A pal of mine just showed me video of the Rochdale pitch this weekend. It looks like it's been done by the same guy who did Wayne Rooney's hairpiece. If our game goes ahead on the 14th I'll be amazed.

10/10, exactly my views also.

They probably will !

As of now I agree with you, basically a repeat of last season. Things could change if make a couple of astute signings.

That's the last one I bought, I still wear it out in Spain on holiday.

I don't know about that Stuart, I haven't bought any women's razors recently.

I agree with you that Gallagher would bring more to the table than Brererton and he's more likely to fulfill the Graham role in the future but I don't honestly think he's the answer to our central striker problems. He's another one who lacks physicality and aggression. If we could give him some of what Big Sam gave Kevin Davies it might be another story.

It's like any walk of life - Having the right attitude is everything. I used to train apprentices. I told them " I'm not overly bothered how bright you are, if your attitude is right I can turn you into an engineer, if your attitude isn't right I'm sorry but we're wasting each others time ".

I'm not surprised. Have you bought any blades lately ? You'd think they were made out of gold. In my " Boots " the don't have them on display any more. The have a series of photo cards, you choose the blades you want and take the photo to the counter. The real blades were " getting stolen by druggies " according to the sales assistant.

Where does our actual, real, new midfielder ( Downing ) fit into that line up ? Play Dack out wide and you're playing to his weaknesses not his strengths.

Shush Phil, Tony might hear you !

The thing is you can bet your boots that Allardyce wouldn't have signed him.

I'll tell you what - I'm just glad it wasn't my 7 million pounds or Mowbray would be sleeping with the fishes by now. What do we do with Brererton ? Put him in the bank vault like a Rolex watch and hope his value accumulates ?

Really, you surprise me - is that an under 15's team ? I played for my town at that age and I wouldn't have fancied our chances against the USA team.

I think coaching generally at Rovers once you're out of Johnno's hands is a cause for concern. We don't play like a well coached team even at this level. As we were discussing early the movement off the ball is pedestrian most of the time. It's more like " Pass and stand still " than " Pass and move ".

I'll tell you what Jim, I wouldn't have fancied my chances playing right wing against the USA left back. She's really rapid and really good in the tackle. You think you've got past and shes sliding in there again. Good player. The three posers we have playing there could do worse that watch how she plays.

I know that, name me a keeper playing today that is.

The way I look at is - Can we do better ? Yes, I think we can even under the Chicken Chokers. Will we do better ? That's a hard one to call, maybe 50-50 at the present time.

Opponents don't take liberties around guys like him and Andy Todd. We're a soft touch to play against at the moment.

He made a lot more mistakes after that bang on the head he got. Came back too soon in my opinion. Name me a modern goalkeeper who commands the box ? Even Big Brad watched a few goals headed in from inside his six yard box.

Lets see who gets the gloves first Tom. Jason Steele to make a comeback ?

I'd like to think we have a replacement lined up before we blow out our first choice keeper.

Looks like Raya is carrying the can for the dismal defensive performances whilst the other jokers get a severe telling off. I think we may regret this one.

That's why it was vital for future investment that Brererton showed much more promise than he has done.

I thought the US rode their luck last night. going 5-4-1 with 30 minutes to play is a risky option at the best of times. You end up defending your own penalty area for long spells of the game. The thing about the US though, like all good sports teams, they never beat themselves. They never blow up, you have to play better than them to beat them. Regarding the semi final, England will have to raise their game some more but if we can do we've got a good chance.