Keeps McClaren in the job then........ But better to be there than not

Sven would have got us through this group too. Then, in the actual tournament, reached the quarter finals

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I like Ooijer, despite his age. The only poor Hughes signings are Djorkaeff and Jeffers - and they were free On McCarthy, I think Roberts or Derbyshire should be given a start on Sunday - at least they will be playing for a place.

Well I'm certainly glad we have got Hughes. If we had Strachan or Dowie, we would be in mid table mediocrity, or relegation fighters. Europe would be a long way away.

Yes - McCarthy is now on 29 goals, with Shaun Bartlett on 28.

Yep, I could clearly see one of them walking along the front of a section in the BBE, banging his drum wildly

Totally agree. RIP Jack

I really like Zurab and think he is a good player (good back-up too), he's not a defensive midfielder though and that's the Axe's position.

Bentley pulling out of the squad will be good for us, but he is sure to get some stick off the paper's tomorrow.

They play on the 10th of June and then the week after I think.

Wow, I'm quite surprised Lawro predicted Wigan would get 54 points

I can't believe I put Liverpool to win the league

Good stuff by Bentley and Derbyshire today. Only managed to catch the first half but Bentley stood out for his general play and of course his free kick. The first Englishman to officially score at the new Wembley is a Rover!

Am I the only one here that likes Neil Warnock?

He did play, it was his second game back from injury.

The fourth was Sinama Pongolle.

Most people are in favour of video evidence being introduced to the game, but the managers of the 'big 4' probably don't want it. Why? Because then, with video evidence, they wouldnt get all the big decisions. The referee yesterday was just scared of giving a penalty to Wigan

The co-commentator said he was the only England player playing to the required level at the moment

Does a decent job as back up. Glad we've extended his deal

I was thinking the same?

Goodbye Neill. Thank you for 6 years of service, which people seem to forget.

Doubt he'll play on Saturday to be honest. He needs to be at full fitness before he plays, otherwise he'll just get injured again.

Welcome back Dunny! Just seen a picture of him on SSN training for Brum not so long ago - looked really tubby.

Great deal, as long as he stays fit.