Every company that sponsors us gets the ugliest logo in the World criticism. Time, McEwans, HSA and now Lonsdale. I don't really care who sponsors us, although it will be sad to see the rabbit go, his half time adverts were usually the most entertaining thing at Ewood on a match day. Well, apart from the netball girls outside.

Agreed that it looks decent on paper. What about injuries though? Shearer is very unlikely to play all season - when he's out replace him with Ameobi. If Boumsong were to get injured, in comes Ramage. If one of the midfield trio gets injured, Souness will likely bring in Butt, and if he doesn't get Boa Morte, N'Zogbia is likely to be the replacement. Given Carr Ramage Bramble Babyaro Butt Parker Emre Dyer N'Zogbia Ameobi Doesn't look quite so good does it? Its not exactly a far fetched scenario, bottom line is Souey, as usual, is building a decent first 11, and padding the rest of his squad out with crap.

I do not dispute your comments on Vaughan's previous achievements in the slightest - on paper he looks a very successful captain. On the other hand, you could attribute a lot of the improvement to the improvement of the players available - the emergence of Flintoff, Harmison, Hoggard, Pietersen and a few others have enabled England to rescue games that would've otherwise carried on sliding into utter embarresment. Pietersen's performances in SA saved Vaughan's blushes - slightly embarrasing would've become utterly humiliating had it not been for his form. I must confess, I do rate Vaughan as a Test match player and as a captain - perhaps I should've said he should primarily have his role as ODI captain reviewed. I feel that during limited overs cricket he is a millstone around England's neck, and his spot could be used much more effectively elsewhere. So far this Summer, if you had to pick England's most consistent under-performer, you would have to go for Vaughan. He has given his wicket away cheaply on far too many occasions, and certainly wont be going into the Ashes high on confidence. If your captain is out of form, you've got problems from the very start.

If you cannae do the Bouncy yer a Tim..... Silly sods, they've even still got his picture in the banner at the top!

Cracking response from Pietersen, Solanki and Giles to yet again make up for the ineptitude of their more established colleagues (namely Trescothick and Vaughan). Aside from his innings last week (which he deserves a lot of credit for) Trescothick has been more hinderance than help to England so far this Summer, the only saving grace for him being the comparitve performance of his captain. For your captain to get himself run out in a game like this is completely inexcusable. Vaughan has shown himself up on a number of occasions with his decisions, both as a batsmen and a captain, and should England fail to reclaim the Ashes I fully expect his position to be reviewed. His decision today on the substitution has so far been vindicated, but the vast majority of the credit for that must go to Solanki. Further dishonourable mentions must go to Flintoff (a return to form from him with the bat is vital if England are to turn over the rock-breakers when it really matters), and Strauss, who again really needs to get his eye in if he wants to retain his place. Pietersen has surely now cemented his place in the middle order of the test team (more than likely alongside Bell than Thorpe I'd have thought), and Solanki has proved he is a more than capable 12th man, who on todays evidence will soon be knocking firmly on the door for a starting place, atleast in limited overs cricket. I fear for England's chances this Summer with the poor form of the opening batsmen in mind - we can only hope that in test match conditions they can take advantage of the relaxed pressure from a time keeping point of view, and start to put some scores together. I'm not that confident.

Therein lies the beauty of discussion forums. It's a crazy ride, no one knows where we'll end up. Actually thats a lie - it either ends up talking about racism or Grooby and the Teen Angels. Or slagging Souness.

You've got a dream if you've got a Tugay. With Souey's recent exploits in mind you're much more likely to have a Sukur or an Unsal. Expect Emre back in Istanbul by January.

Best signing of a striker since Shearer. Absolutely fantastic work from all at the club.

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSH

How did he do for Siena?

Sometimes conversations are well worth preserving. It's not every day you're romantically linked to every messageboard member going. Until you mentioned it I really didn't believe SteB or Tris would've given me a second look Edit: Sorry Paul

You know nothing. You never worked with drug abusers in Kidderminster. Or something equally unhinged. Remind me?

Oh Donald, how I love thee. ###### nob.

Well off topic, and about 4 lines more of a response than my post merited, expected, or wanted. On the same note, if I'm ever in Arizona, do I have to take everything with the strictest seriousness?

They've fined him another 2 weeks wages now, this time for claiming that Jermaine Jenas wants to leave Newcastle. What a joke.

This is a UK based messageboard. Its "Smart Arse" thank you very much. When in Rome and all that...

Lee is right. 4 is a holding midfielder, 8 is an attacking midfielder, 5 and 6 are centre halves and 7 is a right winger.

You're the only person I've ever met that can't spell "of".

Souness is rapidly turnig himself into a charicature, seemingly deliberately living up to his reputation time and time again. Surely no man could be so stubborn or naive for it all to be one big coincidence.

No, you can claim damages.

SV-Adhesive Kirchdorf??? A name like that will never stick....

Sorry Lee, didn't mean to upset you Must be a slow news day!

http://www.rovers.premiumtv.co.uk/page/New...~674230,00.html Didnt really know where to put this, but a quick point (story aside). Todd is referred to as "Blackburn Rovers defender" as opposed to "Blackburn Rovers captain". Is Sparky planning a change for next season? Wouldn't be surprised if Sav was given the armband....

Kuqi will be our next number 9

Bye Bye. Good business for us, I hope we threw in the Jon Stead Barn Door Adventure Kit for good measure.