Yeah, they've been shocking. Half the players look like they dont want to be out there.

Im watching Jack Draper v Lehecka from Doha now. Haven't spotted Gerrard in the somewhat sparse crowd yet! Im with you though. I want that to happen so it almost certainly won't.

You wouldn't put it completely past them.

"Understood" is as definitive as anyone at the LT actually gets before something's actually happened. That way they're never technically wrong even if their information is completely incorrect. Without splitting hairs over the degree of certainty, he was fairly clear yesterday, he thought O Neil had held talks but didn't know if he still retained an interest and he thought Karanka was returning for a second round of talks. So if today's report is correct, he doesnt have a clue what's happening as regards O Neil either way and was completely wrong about Karanka. About as much use as a chocolate fireguard. Why wouldn't you just contact O Neil or his representatives? I agree someone from Rovers has probably acted to nip the Karanka bandwagon in the bud before the entire fanbase had a complete meltdown.

Not what he said yesterday, the exact opposite in fact.

Hope this is right but if so someone better tell Jackson then. Its only yesterday afternoon he was stating with a fair degree of certainty that Karanka had been interviewed and was due back for a second round of talks!

End of the day I couldnt care less where the chuffin' interviews take place as long as we appoint the right man! (Of which I've no confidence at all)

Correct, and even if it's getting a bit tired, a tour round Brockhall would still be the major attraction for aspiring managers? Id imagine that Venky's input aside, Waghail think they'll be able to keep things under wraps easier by conducting interviews off site.

And .......(stating the bleeding obvious) If we win the next 16 we'll go up even if we dont go up automatically. Therefore have to aim to get us close to that as we possibly can with the 13 remaining regular games and to win the 3 knockout ones.

Terminology apart, a deal until the end of the season wouldnt be that unusual and for us is probably by far the best option. For someone decent that is. Id imagine,salary apart, that it's if we're ttying to hire someone beyond the end of the season that it's all going pear shaped.

Yes I saw him going into the Millstone Hotel in summer. As much as I cant stand him, surely he stays up here the majority of the time?

Of all the potential things we have to worry about regarding the manager search Id say the venue of the interviews is right down at the bottom. FWIW if London is the preferred venue Id wager its something to do with Venky's.

Hughes was actually picked after topping a supporters poll. That had some bearing Im sure.

Think Id rather have Karanka. But, have just seen him ordering lunch in the Wilpshire Hotel in the Ray Wilkins room. Purely coincidental I'm sure.

Doesn't tick any of the usual Waghail type boxes either in that he is In employment and Has his side Lech Poznan sat proudly on top of the Polish League.