Around 1300 I believe.

Palace were just too good for us all over the pitch. They were bigger, stronger and quicker and this was the main difference I thought. Aside from a 15 minute spell at the start of the second half we were never in it. I fully concur with unleaded about the new keeper. In my opinion he is a downgrade on anything we have, whoever decided to give him a contract needs to look at himself. He is a liability. Mafoumbi just didn't get into the game and it was no surprise when he was substituted at half time. The three half time changes gave us a glimmer of hope and we scored soon after half time but Palace rode our pressure and assumed control and were comfortable winners in the end. It's going be a long season I fear for us at this level. There are quite a few of last seasons under 18's in the squad but they will have to learn quickly if we are to compete.

Ah. I misread your first sentence.

There were no travel restrictions when we played them two years ago and the vast majority went by official coaches/buses. I know a few who made their own way by car but at that particular time there were no trains on the day.

I'd be surprised if they haven't laid on enough transport for fans wishing to use it especially when they recommended it. If I was you I'd try again later today and if you still can't book and online give them a call.

If anyone fancies a free whiskey pre match this is for you.

They are both midfielders. Hopefully we have another pair of brothers coming through but I'm not sure how local they are. Wiki mentions American descent through a grandparent.

The Edmondson who played yesterday is Stephen, the younger brother James who debuted at Harrogate. James is, I understand is still coming back from a long term injury.

It was a friendly and the fact it was listed on the under 18's fixtures was a misnomer I think we Rangers had a few older players too. There were no team sheets but from memory Eastham, Bell, Davies, Litherland, Strich, Boggan, Saadi, Biniek, Shorrocks, Edmondson were either started or came on.

The scoreline doesn't really reflect the game and in truth there is a case for making Jordan Eastham the man of the match as he made several excellent saves. We were clinical in our finishing though which was the most pleasing aspect of the game. Iannis Hagi looked a class act and I asked one of the Rangers backroom staff why he wasn't in the first team. He told me that there was a fall out with the manager and also a rumour that playing one more game entitles him to a hefty pay increase. He is the type of creative player I would like to see here but Rangers would want a decent few for him. It might be worth a cheeky loan deal 😄😄.

I have seen both of their league games so far and we should underestimate them at our peril. They are organised and with the likes of Cameron Branagan in midfield they can play, particularly on the counter. The two big centre halves aren't particularly quick but are a real threat at set pieces. I think they will look to capitalise on our weakness in this area. If we do the basics right and match their endeavour we should have too much for them.

The Premier League and EFL too.

A big tough guy like you wears a nappy?

I really don't believe it was a block by Hughes. The two players tussled and both players were guilty of holding and this occurred nowhere near the ball and had no consequence on the shot and subsequent goal. I reiterate what I said about the referee blowing too early and giving the VAR nowhere to go.

The issue was that VAR couldn't get involved because the referee blew before the ball went into the goal. Effectively play was stopped from the moment he blew. Webb talks about 'actions with consequence' and the contact between the two players had no effect on what was a stunning free kick. Had the referee not blown too early it would have been interesting to see what VAR would have advised him.

One of my pet hates is players getting cautioned for technical offences like dissent or kicking the ball away. For somebody like Travis who plays on the margins a cheap yellow card often takes a lot away from his game.

What was Travis booked for? I saw the referee flash his card just after Travis made a challenge on the far touchline and thought it was for that. The game restarted with a throw in so it can't have been for the challenge.

I was happy enough to come home with a point which I would have settled for pre match. We probably rode our luck in truth as we gifted Norwich several chances through sloppy play in the first half and once again we looked vulnerable from set pieces. Hedges took his goal well and in the first half we played good football and attacked with pace. The long, diagonal pass was used to good effect. So going in one up was pleasing but the worry for me was getting caught in loss in defensive areas. And this came to pass when Brittain got caught in possession and Norwich equalised and it gave them new energy. We simply couldn't match that energy and several of our players looked out on their feet. Their second goal epitomised this as they countered with pace and we couldn't get near them. I fully expected them to get another but for some reason they sat in and let us get further up the pitch. To say the equaliser delighted us is an understatement but I honestly was surprised. Seeing it back the movement from Ohashi is class. How he feigns to go one way and then gets between their centre halves was pure class. In terms of a summary there was good and bad in equal measure. There is a right and wrong time to try and play out and we have to get the balance right. It was also notable how quickly some players tired quickly - that is a worry for me although in fairness it was bloody hot at Carrow Road. Out of the six league goals we have scored four have been netted by substitutes. Well done to the manager for that. When the fixtures came out I said I would be delighted with seven points from the first three games and we are on course for that.

Absolutely none.

He reminds me so much of another Glasgow drunk who was involved with Rovers. Bluff, bluster and untruths.

Outstanding journalism that - he must be in line for some award for that. It's two weeks before the end of the window and we need some players and this back is extolling his wisdom and insight in the most patronising way.

How can anybody not like this bloke. Heartfelt piece from Sammie.

Really good work and it graphically explains the mess these owners have put us in through their own fault.

I'm naturally disappointed to be losing Szmodics but he's one of the few players I can't begrudge a big move to. He has come through the hard school, he hasn't been cosseted in an Academy and that shows in his play. His effort and willingness have been greatly appreciated and his goals did more than enough to keep us up last season. The biggest compliment I can pay him is that I think if any one of us fans got the opportunity to play for Rovers we would play like Szmodics does. Two of my best moments of the last fourteen years were the wins at Leeds and Leicester and Szmodics was fundamental in both. His celebration as he ran through to score the second goal at Leicester is a memory I'll cherish forever. Thanks Sammy for the smiles and great moments you gave us.

Sky are reporting that Brighton have activated a £40m release clause. I have seen a lot of him but never anything in his game leads me to believe he is worth anything like £40m. I know he is only 22 but Szmodics scored ten more goals last season than Rutter has in his entire career.