He’ll be off to the ACON soon.

I’m only quoting Gallagher. He mentioned he thought we were looking for a right back as well, for the same reasons.

It’s a hard one to call. Newcastle have the money but have they got the brain power. We had loads of money when Kiddo was in charge but he managed to waste most of it and we still went down.

Nyambe is never going to be the perfect wing back in a three centre half system. I think we all know that. He’s playing there at the moment because we have nobody else. On the right of a back four were the role is much more defensive he’s a really tough opponent.

Gallagher was speculating Lenihan might be on his way out of Ewood.

It’s more or less what Kevin Gallagher has just said on Radio Lancs.

You’re right Jim —————————————- it won’t be popular.

Kevin Gallagher mentioned we’re looking for another centre half.

It was a must win for them. I’d say a mustn’t lose for Burnley.

Decision time now. We need the Chicken Chokers to get the cheque book out and find us another Berkovic. Somebody who can direct the traffic when we need a bit of inspiration.

Burns has gone out on loan.

If we are going to sign a player we need somebody who will go straight into the first team, much as Berkovic did the last time we were in this position. Now isn’t the time for rehabilitation style projects.

Newcastle need a nailed on proven top level goal scorer. They would be foolish to gamble on Ben. That’s not to say they won’t. I’m not impressed with the management set up there.

You mean how good he was. How good he is now remains to be seen. I wouldn’t expect too much too soon. Let him recover at his own pace.

He must have never seen the real Pele then.

I can’t see Dack doing the pressing that Buckley does when he’s just coming back from a serious injury. If Ayala can’t walk back into the team I don’t see why Dack should.

Like most big lanky guys he’s not quick over 10 yards but once he gets moving he’s not easy to catch. For me he doesn’t make the most of his physical attributes. Who would you rather play against Gally or say David Speedie or Dickov ? No contest for me.

It certainly felt like it.

“ The Hardest Working Man In Show business “ ? That’s what they called him on “ Live At The Apollo “.

Yes, once bitten and all that.

BB can run with the ball, SG can only run after the ball.

He alway looked like he was running in treacle.

Putting in 100% should be a minimum requirement at Ewood.

Plus stand in right back.

Me too.