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Top player in his day. He's had it though. Presumably would do a good job in Division 1; realistically I think we have seen the last of him in the top flight

"What's your name?" "Lua Lua" "Down the corridor, first on the left."

Maybe he just gets too involved in it emotionally, does something daft then instantly regrets it; ie you have to take teh rough with the smoot. Can't see him changing at this stage.

I've dispatched "Number 2" to terminate them immediately!

My spies tell me that one of the linesman was absolutely appalling.

But he won't.

Or compliments, even, spelling stickler!

Perhaps for the first time ever ... we agree. Hughes (if I may be so bold) would never countenance such an individualist as Dunn. He's hardly been cramming his midfield with creative players, has he? Mokoena and Savage, playing Reid there as well. It will never happen. But of course that won't stop the sentimentalists (and Mrs Deranged of Celtic) pining for him.

Well, can you or can't you? Make your mind up!

Perhaps some similarity, but Sherwood had more going forward, that is for certain.

Draw for the Cup must be a hoot.

Felt so sad today hearing this ... probably because it was so inevitable as soon as he had to go back in. I don't care what people thought of him as an individual. But I guess he was never going to make it to old-age, and if he had, I bet he wouldn't have been happy.

His decline has coincided with Man Utd going down the pan, so I'm not sure you can pin his outbursts on hubris and self-denial. Yes, he could play a bit and he was physically brave, but he could also be very nasty. Stamping on Southgate's stomach in the FA Cup Semi or Final I think it was, the replay after a fan had been stabbed to death in the original game was the first time he was out of order. And whatever Haaland did or said to him Keane's retaliation was cowardly and disgraceful, but not unexpected. An unpleasant person, but would probably be a good manager somewhere. And could do a good job in the Premiership still, anyone who believes otherwise should remember teh shock that accompanied news of his exit. Man Utd will miss him for the rest of teh season.

Hargreaves is one of the most over-rated players ever.

Exactly USABlue. I'd rather have someone with bona fide coaching credentials at the club (not that I'm a good judge, but whoever Hughes wants is fine by me).

Thank goodness, someone on here (Simon Says) shows a little balance and perspective rather than beating the drum according to bias and agenda, and twisting the "facts". Brian Kidd bought him, he was talented but ran up blind alleys; Souness took over and sorted him out so he was effective without diluting his talent ... we all know what happened afterwards. It's a personal tragedy for Jansen, and sad for Blackburn. Crazy how someone's life can change in a heartbeat.

I only saw the highlights on MOTD, thought Dickov did OK, took his goal very well. I also thought that Brad pulled out some smart stops. There's no point in having a hidden agenda, being biased or selective; just call it as you see it. Must've been some selective editing on MOTD, as I saw none of Tugay's showboating.

Will be very interesting to hear what comes out once Jansen leaves. I don't think supporters know the whole story about why he's been given so many chances.

Give it ten years and people will talk of Chelsea like they do now of Man Utd ... time was when Man Utd were looked upon charitably as the talented team that just couldn't quite lose the albatross of 20+ years without a trophy. Keane is finished as a player. The three biggest villains of the piece in Man Utd's decline are Ferguson for signing such wretched players over the last three years (Veron for 30 mill stands out, Barthez cost almost 10 mill), and also for letting Beckham go because of an ego clash, the board for not having the nuts to sack him; and Rio Ferdinand for being the leading prat and picking up mammoth wages for not very little. It's a club in crisis, of that there is no doubt. A manager who has lost the plot totally, boardroom shenanigans undermining whatever successes there are on the pitch, the rest of the teams no longer fear them, and an expensively assembled squad whose transfer fees are more relevant to their reputations than any actual talent. As Glenn Keeley noted in the LET, we should be worried as they'll coming for Hughes once they get the guts to sack Fergie.

Because we can't afford a better back-up goalie I'd presume? When Brad eventually does go, then no doubt so will Enkleman and we'll start again.

Hey, I don't want to infringe on your human right to be a plonker. Don't let me stop you. But I'm allowed to have an opinion on it, ta.

What the bloody hell does "it's a football match, not a tea party" mean? yes, I know that it's a bit robust, and you expect mickey-taking, but where do you draw the line? Bricks through a coach window ("it's not a tea party, mate")? Why can't people get to grips with what the argument is? Let's simplify it: - ######-taking at football is good, if there was no banter it would be boring. - Taking the ###### out of someone for suffering an injury that nearly resulted in the loss of a leg is boorish, moronic and unfunny. Only someone with two brain cells would find it amusing. Er ... that seems to be it. Why do people have to be so black and white about it? It's a bit more subtle than "oh, so you don't like humour at football, let's get sarcastic and narky against these horrible PC types". See if you can get to grips with it. I remember singing "you're just a new age traveller" at Ian Marshall, now that was funny. But then it required a bit of imagination, and knowing your typical chav, it wouldn't occur to them. Hence a "lowest common denominator" chant. What's next, "Stubbsy, how's your ball?"

What about the chants of "Lucas break his legs" which apparently sung after he scored then?

That's really terrible, and does such a disservice to Rovers fans - I thought we had a good rep? I remember seeing the piccy of him breaking his leg - it turned my stomach. Was there any forum contingent recognisable in the lot who started the chant?

A dull draw. Bound to be.