I think he made the mistake that some players destined for big things at a young age make. He thought he was there already. I agree with you when you say he was being held back by his attitude. I’ve never seen a player get so many cheap yellow cards. I don’t think he’s ever got one for kicking somebody up in the air. The red he got for bouncing the ball on an opponents head sums him up really. Why do it ? Let’s hope he’s smartened up after his trip to Sheffield.

Jimmy Soul - If You Wanna Be Happy

The Chiffons - When The Boy’s Happy ( The Girl’s Happy Too )

Possibly the lowest point in my Rovers watching career. I really thought we were going to win the Cup that season. West Ham v Second Division Preston in the final, we could have beaten both of them. I think Preston beat Oxford in the next round

Denny Laine - Say You Don’t Mind

I look at how Arsenal put them to the sword and think how massive the gap is between the mega clubs and the also rans. It’s getting noticeably bigger every year in my opinion. Then I look at Luton and think well maybe we would have a chance if only we could get the Chicken Chokers to behave like normal owners. Forlorn hope I know.

He was probably one of them !

He must have missed a third of the season in recent times

Yeah, you need to have a “ quietener “ or two in your locker at times. I used to say ” I can see how good you are, now let’s see how brave you are ? “

We need him to be playing. We’re toothless at the moment if he’s injured again. For a big guy who’s not overly physical he seems to be really injury prone. Great pass for Sammi’s goal yesterday and a nice finish for his own goal.

The change of playing style was obvious. I was expecting more of the old ways of playing under Johnno and Lowe.

Err, no.

There’s a really interesting article in my Sunday paper, “ The Observer “ regarding trends in modern football. It’s about a very successful young Canadian professional gambler who has bought Spanish 3rd tier Castellon. It’s full of the sort of stuff only Americans can spout. I can see other American owners a bit nearer home thinking the same ideas. It’s all very data driven and focussed on developing young players, presumably to sell on. At one point he says - “ I won’t throw €350,000 at some 35 year old “ . Well sometimes you need the odd 35 year old in the team. He also says “ A long cross is a very low EV ( expected value ) . Passes in the box is a useful metric to teach the best value shot “. That sounds a lot like the way we were playing until recently. Not always with a great deal of success. One thing that did make me smile - “ Many owners don’t know what they’re doing and the real goal of decision makers is to keep their jobs “. Mm, that sounds very.familiar.

Claudine Clark - Party Lights A No 1 in America, 1001 in the UK.

That was a strange signing for me. They could have had Kaminski for a quarter of what they paid for the lad from City and at the moment he’s a better keeper.

Jimmy Radcliffe - My Ship Is Coming In

I’ve got to admit Arsenal are going well. It’s not a forgone conclusion who’ll win it this year.

Somebody missed out Ken Knighton there, possibly the first name on the team sheet.

Nice pass for the first goal and well taken for the second goal from Gally.

What with 5 at the back as well ?

Not this time I think.

Look at the pitch compared with todays pitches !

Nobody does batting collapses quite as well as England. They’re in a class of their own.

Curtis Mayfield - ( Don’t Worry ) If There’s A He’ll Below We’re All Going To Go

Best intro ever put on vinyl. Hall & Oates -Private Eyes ( Are Warching You )