Whilst I understand exasperation and terminal disappointment in not only this process, but the club as a whole, I don't think we're yet in the territory of being outraged, perhaps reserve that until the appointment is made. I suspect this anger is probably still the Mowbray mourning process as much as anything, along with at least a vague hint of smug justification towards those that vehemently opposed him, particularly those that constantly said "anybody but him".... Which was ridiculous in itself as we might well discover the hard way. If it is Tomasson, I don't suspect anyone on here knows enough about his managerial career or him as a person to make a judgement or prediction of any real substance. He'd have my support undoubtedly and based on his status within the game, rightly or wrongly I'd be intrigued and probably more excited than if a Mowbray MkII was appointed.

Tell you what would be interesting…. To see the pattern of sales from previous years. Let’s say, in the last 3 years we’ve seen a considerable spike in sales once fixtures are announced, or once the transfer window re-opens. Before then you get the die hards who’d still be there at five to three even if Rovers folded. So, come out with this loyalty claptrap, making our already ludicrously high prices seem a tad more reasonable or at least have that defence of… well, the loyalty scheme was place. Then when the bulk of the tickets are bought, bobs your uncle, £30 higher for the majority of this unwashed, disloyal rabble we call the fanbase.

Everytime I read or hear about Bellamy in podcasts or various autobiographies, the general consensus is that he was absolutely brutal with certain people in dressing rooms. At Rovers it was Pedersen who he singled out, a lot. Wonderful player, one of my favourite to play for Rovers, but I wonder about his tempremant as a number two.

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Did you expect him to be? He was largely playing 45mins here and there, picked up another injury etc. How often is it said that players can take months to trust their bodies after a bad injury, never mind two! I hope with a good pre-season behind him we can start to see him influencing us more and more. Before his injury he was one of the best in the division, I'd hope he can still be a great asset.

I might be wrong, particularly in this young side that were inevitably going to have, but I'm not sure Wharton would have enough respect in the dressing room just yet. The captain isn't just the player choosing heads or tails before kick off, or even the most vocal on the pitch. He's the link between the manager and the team, he has to be strong enough mentally and carry enough respect from the manager and the players to fulfill that. Of the top of my head, looking through the squad now, providing he stays fit next season, my captain would be Dack. He's a senior pro, a good pro and has overcome huge obstacles. He's a driving force when he's on the pitch and now he's matured I think would thrive in a senior role.

Bellamy been linked as assistant manager via Nixon and one or two other sources. Although, reports today suggests Nice might want Kompany... Could that be the reason for the delay in his appointment? https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.lancs.live/sport/football/football-news/vincent-kompany-burnley-manager-nice-24161906.amp

Despite probably losing Brereton, Nyambe, Lenihan, Rothwell and not yet having a manager or basic backroom team in place? Top 6 would be an extraordinary achievement in my opinion. A season of solidity would be my expectation. And god willing, a great season for Dack!

I don't think anyone else has... There were a few "If they get appointed" statements being made, but nothing at all definitive. For what it's worth, IF it is Warne or Ainsworth I wouldn't be overwhelmed with joy, but I wouldn't be horrified. Both have overseen extended, succesful spells at their clubs with zero resources. I'm quite certain I'll renew my ticket as well, unless Coyle or Kean for some absurd reason got another crack at it.

I don't know Birdy and I don't know if he sits on here judging the decisions of other Rovers fans, ergo acting like a superior being. Fair play to him, he goes to every game. It doesn't mean you, him, Chaddy or anyone else should be critical of those who can recognise when the club no longer represents them and when it's time to stop supporting what has thus far been an insult of a regime. For some, that time came at the start of the 11/12 season when Kean was inexplicably still employed, some when Coyle was appointed despite being a joke of a candidate. Would I blame people for saying they'd had enough IF the next appointment was another slap in the face? How can I? Until the club start acting in the interests of the long suffering fans OR even as the bare minimum communicate clearly and effectively, then they don't deserve the unwavering support of the fanbase.

Totally disagree. This idea of blind loyalty is so infutiating for any normal person who purchases a product based on its quality and value for money. Okay, a football club is somewhat different because we are hugely nostalgic about loving the club our entire life, but ultimately if that club you pay to be part of is no longer representing the values you hold dear or doesn't even consider the feeling of complete detachment of its valuable stakeholders, then you can choose to walk away as many thousands already have over the past 11 years. The superfan guff does nothing other than confirm you have an over inflated opinion of yourself as some super Rovers fan, and a lack of imagination for what else you'd do every second Saturday. It also assists in justifying every poor decision Waggott and the rest of the rabble make. A joke appointment would make a Rovers ST even less palatable than the previous decade, make no mistake.

Could say the same with Farke... Albeit a league above, but of course with far better players and a far bigger budget. 3 cracks is a bit of a stretch by the way. The first time he was appointed as interim in Feb with them 11 points off safety, after Kenny Jackett resigned a month into his reign... Two bites at the championship cherry, but I reiterate again, Warne has spent nothing there in 6 years, you'd absolutely expect them to be relegated from the Champ, but they've certainly not disgraced themselves im recent years. In that time he'll have had to turn around 2 or 3 teams which suggests not just a flash in the pan, but a manager who can consistently re-energise and refresh a squad to bounce back. We're going to have to accept someone... And I am now highly doubtful it will be an exciting or first rate appointment. With Farke and Carvahal now gone, who's your preferred candidate?

300 games managing in L1/Champ. It's more experience than most being mentioned. His time at Rotherham has certainly been impressive, particularly after a quick look on TransferMarkt seems to suggest he's spent the square root of F. A. Having said all this, he never seems to get mentioned as a candidate for Champ jobs, so maybe I'm missing something

One I wouldn't be totally against. Done brilliantly at Rotherham. Spent NOTHING there yet constantly over achieves. Hasn't managed to keep them in the Champ which is his only blot in an otherwise impressive tenure.

I'm in Mallorca at the moment so thankfully tomorrow is Tuesday. Might have been tempted to believe your latest attempt at ITK'ing otherwise. Throw enough shit, some sticks.

I think you'd have been satisfied (or at least pretend to be) by any single manager that was eventually appointed. Many, many assistant managers would come highly rated by their former bosses. Brian Kidd, Paul Clement... Even Steve fucking Kean was hugely rated by Chris Coleman. Ultimately, there's nothing to suggest Ferguson is a good manager at Championship level... He might be, he might not be. Fact is we've been told for weeks we're seeking experience at this level. If they appoint Ferguson it's an instantaneous dumbing down of aims and expectations. In fact, it would stink of absolute failure and panic. Another risk by owners and their stooges who haven't got a clue. Your premature and over zealous reaction to this makes me think you'd portray this delight even if Mowbray was reappointed. No one could be this delighted with a totally unambitious and risky appointment.

All this nonsense isn't going to convince anyone to renew. Appoint a manager, set realistic pricing structures for season tickets, show a modicum of ambition in the transfer market. So far Rovers' communication this pre-season has been to acknowledge one or two birthdays, tell us the kit release date (amusingly an improvement on previous debacles), make a ridiculous excuse to extend the earlybird offer to mask woeful sales figures, and now these videos. Talk about fiddling while Rome burns.

Nervous about the possibility of having to justify a potentially woeful appointment, obviously. You've been telling us all for weeks how clueless we all are and how bright the future is... You'll be praying this doesn't get embarassing. In fact, I'm praying this doesn't get embarassing... But my hope is beginning to fade, fast!

Who to believe..... Unleaded or 1864roverite. One with a strong track record of having his finger on the pulse.... The other seemingly desperate to blame, antagonise and belittle other fans at every turn. You must be getting nervous now. Surely after all you've been told the club can't balls this up?!?!

And that’s fine, but don’t use Mercer as a credible source when you’ve been rightly calling out his nonsense predictions for months. For the record, being “correct” in my opinion isn’t as simple as making scattergun prophecies with an accuracy rate of 1 in 1000. On the Ferguson link, I don’t know what he’s done to deserve the job. Apart from that short stint at Everton he has no experience in a managerial capacity. All that running around dancing with ball boys doesn’t impress me either. Who knows, it might be an inspired appointment, but initially I can’t say I’d be very impressed with it.

Post of the year bar NONE 😂😂😂 You’re a super contributor on here, Chaddy and your insatiable social media quest for the merest hint at who our next manager might be is commendable, but you can’t be serious with that comment. You’ve been justifiably slaughtering Mercer on here, mocking his outlandish predictions for months …. But now that his latest stab in the dark suits your own narrative you portray him as a genuine source. If Ferguson is appointed it will be a case of throw enough shit, some sticks - you know better than to try to shoehorn a narrative using his ramblings. Using Nixon as a source is very borderline, using Mercer is just absurd.

I would be very surprised to see that. Have they released sales figures? Are you privy to such information? A good appointment could make all the difference.... a bad one, however.

Recently signed a 6 month extension with Stoke as a member of the playing staff.

Yet to understand why you tried to spin this as an argument that long-suffering Rovers fans have brought this complete lack of communication and stakeholder negligence on themselves. The Rao's MIGHT (according to what you've seen/heard/ allege to have been told) be trying to right the so very many wrongs of their ownership, but until there's tangible evidence, appointments, communication or results that support such whispers and hearsay, please don't try to push any blame on to the fanbase. It's embarrassing.

The Daily Mail comment pages.. . That's the source you've come up with after broad brushing Rovers fans as being cruel towards the owners? That's your argument as to why the owners continue to stay silent and not engage in any way with the fanbase? Absolutely astonishing. Even if those comments pages were filled with hatred for some absurd reason, is it a requirement that each poster has to also reveal which football club they support?