I think the last couple of weeks have been brilliant and all involved deserve some genuine appreciation. I don't expect details now but I wonder, when this is all over, will we get a behind the scenes story? Feels to me there are people involved who we don't know about and that have recognised now as an opportunity. If that's the case, I absolutely love it and it gives me just a tingle of hope for a fresh start next season?

Really interested to see what this turns out to look like!

What a ridiculous situation it is that I actually dare to hope it might be true just because it would surely be the beginning of the end for venkys. I dream of the first match under new owners. In reality though, this doesn't feel true at all.

Feels unlikely that news would come out this way but i suppose stranger things have happened, what was actually said on the podcast?

I really feel like this is Dennis' game today. He's clearly been on the outside of the team, that's evident jist from lacklustre warmups alone from the others BUT despite what some may think, he's actually a very talented player and can be a genuine goal threat

Forgot to mention, speaking to Hyam after the game re the elbow he said "don't worry, I know him". Thought that was odd, I don't know if he meant it was a bit of a joke between pals or if they've had issues in the past

As another 40 odd yo with 2 kids stood next to me 90mins after the final whistle said, the 1230ko's are good for it as you have the time to wait. Just hang around at the corner of JW and DE, the palyers and staff either come out there or the centre of JW and walk towards the cars. All are happy to stop and sign or have a photo taken

As another 40 odd yo with 2 kids stood next to me 90mins after the final whistle said, the 1230ko's are good for it as you have the time to wait. Just hang around at the corner of JW and DE, the palyers and dtaff either come out there or the centre of JW and walk towards the cars. All are happy to stop and sign or have a photo taken

Just back after my boys insisted on hanging around after the match for autographs, there were only a couple of us die hards left there by the time Ismael made it out! Thought we did OK, Forshaw wasn't as bad as some made out, I think we were strong on the right because of his link up with Brittain (who remains player of the season for me) Dolan continues to frustrate, I think overall he just isn't good enough. Kargbo will be excellent for us long term, but today he was having to do a lot of defensive work at times which limited our attacking options. Gueye wasn't brilliant but remains unrecognisable from the player who started with us. Cantwell was fine, few lovely touches and he seemed to get stuck in a but more than normal. I remain firmly of the belief he needs to be surrounded by better players to shine and suspect he won't get to the levels he's capable of at rovers. I thought we were caught out a couple times as players adjusted to a new mindset and some tactical switches from Eustace, I may be hopelessly optimistic but I think as they relax into it we'll do OK over the next 11 (ish?!) games.

Feels like a very 2025 rovers signing. He won't be expensive, isn't likely to be waiting for a PL job and won't come in with a huge weight of expectation. The sticking point is presumably the cost of buying him out of his contract. I wouldn't mind him overall looking at his record and experience, he appears a calm head with some legitimacy about him. There's a decent argument that's what we need rather than an unknown quantity who could be amazing or could be a disaster

Eustace is (possibly has?) Taking training today and is then travelling to meet with Derby. Could still be part of a powerplay but it suggests to me noone in India has made contact or expressed a desire to have the meeting.

Elliot Jackson retweeted a selection of questions asked of JE and I think they're very telling. I assumed with the quotes of speaking to the owners he actually mean Waggot and Sugail but actually he repeatedly says owners to several questions. His body language is interesting when he hints about what the content of those conversations might be. I think this is a powerplay. My genuine belief is he knows going to Derby is not a positive step but he's fed up of being told what's going to happen. He knows he's in a position of strength and if he doesn't get an audience with an actual decision maker then he's prepared to go. The question is, does that message actually get to the venkys or will it be intercepted. He's used the platforms available to him to circumvent the communication process currently in place, knowing full well that those present in the UK will not want him to have an honest conversation. I don't see an outcome outside of JE leaving tomorrow or Waggot and Suhail effectively being sidelined. Interesting times.

He won't sadly, no-one wants to step out of line for fear of angering agents

If he's genuinely in talks then surely he doesn't take the match today. Although as I'm typing this the thought occurred - who at rovers cares enough to tell him to stay away.

I don't think betting odds on a next manager market are much to assess the chances by, they've always massively fluctuated based on a couple of low level bets. I don't think JE would realistically leave for Derby but I absolutely believe he will leave in the summer because, let's be honest, what does he have to gain by staying at Rovers. His reputation is in a good place after Birmingham regardless of how the next 15 games play out and given most clubs have a significantly better level of board competence and support he would be crazy to stay.