We didn't appoint Dalglish in 95. And when we did, we were in the second division and I am sure it was a gamble at the time. The key point which you missed was the owner of Rovers identified who he wanted, then went and got him. You don't need me to explain the contrast do you?

Is this how Jack went about appointing Dalglish ?

There are that many vacancies, they will probably have the 8 candidates draw straws over who gets which job. Big Dunc DOF, Carlos handling the property portfolio, Cocu as Chief Scout and Michael Carrick as head coach.

A great number will be far more concerned over the managerial appointment than 30 quid.

Woosh

Five has become eight in Rovers’ search for a new manager. An extended interview process has been held, with Rovers’ initial shortlist having expanded following late expressions of interest in the role. There could yet be further interviews, should Rovers look to speak with in-work managers, given that approaches would need to be made to their respective clubs, while follow-ups with those already spoken to isn't to be ruled out. So this means they are all out of work (no compo to pay) and rules Ainsworth out.

The pitch would be exempt from FFP. Whatever the exact scenario, the pitch, drainage and undersoil heating needs replacing. The stadium needs maintaining. The Riverside needs rebuilding. None goes against FFP Glen. They should be writing the cheques, not just signing them. They have not spent a single Rupee more than is their obligation as custodians. They have not done a single thing in 12 years to build any sort of Rao legacy. They have done a fair bit to undo Jack's legacy.

There was an unsigned cheque for the new pitch.

Not a time to joke about managerial appointments. They will probably get Carlos Carvalhal and we will choose Ian Holloway as the "outstanding candidate".

There's always one

Rectify.... good word for it. Cheston (poor lamb) had his decision to appoint Warnock rectified.

Anyhow, today is a good day. Either Burnley or Leeds are getting relegated and there is absolutely nothing Venkys can do to fuck it up.

Yep. Fans definition for criteria of "outstanding candidate" poles apart from what they are actually looking for. Essential - cheap and humble Desireable - good coach

It is merely the next round of managed decline. Give it a year and it will all feel like our normal level. Accepted and celebrated by some.

It's all a right load of bollocks anyway. We will only get fixed after they switch off the machine & we have been through administraton but they seem intent on keeping us in a perpetual coma for their amusement. Venkys Out !

I'm sure you mean "I would hope"

Sharpe confirmed last week it was just the standard maintenance, starting earlier than originally planned due to the cancellation of summerfest. Woooooo.

If they know who Ainsworth is bud. My money is they don't

They held several discussions with Waggott ("the club" puppet). Their arranged meeting with Balaji and Jagdesh was cancelled and no contact has been recipricated since.

Yep. And spare a thought for those dickhead Rovers fans who went on the pitch after Oxford (and during). It was truely embarraasing watching our own lowlife.

Venus as sporting director Dunny as head coach. Nobody should be surprised if this becomes reality. Dust off Tony's pre-prepared A-F recruitment list and away we go.

Sharpe confirms. No shortlist No interviews No timescale. But we all knew that already.

Kaminski Brown Ayala (C) Wharton Pickering Travis Dack Buckley Hedges Gally Dolan Predicting a core 15 man squad next season. A settled side. Squad made up by the U23s. Vale, Mcbride, etc to be in and around the team. 2 incomings. 1x midfielder. 1 x centre half. No loans in or out.

Outgoing. (Gone or out of contract). Van Hecke Khadra Poveda Giles Zeefuik Rothwell Johnson Nyambe Lenihan Carter Magloire Butterworth Davenport Chapman Brereton - will be sold Greek Keeper Manager Head of recruitment About 6 other backroom staff CEO (won't be long now) Incoming - 0 Expect another 5 weeks before anything starts to happen. Holidays come first. We clearly had a very bloated squad. No wonder we have no money.

Zeefuiked off. He wasn't much use and a crock but another number down.