den

Another GREAT preview. Thanks to both of you.

Didn't Dickov do the same for Leicester last season?

Are we talking about the Earnshaw that usually sits on the bench at West Brom?

Try pm'ing Whittle Blue, he's been testing the water on a flight.

The name Leyland, means low land. It's at sea level about 3 miles from the coast and bathes in the warm tropical breezes of the gulf stream. Unlike Burnley that chills in the cold shadow of the pennines.

Anyone remember the guy in the coracle, who used to paddle down the river to get the ball back?

Don't call me den iscarriot, for nothing.

C.C. - I'll have to start reading what I typed before I post. I didn't realise that I'd said the 60's 70's and 80's. I thought I'd only mentioned your entire history Burnley did indeed have an excellent side in the late 60's [i think. Don't think it lasted into the 70's, but might be wrong]. Infact, [whisper] I used to go on Turf moor around that time.[/whisper]. I saw the side that included ray Pointer in the early sixties and I saw a fair bit of the side that included Peter Noble, Leighton James and Paul Fletcher. They were a good team. So tell your husband, you've met a rovers fan who remembers and admits to watching a good Burnley team The rest of the 110 years you were rubbish though.

I've had more encouragement from the last two away games - Everton and Liverpool, than I've had for many years. Two games against the two teams vying for the fourth champions league place. The pundits would have us believe that both those teams were below par against us. Garbage - they simply couldn't get enough of the ball to create anything. I can't remember the last time I went to an away game and never felt as though the home side was going to score, yet we never looked like conceding in either game. That says more about the new manager and both Mark Bowen and Eddie Niedzwiecki, than anything. This isn't the best prem side we've ever had, but it's the side that plays more as a team than any other. It seems a long time ago that rovers were so vulnerable to being hit on the break. How often did we concede goals when Toogs, or anyone, lost the ball in midfield allowing the opposition to cut right through what remained of our defence. We lost the ball lots of times last night, on the edge of their area, but on the break, 'pool didn't even get to the half way line. Superb defending and superb coaching. We've got something to build on now. We've got a defence that is composed under pressure and a team that knows about the work ethics needed to achieve results against the top sides. Pretty football isn't enough.

More reason for playing it elsewhere, then Ricky. No consultation whatsoever.

JW was talking last night, before he knew the final details. He suspected we would have to kick off early because of recent crowd trouble at Goodison, after a late kick off. As he also said, it's very difficult to argue when the reason being given for an early kick off, is for safety reasons. That's fair enough. Why though, can the other semi be played at 2-00. Wouldn't 2-00 be a better time for our fans?

Might have missed this, but why is our game 12-15 and man U's 2-00? Could it be that the FA have worked out that is the best time for the newcastle fans and if so, who's considered the rovers fans?

1962/63 Roversmad

Great preview Bellamy, after stepping in at the last minute. Anyone remember this scoreline a few years ago - Rovers 5 - 5 Arsenal ? I do, I was there

There was an interview with JW on radio lancs last night. I didn't catch it all, as I was travelling to Anfield. Part of the interview I heard was that Matty was not with the club at the moment, because of doctors advice. JW did say that he hoped Matt would be back with us next season. Anyone hear the full interview?

I think you'll find that throughout the late 60s/70s/80s, in fact throughout almost the entire history of our two clubs, Burnley have trailed on all accounts. Having said that, I wouldn't like to fall out with C.C, she's one of the better Burnley fans that are brave enough to come on here and face the unwarranted abuse. Not wanting to fall out with you either Den...but hmmm when exactly did you start supporting rovers? Like I said C.C; I'm talking about the entire history of our two clubs, not just when your husband remembers. See Philipl's post above.

On "granada tonight", they were discussing the merits, or otherwise, of playing the semi's at Cardiff. The male presenter [can't remember his name] said rovers fans would just go and enjoy the day, but United's fans had to take into account the prospect of two visits and the subsequent cost!

The FA must be realising that four clubs into one city doesn't go. I don't remember the need for this delay and a meeting of the four clubs concerned, when the semi's were played in different places.

A bit sad to bring this back up, but Rovers next four games - Liverpool, Arsenal, Man U, Arsenal. Rangers - Motherwell, Motherwell, Dundee Utd, Dunfermline. Big games in Scotland my arse

Lee, all I'm saying is that rovers should know the train times the supporters will be bound to, in the event of a lunch time kick off. They should take that into consideration, that's all. Can't they bring this forward at Thursday's meeting? It wont bother me in the skightest, whatever time kick off is. We're booked in Cardiff for Friday and Saturday nights.

Im afraid that you would be very much in a minority Jan. For those of us who wont use Rovers Transport and prefer to make our own way there there is the grand total of 1 (ONE) train from Blackburn that is due to arrive in Cardiff prior to kick off. That train also goes round the house. Blackburn 0700 to Bolton Bolton 0804 to Manc Picc Manc Picc to Cardiff Central - arrives 1151. Yes, a whole NINE Minutes before Kick off. I shall post my correspondence on here when it is composed. Stu, you should email the club before they meet on Thursday.

Do keep up. I posted the same report from Sporting Life a hour ago Sorry SAR. I'll pay more attention in future.

We wont know until Thursday Rovers official site

Quotes from the FA, saying the ties will be played at Cardiff and no decision will be made about times until after Newcastle's game in europe. Teamtalk

and we have a chance of winning our THIRD MAJOR TROPHY in 10 years.