I think he's done alright recently - certainly no worse than alot of other players in the side. He's a very useful player to have in the squad in my opinion...

Well he's saying the right things about the club... http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=4...y+Rovers+chance

He didnt say 1 or 2 strikers - he said 1 or 2 people to add to the squad or something similar.

I have to agree it's quite sad reading personal attacks because somebody has a difference of opinion...

I agree partly with rover the moon - I've been impressed when Gallagher & Jeffers have come on as sub - most times they have come on and provided fresh legs and a sense of urgency. I though Nonda was shocking last night - didnt look interested or fit and was a passenger for much of the game. I hope we go with Jeffers & McCarthy up front on Sunday...

Hasnt Michael Gray been playing centre mid for the reserves?! :ph34r: He's done quite well too by all accounts - I'd rather have him in there than someone inexperienced.

It's been picked up on Sky Sports and have quotes from Neeskins confirming interest...

http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=4...g+tabs+on+Neill

Group stage, Matchday 1 12/13.09.2006

Group stage, Matchday 2 26/27.09.2006

Group stage, Matchday 3 17/18.10.2006

Group stage, Matchday 4 31.10/1.11.2006

Group stage, Matchday 5 21/22.11.2006

Group stage, Matchday 6 05/06.12.2006

Not sure which of the dates are home and away though.

We play each of the 3 teams in our group twice.

Haha is that not champions league?!

People seem to be quick to judge Dunny's fitness - I've had a look on Birmingham's website and so far this season he's played in 5 of their 6 games as follows...

90 min

Came on after 68min

Came on after 58 min

90 min

Carling Cup - rested

90 min

Hopefully things are looking up for him - yes he's had well documented problems in the past but if he can carry on like this then maybe he can play his way into Hughes' thoughts...

My bet is that Hughes brought in Agathe on trial with a view to replacing Bert. He got a chance to assess him over 2/3 weeks and has decided that Emerton is the better of the 2 players - hence him stepping up contract negotiations once Agathe had left.

Just seen on Sky Sports News that Steven Reid will be captain for Ireland tomorrow night against Holland. Congratulations Reidy - I think this season will propell him on to the big stage and he will go from strength to strength.

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I thought this was going to be a thread about the none existence of any post match analysis when they had it for every other game?!

Agree re the save of the season - Only 1 save in it really - The West Brom keeper. By far the best of what was on offer.

Nah - I think he said Duff and turned round to where he was warming up...

I was under the impression that if things couldnt be split by goals it would go down to the head to head games? Seeing as they beat us 3-0 and we won 1-0 at their place that would suggest they would finish above Rovers. :s

I've not seen the incident but it sounded bad on the radio. Whatever the reason he should not have done it - no excuses and that's the bottom line. I dont see how Rovers will benefit by banishing one of the better players at the club to the reserves tho?

I dont think it's that straight forward! Lots of candidates...

Brad -back to his best this season.

Nelsen - Taken captain's armband with Todd out of the side and led by example.

MGP - Just because of the goals.

Bellamy - The most exciting player we've had since Duff & stands out a mile every game.

Reid - Improved a lot.

Tugay - Has been instrumental when he's played and we've been restricted when he's not.

I'd say they are the main ones but a lot of players have had good seasons - Lucas Neill & Savage too...

Personally I'd go for Bellamy - Doesnt matter what people say bout how well we did without him for a third of the season. We would be nowhere near where we are now with Dickov & Kuqi upfront. The guy is pure class - we've got to build the team around him if we are to progress...

FFS people moaning bout not being able to have a fag for a couple of hours & maybe having a smoking section! It is TWO HOURS! Why should other people have to breath in your cigarette fumes??

Just got back - That was by far the worst performance I've seen for a while and yet Rovers still won. Dont know whether to be tho cos the last few games we've not been as strong as we've come to expect this season but we keep on picking up 3 points!

2 players stood out for Rovers - Reid & Friedel... Without them we should have been well beaten and watching the game it was hard to tell who had 10 points and who had 50.

I hope Hughes has seen enough of Emerton now to realise he just isn't good enough. He offered nothing to the side today, his crosses were poor and on a couple of instances where to looked to have a fast counter attack going the ball went to him and his first touch completely ruined the move. It's so frustrating because we all saw him do the business not too long ago but I think a move away would be the best thing for both Rovers and Bert.

I thought that Bellamy had taken picked up an injury. He had a burst towards the corner and a sunderland player put in quite a heavy challenge - he didnt look the same after that. Couldnt tell if it was a knock from the tackle or if he tweaked a muscle when he made the run. I guess we'll find out on Monday.

When it was Dickov & Kuqi up front it showed how much he does make a difference - We'll need at least 2 strikers to come in during the Summer. Both are at that level inbetween Prem & Championship and even though you cant fault their workrate they just dont have the quality that's needed for us to push on.

I hope and expect next Monday's performance to improve dramatically - We missed Sav today in midfield as none of our players seemed to be encouraging each other. Same with our fans-couldnt believe we werent trying to get behind the players and instead seemed more interested in baiting the Sunderland fans and singing 'sack the board'.

:s

before i start i must say... it's nothing personal, i've met him (@ a couple of parties) &talked at length with him, he's a genuinely nice and witty fella.

reid is a fantastic athlete, limited footballer. the comparison with gerrard is ..... lets say... generous!

he had his best game in a rovers shirt against boro and i must say he's improved no end. think he's reached his peak though and this is a good as he will get.

cash in quick. he sounds up for a move and my offer to piggy back him to old trafford still stands.

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Namedropper!

If you think he's reached his peak then fair enough but at his 'peak' he is a lot better than other options we have available. I think to keep him because he will continue to improve - especially as he gains more experience from playing reguarly.

I'm v annoyed at the change again but can understand Rovers wanting to be helpful... By keeping Liverpool happy it will count in the future re player loans, purchases, etc. (Pongolle?)

On the flip side we get an extra 450k income from Sky Money tho now...

I saw an article this morning - Bruce has come out and said that DD can be the difference between them staying up and going down... The same article also stated that he has only started 35 games since he joined Birmingham in 2003 - That's approx. just 12 games a season!

I'd love a fit David Dunn back at Rovers but I dont think it will happen simply because there is no such thing as a fit David Dunn!!! :s

Think Liverpool were chanting to Risse - "Jon Arne Risse, I wanna know if you've broke his leg?!" Haha.

Wouldn't wish that bad an injury on many players but he is one of the few. The challenges he was putting in on the Rovers players in our last 3 games could've certainly resulted in a similar break for one of our lot.

Saw his goals on Soccernight last night - The second was quality. Driving at the opposition with pace and close control before hitting it into the upper corner of the net with the outside of his right boot. Hope he keeps it up...

Been away and not read anything much about the last 2/3 games but Reid seems to be getting rave reviews - which position has he been playing?