dave birch

Indeed FLB, tris' post was very moving. If you forget the past, you can fear for the future. Something like that should never happen to anyone. It should never be forgotten. It's a poor state of affairs where an organisation cannot see the error of it's ways and avoid making a full , frank and deep apology. All it does is confirm the view that some newspapers and the people that run them are ratbags, and deserve the scorn thrown at them. Skemlad, Mottman, keep it up.

FLB, what do you mean........ "going", we've been

So sorry Tom. Do forgive me, please. Everyone Tom was down under too, enjoyed the Coopers in the Lord Nelson just as much as all the others There was Drunx as well, Frank Robinson, Chris Roe (and his ex Mrs ), Lee and Nic of course, Jan, and some American chap whose name escapes me, the two brothers from Lithgow, the bouncer that threw Vic out of the Orient.............

Billy, that backline has got to be reorganised, it was very poor. The pack, on the other hand was awsome. All their hard work was undone by the sloppiness of the backs.

I shall not be the pedant to tell you roversactive, but no doubt someone following will........

FLB, you must ask Lee, Blueboy or SteB what my accent is like Additionally, SR is not a "native" aussie either For your next hol FLB, come down under, SR and myself like a good afternoon out with likeminded Rovers supporters, but you have got to like an ale or three

time for this to be flick passed to the ICBINF side. Manc Blue, I've lived here for far too long to think like an English person. So I feel that I can "change" my allegiences. Who on earth is Norm Tebbitt? A pollie, probably?

A national side, in any sport, winning is good for the national pride whether you follow the sort or not. Without a doubt, it dose the country good. Why would you knock the (new) followers? If just a few percent take up following the game, then you've got to be winning.

Steb, you're only as good as your last match...... You bring the best you've got...... Must admit that the England captain offered no excuses after the game.

This game was played with "great spirit", and the teams after the game showed great camaraderie in the sport they play. Watch the post game handshakes. Attitude???? The K1W1's I know were all giving it. I was born in Blackburn as well!

.... but it was Australia beating England.......... again.......

seen the replay today?.........

You can always tell the apprentice, can't you?

Jan, I'm just dissappointed...... you've got to be a fan in fair weather and foul..... rough and the smooth and all that....

But John, some people have to have a whipping boy....... It's not the same fully supporting allthe players, is it.

that would add a few thou to the gate...

At least Sam will not die wondering whether they'll come to Notlob or not. He has the sllab to ask!

I suppose it's a bit like calling someone a "pommie @#/?" If you're sensitive, it will cause offence, if not , then you'll get on with your life.......

GTC still owes me for a bet he lost. He was a med student in Sheffield, if I my memory serves me correctly.

Dr Rich, we always call a "special" for visitors

Abs, I could only corner one Toffee yesterday, but made sure he knew about it.....

That's very positive thinking, Abs

Trooper, we have regular sessions in Sydney.... only an hour away....... gizacall, gizacall

Whilst I had my doubts about GS's future at Ewood, he seems to have turned the corner and got the best out of his troops. If it keeps going, then why shouldn't he stay on? I do note, though, the lack of response from his (permanent) detractors when the team wins. Let's give the man his dues. Afterall, when the team loses, he cops most of the flack.

another reflective for all to contemplate