It wasn’t Rotherham’s choice. He’s rejected a new deal. That profile of striker needed replacing IMO, we still need that outlet and for a free transfer if it’s true I don’t think there is many better out there available for nowt
Also worth remembering that according to Kessler, we would have triggered Eaves ' option if he was happy to remain as a squad player but he wants to play at this stage of his career. Obvs to some it would be' ridiculous' that a player wouldn't back himself against the new signings coming in on more money with a view to be first choices, but that's what the vice chair said when Eaves left. Similar to Smallwood.
There's more to a player than just goals though. Mental that this has to be said. Eaves' goal record was his biggest strength, his contribution in general play was a huge weakness. I don't know anything about Smith but it's perfectly plausible that he's a much better player than Eaves is but with a similar goal record.
Maybe but if so, Smith would’ve been playing the majority of his career in the Championship, not League 1 or 2. There are better options even on free transfers.
That’s true. I’d opt for McGoldrick as a short term striker signing over Smith as his bert attribute is his link up play and hold up.
Our kid's snout has told him there is a big announcement on Wednesday. Could be a blow your socks off moment.
Interesting, Baz just said Tan Kesler and Lee Darnborough have just taken their seats at the U21 game. Archer?
Few of them I’d love us to be looking at. Either of the centre halves, Archer too. Balogun maybe but Boro had to pay £40,000 a week for him even some of the Slovenian’s look good technically.
Looks like Wilks to Sheffield Wednesday is all but done, hopefully get a half decent fee for him. Good league 1 player but not quite good enough/too lazy for the championship. Good luck to him anyway, was a big part of us winning the league 1 title