Just as we seem to have found the solution to the left sided problem, I feel we should convert him to a centre forward, at least just untill the end of the season.

We can't do any worse, and he has the best scoring ratio.

Also, he has the best V0 2 max levels

Good idea or fantasy?

He is world class!

Sounds like a good idea, as I aint been for a few months

Warehouse is still a good night after all these years. I'm a middle floorer myself!

Will be in Rome Sunday so not sure if I will see Carling Cup Final.

Now, why does that sound familiar?!!!

If my experience of Rome and the coverage of the league cup final is anything to go by, then you'll struggle to catch it on TV.

Two listens in, and I've got to say the new Doves album is a bit weak.

Disappointed!

Awex Ferguson

Not saying anything will happen, but all it takes is one incident to snowball - and considering the rivalry this could explode regardless of previous good behaviour as the security measures in situ will certainly not be in as 'much' force as those in Burnley.

I think given the complexities an evening kick off give to this fixture, the security will be at an increased level to that at t' Turf.

Just listened to The Wedding Present's new album - tremendous!!!

A more mature sound and not as loud, but it still cooks my carrot

- Blackpool (must be because they're in Lancashire, started when Tony Diamond went there)

Ooh I remember that day well. Starting on The Pleasure Beach oh how we laughed, and if I remember right you got scared and held my hand. Then onto dinner at Harry Ramsden's.... wait a minute ... I think I may have got the wrong person

There is no room for sentimentality in the Prem. Period!

It's very regrettable no its a sin and a shame that he ever went to Rome but it's time for Jansen, BRFC and us lot on here to move on. He's been given every chance by GS and MH and it's patently obvious that he is not up to playing football at the top level and never will be again. His wage is costing us a player.

Gotta be cruel to be kind sometimes guys. Move on.

lthough my head agrees, his performance as sub at Citeh was, in my opinion very encouraging. And given the level of performances we have seen from our forwards this season, I think he should be given a run of games in order for us all to make the decision.

It's a Mogwai antipasto. Followed by Boards of Canada as the primo. Finishing off with the usual Pere Ubu pudding of course. Molto Bene.

Maybe Sigur Ros for coffee

Just been listening to Athlete's new album - good stuff. The single Wires has to be one of the most beautiful songs of this or any other year.

Also, finally, got the Zutons album - got to listen to it lots before I go and see them next month.

Completely agree about Athlete - tremendous album! We have more in common than I would have dared to imagine

Got the Zutons a few months back, and there are some very good tracks, but it's not a great!

Does anyone know if he is fit and available for selection??

As I said before, we should have 3 kits: one blue & white halves, one red & white halves and one red & blue halves.

What do we wear when we play teams with blue and red like Palace

Got mine!

I haven't looked forward to an away game as much in.... about 4 years and 3 months.

[same here Eddie. What are you into. For me you can't beat a good bit of Mogwai or Godspeed You Black Emperor

Ding dong!!!

What excellent taste you have!

As for everyone comparing Kasabian to the Roses - why? Just enjoy what is a fantastic album that brings back the chilled dance beats of 15 years ago

Dont want him here, we didnt miss him last night and we'll do fine without him.

T4E if your getting another round, I'll have whatever your on

My frontrunners are Tony Diamond and Andy Kennedy - just for the haircuts!

What about Starbuck and Diamond, currently touring northern club circuit.

Yes Capt., the Diver is the only reason we lost, it was the only sniff of a chance they had.

We never looked like winning, nor did we deserve to, but we sure as hell didn't deserve to lose!

Closes end of Jan

Well, that was as bad as anything we've seen down at Ewood in the last few seasons. We were just inept today.

Ferguson didn't even make the bench which I guess means he'll be off soon. Good riddance to him. Savage replaced him in midfield and Bothroyd came in for the suspended Dickov. Otherwise it was the same team that played so badly against Cardiff. We managed to play worse tonight.

We just couldn't pass the ball. It's easy to say we missed Ferguson, and we definately did, but that doesn't excuse the amount of shocking passing that was on display today. Bolton, in contrast, kept the ball well in the first half but failed to threaten Friedel's goal. In fact, in what was possibly the dullest half of football I've seen for a long time, the only shot of note was a decent effort from Neill that their keeper did well to palm round the post.

The only other notable events in the half were bookings for Diouf and Savage. Half-time was a welcome relief.

The second half wasn't much better. Again, we couldn't pass the ball, we created nothing, and the game carried on in its scrappy, dull manner. We did at least defend fairly well and snuffed out what little threat Bolton possessed. Right up until they scored that is.

A good ball saw Diouf running clear one-on-one against Friedel. Friedel dived for the ball, missed, but also didn't make contact with the player either. Diouf ran on another pace and then fell as if a sniper had just taken him out from the back of the Riverside stand. Surely a sending off we all thought? But no, the ref thought differently and awarded Bolton the softest of penaltys.

We thought justice had been done when Friedel saved Diouf's spotkick but sadly the ball rebounded straight back to the theatrical gobber who finished clinically into the roof of the net.

We hadn't looked like scoring all night and this didn't change once we fell behind. Both Bothroyd and Gallagher had been replaced by Stead and Johnson early in the second half but nothing changed. The game petered out and Bolton got a completely undeserved three points.

Let's start at the front. Tonight Bothroyd put in one of the worst centre-forward performances it's ever been my misfortune to see from a Rovers player. He looked lazy, he didn't compete for a single ball, his first touch was pathetic, he didn't make a single run into space, and I can't remember him winning a header. He was simply disgraceful. Gallagher wasn't much better but at least he looked like he was trying. Stead came on and showed the first touch of a brick wall. Only JJ showed any sort of touch and quality on the ball - he could be a player that lad.

Our midfield worked hard but were terrible in possession. Savage put himself about, ran his socks off to close Bolton down, walked a tightrope with the referee, but didn't do anything spectacular with the ball. Thompson looked lost at times, he never has been, and he never will be, a central midfielder. He just doesn't have the necessary discipline, strength or passing ability.

Emerton looked dangerous but didn't supply many final balls. MGP didn't look dangerous and didn't supply any final balls. He did compete a lot better than he has in the past though.

Defensively we were sound, Todd stood out as usual, but both full-backs were awful going forward. Friedel was unlucky with the penalty and had nothing else to do.

All in all that was as bad as we've been under Hughes and we were back to relegation form. We need to replace Ferguson, we desperately need new forwards, and we need Dickov back.

I'm too angry to post a lengthy opinion to last night's game.

Fortunately this one sums up perfectly how I saw the game.

Jeez it's from Scotty, there must be something I disagree with

Oh there it is - Ferguson was "injured" last night, that's why he wasn't even n the bench.

BTW no replays needed for me, we were directly in line (CIS stand) with el diver, and it was one of the most clear cut decisions I've ever seen - given the wrong way!!!

I think Neill was too scared to go anywhere near the touchline in the second half incase another one of those advertising toblerones crashed down on him from the big telly!

Go, go now, and don't come back.

Thompson is scoring goals and playing well from the centre of midfield, and alongside Savage we probably have to most tenacious midfield partnership in the league.

We wont miss you Barry.

If last night is anything to go by then Thompson is not playing well. Yes he scored two goals (which then meant him playing the glory boy again, shooting from anywhere to get the hatrick, when better options were available!), but didn't command the middle if the park.

I hope the Thompson/ Savage partnership works, but I much prefer Thommo on the right.

I agree broadly with Scotty's summing up of last night's events , apart from Mokoena. I thaought he started well but just got worse as the game wore on. There are signs of quality but I feel he will need time to get used to the pace of the PL.

Lucas Neill should be dropped immediately. His defending was poor and his passing was wasteful.

Overall a night to forget.

Ps anyone know why Jansen wasn't in the squad?