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Well at the moment, there's only 4% between the top two. Opinions chaps - do you think 2 weeks is too long to run each position for. Would, say 10 days be better? Votes are still coming, although slowly at the moment. I thought about 1 week at first, but thought that might exclude some of the folks on holiday. The keeper, full backs and wingers will pretty much sort a short list out for themselves, but I'll say this-I didn't realise how many class strikers and midfielders rovers have had over the years.

short. When we drew 2-2 with em Sherwood at O.T.

I think we'll put that down as a draw, then get back on topic, please

I remember watching John Butcher, didn't really rate him as a top keeper. As for a penalty stopper-I don't remember that.

The signing has been confirmed on the official site. As our Norwegian friends told us last night, a four year contract for an undisclosed sum. Rovers have until 5 pm today, to obtain international clearance, to allow him to play against Man U tomorrow. Official site

Do you mean THIS article from yesterday?

Has this been posted?

Arnold came from non-league, I think. Stafford Rangers? He was a fantastic keeper at the time he played for rovers, one of the most agile I've ever seen.

I could be wrong about this, but I think if he signs before 12 noon, he could play on Wednesday.

If there was, there isn't now.

thanks bob.

I can only tell you what was said on the local radio. Definately said that was the end of the matter. In fact the headline was "rovers end their interest in Pedersen" Maybe since then, Tromso have gone back to rovers? Back to paper hanging.

Ok, I've hung that piece. radio Lancs quoted John Williams as saying rovers had made another bid, but that had been rejected by Tromso and as far as he was concerned, that was the end of the matter.

Radio Lancs reporting that rovers have ended their interest in pedersen. Also, Fergy's ban confirmed. I'll be back when I've hung this piece of wallpaper.

This translation is on the Official site's m/b: The board supplied by head coach Høgmo has tonight discussed the offer from Blackburn for Morten Gamst Pedersen. In it's present form it's not agreeable but there is a good foundation for furter negotiations. This means that there is a certain possiblity for the transfer to through if Blackburn shows willingness to negtiotiate. Bjørn Tore Markussen, daily leader of Tromsø explains: - This is not an easy issue for the club. We have a lot of considerations to make - to the player, to our ambitions on the field, the supporters, our economy, our sponsors, and the club's reputation. - The main conclusion is that the offer is of such value that we have decided to try an honest effort to reach an agreement. Primary because we feel that Morten through his performances and loyalty to the club deserves it. When he wants this so much, we will try to assist his wishes, although we must preserve the club's interests. - The offer is traditionaly build up. It contains a certain guaranteed fee, a performance related and a sell on clause. The total frame is good, but we're not satisfied with how it's split. - TIL (Tromsø) have had direct contact with Blackburn tonight and will put forward a new suggestion. If this is considered constructive by the other part, closing negotiations will take part in the near future.

This is the worrying part Rich. He has a full squad [virtually], but hasn't got the confidence to pick his best starting eleven and stick with it. If he hasn't got that confidence at this stage of the season, I can only presume this is way it will continue. I don't see any reason why things will change, it was chop and change all the way last year. That's not fair on anyone, including the players.

I said it after the west brom game, but if Souness doesn't have the confidence to play a stable 4-4-2 against them and Southampton - teams who are gonna struggle, then it's going to be another long, hard season. You would think we were hard hit by injuries judging by team selection, but he has virtually a full squad to pick from.

There's an awful amount of bad language being used. This site used to be above all that but a few people are prepared to ignore that. Personally, I'm not prepared to edit every ****, so in future the easiest thing is for the mods to simply delete the post. Please keep posts decent. Oh, and please refrain from personal abuse.

Sky are going for Brad Emerton Short Nissa Gray Tugay Flitty Ferguson Matteo Yorke Stead

I remember that little ditty. Welcome to the board tonyoz. Maybe, when we get further into this "best ever team" thing, you can enlighten some of the fans who haven't seen the players from the 50's and 60's?

I went for Roger Jones. It was tough, but the fact that he is still remembered quite a few years later, by so many people, even though he only played in the lower leagues, just swayed me. I agree with bob F as well, a good keeper is a good keeper, no matter what league he played in.

We're now getting some info on the older brigade. That's great, keep 'em coming.

Must admit, I can't make my mind up.

Time to vote. This poll will run until two weeks today. That should take any accusations of bias out of it.

Cocker, I'm sure I just tried to explain all that. bob fleming: I've written a few lines on Gennoe - maybe not the best few lines anyones ever written about him but at least I've had a go. We need people who have seen the "older" players to put a good case forward for their inclusion in the "all time BRFCS XI" - then when "nominations" are in everyone can have a vote. I might be completely wrong but I'm sure there are people on here who can write a glowing testamonial on Ronnie Clayton that will convince even the youngest of fans that he should make the team. den: The whole idea of having the discussion before the vote, is for some of the older members to give some of the younger members a bit of an insight into how good [or elsewise] some of the players from before our time, really were. I mean, I've never seen Bob Crompton, but there will be many reasons for his inclusion at Right Back!