Can we have a decnt striker that stays for more than one season? Having said that, I expect Man Utd to go for a 'bigger' player, someone like Villa, Luca Toni or that Dutch bloke called Hunter or something who plays for Ajax.

Or Torres. Rumour has it that United's big three signings this summer will be Torres, Hargreaves and Bale.

Right this could well be wrong, my housemates friend (Yep one of those) is working for a short period at Rovers, but I better not say where/doing what as I don't want to stich them up even if it is complete rubbish. Basically they say that Nonda isn't liked at Rovers at all and would be astounded if we were to keep him.

Apparently he doesn't mix in well with any of the players, and the management staff (Inc. Hughes) cannot wait to see the back of him. This story made more sense when I heard it a couple of weeks ago when he wasn't playing...but maybe he's had a change of attitude?

Judging by the way everyone rushed to celebrate with him yesterday, it looks like your source might be wrong.

Surprised that you both thought he might NOT be a decent bloke.

Just 'cos he's a noisy bugger.

I know... just hard to think you might like someone who annoys you throughout a football match!

oK ok ok - meant to post this last week but totally forgot.

Bumped into our infamous drummer (the main one) the other Friday at Whittakers in Accy so decided to have a little chat with him.

now before I start for those who don't know the guy (I knew of him but not really know him if you get my meaning) at the end of the day he is a decent bloke and a Rovers fan to heart ( he has been watching them for years) who feels he is doing his best for the club -

I explained the discussion that has been going on on here and the relevant liners that people including myself would like to do with his drumsticks and said I would relay it back on here

Now from my drunken depths of memory from what I can recall ... is that as of yet he has not been told to stop and does get alot of backing for the cause.

After a long discussion from what I can remember -more pints later he said he would reconsider hanging up the drum if people really started to express a real no no against it but at the end of day he still feels he is doing something worthy for the Rovers cause. Anyway he did say he would stop the banging at the back of the keeper (and also have a word with the others not to do it) when they are taking a goalkick after I said how embarrassing it actually is.

So lets see what happens - and if anybody has any qualms against him , go and have a chat with him and let him know - in an amicable manner please ... because I have said he is really a decent guy.

Completely agree with that. I hate the drummer at matches (no place for it what-so-ever) but met the bloke in Amsterdam and he was a nice chap.

Lucash...That name suits him lol.

Good news about Warnock having a medical at Rovers,we need someone , especially now Ooijer is out for rest of season.

I heard Ryan Nelsen and Franny Jeffers played a friendly behind closed doors against Glasgow rangers ,Nelsen played 7o mins, and looked good.It can't be long now before he's raring tto go again.

Hopefully David Dunn should make is comeback appearance soon.,I can't wait to see him again..

Ps..not got a clue how much Liverpool are asking for Warnock,but i'm sure the Lucash money should cover it.

The fee for Warnock should be between £1.2 and £1.5m, ewoodblue.

Wallop. Great news. Can't wait to see him bag the winner at the duplo-dome!

Yep, well done on having an average attendance of less than 2000 more than us, Zulu!

I might point out that you lot have had 6 home games on a Saturday at 3pm plus Boxing Day.... we've only had 3 plus Boxing Day.

He did his knee ligaments whilst at Rovers. His most recent problem was his hamstring which was linked to the operation he had on his back.

Apologies, don't remember that.

I take it from Nayef's comments that he doesn't want Reid in the squad next year then? Oh, and I seem to remember Shearer did OK when he came back from knee ligament damage....

Knee ligament damage isn't easily healed. Even after considerable time away from strenous exercise like football or even jogging, the ligaments don't heal to the same state as they were in before the injury.

Rehab of course does help to strengthen the muscle and REDUCE not ELIMINATE the chance of the same injury happening again.

Don't understand what you are implying by the jealousy comment though.

Am I missing something? If we're talking about Dunny here, I don't remember him doing his ligaments. His worst injury was the spinal problem, as far as I'm aware. Forgive me if I'm wrong.

I know opinion is pretty divided on this topic but I for one would love Dunny back at Rovers. I think we need a player like him, someone who can beat a man and make something happen - against Arsenal, we were far too easy to defend against and needed someone who could unlock a defence. Dunn can provide this.

However, I've got a horrible feeling he might end up at Bolton. I hope I'm wrong.

West Ham to make an announcement about his future, this afternoon. [Radio Lancs].

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/t...utd/6169349.stm

He's gone then!

The players only have themselves to blame for the defeat on Saturday. Neither of Newcastle's first half goals were off-side. Yes, Henchoz's sending off was harsh but Rovers had already done their best to throw the game away.

Good second half display, which keeps me believing we'll trun things around (especially when we get everyone fit). But where was that spirit and fight in the first half!?

We really do need to get something at Reading next week, otherwise we'll be in the bottom three by the time Boro come to town.