Struber

[Branton Rover]

The Barnsley manager talking openly about Ben Whiteman and his interest in signing him - this is outrageous really he is still our player and no contract as yet had been signed to suggest otherwise - this is low grade from a manager who should know better - DM thankfully wouldn’t stoop as low as this

[RugbyRover]

Where is this then?

[Branton Rover]

Twitter see John Coyle

[Branton Rover]

Leon Wobchall Tweet

[Rovers91]

I dont mind if Ben does move onto a championship club if we are to get a good deal and it works for both parties because he does deserve a crack in that league. But part of me will be pretty pissed off if we sell our best player to Barnsley.

[IDM]

I don’t think we can complain where a player goes to - rivals or not - if the deal is right for our club and for the player.

Is Struber talking about his interest, which I don’t have an issue with, or is he suggesting a deal is done.?

[Branton Rover]

Either way he should keep his trap shut until Ben becomes a Barnsley player - I can’t imagine Darren being so insensitive

[steve@dcfd]

This what Struber said
Acknowledging interest in Doncaster Rovers captain Ben Whiteman, Barnsley head coach Struber.

"Ben is a very interesting player. He shows he can play in a good style in L1.

"He is an interesting player, we will see what the next days bring." #barnsleyfc #drfc

[GazLaz]

Either way he should keep his trap shut until Ben becomes a Barnsley player - I can’t imagine Darren being so insensitive

Give over. He doesn’t say anything really. It’s public knowledge they have bid for him.

[DonnyOsmond]

https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/gerhard-struber-barnsley-fcs-interest-doncaster-rovers-captain-2960208

Looks like he was asked a question and as they already knew the interest he answered it truthly.

[idler]

Anybody with any class would have replied that we are always interested in good players and constantly look at options. At least something similar doesn't fuel speculation and possibly unsettle a player. Unless of course that's just what you are trying to do.

[GazLaz]

Anybody with any class would have replied that we are always interested in good players and constantly look at options. At least something similar doesn't fuel speculation and possibly unsettle a player. Unless of course that's just what you are trying to do.

Why would it unsettle the player? He knows bids have been made.

[Filo]

He should n’t be talking about other clubs players like that, the price should be increased due to his lack of respect to our club

[big fat yorkshire pudding]

Why not? I don't understand the sensitivity around it.

[Campsall rover]

Why not? I don't understand the sensitivity around it.

If they have made a new bid then i don’t see any anything wrong in what Struber has said in that quote.

[DonnyBazR0ver]

Yet another thread on the same subject!

[RoversAlias]

People often ignore that these quotes come from direct questions. Struber hasn't sat down for his press conference and just blurted out "I love Ben Whiteman". He's been asked about Ben by a journalist, probably for the 300th time this summer, and has answered accordingly.

I'll be really annoyed if he joins Barnsley to be honest because he can do better and we've already lost a key player to another local rival, but if we get the money we deserve for him then it softens the blow. I'm not sure if Barnsley will stump up that sort of money anyway to be honest.

[GazLaz]

I’ll be annoyed if he joins Barnsley because I’m pretty sure they can’t afford what he is realistically worth. If he goes there he’s probably gone too cheaply.

[since-1969]

I’ll be annoyed if he joins Barnsley because I’m pretty sure they can’t afford what he is realistically worth. If he goes there he’s probably gone too cheaply.

What does it really say about Whiteman’s likely move away if at all .. because if  Barnsley are  the only bidders then he’s staying for the forceable , as I sure his ambition is to develop into an international class player not work his arse off fighting relegation every year !!

[Bezza]

Would have thought Ben would wish for better than Barnsley,

[DearneValleyRover]

Would have thought Ben would wish for better than Barnsley,

He does

[Metalmicky]

I’ll be annoyed if he joins Barnsley because I’m pretty sure they can’t afford what he is realistically worth. If he goes there he’s probably gone too cheaply.

What does it really say about Whiteman’s likely move away if at all .. because if  Barnsley are  the only bidders then he’s staying for the forceable , as I sure his ambition is to develop into an international class player not work his arse off fighting relegation every year !!

I don't think we can force him....

[Filo]

Whiteman starts i todays Friendly

1-0 to Rovers after 6mins

[Metalmicky]

Whiteman starts i todays Friendly

1-0 to Rovers after 6mins

You going to keep us all updated Filo..... please.

[MachoMadness]

3-0 Rovers now, Taylor with two and Butler with one.

[tyke1962]

Sounds like Mowatt could be moving on from what we are hearing .

I thought he'd signed a contract extension but he hasn't has yet .

This is important because once you have 12 months left on your current deal here it's sign a new one or you are sold .

Starting to make sense why we are interested in Whiteman now to me personally .

Not suggesting for one minute that we will land Whiteman but I'd expect us to receive at least £2.5m for Mowatt so we may be in a better position to get somewhere near Rovers valuation .

[Filo]

Sounds like Mowatt could be moving on from what we are hearing .

I thought he'd signed a contract extension but he hasn't has yet .

This is important because once you have 12 months left on your current deal here it's sign a new one or you are sold .

Starting to make sense why we are interested in Whiteman now to me personally .

Not suggesting for one minute that we will land Whiteman but I'd expect us to receive at least £2.5m for Mowatt so we may be in a better position to get somewhere near Rovers valuation .

It needs to match or better our valuation, getting near is not good enough

[tyke1962]

I think Struber would have been better advised not to be so specific about Whiteman .

He could easily have answered the question by saying we are looking at a number of targets and left it at that .

I wouldn't have liked it if another Championship manager had spoken so specifically about one of our players that they'd had been linked with .

Pretty poor from us in my opinion .

[sha66y]

I think Struber would have been better advised not to be so specific about Whiteman .

He could easily have answered the question by saying we are looking at a number of targets and left it at that .

I wouldn't have liked it if another Championship manager had spoken so specifically about one of our players that they'd had been linked with .

Pretty poor from us in my opinion .

Football has changed and so has the way in which players are pursued , there is no need for emotions or silliness..

If one of our players is being courted publicly  then that can only flag up the players ability and alert others to the possible availability...

I see Whiteman as a very replaceable asset

And I think he would certainly suit Barnsley’s style

[godlike1]

Whilst initially being annoyed by this I think the best thing the club should do is hold fast and ask for anything from £6m for him. If they want him enough they will pay