Three batters got in today and then got out. We needed a couple of them to hang around. On another point neither of Duckett or Crawley ever look “ in “ to me. I always feel no matter what their score is they could be out next ball.

I like a pint normally but I’ve never had a beer at a football match ever. Before yes, after yes, but I like to concentrate on the game.

Have you forgotten about Dennis ? What a good signing thst was.

I’ve finally ditched The Observer. The sports results page was a joke. Mrs Shoelaces bought the I weekend but that’s as bad. Given I get the Guardian 6 days a week plus. Private Eye, Tribune, Byline Times and my mate gives me the New European I need a day to catch up.

He really was. We had a smallish kid in our class from Heywood. He threw fits from time to time. Nobody knew if they were genuine or if he was trying it on. One day in music he had a fit. The head of music picked him up by the waist band of his trousers and his collar and banged him down on his back on the nearest desk. He said “ Now go back to your place “. The lad kept fitting so he did the same thing again. After the third time the lad went back to his place. Today the teacher would possibly get jail time.

Mental as this - I was looking on the internet for a 2 piece suit for a special occasion yesterday. I stumbled across a “ Brioni “ at £15,150 !

Then you have to consider the rest of the players who might not be on anything like that - “ Who’s this big time Charlie we’ve just signed, he can’t run with the ball without falling over it ! “

Now that is shit.

That’s good but not every bloke can sing. I’m one. We were having a rehearsal at school before the big night at The Champness Hall. . The whole upper school was in the hall singing the school hymn. Our head of music was walking slowly along the lines listening to each pupil. When he got to me he said - “ You boy, don’t sing, mime ! “

I like that trip to Accy. It’s usually a good day out visiting a friendly local club.

It’s not like you to crack a joke Rigger. Are you sure you’re feeling ok ?

As of today is he better than either of Carter or Hyam ? Is he even a better shout that Pickering an emergency centre back ? The days of spending big for the future are over at Rovers. We need players to go straight into the starting 11.

Will the lad from Stockport be ready to go straight into the team ? If he isn’t, and we have £3 million to spend, it needs to be spent elsewhere in the team. Correct me if I’m wrong but didn’t O’Riordan come with a similar reputation?

The Buoys - Give Up Your Guns

I thought that was a free transfer ?

Lesley Gore - Judy’s Turn To Cry

Rubber dinghys alround.

Vince Taylor And His Playboys - Brand New Cadillac

It goes up to £2 million if he captains Portugal to winning the World Cup. Money in the bank I’d say.

A very bland looking kit.

The little bits I’ve seen of him he looked to be a classy player. Let’s hope he can stay fit.

Which is it Chaddy ? At one point in that post you say “ We don’t need a centre midfielder “, later on you say “ We need a centre midfielder signing “.

Where that plan falls down is it’s becoming increasingly more difficult to hold on to young players. That is before they’ve made more than a couple of appearances.

Gladys Knight And The Pips - Midnight Train To Georgia

The Ronettes - I Can Hear Music