Hi All, not posted in ages, but was reading this thread and as a person who loves food, I just couldn't resist to chip in.

I agree with Mahbub in Chorlton being one of the best takeaways ever, the only problem is, it is about 30 seconds walk from my house and very convenient, also very unhealthy when you eat there a couple of times a week!

My favourite Indian restaurant at the moment is Akbars on Liverpool Street in Manchester, excellent food in nice surroundings, they scatter rose petals on the table as you go to sit down, which me and the lasses from work think is a very nice touch, although it is popular and does get very busy, they also have the biggest Nan breads I have ever seen, they come out hung on a large rack, if you like curries you must try it out.

For Spanish food, Casa Tapas in Didsbury is very nice, cheap and cheerful and much better then La Tasca which is just over the Road, I am also a big fan Of Croma, there is one in Chorlton and in Town, very good value for money and I really must recommend the prawns for starters!

Looking forward to this game, I predict that I will get very drunk and Rovers will win 2-1

Benni 2

Bellamy 1

Portsmouth 1 - 2 Rovers

Benni and MGP

I'm in - Rach's Rovers, will probably do rubbish again but who cares? Its fun!!

I'm definately up for another game sometime, I played tonight, but not for long though, but just long enough to leave roversismylife with $0!!!!

I always keep an eye on how PNE are doing, I'm from Preston and most of my family are Preston fans.

Are any of these pubs close to the ground?

Yes, all of them. I mean you might have to go up a couple of steps but they are really not that high. Don't worry about it.

What you saying?

So which pubs will let you in, in team colours?

You'll be able to get in places like Walkabout and the Sports bar, the Sawyers Arms on Deansgate might let you in, the Oyster Bar or the Old Wellington in Exchange Square behind Marks and Spencers will probably be ok too.

Listening to Terrorvision again.... seeing that they have reformed for a tour next April and all that.

I love Terrorvision, my Mum went to Uni with Tony Wright's sister and she took me to Liverpool with her one night to see them in concert, we went backstage after and there was much free alcohol to be drunk which was nice!!

If anyone is plannign on going in the Moon under the water, I don't think they will let you in with football shirts on! I was in there one Saturday about midday, and the bouncers were asking people to open their jackets to see if they had footy shirts on and weren't letting them in if they did!

I've looked at the map and I know where you mean now, thanks.

After re-reading Colin's excellent guide I'm going to visit the Marble Arch before the match. I've heard loads about it and I've never been before so it will be a first.

Nuclearsox and myself should be there from around 12:15ish if anyone wants to join us.

Where about is it?

England 3 - 2 Wales

Rooney first goalscorer!!

808 State live at North Bar, Blackburn, Tonight.

Wish I'd have known about that! I love 808 State, saw them in Manchester on New Years Eve a couple of years ago, they were so good.

I'm really pleased, he is someone who the players and fans seem to have a lot of respect for. I don't think he'll be able to do too mcuh before Saturdays game though, but I expect his arrival will have boosted the players morale somewhat!

Rovers 2-0,

Stead and Ferguson

(fingers crossed!!!)

I would choose... Le Saux

I haven't heard anything official, but I've just been told that hes already told the players this morning that hes going!

I'm meeting my Nan and my sister in the Greyfriars for lunch about 12.30, how convenient, I'll probably see a few of you in there then.

I am quite looking forward to this one, for the main reason that most of my mates are Preston fans, including my sister, so it makes for a good bit of banter before and after the game!!!

Hum, I'm trying to move yet but they haven't rung me to ask where I want to move to

Guess they are doing them in the order they got them and becuase my wife finally got her application two weeks after mine I'm going to be one of the last to be asked.

I only sent my application form in a couple of days before the DD deadline, I was surprised they got back to me so quickly!!!

I love England and I love Rovers, last night I was absolutely devastated, I'm afraid much beer was consumed, and I was so overwhelmed by the situation, it all ended up in tears!!

Whenever I go and watch England games at the pub etc, I always have to take my BRFC England flag with me, just to let people know that I'm a rovers fan!

Rovers rang me today to tell me what seats are available today, and I've got Blackburn End Lower Tier, Row 28, seat 13!!! My first ever season ticket, I'm sooooo excited!!!

I think (or really hope) England will win, 2-1 with Rooney and Lampard scoring!!

I can't believe how nervous I am getting already, I'm going to be an absolute wreck by the time I leave work at 3.00, straight to the pub i think for a nice vodka to calm my nerves!!! Come on England!!!

I have got the impression that when we purchase the extras and are season ticket holders we use the same card, is that right does anyone know?

Thats what happens at City, and they have the card system, so I take it the same will happen at Rovers!!

They were saying on the news that if they carry on, then england might be kicked out of the competition!! There always has to be some idiots who spoil it for everyone else

Sent my form off today for my season ticket!! yippee, can't wait for the new season!!