Anyone know how sales are going, and the likelyhood of many left on Thursday when they are on open sale?

Any news on the size of the travelling contingent? Will they sit down? If we win this game, I `ll be really chuffed and we will be on to something. If we lose then it`s back to square one and the momentum has to be rebuilt. A real test for Hughes this as it will affect the morale running into the xmas programme.

Halley Loo yaa ! I love Saturdays when we win, except when I`m working. Except this one, cos I am working. Eerrm, do you fancy going out tonight love? I`m paying!!!

Don`t kid yourself that Perryman was the only racist in the crowd last Sunday. I would guess that around 10% of those in the ground on Sunday have used the word `P*ki` to refer to asians, or `N*gger` to refer to black people (you know the words I mean). One of the few things that has changed for the better (in my opinion) in English football since the Sky revolution is the removal of overt racism in the grounds. It hasn`t gone away. BNP councillors, the ghetto-isation of most towns and cities, and recent `racial` roits in towns such as Oldham all tell the tale of where we are even in the 21st century. Racism is still rife a global scale, Perryman is the tip of a very large iceberg.

I went to the opening night last Wednesday, (the Boss is a mate of mine) and there was a free bar till 9.00. Needless to say our table was full at 5 to. He is looking to pull in some match day punters, and with the size, TVs and food available I think it should.

Thanks for everything Tony. I personally never really knew what he contributed, and think we could do a lot better. All the best mate, but nothing lasts forever.

Will be in Corbieres wine bar, down the steps before the match. Best jukebox in the world,Ever!

In Emerton, Ferguson, Stead, Reid, Mceverly, Bothroyd, MGP and so on we have a good crop of lads who can actually look like a decent side. I am feeling more optimistic today than I have for a while about our future. There`s actually a good team trying to break out of our squad! No doubt next Saturday will prove me wrong !

http://www.satfootball.com/ Hmm, that`s a no then. More ironing for this writer, without a genuine excuse to go to the pub and watch Rovers. Also, good preview Anti Smiths Euro Fan. Though why you can`t dig Morrisey and the boys is beyond me.

any sat TV stations showing the match in pubs??

Barnstorming match. Emerton, good grief, what ever happened to random dope testing??? Marvellous, though, isn`t it, wasn`t it ?? I was sat in Lower Jack Walker, near the Darwen end. I couldn`t here the Rovers fans singing too much, am I wrong?? What happened in the BBE after their first goal went in? There seemed to be a kick off and fans ejected? Roll on Man City away.

When he does come back ,I say stick him up front. Got an eye for goal he has, if not a knee for it.

Just keep watching Rovers son, it`ll come soon enough.

I don`t make predictions, and I never will. If Rovers were on eBay, we would have negative feedback. I Liverpool were on eBay, they would have a shooting red star and feedback of +1232. Net result, a confusing and financially baffling referral to the Trading Standards people. No sale and money back.

Any firm news on the boy Tommo? It looks like we need him right now.

What are the odds on another 4 goal bashing next week? gotta be worth a flim. For the first time in my memory, i didn`t want to see the highlights on telly. Its that bad. How many Rovers fans paid the £40 to get in yesterday, what was the atmosphere like? Away at Liverpool last season was similar but at least we had a good sing song. Also, how much were the pies? more than £2.70?

1864 Roverite

Carefull Bob, thats the last thing they want to do.

Apparently The Bridge was like a morgue last night V CSKA, and there were loads of empty seats. They are either saving their money for Saturday(???!!!), or even the millionaires are struggling to poney up the dough for the priveledge of watching something vaguely resembling what I used to affectionately refer to as Association Football. It will all end in tears you know, all end in tears. By the way, can anyone check how much a pie is on Saturday, I want to know if it beats Arsenals £2.70 for a chicken balti (current highest in my Premiership Pie Price league)(I know, they`re unbeatable even at the scran hut). There`s a Golden Crust award at the end of the season for the dearest.

Also, where is Gally?? I like him..

What a nightmare. Even Steven at half time, I thought we defended very well despited Tugays sending off. Second half was a joke from start to finish. Amo and Matteo were a joke and JFHs finishing showed our lot the way forward. The low point of the season(I hope). STRAIGHTEN YOUR ACT ROVERS OR ITS RELEGATION TIME PS STEVEN REID?????? WHY?????????

I agree with Jim.What makes Mr Bigleys death so different to the hundreds of other deaths in the last 12 months of British citizens/army personel in Iraq? Keep it public and make everyone aware, but no need for a minutes silence at the England game.

I thought Rooney was awesome yesterday, if a little greedy but when we win I will overlook that. He frightened the Welsh to death. SWP in for Beckham on Wednesday and the same again please.

I was at that game, a Faz pen winning the game. I also remember a Carlisle fan was killed in the fighting during the game.

Hello again. Two more sets of responses to the questions. The first answer is from fmttm member `Reizigers` Lips ` and the second answer is from fellow member `Number10`. I thank them whole heartedly, mainly because it saved me thinking too much. Why not visit their website? How do you see Boros and Rovers status and role in English football? Both have potential to do well, Boro aiming for top 6 place this season, not sure about Blackburn because of their new manager Both midtable sides with ambitions of europe, and recently have reached these heights. How did you manage to get so much interest in the recent UEFA cup match against Banik? Rovers forays into Europe have been low key to say the least.(Bar Celtic) First time in europe i suppose, and after the carling cup last year being our first trophy people could be interested to see how we do. Because we've never ever experienced anything like it before so it was a big step into the unknown. A superb one at that, a marvellous atmosphere, and the Banik fans were made most welcome With both clubs, the stadiums have, like most, undergone massive changes over the last 12 years. Which do you prefer? Comfortable covered toilets, beer and balti pies, etc? or crumbling atmospheric death traps, and £2.50 to get in?- I prefer a good atmosphere. The latter Memories of previous matches between Rovers and Boro? Favourite match? Dont have a favorite, but there was one game about 5-6 year ago at the riverside it was absolutley freezing (and a boring 0-0 i think) The 3 points farce obviously isn't a favourite but a memory none the less, Favourite, probably the win in the FA Cup a few years ago, won with an Ugo header late in the game. Whos the current Boro crowd favourite? jimmy floyd hasselbaink/stewart downing Franck Queudrue because he's brilliant. Juninho as well obviously even though he's left. Whos the current Boro scapegoat? zenden, but i think he does his job well. Gaizka Mendieta, because clearly some of our fans can't recognise class. Bryan Robson or Graeme Souness? neither Please god neither Which Rovers player would you swap for which Boro player? brad friedel for brad jones Hand on heart not one. Friedel for Schwarzer possibly, but thats more than a bit harsh on big Mark Where will Boro and Rovers finish this season in the league? boro - 6th , rovers - 11th Boro 6th Rovers 12th Who was balder, Brotherston or Armstrong? maccarone I have no idea i'm not that old. How come you get Maclaren and we got Kidd? Our chairman is the best in the country - FACT Because we're clever like that What did you make of the recent Souness V Cole, Yorke, Dunn sagas at Rovers? didnt pay much attention to it.but david dunn is a good player (silly to let him go) Souness is obviously easily wound up, although you're probably better off without Cole and Yorke as i'd imagine they were on massive wages, with little pay back in the way of goals, Dunn on the other hand will be a big loss if he ever gets playing to his full potential again for Birmingham Stuart Ripley should have won more England caps:DIscuss he should Correct Finally, how many will Boro win by on Saturday? a very close 0-4 win for boro (only joking 0-1 to boro) 3, A hat-trick from George Boateng. You heard it here first. Thanks again boys, good job.