How did Willy Trap play for the States?

Wouldn't be the first one. I remember Van Persie a few years ago was average enough for Arsenal, then just before he was out of contract something flipped and he became world class. I do honestly think there is more too it with Evans. Mowbarys influence cannot be underestimated. We are a bit skeptical because he is almost out of contract and hasn't always played this well, but he would not be the only player who has improved under the manager-they all have. He has had a good run of staying injury free too. He looked good for Northern Ireland last night, far better than Hendrick for the Republic. He actually ran rings around him.

Maguire came on and off for Ireland in the space of 20 minutes last night, so he is a doubt for them. Robinson is a handful, we will need to keep a close eye on him.

I'm hoping Evans improved performances are motivated by Mowbray and the team going well. In fairness he will need to keep them up or he will be dropped with Reed, Rodwell, Bennett, Travis, Tomlinson and Davenport all snapping at his heels.

So Tony stayed to finalise some contract business. Sharpe tweeted that Evans probably isn't far away either

I think we are shite. Worst I ever remember. We just don't look comfortable on the ball. It's like there is no gameplan. Players that play well for their clubs look nervous for Ireland. It's weird. Ya, we were spoilt with Robbie Keane. Got a good 20 years out of him though! International football is a real nuisance now. Much prefer league games. I'm starting to sound like an oul lad now giving out about national team lol

I had turned the game off at that point, but heard he made a big mistake alright. God that was bad. Northern Ireland should have won

Northern Ireland have a lad playing called Whyte. Winger for Oxford. Looks pretty decent

First start for Ireland tonight. I can see him making the place his own. Let's see how his partnership with Rovers favourite Duffy goes. It's actually 3 at the back with Egan from Sheffield United.

Ya, there was a 30 or even 60 minute episode in that

I have watched the new Sherlock Holmes and a movie with Ian McKellan. Read a few of the books too. Did you watch the new one? Started well, but gone down hill in my humble opinion

I Google searched him and can only find some actor from Sherlock Holmes

Basil Rathbone. Now there is a name and a half!

If I remember correctly we started both games well, but final ball and finishing was poor. That was a good Celtic team, so I wouldn't begrudge them. Lost in the final to Mourinhos Porto didn't they? Back when Martin O'Neill and Mourinho were exciting and entertaining managers!

Not anymore!

Was Souness manager when we lost to Celtic in Europe? Sutton scored their second at Ewood. I remember watching the two legs on TV and thinking we deserved more

I reckon this will be a mad game 3-2 rovers DACK X 2 BRERETON X 1 Brereton with the 97th minute winner

Definitely a Rovers mole after infiltrating their site

Great news. Two years means he will probably finish his career here. As captain and leader it sends a strong message and shows long term planning

True. As long as they keep writing the cheques for Tony, that's the beginning and end of the input needed from them.

Nice one. Enjoyed reading that. What Beatles song is that??

I suppose you could say that marginal gains from where we are currently would mean making the play-offs.

He doesn't look much older now than he did in the mid 90s. He has grown into his weathered old face if anything He is probably my favourite Rovers player. An old cliche but they don't make em like him anymore

I agree it should be removed 100%

I am happy enough to go along with that narrative