2 new players coming in?

[EasyforDennis]

https://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/football/doncaster-rovers-working-deals-two-players-3107602

[Chris Black come back]

I would put that in the category of showing supporters we are on the case, rather than anything actually happening soon. Which to be fair the article does suggest is the case.

[Alan Southstand]

2 possible permanents, plus Sims or his replacement (if we can’t get his loan extended).

I sincerely hope this doesn’t drag on.

[Retdon1]

I’ve seen Kevin Stewart’s name mentioned a few times, ex Hull and Liverpool midfielder

[adamtherover]

2 possible permanents, plus Sims or his replacement (if we can’t get his loan extended).

I sincerely hope this doesn’t drag on.

anyone seen that pen knocking about?

[roversdude]

Well it can’t drag on too long when does the window shut

[Metalmicky]

2 possible permanents, plus Sims or his replacement (if we can’t get his loan extended).

I sincerely hope this doesn’t drag on.

It can only drag on another nine days Alan............ I know it will be hard for you, but try and be patient eh... 

[Alan Southstand]

MM, it’s not me you should be thinking about! The reason for me not wanting it to drag on is that these 2 players may not currently be attached to a club, which means, even if they agree to join us, it’ll be at least a further 2 weeks to get them ‘up to speed’ and ‘integrated into the squad’.

We know enough about DM now to know that they’ll not be going straight in.

Therefore, the sooner they’re in, the better.

[silent majority]

I wouldn't worry, my understanding is the two deals are a lot closer than that article suggests.

[DonnyOsmond]

I wouldn't worry, my understanding is the two deals are a lot closer than that article suggests.

Likely one or both could be in for Saturday?

[Retdon1]

I wouldn't worry, my understanding is the two deals are a lot closer than that article suggests.

As in they could be completed today ?

[Alan Southstand]

Thanks for that, SM. I’ll stop whittling!

[StocksArmy]

Just looking at list of free agents (as DM has stated we wont be paying a fee for players) who fall into the experienced category. I wonder if DM has approached ex West Brom teammate Claudio Yacob to fill Whitemans position? I notice Joe Ledley is also a free agent.

[Metalmicky]

MM, it’s not me you should be thinking about! The reason for me not wanting it to drag on is that these 2 players may not currently be attached to a club, which means, even if they agree to join us, it’ll be at least a further 2 weeks to get them ‘up to speed’ and ‘integrated into the squad’.

We know enough about DM now to know that they’ll not be going straight in.

Therefore, the sooner they’re in, the better.

I know mate - only pulling your plonker........

[roversdude]

Just looking at list of free agents (as DM has stated we wont be paying a fee for players) who fall into the experienced category. I wonder if DM has approached ex West Brom teammate Claudio Yacob to fill Whitemans position? I notice Joe Ledley is also a free agent.

Did anyone see Joe Ledley on Soccer AM last week I know it’s no gauge but he was pants

Probably too old but Marc Pugh and Charlie Daniels both left Shrewsbury

[silent majority]

Just looking at list of free agents (as DM has stated we wont be paying a fee for players) who fall into the experienced category. I wonder if DM has approached ex West Brom teammate Claudio Yacob to fill Whitemans position? I notice Joe Ledley is also a free agent.

That's not completely accurate. The way the club works is that a sum of money is made available and that can be spent in the way that DM wants to spend it. If he wants to blow it all on a transfer fee he can do, but that will leave less for a salary. So long as the money allocated is used over the contract period, and its either all salary or a mix of salary and a transfer fee, then that's OK.

I'm sure what he means is that if he's signing free agents he can spend more on salary which means he can attract, in theory, a better standard of player by paying a higher salary.

[Alan Southstand]

The plot thickens!

[big fat yorkshire pudding]

Just looking at list of free agents (as DM has stated we wont be paying a fee for players) who fall into the experienced category. I wonder if DM has approached ex West Brom teammate Claudio Yacob to fill Whitemans position? I notice Joe Ledley is also a free agent.

That's not completely accurate. The way the club works is that a sum of money is made available and that can be spent in the way that DM wants to spend it. If he wants to blow it all on a transfer fee he can do, but that will leave less for a salary. So long as the money allocated is used over the contract period, and its either all salary or a mix of salary and a transfer fee, then that's OK.

I'm sure what he means is that if he's signing free agents he can spend more on salary which means he can attract, in theory, a better standard of player by paying a higher salary.

Football manager players will be well versed in this, the game does similar (I know it's only a game). Very logical though, should always be flex.

[DRNaith]

Just looking at list of free agents (as DM has stated we wont be paying a fee for players) who fall into the experienced category. I wonder if DM has approached ex West Brom teammate Claudio Yacob to fill Whitemans position? I notice Joe Ledley is also a free agent.

That's not completely accurate. The way the club works is that a sum of money is made available and that can be spent in the way that DM wants to spend it. If he wants to blow it all on a transfer fee he can do, but that will leave less for a salary. So long as the money allocated is used over the contract period, and its either all salary or a mix of salary and a transfer fee, then that's OK.

I'm sure what he means is that if he's signing free agents he can spend more on salary which means he can attract, in theory, a better standard of player by paying a higher salary.

Football manager players will be well versed in this, the game does similar (I know it's only a game). Very logical though, should always be flex.

Maybe some people should be more understanding, now knowing that DM only had three options for replies when he talks to the press!!!

[Alan Southstand]

SM:

I wouldn't worry, my understanding is the two deals are a lot closer than that article suggests.

Does that mean one or both have already been training with us?

[drfc1951]

Why would Liam Hoden have been given a list of Moores targets?

[EasyforDennis]

Why would Liam Hoden have been given a list of Moores targets?

Who says he has?

[drfc1951]

He does on his twitter feed.

[DonnyOsmond]

He's told stuff like players names in confidence by the club.

[RoversAlias]

Liam Hoden is doing another Q&A on Twitter at the moment, he says that one of the players is a bit of a departure from Moore's usual type of target, someone more experienced and with a lot of history at a higher level. I honestly wouldn't be surprised if that is someone like Claudio Yacob but based on nothing concrete at all.

Knowing Darren it will be someone we have never even thought of or mentioned among ourselves!

[silent majority]

SM:

I wouldn't worry, my understanding is the two deals are a lot closer than that article suggests.

Does that mean one or both have already been training with us?

Yes.

[silent majority]

Liam Hoden is doing another Q&A on Twitter at the moment, he says that one of the players is a bit of a departure from Moore's usual type of target, someone more experienced and with a lot of history at a higher level. I honestly wouldn't be surprised if that is someone like Claudio Yacob but based on nothing concrete at all.

Knowing Darren it will be someone we have never even thought of or mentioned among ourselves!

I would agree with that.

[Alan Southstand]

Thanks, SM. That’s a relief.

[Alan Southstand]

Quote from Hoden’s Q&A:

“You’ll see, if Rovers get these 2 players, that the manager has been backed”.

[PDX_Rover]

Everyone safely converges on Cantley Park tomorrow...