KentExile

yes https://www.rovers.co.uk/news/2024/august/30/rovers-complete-cantwell-capture-/

fixed it for you 😉 Edit - just because it is logical, doesn't mean it is true, but surely you can accept why people come to these conclusions?

Its not about how recent a signing they are, its about when their contracts expire

There has very evidentially been a lowering of the wage structure at the club since he signed. They have signed several players in the past, on contracts which they have later decided were too high and so have later either sold or released them at the end of their contracts. Why would Cantwell be different? Do you think they will be tying him down to an extended deal? The evidence of the last few years suggests not. If not, then like Travis, Brittain, Hyam, they will be looking to cash in for what they can get in the next 6 months or so.

No problem with them, but the question remains, surely they would take up an ESC slot if signed permanently? if this is the case then it seems unwise considering Rovers current transfer strategy involves bringing in players for the first team who in many cases need ESC slots. We would end up with another Mafoumbi situation. No issue at all if for some reason these kids wouldn't need ESC slots for whatever reason

On loan Rovers U21 player James Edmondson wins FA Cup goal of the round

If its the bold option, it would be an early xmas prezzie for us, one less talon on the club

https://www.rovers.co.uk/news/2025/december/11/boss-hoping-to-have-sonny-in-the-squad/

Hi is a young centre back learning the ropes, they are almost always due a lapse in concentration or 2. Still has to be taken into account that he is playing regularly at a higher level than Wharton, Carter & Lenihan were at the same age. But absolutely should be kept on loan and not be brought back to sit on the bench as a cheaper option to bringing in someone

Completely agree with the bold part. but we didn't have a days advance notice with Hyam during the summer 😉 They are more than happy to sell in the closing stages of a window and then say we didn't have any time to replace them

Closes 2nd Feb this year, think because the 1st is a Sunday https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/crm4y2v09yyo

Also, if they are having some halal food (and they will be for Gestede, Kargbo, Gueye amongst others) , it would be cheaper to have all halal food.. economies of scale, and simplifying ordering. One thing this regime loves is cheaper Where I would be surprised is if the general staff (in the main) cared in the slightest. unless they are big on animal rights The UK government doesn't have a legal requirement to ensure all animals are stunned before slaughter. Around 88% of animals slaughtered in the UK for Halal are stunned first. All animals slaughtered under the Shechita (for Kosher) are non-stunned.

Thanks 🙂 To me, that only references the injury, none of the rest of the speculation If he is still here in February, and surpasses 50 league appearances, then I will concede that all of the speculation should be put to bed. I suppose Rovers could put an end to any speculation even sooner and give our captain & star player a contract extension

Sounds like the job advertisement may as well read "Wanted, human shield, please apply within"