Jesus christ 6 months ago we were going to be relegated, lose all our players and spend at least 3 years in the championship.

we survived and now have signed 15 players some of which are are top banana!! we are likely going to finish in the top 8 our season ticket sales are up a gizzilion percent.

reality check

stop moaning


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Spot on mate.This forum needs to be a moan free zone.

Really? I'd expect a hell of a better season than last year but top 8 will be a stretch when there are players who we are looking to be our stars, who don't have the best track record with fitness, no big props, brand new half back partnership and no recognised goal kicker. 9th/10th would be a massive improvement and with good recruitment next off season then we could have a real good go at top 8. Hope springs eternal and all that, but just feel it could be a little early this year.

you clearly are not getting any.

cheer up have a bit of optimism we will easily get in the top 8 mark my words in fact ill be having a mick dundee on that very statment

Your team will be fit this year are they are using good training facilities at rovers

Are they walking to Hull? If so yes, I agree they will be fit!

I don't think anyone is really moaning about our current situation Sun Bed but most are realists and don't like to see too many changes in one go, especially if they feel our promising youngsters are gonna be well down the pecking order. 15 new signings is a lot I know but I'm with you, I believe the top 8 is achieveable and I also believe with a healthier squad, our youngsters can be introduced at a steadier pace. At times last season, especially towards the end, they looked shot as we only had a small squad and they all needed a rest. This time they will be nurtured and given game time gradually, benefitting the squad and the team as a whole.

Everyone is banging on about youngsters. I'd rather finish top 4 with a mix of youth and experience, than 12th with youngsters.
The "youth policy" of last season was out of pure neccessity and not because we wanted a young team although the club, quite rightly, put some spin on the situation to make a positive from a negative.
With the new coach and some cash to spend, we have signed a number of players that are far superior to anything we had last season and we have the bonus of Amor, Johnson, Mariano and others who probably would not have been considered prior to last season had circumstances been different.
At the moment it is all good news at BV. We may sill need a couple of props and of course the new taem is untried, but the worst case scenario is a major improvement on last season and the major thing for the club is going to be off field, on the outskirts of Stanley.
Personally I cant wait for the new season. Come on Trin !!

I'd buy that for a dollar!

Dont know about anyone else but Im really looking forward to the start of the season . Anything will be an improvemnt on 5 drives and a meaningless kick

Dont think he meant that rovers

is name is a bit of a give away



Great post sunbed totally agree alot of the moaners were not on the forum last year too

we must have a new bunch of moaners.

Couldn't agree more, fed up listening to people moaning about our promising young talent being pushed out by experienced players! Would've killed for the likes of bluey last year and if the young lads are as good as some believe, they'll get their chance!! Stop moaning and bring on 2012!!

Kind of contradicts itself that statement, does it not

Not me. This close season is how I imagine it must feel when you're waiting to be hung.

Why? obviously we could have done with more experience last year and even if he was here because of the tiny squad we went with, it wouldn't have stopped any younger players from getting their chance and advancing imo.

Seriously? your not looking forward to seeing how the new side goes.

Seriously. I think we've got poison in the club and it's killing me.

Poison?

You know! Like Mafia.

What about 5 drives and PANIC



If we don't get some more grunt upfront we won't make it to 5.

Mafia!!!! Eh????? We are in Wakey not Napoli!!! me thinks this needs further explanation.

I really can't say any more as I think I can hear someone outside my window.

Dont worry mate....if it were Mafia u wouldnt hear 'em!!

one of backroom staff is of Scicilian heritage . Having been to Sicily and been sat in same room as big Mafia boss just released from prison I think they're all pussycats

Don't worry mate your alarmed up now