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Title: Frankie injury.
Post by: ncRover on January 31, 2026, 03:04:33 pm
He’s out for 4 weeks.

Back to square one with the centre forward issue.

Other options not good enough sadly.
Title: Re: Frankie injury.
Post by: StocksArmy on January 31, 2026, 03:07:31 pm
Suddenly its not such a bad thing we dont play on the 14th
Title: Re: Frankie injury.
Post by: GazLaz on January 31, 2026, 03:08:14 pm
Looks like he’s been carrying in through the last few games. Did they have it scanned after the Wimbledon game?
Title: Re: Frankie injury.
Post by: ncRover on January 31, 2026, 03:12:14 pm
Looks like he’s been carrying in through the last few games. Did they have it scanned after the Wimbledon game?

Yes.
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Post by: CJK on January 31, 2026, 03:13:28 pm
If it's four weeks we've got to get someone else in as well whilst we can.
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Post by: TonySoprano on January 31, 2026, 03:16:59 pm
If it's four weeks we've got to get someone else in as well whilst we can.

Agreed, this is a huge blow
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Post by: dknward2 on January 31, 2026, 03:24:47 pm
Need to get bailey playing up front
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Post by: Colemans Left Hook on January 31, 2026, 03:31:03 pm
Bradford are supposed to be loaning Wheatley from Man U - he went to Walsall last year and didn't seem to play.

Hijack the loan  as he isn't going to play much at Bradford
Title: Re: Frankie injury.
Post by: GazLaz on January 31, 2026, 03:40:11 pm
Looks like he’s been carrying in through the last few games. Did they have it scanned after the Wimbledon game?

Different leg according to Grant.
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Post by: Danmckay456 on January 31, 2026, 03:41:43 pm
Another one in on Monday is a must , even when he comes back at least it’s another option : sharp and Hanlon won’t score enough or trouble defenders enough that’s been proven again today
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Post by: Canadian Rover on January 31, 2026, 03:48:06 pm
Absolutely 100% need another option.

Love Billy but he's done, great sub/squad influence.

Hanlan is conference standard now, he's a Gary Mcsheffery squad standard player.

Only real option we have it to play Haks up top, nobody else in the squad comes close. 4 weeks could define our season (and the next) we absolutely need another #9
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Post by: LincolnDonny on January 31, 2026, 04:57:10 pm
We should have got someone who is STREETs ahead by now
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Post by: Spud on January 31, 2026, 05:02:14 pm
We should have got someone who is STREETs ahead by now

Are you Coleman's burner account?
Title: Re: Frankie injury.
Post by: grayx on January 31, 2026, 05:09:00 pm
Absolutely 100% need another option.

Love Billy but he's done, great sub/squad influence.

Hanlan is conference standard now, he's a Gary Mcsheffery squad standard player.

Only real option we have it to play Haks up top, nobody else in the squad comes close. 4 weeks could define our season (and the next) we absolutely need another #9

Has Haks ever played the centre forward role? Might not be a bad shout as we have enough wide players to cover those positions.
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Post by: Fal on January 31, 2026, 05:17:24 pm
Only me that thinks this isn't the end of the world? Annoying yes but the talk im seeing on social media and here about confirmed relegation now is just plain silly.
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Post by: NickDRFC on January 31, 2026, 05:31:48 pm
We’ve got 3 centre forwards competing for 1 spot in the team. We can’t just go out and buy another one because the best one is out for a few weeks.

We created enough today without him, we should be able to cope and adapt until he’s back. McCann needs to work with what he’s got for once rather than adding to an already bloated squad.
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Post by: Ian Nimmo on January 31, 2026, 05:39:06 pm
Need to get bailey playing up front

I agree and believe the only way we lost today was that we failed to take just one of the many clear cut chances we created.
If Grant his not considering this option, it’s an absolute must that we play him in a forward midfield role.
Title: Re: Frankie injury.
Post by: mpc123 on January 31, 2026, 05:44:51 pm
I find it so funny that people are actually saying put Bailey upfront. He has no pace at all, keep him in midfield with Byrne at cb. I personally think we will be spot on. Burton and Rotherham coming up, fingers crissed we can get results from them. Come on Rovers!
Title: Re: Frankie injury.
Post by: Canadian Rover on January 31, 2026, 05:46:15 pm
We’ve got 3 centre forwards competing for 1 spot in the team. We can’t just go out and buy another one because the best one is out for a few weeks.

We created enough today without him, we should be able to cope and adapt until he’s back. McCann needs to work with what he’s got for once rather than adding to an already bloated squad.

Yet we can have 2 goalkeepers on loan? Makes no sense.
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Post by: scawsby steve on January 31, 2026, 06:09:57 pm
I find it so funny that people are actually saying put Bailey upfront. He has no pace at all, keep him in midfield with Byrne at cb. I personally think we will be spot on. Burton and Rotherham coming up, fingers crissed we can get results from them. Come on Rovers!

Allo Allo? Yes, we'll keep our fongers crissed, because it's still pissible that we'll stay up.

Then we'll all be hippy.
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Post by: BigKeif on January 31, 2026, 06:21:37 pm
We’ve got 3 centre forwards competing for 1 spot in the team. We can’t just go out and buy another one because the best one is out for a few weeks.

We created enough today without him, we should be able to cope and adapt until he’s back. McCann needs to work with what he’s got for once rather than adding to an already bloated squad.

Ok, so why haven’t we coped and adapted all season, given the fact these 2 have been leading the line all season?
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Post by: Nudga on January 31, 2026, 06:26:15 pm
We’ve got 3 centre forwards competing for 1 spot in the team. We can’t just go out and buy another one because the best one is out for a few weeks.

We created enough today without him, we should be able to cope and adapt until he’s back. McCann needs to work with what he’s got for once rather than adding to an already bloated squad.

We haven't bought Frankie so for me, if he wasn't fit before the injury, he's going to be way behind when he cones back  from injury.
So I'd send him back to his parent club and bring in another loan, preferably someone who is fitter.
Title: Re: Frankie injury.
Post by: mpc123 on January 31, 2026, 06:31:32 pm
I find it so funny that people are actually saying put Bailey upfront. He has no pace at all, keep him in midfield with Byrne at cb. I personally think we will be spot on. Burton and Rotherham coming up, fingers crissed we can get results from them. Come on Rovers!

Allo Allo? Yes, we'll keep our fongers crissed, because it's still pissible that we'll stay up.

Then we'll all be hippy.

Rest my case
Title: Re: Frankie injury.
Post by: ncRover on January 31, 2026, 06:35:29 pm
We’ve got 3 centre forwards competing for 1 spot in the team. We can’t just go out and buy another one because the best one is out for a few weeks.

We created enough today without him, we should be able to cope and adapt until he’s back. McCann needs to work with what he’s got for once rather than adding to an already bloated squad.

Yet we can have 2 goalkeepers on loan? Makes no sense.

I find it crazy that TLT is still here.
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Post by: The Dav on January 31, 2026, 06:48:25 pm
We certainly need a striker in now of the lad is out for a month ! If we don’t then relegation is beckoning ! 
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Post by: TonySoprano on January 31, 2026, 07:13:41 pm
We’ve got 3 centre forwards competing for 1 spot in the team. We can’t just go out and buy another one because the best one is out for a few weeks.

We created enough today without him, we should be able to cope and adapt until he’s back. McCann needs to work with what he’s got for once rather than adding to an already bloated squad.

We haven't got 3 though, we've got one who's injured, one who's 39 and cant last, and one who's a complete donkey.

We need another
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Post by: Ryaldinhio on January 31, 2026, 08:17:10 pm
We’ve got 3 centre forwards competing for 1 spot in the team. We can’t just go out and buy another one because the best one is out for a few weeks.

We created enough today without him, we should be able to cope and adapt until he’s back. McCann needs to work with what he’s got for once rather than adding to an already bloated squad.

Yet we can have 2 goalkeepers on loan? Makes no sense.

I find it crazy that TLT is still here.

Been wondering if the agreement was a season long loan with an agreement to buy on some terms, staying up maybe? Otherwise why would Hull leave him here not playing?
Title: Re: Frankie injury.
Post by: Ryaldinhio on January 31, 2026, 08:19:30 pm
We’ve got 3 centre forwards competing for 1 spot in the team. We can’t just go out and buy another one because the best one is out for a few weeks.

We created enough today without him, we should be able to cope and adapt until he’s back. McCann needs to work with what he’s got for once rather than adding to an already bloated squad.

We haven't bought Frankie so for me, if he wasn't fit before the injury, he's going to be way behind when he cones back  from injury.
So I'd send him back to his parent club and bring in another loan, preferably someone who is fitter.

I agree with this. Could do similar to what we are with Bobby. Go back there to get sorted and come back under the same agreement when he is fixed. Would give us chance to bring another in now and he could give us a boost in a month's time.

From GMs interview I fear we are dealing with getting him fit and no plan to replace or add.
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Post by: mpc123 on January 31, 2026, 08:26:53 pm
We’ve got 3 centre forwards competing for 1 spot in the team. We can’t just go out and buy another one because the best one is out for a few weeks.

We created enough today without him, we should be able to cope and adapt until he’s back. McCann needs to work with what he’s got for once rather than adding to an already bloated squad.

We haven't got 3 though, we've got one who's injured, one who's 39 and cant last, and one who's a complete donkey.

We need another

A complete donkey?
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Post by: drfchound on January 31, 2026, 09:56:31 pm
When is the cut off for bringing players in?
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Post by: donnyguy on January 31, 2026, 10:56:04 pm
Window shuts 7pm Monday
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Post by: drfchound on January 31, 2026, 10:57:13 pm
Still got a bit of time left then.
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Post by: The Beast on February 01, 2026, 05:43:57 pm
I find it so funny that people are actually saying put Bailey upfront. He has no pace at all, keep him in midfield with Byrne at cb. I personally think we will be spot on. Burton and Rotherham coming up, fingers crissed we can get results from them. Come on Rovers!

I think now that Rotherham have got Harry Gray they’ll pull away, unbelievable signing for them.
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Post by: GazLaz on February 01, 2026, 05:48:59 pm
I find it so funny that people are actually saying put Bailey upfront. He has no pace at all, keep him in midfield with Byrne at cb. I personally think we will be spot on. Burton and Rotherham coming up, fingers crissed we can get results from them. Come on Rovers!

I think now that Rotherham have got Harry Gray they’ll pull away, unbelievable signing for them.

It’s a gamble taking a chance on a 17 year old with no experience. He’s going to be better than Archie according to most, who’s very good in his own right.
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Post by: CJK on February 02, 2026, 11:44:43 am
I can't be the only one worried about this. Assuming Frankie is out for the next four weeks, he will miss seven games. I'm concerned that will cost us relegation. Is there any chance Rovers will act today and bring another in?
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Post by: jamesrover17 on February 02, 2026, 11:46:13 am
I can't be the only one worried about this. Assuming Frankie is out for the next four weeks, he will miss seven games. I'm concerned that will cost us relegation. Is there any chance Rovers will act today and bring another in?

I feel exactly the same, depending on how we react this could define the season, we simply cant have Sharp leading the line for 7 games...
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Post by: The Dav on February 02, 2026, 11:54:39 am
If we don't get a decent striker in then we will definitely be in the brown stuff ! that said they don't grow on tress especially in this window. 
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Post by: TonySoprano on February 02, 2026, 12:26:57 pm
7 games in 26 days.

No way can we rely on sharp and hanlan alone,

Im convinced we will sign someone.
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Post by: Canadian Rover on February 02, 2026, 12:36:43 pm
Surely Tommy Rowe would have some good suggestions for players that could benefit from minutes in League One? Even if not who he has but opposition strikers as suggestions.

That may be a link we could try and use? We certainly need a mobile option up top.
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Post by: Chris Black come back on February 02, 2026, 01:57:36 pm
We’re now trying to get someone in last minute according to Free Press. 
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Post by: scawsby steve on February 02, 2026, 02:43:02 pm
We’re now trying to get someone in last minute according to Free Press.

Where, Chris? I've looked everywhere and can't find anything.
Title: Re: Frankie injury.
Post by: ncRover on February 02, 2026, 02:48:15 pm
We’re now trying to get someone in last minute according to Free Press.

Where, Chris? I've looked everywhere and can't find anything.

Ricky on X
Title: Re: Frankie injury.
Post by: Canadian Rover on February 02, 2026, 03:08:19 pm
Got Elliott Lee, good pedigree and experience. Will be our best option up top I think.