Apparently not though. A lot of people seem happy with three more signings and keeping the under 21 lads on the bench.

Is that because they come down from the Premier league, whereas our permanent signings step up from league one🤷🏻‍♂️.

Maybe time to take the £10 million and reinvest?

Our under 21 team lost 4-0 today. I think that's now 4 games without a goal. First team haven't looked like scoring in the last 2 and a half league games. Not just defence/midfield that's an issue at the club.

Quite right - some of the lads on the pitch haven't even played at league one level.

Don't worry folks we've got a few teenagers we can chuck in if the 22/23 year olds can't do a job.

And made crap signings 😂 Sounds plausible for Waggott

Mowbray left a right shit show of a squad behind.

His role as a non scoring striker.

At least Diaz starts so he's no nearer the door.

That back line is horrendous. Hardly a tackle in that side and no pace whatsoever. Can't see anything but a loss. So no doubt we'll win 3-0.

Definitely on Clarkson. We are missing a Johnson type midfielder though. Someone who will put his foot in and leave it in on occasions. Experienced in the dark arts. Johnson's best days were long gone, but Morton does not replace what he offered.

Agree with all of that. The obvious point being that the further down the list you go, the perceived quality of the player is less. By not obtaining Anel or JPVH, there is an element of disappointment with anyone below them on the list - even if they may be decent!

Fair enough. As Rich Sharp said in the quoted tweet earlier. Judge the window on the quality of the new signings against those they replace. Which again, is all about opinions 😂. So far for me: Brittain is at least as good if not better than Nyambe. Hyam is on a parr with Lennihan and probably Van Hecke (at this stage of his career). No idea who Morton replaces. I'd have both Rothwell and Khadra ahead if Szmodic - especially at the reported fee. Next 2 signings will make it or break it.

Surely he's correct with Caulker and Hyam. We tried for Anel, Davis, SVDB, which were all in the public domain and if rumours are true JPVH - all before those 2. That would make them 4th, if not 5th choice Or D/E list. That's a fact. Re Morton, Brittain and Szmodic - they would be impossible to classify as no other names made the public domain - so obviously opinion. Still not sure why they have to play for us first before we can have an opinion though.

Or he has an opinion..like you appear to.

A squad should get stronger each year. Having to replace that amount of players us really poor from the previous management. Clearly the result of underinvestment and too many loans. Whilst we've lost a lot, there are also members of the current squad who need replacing with better quality. That's not being addressed at all because we are still plugging holes.

I think the manager would like more than 3 but apparently he doesn't get a say in it! What would be a first from Rovers would be getting these '3' in by Tuesday and seeing whether any 'gems' or quality loan options appear on the last day.

If we sign Hyam, it depends where the mystery 2nd and 3rd person plays. If it's an experienced, physical midfielder and forward player that would be the bare minimum we can get away with. I'd prefer at least one more singing up top - obviously if BBD goes, we need 2 attacking players. My thoughts on leftback are well known but it could be kicked down the road till next season and just be the glaring weakness it's been for years 🤦🏻‍♂️ Hyam + Cm + CF on permanent deals. Phillips signs. Last minute loan for a left back 🙏 Depending on the quality of the other 2 signings would make it a decent to good window - if BBD stays.

I don't get Alex Neil to Stoke. They've literally just sacked their manager. Surely they need to advertise the post, wait for applications, decide on a few to interview, listen to their presentations, Pontificate a bit, interview a few new candidates, offend a couple of managers with low offers, then appoint somebody left field. How the hell does he expect to just walk in there within 72 hours? He's taking the piss.

Not sure how you can go with that last statement. Goal aside, Szmodic has been anonymous in every game he's played so far.

Fair enough. I get there are some variables. Hard to weigh up the manager's performance if we can't make a judgement though. If people feel it's equal or stronger than last term and we finish lower than 8th, then clearly the manager has under performed. If people feel it's weaker, then finishing lower than 8th would not reflect as badly in the manager.

Surely you can have an opinion about a player before he plays for your club? Otherwise, why suggest any potential signings if you can't have an opinion about them till they've played for your club for 6 months?

Absoloutely this. A savvy operator gets one of those 2 off the books and better full back in. Need to be way more ruthless with players that aren't up to it.

Also talked about our squad being a lot stronger by the end of the window.