Brilliant from England, well done that groundsman. Shame about Anderson, could just gave been pushing hard, but bowling round the wicket and trying to avoid running down the track on follow through puts a lot of stress on fast bowlers. Was not worried about our bowling even after the 2nd test. Matches don't last 5 days unless you can bat and that is were we are weakest. Lyth, Bairstow, Butler and Stokes frighten me to death and changes need making even though we won. Lyth needs shooting (figure of speech) let alone dropping after playing hugely irresponsible shots and Bairstow is already proven technically deficient at this level. Finns bowling was superb Chaddy. Credit to the lad after being described as unselectable by Giles in 2013. He's worked hard at his technique and his successful return helps minimise the loss of Anderson to a degree.

Shot selection an issue here on both sides. Lyth, Bell and Root all got themselves out. Time to give Lyth a breather and although he got a good ball no suprise to me that Bairstow failed again at this level.

I don't. Anticipating a good fight and hope he wins. Fury is a lot better than many give him credit for. Bummed about early in his career but has knuckled down now.

Top player is Cook. If not also burdened by the captaincy and his dalliance with the one day thrash-abouts he would be one of the few averaging over 50 in tests for sure. Opening the batting against the new cherry when the bowlers are at their strongest. One of the best we've ever had. He's out now. Amazing dismissal!!!! I was once caught at mid-on off the forehead of forward short leg. True story. Forward short leg went straight to hospital. I went straight to the pavilion.

Happy with the bowling Baz? Come on England.

It's a good venue for us. Yes the toss will be important but either way without runs we will struggle. Rogers, Smith and Clarke are top drawer and we won't knock them over cheaply too often. Finn might be recalled. Wood is struggling with a knock. Quite like Wood although 1 for 131 won't have cheered him up in the last test.

Shannon Briggs Comedy gold. Took a really hammering against Klitchko after hounding him for the fight. Briggs chased him (klitchko) harrassing him in a boat when out water boarding causing him to fall off. Nutter. Could take a punch though and had some power. Hope Fury wins the fight. 3 inches taller and a longer reach. Switch hitting and more mobile. At least size wise he matches up. Interesting fight.

Our bowling is fine. Missing a quality spinner but the seam attack is decent. Any pitch prepared however will also help the Aussie attack. They just batted much better than we did in the last test. If Haddon takes the Root chance in the first test at 40 for 4 we may be 2 zip down anyway.Need to sort the top order. Can't keep revovering from 30 for 3. Need a decent foil for Cook opening and batting Bell at 3 and Root at 4 sounds stronger without Gary Ballance. Bairstows got technical problems playing across the ball to anything fast and straight and he will be found out again. I would bat Ali at 5 and Bairstow at 6 if selecting him. Or better still just pick Pietersen at 4, leave Root at 5, bat Bell at 3. Cooks averaging 60+ this year. Root 50+ i think. Need Bell, Lyth and Bairstow to make runs or we will struggle to make 350.

No. He posts on here now. I'll let him reveal himself if he wishes. I didn't know this gent. Sad to lose a Rover / board member. Rip.

Remember when Ince said it was Men against Boys when United played Celtic? Hordes of the great unwashed descended on Rovers message boards and wouldn't leave for weeks. Anyway, Boltons debt.....

My thoughts exactly. Why not just post this latest comment first unless looking to stir it up?

Well it has been quite a while since we had a good laugh. About three years or so. Seems like another giggle may however be brewing and recruiting this no-mark would rank high on the list of Venky underachievements. Let's hope it is all hot air. As to somersetrover thinking the guy is more suitably qualified than Bowyer or roughly a million and one others, best think again!

We used to sing a different one in the 80's as well. Were gonna fly over Burnley as high we can, Show each other the way that they ran, Ask the pilot how high can he go, The s..t on the b.......s below, below. For me, I have always been disappointed that we don't have an anthem particular to our club. Stoke, West Ham, Liverpool and others...when they sing their anthems and all join in it makes the hair stand up on your neck. Going down the Bolton Road is probably our 'go to' chant, or somebodys 'blue and white army' for the masses, but others sing both of these with different wording so it is hardly exclusive to the club. Anthems take years to integrate and become accepted and universally recognised. If we could create one now, our kids and their kids would have it for them to enjoy, something exclusive to the Rovers. But that is where I reach a full stop. Any thoughts? Maybe something from days gone by, long forgotten. Our current chants are uninspiring and we need something that everyone is happy to join in to.

Shows how far we've fallen celebrating survival at this standard.

It took a lot of skill landing the ball so often on his forehead!

Thanks for the preview. One of my worst ever memories following Rovers away came at Selhurst Park. Falcons? Eagles? Who cares?

Whether you rate Lowe or not he plays with some pride and passion and tries his best which is more than can be said for some.

Excellent preview. Thanks yet again m1st, you have worked hard all year! After Saturdays capitulation who knows what will happen and to expect? Suspect more of the same. 2.0 Millwall and a frightening run in.

Givet? Well that has to be good news if of course he can still run. Amazed he is being allowed to play. There must not now be enough games left for contract clauses to kick in. COYB.

Not knowing or ever speaking with Kelbo, makes me wonder why this news made me so sad. I can only reiterate what others have said. Keep battling on Ben.

Yeah I'm one of those that can think for themsleves and doesn't follow sheep like. What are you? Ignore list? Deary me, I'm wounded and won't sleep well now tonight!

FM effect? Is that some little boys computer game? Pray tell when has DG shown he can do a good job? 50% of all strikers can't run? Ok mate, I will leave this conversation here as that is a bit silly to say the least. Imagining you know what I think is also childlike. Like I say if you think DG is the answer, then bully for you, but I seriously beg to differ and the fact he has contributed so little at anytime since he came to the club tells its own story.

It is a basic requirement of professional football to be able to run. Is that football related enough for you? The issue isn't whether he is any better than Edinho... The issue is whether he is any good at all. Fan judgements on the abilities of our players make me laugh. The playing quality of our squad has been downsized in all areas and DG is just another example of that strategy. Baby-lining, head down striker that needs the whole team working hard to fashion chances just for him, while he waddles around bemoaning the quality of passes. The simple reason others get picked ahead of him is because they can run and for longer than 15 minutes as well. Yet another unprofessional chancer getting rich at the Rovers.

The drinking culture prevelant at our club is disgraceful and totally unprofessional. Respect needs to be earnt, as do salaries. Givet, Goodwillie, Hendry and Kean to name a few. Who else that we do not know about?

If Goodwillie is the answer then I am not sure what the question is. When pointing the finger, it is worth remembering that three fingers point straight back at you. Maybe watching his diet, getting 100% fit and avoiding late night brawls would have done his chances more good at the Rovers. When you think of the great strikers we have enjoyed watching at Rovers this last decade or so, to be lumbered with this classless fool is testimony to where the club is up to at this time, downsizing quality in all areas. Let him go, he won't be missed.