Connor O’Riordan

[Chris Black come back]

Off back to Blackburn next month, according to Alan Nixon. He's usually on the money.

[Chris Black come back]

Would we need another loanee at the back?

Pearson
Grehan
McGrath
Potentially Faulkner if he gets fit and we recall him
Bailey in worst case scenario

[mushRTID]

That’s a blow, he’s been excellent.

[GazLaz]

Would we need another loanee at the back?

Pearson
Grehan
McGrath
Potentially Faulkner if he gets fit and we recall him
Bailey in worst case scenario

I think if he wanted four centre halves in the summer, he will want four now. Gives Grehan a chance to step up, sure they will have a replacement in mind.

[mushRTID]

Would we need another loanee at the back?

Pearson
Grehan
McGrath
Potentially Faulkner if he gets fit and we recall him
Bailey in worst case scenario

Yes, if we’ve not been keeping enough clean sheets with him then we’re going to try and improve the defence surely.

[Petche]

That would be a big loss, he's been our best defender.

[Belle_Vue]

Selby will be having a wet dream at the thought

[selby]

  Not really buddy I rate the lad, but expected it.
  Bobby by the way has played every game selected on the left, apart from the game he got injured in when he was picked at right back, but that lasted ten minutes as the central defender got injured and he moved to the left central position.
  Harrogate were looking to use his strength and pace  down the right against Newcastle u21s who were strong down their left side. that was the theory anyway. his stats in the games he did play were very very good.

[DonnyBazR0ver]

Disappointing if confirmed but he's clearly a good player who could step up another level. Blackburn either need him or, want to monetise him with another move. Of course it would be disappointing if it's another League One club exercising their financial muscle.

[Usher wide.]

Hope we can keep him, if not we’ll miss his height & ball carrying. He’s been the best of all our recruits this season.

[Ian Nimmo]

Hope we can keep him, if not we’ll miss his height & ball carrying. He’s been the best of all our recruits this season.

Totally agree, he had a couple of ‘dodgy’ games but overall very good, and if this is true he will be difficult to replace.
Looks to me like he could cope in the championship, so Blackburn maybe want him back to be in their first team squad has back up to their current first choice.
A few injuries, 2 of their centre backs wouldn’t have been available for yesterday’s game, and we all know how injuries can occur in the second half of the season.

[Belle_Vue]

If it does happen and Bobby gets recalled, I hope he takes his chance

[Filo]

If it does happen and Bobby gets recalled, I hope he takes his chance

Long term injured isn’t he

[big fat yorkshire pudding]

Always the risk with loan players. Started well then shaky form but looked decent with McGrath the last few games.

McCann will have plans for all eventualities. If he goes it's an opportunity for someone else.

[selby]

   Towards the end of January Filo although it is progressing well at the moment and is happy with it.
   Says the treatment at the Rovers is top notch and he is really being looked after by the physio's who are also very encouraging.

[RyRovers]

Off back to Blackburn next month, according to Alan Nixon. He's usually on the money.

If this is true then a massive loss to us, he is by far our best centre half.

[steve@dcfd]

He is and has been the best centre half since he's been here.  We need a replacement with his pace his size and footballing technique.

[roversdude]

Get a bid in with the cup money

[The Dav]

Come on Terry, see if we can get a permanent deal done for the lad ! Let Grant keep up with his development and then move him on for some big bucks.

[Pintolager]

Could he be going back to Blackburn because another club has made a bid for him?

A loss for us if he does go back, but as others say, other plans will be in place so we can move on.

[Nudga]

Nailed on to go Barnsley then.

[jmt23]

Great with the ball, decent in the air, has a turn of speed, by far our best player this season so far in my opinion.
If true a big loss to our team.

[Chris Black come back]

Nixon suggests he is joining the Blackburn Rovers squad, rather than going out on loan again.

[Draytonian III]

It’s been raised before but who is Alan Nixon

[Chris Black come back]

Very plugged in football journalist with excellent sources.

[DonnyBazR0ver]

Nixon suggests he is joining the Blackburn Rovers squad, rather than going out on loan again.

Yes, just read the article in the72.com

Saying they're short at centre half....

"Conor O’Riordan is on loan from Blackburn Rovers at Doncaster Rovers in League One, but he is now set to return in January. According to Alan Nixon via his Patreon, Rovers have been impressed by O’Riordan out on loan.

The centre-back is being eyed to help bolster Rovers’ current crop of defenders. They feel he has picked up some valuable experience whilst with Doncaster Rovers."

[German Rover]

If they were recalling him to be part of their squad why would they let him be cup tied by playing against Chesterfield?

[Usher wide.]

If they were recalling him to be part of their squad why would they let him be cup tied by playing against Chesterfield?

They’re quite thick in Blackburn. Ask anyone from Burnley.

[Ldr]

If they were recalling him to be part of their squad why would they let him be cup tied by playing against Chesterfield?

Possibly because he was already cup - tied by playing against Crewe possibly before they've made the decision (if so) to recall

[Barmby Rover]

Time to bring in one of our own?