which I don’t think he will. B - if he’s willing to put him on the bench before Buckley, Trybull, Evans and even Rothwell once Trav is back...

I saw this on twitter last night and laughed...but seriously...Dolan, Dack, Elliott and Arma ? ?

Yeah, that’s a pisser because if he runs his contract down we’ll get nothing! ?

There’s certainly a chance of that...maybe even some coaching? I love Downing but i don’t want him playing every week in front of some of these guys.