Not sure this pitch is easy to bat on as some critics are saying. Plenty of pace and bounce, with a bit of swing. There's something in it for the bowlers all the time. The first session is massively important for England. After that, with a softer ball England can make progress assuming they haven't lost more than a couple of wickets.

The authorities should bow their heads in shame with what happened today. Did it not enter their thick skulls that this was absolutely bound to happen- and will do again unless they change that ridiculous rule.

Got my ticket for the first day of the Ashes test at Old Trafford, looking forward to that immensely. It would be nice to put rovers to the back of my mind over the summer Jim, but somehow, I just know the circus will continue unabated. Why do the Venky's torture us so much? Why can't they just treat us fans, the club and it's employees with a little love and affection? Lol.

League table http://www.sportinglife.com/football/live/league-tables/championship

yes!

5 mins. Anyone take a draw?

Gawd.

They'll score, wont they?

how long?

Agony.

I wasn't expecting that. That was the best performance from a rovers side that I've seen for a long, long time. Maybe we're not at the "champaigne football" stage yet, but the application from every player deserves applause. Kane was excellent, as we're Dann, and Williamson. Williamson was the difference between winning or not winning tonight. I thought Jones did an excellent job as well, playing for the most part out of position. Rhodes did exceptionally well also - running himself into the ground. He was out on his feet during the last few minutes. He'll, even Olssen caused them problems. As for Givet, what can you say? The man is sheer class and the question has to be asked. How could Rovers afford to leave him out of their side all season? Another legacy of the rat that is Steve Kean. To think that some of our fans back managers when they start to criticise a players "attitude"! Put the "attitude" to one side and if they're good enough, get 'em on the park. For the first time we didn't sit back on the edge of the area and concede possession, we came out to battle in the middle of the park and won that battle. Just like good teams do. Went home having, for the first time in a long time, actually having enjoyed a Rovers performance.

Not particularly looking forward to this one. We know Huddersfield are going to have more possession than us, therefore will dictate the pace of the game. We can only hope they're as toothless as Derby were. My only prediction is that it won't be exactly "champagne" football. Goodness knows how we.ll score the goals we desperately need.

That's a great idea, I'll go along with that.

I didn't know Kelbo, but this news has hit hard. All I can say is that if we could all present ourselves as Kelbo did on this site, it would be one heck of a better community. His posts and knowledge of everything Blackburn Rovers will be missed greatly.

That's really sad news. Best wishes to his family and friends.

Goodwillie must sit out the Derby game - and the next 14 games after that! http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/blackburn_rovers/news/9995403.Returning_Rover_can_make_an_impact/

He's also played down the middle. Irrespective though, you can see what he's like wherever he's played.

A proper chance? He's had playing time - that's a proper chance. Too slow and runs like a penguin. Penguin's have never made it in English football before, obviously Scottish football's ideal for them. P**s wet through and frozen no doubt.

I feel a bit sorry for DG because this was the wrong move for him and for the club. Can't buy this argument that he's not fit though. He's just a natural slow person.

That's what I was getting at Paul. Getting Cavendish through is fine and has worked before, but surely if the leaders are getting into an uncatcheable position, then the tactics have to be changed. One question for you, when todays tactics of getting Cav through have been successful, have the team had the advantage of Radios? I don't know the answer to that.

Agreed that the refusal by other countries to take on some of the workload cost the Brits, but I also wonder, because they had no radios, whether the Brits were always aware of the size of the lead. It's easy from here though!

Well you congratulated me on my fancy dress Ozz - and I wasn't wearing one.

First, a thank you and an apology to Dawn. Thank you for keeping the burial tradition going, because who knows - if it hadn't have happened yesterday, it might never have happened again. An apology also for letting her down on a request. We honestly didn't know until yesterday lunchtime, if we could make it or not. The real good thing now, is that Bob might get his tea on the same day now. Another big thank you to the three or four police cars and the St John's ambulance people who turned up to make sure we got across Bolton Road safely. We managed that with no-one getting injured, or even worse, dieing. The lone Sunday driver who had to stop so we could cross looked a bit miffed though. How much notice do you have to give these people Dawn? Me and the missus will probably have to cross Golden Hill to get to Morrisons on Saturday. Maybe they could all help us out.

I would have said hello Tom, but I don't know you either.

Taking the grandson, with his full Liverpool regalia!