Barlow offered deal

[Arsenal Of The North]

So wellens has confirmed Barlow has been offered a contract by rovers, no details as yet, he missed tonight’s game due to illness.

I think he is defiantly worth a punt, if we can get his mindset right which RW has said in previous interviews that he lacks a bit of I think personality(may have that mistaken but along them lines), players that crop up in the right spot at the right time can be hard to come by. So fingers crossed he kicks on and we find a diamond

[bpoolrover]

Just need a few more bodies in my worry is that like the last couple of years we will have a decent starting 11 and then struggle as a squad

[Alan Southstand]

If we havn’t learned anything from last season, then when are we going to learn?

RW is obviously getting the right players into the Club, so why not back him - to the hilt!

[Campsall rover]

Good, pleased to hear that.

He could be some player imo. Let us hope RW can get him to really believe in himself as that is possibly the only reason why there is not a queue of Championship Clubs after him.

[Campsall rover]

If we havn%u2019t learned anything from last season, then when are we going to learn?

RW is obviously getting the right players into the Club, so why not back him - to the hilt!

They will Alan they will. They are doing. I do not see the problem.
We have now signed 8 players. ( if Barlow signs ) 6 are ours and 2 loans.
We now have 20 players in our squad who are ours and 2 loans if Barlow signs.
Yes that does include Bottomley, Seamen, Blythe, Horton, Hasani, Ravenhill, and Greaves.
So yes we need another 3 through the door.
3 Alan that is all as i can see at least 3 of those younger players getting some time this season. There will no doubt be injuries and suspensions along the way and we will need them.

Horton and Greaves are well capable of stepping up as seen last season and Hasani and Ravenhill definitely from what i have seen of them will do a job if required.

What is the problem, if that is the board not backing him then someone please tell me what exactly they are doing.

[bpoolrover]

I don't think it's about backing him to the hilt I'm sure everyone will, without doubt we are quite a few players short of a team that can compete for me, rw has said there is no money to get anyone else in unless people leave, who can you actually get rid of?

[RobTheRover]

Good, pleased to hear that.

He could be some player imo. Let us hope RW can get him to really believe in himself as that is possibly the only reason why there is not a queue of Championship Clubs after him.

I think getting the player's mentally strong and believing in themselves could well be part of a certain Mr Coppinger's role.

[graingrover]

Copps has always underlined the fact that it is for the client/patient to take the initiative and seek help. Presumably, in his rôle at the club, he will now be proactive.

[roversdude]

I definitely think he is worth a punt. There is something about him. I agree that if we can get his mindset right we have a gem. Pleased to hear this and hope we can get it over the line

[Barmby Rover]

Good, pleased to hear that.

He could be some player imo. Let us hope RW can get him to really believe in himself as that is possibly the only reason why there is not a queue of Championship Clubs after him.

That's where Copps comes into his own mindsets have become his specialism.

[the vicar]

Copps has always underlined the fact that it is for the client/patient to take the initiative and seek help. Presumably, in his rôle at the club, he will now be proactive.

people with depression don’t usually seek help as they go into denial, and if anyone says anything they won’t listen to anyone, I know I have been going through it for years, it is not good

[roversdude]

I think it needs to be a gradual thing with an arm around him, a few talks with Copps about general stuff and gently making him believe

[keith79]

Any news

[danumdon]

I believe a good many of these promising young players from a big club have different stresses and pressure to live up to, because they have so many and its a proper dog eat dog world for them a good number tumble down the leagues and for the want of a sympathetic and mindful arm around their shoulder and someone showing some faith and belief in them they drift off into the ether.

Barlow looks to me like this type of a character, there's a decent young player in their if someone can extract him.

[Metalmicky]

As far as we currently know, he hasn't agreed to sign yet........ so maybe has other offers.  I've been supporting Rovers long enough to know that it is best to wait for confirmation...   

[drfchound]

That’s pretty much what I was saying a day or two back MM, about the trialists in general.

[EasyforDennis]

Maybe there is something going on in the background and there is a lot of smoke and mirrors but I would like us to offer contracts to Reed and Harrison as well. I don't buy this consolidating this season and then making a push next season. What is wrong with having a push this season?

[GazLaz]

Maybe there is something going on in the background and there is a lot of smoke and mirrors but I would like us to offer contracts to Reed and Harrison as well. I don't buy this consolidating this season and then making a push next season. What is wrong with having a push this season?

Money is limited due to paying back HMRC deferrals.

[Redandwhite]

Copps has always underlined the fact that it is for the client/patient to take the initiative and seek help. Presumably, in his rôle at the club, he will now be proactive.

people with depression don’t usually seek help as they go into denial, and if anyone says anything they won’t listen to anyone, I know I have been going through it for years, it is not good

Your not the only one pal.
I've also experienced it, and agree with you 100%

[Redandwhite]

Copps has always underlined the fact that it is for the client/patient to take the initiative and seek help. Presumably, in his rôle at the club, he will now be proactive.

Where has he said this?
Because I highly doubt it .

[the vicar]

I don’t always agree with that, as if it is his job and he is with the lads Copps should be looking for any notable changes to them and step in and have a talk to them

[mjg]

They must have sent the offer by carrier pigeon

[Glyn_Wigley]

Copps has always underlined the fact that it is for the client/patient to take the initiative and seek help. Presumably, in his rôle at the club, he will now be proactive.

people with depression don’t usually seek help as they go into denial, and if anyone says anything they won’t listen to anyone, I know I have been going through it for years, it is not good

Not all depression is the same. I recognised that I had it 25 years ago and sought help.

[One_Matty_Lucas]

Maybe there is something going on in the background and there is a lot of smoke and mirrors but I would like us to offer contracts to Reed and Harrison as well. I don't buy this consolidating this season and then making a push next season. What is wrong with having a push this season?

I think the club have been incredibly transparent with the finances but seems like people still don't get it.
The club has been massively damaged by COVID, there is a real danger of the club going under if we overspend/take big risks.

I for one am more bothered about taking my kids to Rovers in the future more than signing an extra trialist this season.

[GazLaz]

Maybe there is something going on in the background and there is a lot of smoke and mirrors but I would like us to offer contracts to Reed and Harrison as well. I don't buy this consolidating this season and then making a push next season. What is wrong with having a push this season?

I think the club have been incredibly transparent with the finances but seems like people still don't get it.
The club has been massively damaged by COVID, there is a real danger of the club going under if we overspend/take big risks.

I for one am more bothered about taking my kids to Rovers in the future more than signing an extra trialist this season.

I understand the budget is the budget but I also understand spending and extra 100k this season on a player won put the club out of business. That’s the owners prerogative though so we have to like it or lump it.

[graingrover]

well I have been through depression two but did seek and receive excellent advice from out GP .Young generation GPs in Belgium have excellent training in mental health supportive measures .
I think that DRFC is now well staffed   to accompany young recruits who are leaving their. families and roots to embark on a career with us .They do not have to be tabbed as depressed nor even stressed though from,what I can see one of them certainly is operating under apparent stress .

[Arsenal Of The North]

Medical today, hopefully announced before kick off

[roversdude]

Fingers crossed

[DonnyBazR0ver]

Maybe there is something going on in the background and there is a lot of smoke and mirrors but I would like us to offer contracts to Reed and Harrison as well. I don't buy this consolidating this season and then making a push next season. What is wrong with having a push this season?

I think the club have been incredibly transparent with the finances but seems like people still don't get it.
The club has been massively damaged by COVID, there is a real danger of the club going under if we overspend/take big risks.

I for one am more bothered about taking my kids to Rovers in the future more than signing an extra trialist this season.

I understand the budget is the budget but I also understand spending and extra 100k this season on a player won put the club out of business. That’s the owners prerogative though so we have to like it or lump it.

What the he'll are you talking about. Yes, a budget is a budget. You don't expect a manager who's taken responsibility to manage the budget to keep coming back for more, especially a couple of months into a job and knowing finances are tight following the pandemic.

Those sort of managers will lose credibility and confidence in no time at all and clubs find themselves in the shit when HMRC insist on being paid.

[the vicar]

Copps has always underlined the fact that it is for the client/patient to take the initiative and seek help. Presumably, in his rôle at the club, he will now be proactive.

people with depression don’t usually seek help as they go into denial, and if anyone says anything they won’t listen to anyone, I know I have been going through it for years, it is not good

Not all depression is the same. I recognised that I had it 25 years ago and sought help.

I know that, I never said it was did I but they all follow similar lines