Sparky may, just may want to leave a bit more of a legacy at Rovers. He might just want to accomplish something before he moves up, or on should I say. That said, should Sparky move on Mike Newell with the job he has done at Luton is looking like he could be a very capable replacement. Personally I don't think Sparky is ready to move on. As for Owen's hamstrings no surprise to anyone here is it. My biggest worry, knowing how unfit our players were when Sparky arrived, is that Owen will be way off the pace come World Cup time. If Souness does not lead his team to victory and they do poorly against bar code juniors in the Cup, he's gone.

If the chant motivated him perhaps the Kop can take it up. Rafa will be happy if he scores more and Cisse won't be whining anymore. Not a nice chant but I've heard worse and I am glad McKevely is no longer in our team, likely would have upset him more. I did not hear it on the telly, nor did the commentators make reference to it. Let's move on. Brum this weekend and Dunny. Should we have a list on here of acceptable and upsetting chants so everyone knows before the game what is and is not acceptable.

That would not have even been an issue had Freidal not offered about 6 yards of his goal mouth on a plate, with a bullseye on it and a flashing neon sign that read SHOOT HERE. Have you had much to say about Zura's tackle, np doubt had that been Savage you'd be saying Savage cost us the game. Likely also that had Savage not put in the challenge and the fella had curled a shot into the top corner you'd be on he bemoaning Savage's reluctance to throw himself into the challenge, I bet you would. Amazing how folks can see what they want and be blind to other things, all in the name of justifying their own opinions. We all do it. Some people can hold there hands up and admit perhaps they had not judged correctly.

I could not have put it better TND.

Not only did he miss Maradonna cheating he also missed at least one penalty shout for England as Lineker was pushed into the nets. I have still not forgiven England for wearing the colour of shorts they did that day.

Becoming greater? What planet you from Neil, and I mean this in the best of spirits, not sarcastically. It's been going on for years, perhaps not as focused on actully stiffing it to Rovers but the favouritism shown the big clubs and big players has been glaringly obvious for years IMHO. As I said in an earlier post, Terry, Ferdinand and Cambell would not have even got a talking to and the commentators most likely would have been spewing out their superlatives like commitment and passion ad nausium. Why is the footy match commentating going American style too, I hate that. Two knob heads blabbering on about buggar all except how clever they are. Why do they not just commentate on the game that is going on in front of them, how it used to be.

And also you were singing an octave or two off. Well done lads who cares about the broken leg song, just a bit of fun I'm sure. Cisse's answer was pretty clear though I imagine.

I've been worried about Brad for about 2 seasons now. No one's wanted to listen though. Another thing he his getting into the nasty habit of, that will cost us if he keeps it up, is punching the ball DOWN into the penalty area he did it again yesterday, came and punched and it went right down a few yards in front. Now, when I was playing goalie I was always told punch high and away. Makes me nervous anymore Brad does.

I agree, Robbie Savage did very well today, I particularly liked the time when he alone had 3 successive tackles, beginning to like him. All this talk of boring Premiership, well if they want to improve it fix the officiating (no pun intended) The match was shaping up to be rather entertaining until we went down to 10, I think Halsey felt he had to do something as he had just changed his mind on a penalty. Mmmm Halsey thinks, I know I'll send him off that will keep the scousers happy. I am sick of seeing it week after week after week. FA Bloody well do something.

Too bad we lost. No one will like this but I'm afraid the goal was terrible goalkeeping. Friedal was at least 2 feet too far to his left, poor poor positioning. I could have put a ball through that gap.

I've paid for it and I am thoroughly disgusted with Halsey. He lost his bottle. That has to be the weakest straight red I have ever seen. The game which was decent is now over as a spectacle. I suppose players are not allowed to tackle now are we supposed to just give them the game. I can bet my next pay packet, Terry, Ferdinand, Campbell and the like would not have even got a talking to. It's ###### and the favouritism IS a huge part of what is spoiling the game.

Blatter speaks horse pucky. No he is not including all other Euro teams, you know it and I know it. Why did he not just come out and say Chelsea and Abramovich, There is some truth in what he says but the anti anything English pillock has only come out with this because of Chelsea. My feelings anyway. Nothing was ever said when the huge Europeans were throwing silly money around, the Barca's the Reals the Milan clubs. No he waits until an English club has a very wealthy benefactor then decides it's not good. He is an idiot, his comments about Rooney are out of order and will only serve to draw attention of the officials. Buggar Rooney and his passion, Blatter if you really give a ###### get a handle on your foreign fancy pants divers and cheaters, you won't though will you. What odds Rooney to be suspended, quickly, in next summers tournament. Sven or no Sven I have a warm fuzzy feeling that my tenner from Eddie can be spent already because of this prat, I have no doubt in my mind FIFA are already working on England's demise. I can not remember the last time we went out of a major tournament without some form of officiating help to the opposition. This hypocrite needs to be gone. Why not reduce the monies for the Champions league if he is so worried, spread it around the EUFA cup a bit, even things up, level the field. IF the Champions league was more prestiguiousrather than a financial windfall perhaps it would help, teams would not be so happy to dole out the dosh if it was for prestige alone. No, UEFA and FIFA have in a way created this monster but now the English teams are looking good it all of a sudden is a problem. As far as balance, salary caps for teams, the only way it will be done. But as Blatters states, that's basically illegal I suppose in the EU.

Whilst I was not against Crouch getting a start I cannot fathom why the top English scorer in the Prem did not even get a kick. Also what the hell is Ledley King doing in there.

They are all the same aren't they Abs. They all bad mouth the English but they all still live there

I must have lived a sheltered life, I've never seen a wine tree, or is it a bush or plant of some form.

I,m assuming hating all things English does not fall under your "racism" blanket.

I'm sure nothing more than you have against the sassenachs. What ever happened to Scotland. You used to be so proud, so passionate full of fighting spirit. Now you are a joke. Why? Ok Ok England are not much better in terms of National Pride but we all should be asking why. Why has top notch players turning out for their country become such a sad joke.

Honest answer. Good job I was paying attention. I was wondering why Sunday and Thursday. Just don't let it happen again

With the Swede in charge? No way. If he's still in charge you are on Eddie, I'll have some of that. Would you like my mailing address now?

I can get Five Live but it is telling me that due to contractual obligations they can not stream the coverage. Anyone got alternatives. Don't think it has to do with being overseas, used to be the same with the FA Cup matches. I may have to settle for the useless minute by minute updates

I see. Now I understand thanks.

Thank you AS, not difficult was it, and think how happy you've made me. Come on England, hope we do better than the U-21's

Try reading my post again. Note use of the word Internet, now try again Eddy. Perhaps I don't understand what you are trying to say are you saying the internet broadcast would only be available in the UK. I did listen to the game against Wales over here. Let me try this, anyone know where I can pick up live internet commentary on the England game

Why does the front page of this site say the games are the 9th and 13th. Also will 5 live be doing an internet broadcast on this game.

Glad to see Sven Drop Ferdinand, not cos of who he is but he has looked somewhat below par recently. I also think Crouch has earned a shot, not sure about it being in a crunch game though. He has shown some really good hold up and touch play this season. May be the perfect foil for Owen or even D. Bent.