They always come out to that They once had success when it was in the charts (1978) and they've been flogging the same horse ever since

Just looked at the stats and amazed forest had 22 shots. We played them off the park and I thought 4-0 would not have flattered us. In the first 20 mins Travis was instrumental in us winning the right to play. He has a determination and an energy to be the first to everything allowing the rest of the team to pick up scraps and play around the opposition. Graham was immense again. He's only wiry but very strong and clever in setting runners through into space. Rothwell scored a great goal and continued to work hard for the whole game but I do think his first touch is a little too heavy. Maybe it's because he's so positive and is always going forward. Sounds too critical? Adam Armstrong was standout in the second half. Relieved pressure. Consistently took on and beat his man. Could go either way and always seemed to have an end product. At the back Williams, Lenihan and Bennett were mostly excellent. I'm not going to say anything about the mistakes which kept Forest in the game. Raya 4 Bennett 7 Bell 5 Lenihan 7 Williams 7 Evans 7 Travis 7 Rothwell 8 Armstrong 8 Graham 7 Dack 6

I assume we are paying Breretons wages whilst he's on loan and we've agreed a future fee of 6m with Forest and personal terms with the lad. I don't think the fee has been paid, its just an option. Either Rovers or Brereton can cancel if it doesn't work out. I think TM is looking for him to learn from DG and become his long term replacement. Agree that it would seem more logical to play up top though he may get more game time if he can learn to play wide in 4-2-3-1

This time next February we'll be at Wembley

Pretty fair summary I thought. Smallwood is good off the ball and keeps his defensive shape but whenever his zone is threatened can't impact the play. We are crying out for a midfielder with composure on the ball. It could become Reid. TM started fast buzzy lads up front to stop Derby playing out from the back but we couldn't squeeze them as it came into midfield. Class bit of management to realise we couldn't hold up the ball and bring Graham on so soon. He was MOTM for me. Battled for everything and won most things. Set up Dack- how the hell did he miss? Nyambe also v strong. Raya made good saves at key moments. Stone wall Armstrong penalty. Bossed the last 20 mins.

No news then

I thought Peter Whittingham was a great signing. We'd just been relegated and 12 players left the club. PW signing was a statement of intent that encouraged more to come and some to stay. TM had to assemble a squad quickly and because he could, it didn't matter that PW's contribution was below expectation.

Aaah don't remind me about the Ballacks

Late run to the playoffs having upper hand is Urban myth Team that finished 3 rd have gone up more than any other position

What's happened to Corry Evans? I always thought he was a tidy midfield battler who allowed the team to play. Is he injured ? Would be disappointed if he's fallen out with TM as he seemed a solid pro

I like TM. He's an improvement on what we had before. Not sure we'll stop up. If we go down then we suck it up, let him build his team and see if he can bring us back. Bitching about changing him is ridiculous........... Oh Yeh...we might just scrape a win in next 2 games

Cant see Birmingham and Bristol City getting many points from their fixtures. Rovers need to get more than 47 to send one of them down. Need 2 wins and a draw

It would be a fitting memorial

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/columnists/owen_slot/article7104242.ece

What's your take on this AL-FARAJ guy Nicko, I assume he doesn't have any real money and acquired Pompey through his emergency £5m loan. I'm expecting them to have more money worries over the coming months, not a transfer pot to spend?