I would say that this is one of the factors which has led to more outgoing loans, to put the players into a somewhat competitive environment, even if only for a month or so.

It is maybe worth considering that due to a combination of outgoing loans & injuries, the vast majority of minutes at U21 level this season have been played by teenagers, some who are still eligible for the U18s (Houghton, Atcheson, Dunn, Tyjon, Michalski) , and that given this years experience, next year, they will push on both individually, and as a group

Not sure if this has been posted elsewhere 15 minute chat between Zak Gilsenan & Elliott Jackson about his injury https://podfollow.com/1706105069/episode/eaa6628e53c121ddf278c5e5cc0c9197b1a3bbf8/view TLDR - he has had surgery, same injury as previous, will be back for pre season

Signed a 3 year contract with Malmö yesterday https://www.mff.se/nyheter/arnor-sigurdsson-klar-for-malmo-ff-2025-02-19/ He scored over a goal every 2 games in his last 2 seasons in Sweden. Surprised he has signed for so long unless there is a low release fee as he will surely fancy another crack at making it in a bigger league, and wages in Sweden are not (to my knowledge) huge The below is translated by Google, so may not be the most accurate "As a footballer, I know that I can help the team both on and off the pitch. I am fast, have good ball control and like to create chances and score goals. But also run and fight for the team. I can't wait to get started."

Rovers were away, but your point still stands https://www.rovers.co.uk/news/2025/february/18/report--bolton-wanderers-b-2-1-rovers-under-21s/

Starts this evening for Olson - won 2-1 - injured midway through the first half Eastham - drew 2-2 - Ashton Utd move up to 2nd in the table On the bench Markanday - won 2-1 - after 5 starts, 2 goals and 1 assist, Markanday has not got off the bench in the past 2 games Wood - won 2-0 Not involved in matchday squad Goddard - drew 0-0 (broken finger) Montgomery - lost 2-0 - injured, went off at half time at the weekend

Nope We do have a pair of Edmondson's that are brothers though

Presume the Facebook story is the same as the one they posted on their own site https://www.rovers.co.uk/news/2025/february/18/gilsenan--my-toughest-challenge-yet/

Carter playing for the U21s this afternoon v Bolton in the Lancashire seniors Cup https://fulltime.thefa.com/displayFixture.html?id=27478288 Spoiler - they lost 2-1 https://www.rovers.co.uk/news/2025/february/18/report--bolton-wanderers-b-2-1-rovers-under-21s/

yes, which makes him either 15 or 16 years old, and hopefully signing a first year scholarship at Rovers in the summer

Sergeant signed as a first year scholar last summer if that's what you are thinking of? Those groups are based on school years so he is definitely 16 or 17 now Higgins is the year below, so should hopefully follow suit this summer

Is their no chance that we can petition them to wait until the second week of April?

In their defence, they both have time on their side. Sergeant is either 16 or 17, and Higgins is 15 or 16

If only those in charge of the club spent as much effort on running the club in a sensible and efficient manner (player contracts, reinvestment of transfer fees received, management succession planning etc) as it did trying to vilify a former employee

based on his age, and how many games he has played, I would be amazed if it is under £1M Obviously assuming he stays in this country and that Rovers have offered him a contract on more than his current one I think this is the rules as of last year (April 2024),but its based on the following The status of each Club The age of the player The amount of any transfer fee paid by the former Club on acquisition of the player and the length of time the former Club has held the player’s registration The terms of the new contract offered to the player by each Club The training and development of the player at the former Club (specialist coaching, education, welfare) The player’s playing record and achievements Substantiated interest shown in the player by other Clubs Other costs incurred by the former Club directly or indirectly attributable to the training and development of the player, including any relevant medical or rehabilitation costs Attempts made to reach an agreement concerning the amount of compensation due (evidence of any written correspondence as well as details of any phone calls or meetings between the two clubs will be required)

According to the Plymouth manager, Forshaw was celebrating in front of his family who were in the stands directly behind the Plymouth bench I cannot see any reason why the Plymouth manager would state that, if it was not the case

November vs Chelsea kids in the EFL trophy If we are looking for a League game, it was for Rovers when he came on vs Stoke last season

Was released by Man Utd a couple of years back, primarily a central midfielder, but has played out wide and also as a full back this season Out of contract this summer, but Orient have a 1 year option which I am sure they will trigger https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ethan-galbraith/profil/spieler/433991

Starts this weekend for Saadi - won 1-0 Garrett - drew 1-1 - withdrawn after an hour with the score at 1-0 O'Riordan - drew 0-0 Olson - won 1-0 Montgomery - won 2-1 - withdrawn at half time with injury Eastham - won 2-1 Barrett - won 1-0 Honor - drew 1-1 On the bench Markanday - won 3-2 Duru - lost 3-2 - returned to bench after injury, came on for the last 10 mins with the score at 3-2 Wood - won 1-0 Not involved in matchday squad Mafoumbi - drew 0-0 Vale - lost 3-0 - faces a lengthy spell out after Achilles surgery Batty - lost 2-0 - injured Goddard - lost 2-0 - has a broken finger Bell - lost 2-1 - loan ends this weekend

U18s won 5-0 today vs Liverpool

U21s lost 2-1 away to West Ham this evening. Boggan with our goal. Kahn subbed off before half time, presumably with injury Zak Gilsenan, Tom Bloxham, Igor Tyjon, Adam Caddick, Paul Murphy-Worrell and Isaac Whitehall are all injured

Mafoumbi is not involved for Lierse in their 0-0 draw this evening 2 more loans out Kristi Montgomery to Chorley (tier 6) for a month Jack Barrett to Workington (tier 7) until the end of the season

And yet still messed up again within a year of his departure Its like those in charge are attempting to speed run Rovers' demise

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