Laurence

Not sure how Shearer can be a cult hero, isn't this about those players who weren't widely known but were favourites at Ewood? I'd definately go for Ripper but then Super Atko (he's the A in SAS), Speedie, Gally, Berg, Hendry, Nicky Marker..? I guess a lot of our players could be 'cult' heroes as not many people outside the club thought much of a lot of them. Berg and Gally probably do it for me, but then.....hmmm

I to was thinking along those lines but the fact that it is reported in the sunday people blows that idea out the water. If the SP says that it was this Volpato guy and the match reports say he's black then we still have some doubt, not sure which is more likely. Problem is that its bound to come out sooner or later, but there's no reason why this mb has to hasten the process and potentially bu**er-up a promising signing for the club.

Hadn't it occured to anyone that there might be reasons why the club wants this kept quiet, and that as supporters we might consider going along with that?

Can't believe we didn't try to get something for him ...that all I wanted to say really

Its interesting that the LET says that Cole would've been starting on the bench next season, behind Dickov. Surely GS knew what would happen if that was the plan. Well at least we can while away endless hours speculating on a replacement - how about keeping that nice Dwight Yorke after all? ...wonder if Milan Baros fancies the short hop to the east? thought not

George Graham.....aaarrrghh! Anyone suggested Jan Molby? - plenty of pedigree/respect/experience has been learning his trade in lower leagues... I think GS should stay on anyway, but JM might be a good longer term replacement.

Only in the Football League, which is one reason for them to do it now - if they go into administration having been relegated then they'll be docked points, but not if they do it now, then go down. How come Ridsdale is allowed to walk straight into another football club?

Got mine - its an open ground, no segregation, should be good. Let's just hope the greatest living Irishman is there as well.

see you there folks