A season long loan deal would be the best option in my opinion

Depends what team shearer is on by September 11th.

MOTD made a point of showing the 3 minute fiasco. Souness was told 3 minutes, the assistant put 3 minutes on the board, Ferguson cmplained and they changed it to 4 minutes. Whats that all about??? Also interesting that MOTD didn't bother showing Dickov getting in the way of Howards clearence (I certainly would have thought that should be a highlight). They also didn't bother showing Pedersons chance in the second half, although they obviously felt it was noteworthy as Hansen mentioned it after the highlights. Just a shame Friedel was appealing for the handball instead of setting himself for the shot, he would have saved it as it went straight between his hands. I'm not blaming him for us being robbed of the points, the blame for that lies purely with the match officials (again!!)

I think what summed him up was trying to flick the ball over one of the un ited players heads, losing the ball and then watching the united players attack us again.

It was hardly a sitter, didn't he put the long throw in to Dickov for his goal. That makes it one game and one assist. He's already bettered Yorke this season.

Excellent long throw from Pederson for Dickovs goal. An excellent finish by Dickov too. Thought we would hold on but it wasn't to be. If you'd asked me before the game I would have taken a draw but now it feels lika a loss. 3 Rovers fans in the pub in Hereford and we certainly made our presence known.

30,000 home supporters

I think it leaves De Pedro with some competition for his position which can only be a good thing. All it means is that we have two players in the left wing position, one who will run at people and take defenders on and one who isn't quite so quick but can get the ball into the box nice and early. Hope this means we won't see Matteo out on the wing.

I don't normally agree with Rodney Marsh but his comments on Sky actually sound about right. He says that if we play well for 90 minutes we can get a result. Marsh talking sense (for a change)

I've just got back from my little break in London. I thought we were pretty good in the first half, had a couple of chances and kept the ball well. As soon as they scored it was curtains for us, also like to thank the idiot in fron of me who jumped up and openly cheered when Arsenal scored. I've never seen someone run and hide behind a steward so quick in my whole life. I still havent completely lost faith in Souness yet, he just needs to get back to playing people in their proper positions and taking a game by the scruff of the neck instead of trying to defend for 90 minutes. I'm looking forward to this weekends game, I honestly think we can get something from it.

Anyone who's been there before know of any good away pubs.

Come on then who's going to be there for history in the making?? I'll be there

YAWN

Emerton hasn't got any pace!!!!

Anyone know of a decent pub to visit before the game. I will be in London all day on Wednesday probably head up to the Highbury area at about 6.00-6.30. It would be good to catch up with any MB members.

Trooper, In your opinion then Ormorod and Dunn shouldn't even play against us in the future out of " a lack of respect for their hometown club". God forbid Dunny should ever score a goal past us.... I think you're well over the top with your criticism of Beattie. He is paid to do a job, he didn't appeal for the pen he just got up and took it.

Heart says a 1-1 draw, head says 4-0 to Arsenal.

Krislu's exclusive seems to be well and truly up the spout!!! Looks like you've been using 1864's contacts again

reasons to be cheerful 1. Souness played in the Liverpool team that stoped Forests 42 game run in game 43 2. Blackburn stopped Forest's Premiership record run of games without defeat, winning 7-1 3. Blackburn have won at Highbury!!!

I have never been one of the "Souness out brigade" but this morning I find myself edging ever closer to them. No one can doubt what he has done for our club, two (short) European Campaigns, promotion, and a fantastic day out in Cardiff. He has had great success with Rovers but I really think he is starting to lose the plot. The team sheets look like a bag of pick n' mix, stick a load of players in a bag, shake em' up and play them in the position they land. How else can you explain Matteo on the left wing. Souness needs to stand up and be counted, he can't keep blaming everyone else for the teams failures. Its a time to play players in their natural position and fight for the points. We need to get something out of our next 3 games otherwise I can see him teetering on the brink, I'm sure JW won't be scared to sack him if he feels it necessary. If Souness can't turn it around we need to turn to an experienced Premiership manager to work with the squad of players we have (transfer window will be closed so no new players can come in), the ideal replacement would be Strachan although George Graham might be able to steady the ship.

well last season we took 6 points from our next 3 fixtures, so lets hope we can do something similar this time around.

Sorry greg but that was one of the most pathetically immature comments ive ever read. maybe so and I apologies as I was, and still am very angry. But I do not like it when people who only see rovers play once a season slagg the team off when they have not seen the match and go on people opinions and not their own. so i apologies for that statement and to the ppl it offended. From the time you posted I guess you weren't at the game either so I guess we can't take your views seriously either.

No room for Matty in the squad. Is he injured or just so far down the pecking ordaer that he doesn't get a look in anymore.

Souness is spot on to say that the target is survival. Steve Bruce and Kevin Keegan have both come out and said the same thing this season.

rover6 I hope you're not questionning Sturrocks tactics. He was afterall considered by yourself to be the ideal replacement for Souness and the best manager outside of the top flight.