Someone's bound to ask you "who"? philipl.

Good post Alan75. Honest as well. I have had my doubts about Souness but always thought that now isn't the right time to be deciding Souey's future with the club. Passions are too high. That decision has to be made in the Summer and the right people to make that decision are J.W. and the board. They have far more insight into what's gone on between the manager and players than anyone on here. I put trust in those people and whatever decisions they make will be in the best interests of Blackburn Rovers F.C. Of course people will have views on the decisions made, that's fair enough, they're entitled to do that, but not yet.

Thanks Philipl, your interpretations of the situation are very interesting and helpful.

On the Carling cup highlights programme last night, Gabby Yorath said that Trevor Birch had been quoted as saying that an announcement would be made on Tuesday. Does this not suggest that the last remaining consortium would have their bid accepted? If they were going into administration, then Birch wouldn't be able to do that, would he?

The club say they still have the support of the major creditors. What protection does that give them? How can they withdraw the standstill agreement, yet still support them?

So for £9m the club would be free of all debts?

Gerald Krasner[sp]? has said that the talks between his consortium have been ongoing this afternoon about a deal worth £9m. Leeds will make a statement at 5 O'Clock.

Philipl, where are you when you're needed?

As for judging Souey, The club have the 8th highest wage bill in the league. Hence, finishing above 8th place is seen as success. Finishing below 8th place is seen as underachieving. Souey knows this, so maybe that's why he will take a look at himself at the end of the season.

Kept on pins and needles?

It's as Slater Scott says, the higher you finish, the more money you get. I actually agree with Slater, but I would wouldn't I, I support a side that's not important to the powers that be.

Matt Monro, a portrait of my love. - A sweeter voice has never been heard.

What's the problem? We didn't score a try, you can't kick it. Am I missing something. You wanna rewrite the rules?

God help any new manager who finds rovers in the bottom three. Instant dismissal Jim? We'll go through them faster than light travel

The key word rover6 - terminal! If everyone on here thought the decline was terminal, you would get a lot more backing for your views. The problem for JW and the fans is: how do you know when it's terminal? If it's something that can be corrected, would you still sack Souness? A straight answer please.

Oh happy days.

Good point, not something that many of us have considered. He refused to criticise Lucas and is still make his feelings known on the Cole incident, instead he keeps hiding behind comments such as 'the general feeling is...'. Strange comments from a man who is not afraid to say what he feels His analysis of the formation and general frustrations of being a Rovers fan at present are spot on too. I wouldn't hold that against him too much. Ever heard Fergie criticise his own? Said absolutely nothing about Cantona's two footed leap into the crowd at selhurst park.

I reckon the criticism of the 4-5-1 is a little harsh. The way things were going, he had to attempt to change things around a bit, much as tony Parkes used to do. It was his way of getting all his better players on the field. OK it didn't come off, hindsight is wonderful. However, it might have done, I don't blame him for trying.

We did ok last time, if you remember! 0-2 5-0

Do you know anything about negativity, rover 6?

While I'm not in the Souness out camp, I do think the board should come down hard on him for his outrageous behaviour at the saints match. To be shown on T.V. offering Rofe down the tunnel, casts disgrace on the good name of Blackburn Rovers. He should immediately offer an apology to the fans and Rofe himself. Then look forward with a little more humility, towards steering one of Englands finest clubs, out of it's current predicament.

It's still not been confirmed by Blackburn or Chelsea yet, but if, as seems likely, it is true, Then I can only thank John Williams for an excellent piece of business. In today's market £17m is an awful lot of money, and we could have so easily lost Duffer to Liverpool for half that.

Blackburn Rovers fans are waiting anxiously for the outcome of Damien Duff's talks with Chelsea. Whether we hear anything today or not, remains to be seen. No doubt Graeme Souness is waiting just as anxiously, in the USA. You can read and contribute to a very busy messageboard by clicking here

Damien Duff has withdrawn from the USA tour, after Blackburn Rovers accepted a bid from Chelsea for the Irishman. Read more on the messageboard.

Blackburn Rovers this morning confirmed the signing of Lorenzo Amoruso. The 32 year old central defender signed from Glasgow Rangers for a fee of £1.4m. He joins on a 3 year deal. Amoruso was unveiled alongside Brett Emerton at a news conference, this afternoon by Blackburn manager Graeme Souness. You can read the full story on rovers official site This is a registration site. To read more news on brfcs.com click here You can also read and contribute to several rovers topics on the brfcs.com messageboard