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Excellent at our level, and on the evidence so far League 1 would be well within his capability. The Championship is a massive jump in quality and explains his loan to us and lack of game time with you. Not sure there is any benefit to him in his development by just switching to another League 1or 2 club - back to you and he is on the bench I guess. We all want him to stay at least to the end of the season, and possibly help us to a promotion that mighy enable us to negotiate a permanent deal. The odds might be against that but we can but hope.

[tomjoad]

Graham Cross in the 3 1 win at Illsboro on a Tuesday night superb.
Mark Kendall penalty save in the 3 3 draw at the same venue superb players.

[Westbars Spireite]

 RoverinPeace, on 10 January 2025 - 01:23 PM, said:

Hi all, I am a Blackburn Rovers fan just checking on how you all feel Markanday has done so far whilst on loan to you guys.

I think that the vast majority of Rovers fans were surprised that Dilan was loaned to League 2 rather than League 1 during the summer, and the general feeling was that he would be a stand out at League 2 level. So the general question is, has this been the case? He was always more than a little inconsistent for Rovers, sometimes brilliant in limited sub appearances, but fading when given the opportunity to start off the back of a decent cameo, so I am hoping to hear he has been a little more consistent this past few months.

I have seen recent stories that Leyton Orient are trying to tempt Rovers into loaning him to them for the second half of the season, but according to our local journo, he is more likely to stay where he is until the summer.

His current contract does expire at the end of the season, but Rovers do hold an option to extend that until 2026, which will be triggered either way, although not sure if that will be in order to sell him for a fee, or to reintegrate him into the first team squad.

Anyway, I would love to hear your thoughts, thank you in advance, and good luck for the rest of the season.

He's been superb at this level. Obviously a big gap between where we and you are but I have seen serious progression from him too. Relatively raw to begin with he's become an absolutely key player and matured into a very fine footballer. We would be delighted to keep him.

[tomjoad]

Agree totally re Dilan, been superb.

[Waller is my hero]

I think DM has openly stated he is really enjoying his time here, for a number of reasons. His Mum & dad sit near us & they also appear to love coming here.....Blackburn to Chesterfield trip is a lot shorter than Blackburn to Leyton Orient

I'll be surprised if he goes for another loan particularly down south - be an absolute bonus if he remains here for the rest of the season....get promoted, he's OOC...who knows???

This post has been edited by Waller is my hero: 10 January 2025 - 05:26 PM

[azul]

Went on Orient website to check any news on Markanday and they had just published their accounts for 23/24. An operating loss of circa 3.7M

Mind you ours haven't been published yet

[Westbars Spireite]

 Waller is my hero, on 10 January 2025 - 05:26 PM, said:

I think DM has openly stated he is really enjoying his time here, for a number of reasons. His Mum & dad sit near us & they also appear to love coming here.....Blackburn to Chesterfield trip is a lot shorter than Blackburn to Leyton Orient

I'll be surprised if he goes for another loan particularly down south - be an absolute bonus if he remains here for the rest of the season....get promoted, he's OOC...who knows???

Probably not a massive amount in it, Blackburn is a pain in the bottom to get to from here.

His parents live in Blackburn?

[Waller is my hero]

 Westbars Spireite, on 10 January 2025 - 05:30 PM, said:

Probably not a massive amount in it, Blackburn is a pain in the bottom to get to from here.

His parents live in Blackburn?

Yes they do

[Waller is my hero]

 Westbars Spireite, on 10 January 2025 - 05:30 PM, said:

Probably not a massive amount in it, Blackburn is a pain in the bottom to get to from here.

His parents live in Blackburn?

You do know some smartarse is going to google map the distance from Blackburn to Chesterfield & Blackburn to Leyton orient (which is a huge difference)

[Osborne again]

 tomjoad, on 10 January 2025 - 05:05 PM, said:

Graham Cross in the 3 1 win at Illsboro on a Tuesday night superb.
Mark Kendall penalty save in the 3 3 draw at the same venue superb players.

Yeah good shouts. Has anyone mentioned George Margereiter, sorry about the spelling because I know it's wrong.

[Waller is my hero]

 Osborne again, on 10 January 2025 - 05:37 PM, said:

Yeah good shouts. Has anyone mentioned George Margereiter, sorry about the spelling because I know it's wrong.

He was an inspirational signing by Cook in our League 1 play off season?colossal defender

[Westbars Spireite]

 Waller is my hero, on 10 January 2025 - 05:35 PM, said:

You do know some smartarse is going to google map the distance from Blackburn to Chesterfield & Blackburn to Leyton orient (which is a huge difference)

It's probably half the distance but more than half the driving time (without checking).

[azul]

Has the Markanday rumour been put on the back burner, at least for the weekend?

[Surrey Spireite]

 Waller is my hero, on 10 January 2025 - 05:41 PM, said:

He was an inspirational signing by Cook in our League 1 play off season?colossal defender

Very happy that he got a pizza the action here.

[DIFH]

 Bankrobber, on 10 January 2025 - 02:26 PM, said:

Sammy Clingan

Forest saw that after one game !!

[calvin plummers socks]

Graham Hyde and Paul Warhurst - excellent

[60s 70s Spireite]

 calvin plummers socks, on 10 January 2025 - 08:38 PM, said:

Graham Hyde and Paul Warhurst - excellent

How many appearances did Warhurst make for us? About 4? Totally forgettable for me.

[calvin plummers socks]

 60s 70s Spireite, on 10 January 2025 - 09:21 PM, said:

How many appearances did Warhurst make for us? About 4? Totally forgettable for me.

Great hair at the time

[dim view]

 azul, on 10 January 2025 - 06:35 PM, said:

Has the Markanday rumour been put on the back burner, at least for the weekend?

Just reading the thread. I'm beginning to think that if we throw a bit of money at it - match whatever our competitors offer Blackburn for a 6 month loan - then maybe we can get him.

[hilly81]

 60s 70s Spireite, on 10 January 2025 - 09:21 PM, said:

How many appearances did Warhurst make for us? About 4? Totally forgettable for me.

Warhurst was ultimately disappointing but I remember one match at Saltergate. He got the ball around the edge of the opposition area, Kop end, and did some sort of turn or feint that I had never ever seen before. Left about 3 of their players for dead but also left all of our players for dead as none of them got in the box for the cut back. It was obvious in terms of talent he was light years ahead of the level and our team, it was just his legs had gone by the time we signed him.

Also, Warhurst wasn?t on loan. We signed him on a short term rolling contract.