Just thinking of songs for players and I think an adaptation of the Ram Jam classic could work quite well for Benni McCarthy. A cracking singalong methinks, and yeah I know it's off topic...sort of.

Apart from being shambolic defensively yesterday my main concern was how the ball never stuck when it was played in to the front two and it wasn't like some of the balls were difficult to deal with either. Too many times we brought pressure on ourselves by a poor first touch or a lack of movement into space. There are those on here who say that the quality of service McCarthy gets is poor. I strongly disagree. I believe if he spent more time in the danger area (as with the goal) he'd get his rewards as the crosses from both sides are starting to get there. For me, it's his movement, or lack of it, that is the problem, even Jeffers looked sprightly alongside him at times. A good three points nonetheless and if defensive frailties can be ironed out the only way is up.

Remember that day well, I won the penalty competition and what did I get for my trouble? THE FRENZY 7 INCH!!!!. Oh and a Bulldog Bobby mug.

Dogs*** Dinnis is so negative I'm sure he posts on here after defeats.

Fair play Bruce, you're giving as good as you're getting.

All the best to those making the journey, I doff my cap in your direction. I tell you what though, and I'm not being negative here, the 11/8 price on a Salzburg win is a cracking bet. May well be worth a few quid to offset the disappointment of defeat should it happen.

No, we actually qualified for Europe in his first full season. But obviously that had nothing to do with his good play while the relegation the season after was almost certainly down to his bad play. Obviously. And nothing to do with Brian Kidd. Or the decision to play 4-3-3 with Wilcox in the centre. Or Ashley Ward. Or Nathan Blake.

The problem for me is that if McCarthy can't/won't got his arse into gear with the sun on his back in September what can we expect in the winter months?

I reckon Gamst and Bentley would have had Rooney nay bother. Reminiscent of the potting shed scene in Scum I reckon.

I can't believe there are people on here saying Blackburn isn't a dump. In fact it's a rancid hell hole.

Slightly off topic but has anyone walked past Grays (Northgate) in Blackburn recently and noticed that the 'r' has been scratched off on the sign? Well it makes me laugh anyway.

Isn't that new track from Keane a pile of poo?

The main worry for me at the moment is the posturing and lack of movement from Benni McCarthy. Far too many times he dropped deep and then started waving his arms about like a traffic warden when there was no-one to pass to. His movement in and around the last third is poor, especially compared to Roberts who is always available and never shirks a 50-50. I know it's early days but in Roberts I feel we have a player we can identify with and will work his socks off regardless, I'm yet to be convinced in the workrate and attitude of McCarthy.

Brought this back to the top as I was fully expecting a new volunteer to have taken up the reins on the article. What's happened? Has it been discontinued to allow further Cummings led Burnley dominance in the pages of 'our' local newspaper? I can't believe for a minute that there were no suitable candidates who threw their hats into the ring. Anyone shed any light on it?

I can't believe that 12 chins Matteo has even got a squad number. Has he ever been better than mediocre? The fact he's getting paid a handsome wedge for being so just rubs a cellar of salt into the wounds. Thankfully he'll not be troubling the first eleven when the season gets underway...will he?

Wahey!!!! Ashanti Prince got his first win at Belle Vue last night in the 8:05. Flew out of the traps and hit the first bend in the lead and kept two lengths clear all the way to the line. Fantastic stuff. Tell you what, it may have only been for £67 but if you could bottle the feeling of watching 'your' dog win it'd sell for a fortune. Mind you we did have a few quid on it at 9/4 to claw back some of what we'd lost in previous races. Onwards and upwards now, he'll go up a grade and probably run next week. Now he knows what the game is all about don't bet against him winning again. Oi Oi Ashanti!!!

Oh pllllleeeease, The Spice Girls at 21!!!!! Are you sure this is a Guardian piece and not something from Viz?

You'll never get that idea being used, far too radical. Remember change is not good.

For those of you following the perennial loser that is Ashanti Prince, he is running in the 8:50 at Belle Vue on Saturday. After two races as beaten favourite I think there may be some value in his price and if he runs the bends better he's got a real chance. It is a big 'if' though. Our trainer has another running at Belle Vue tonight called Bright Cruiser. Get on!! Monster monster.

Well if Mark Hughes can help the luggy one recapture his form of many moons ago he's not just a good manager but a bloody magician.

Sorry fella. If he stopped running so wide at the bends he'd have won a do by now. He gets in front but for some reason won't run on. Time for the trainer to earn her dough I think!

Not good unless you own a top class one. For instance our dog will win the princely sum of £67 on Thursday if he gets his head in front but we get £22 just for him running. Conversely the great Westmead Hawk (sadly injured and ran his last race last night) won 100k for winning the Derby this year. At the end of the day we're in it for the fun and we've already had two great nights on the back of it.

Thursday 7:25 at Belle Vue Jim. We're hopeful.

Me too Krislu. Nine years old he is now and mad as a box of frogs but what a handsome devil. Ashanti Prince ran last Thursday and came 2nd again, this time by a neck. I just hope he hasn't got seconditis and he can break his duck soon.

Dog came 2nd and lost by 1 1/2 lengths. He was second to 1st bend and then ran very wide losing about 5 lengths to the leader, closed up to within 2 lengths on the back straight, ran wide again and lost another couple of lengths and came back in the final straight to 1 1/2. Front two finished well clear of the rest which is a good sign. Ran a good time of 28.82 and there appears to be plenty of improvement in him yet. Hopefully he'll stay fit and we can win a couple of races with him. Great night as well, would recommend it to anyone.