He didn’t look too good the other night. Barnes had him on a string.

Did you ever see Newton play ? The guy was a Rolls Royce of a fullback. Nobody since has come near.

I didn’t like his attitude here. You expect strikers to be single minded but he took it to extremes.

Billy Boy Arnold - I Ain’t Got You

Sonny Boy Williamson - Don’t Start Me Talkin ‘

Alan Armstrong getting hammered on the Southampton fans forum after last nights no show against Grimsby - “ Worst number 9 we’ve ever had in our time in the Premier League “ or words to that effect. You should have stayed with a good team son.

The Pointer Sisters - Fire

Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A Woman

If there’s nothing in writing what’s to stop Rochdale accepting another offer from another club in Summer ?

The soul singer Chuck Jackson. His original version of the Bacharach and David song - “ Any Day Now “ should be in every soul fans collection.

On another point - Brierley is back playing for Rochdale. Do we still sign him if he gets a serious injury between now and the end of the season ?

Definitely. If we do beat Sheff Utd we’ll have it all to do in the semi final. It’s still possible though.

Anymore than I would play him goal. Hang on a minute, maybe a guy 6’ 5” tall maybe ok between the sticks !

Not necessarily.

Farons Flamingos - Do You Love Me

They rested players last night with a view to playing them on Saturday according to my paper.

We could easily find ourselves in the position of having to pay his wages or part of them without actually being able to play him. Only at Rovers under these fools.

I’ve said this a million times since the Chokers rocked up. If the people with the final say in company business are not hands on is it any wonder that operations are a shambles. It’s the old “ What happens when the teacher leaves the classroom “ story.

For me it’s obvious - you either play him through the middle or he sits on the bench.

Not when your next tie is City away.

Maybe the pitches are better. Last nights certainly was.

Part of me is relieved. This time last year the lad was top notch. But he hasn’t played for a couple of months. How match fit would he be ? How would somebody coming in on probably twice the next highest earner’s wedge be received ? Team spirit seems to be on the up at the moment. We can’t afford a bedding in period at this stage in the season. Every game is vital. Plus from JDT’s interview he appeared to be more concerned with getting in a striker than he was with another midfield player.

I don’t think O’Brien would touch us with a barge pole after this.

Look on the bright side, you’ll be able to concentrate on the league.

Does the EFL know ?