Thanks for that, totally agree with you. Ferguson should certainly look to change agents, even if he does want a move back, which he obviously does, he hasn't handled this in this best of ways and has put his client in an extremely awkward situation as a result.

Do you really think the average football fan who doesn't support us or birmingham cares about this transfer? I don't. I certainly don't think it will have changed their opinions on Savage, he wasn't popular at first anyway, but I think he rather lives on that. If you are true though and the football world has taken notice of exactly what has gone on here and really cares, surely it is your club that has suffered more. After taking up such a strong stance and then throwing about insults I think there can be no doubt that the those at the top were behaving in an extremely unprofessional manner. Not only will other chief executives and chairman have taken note of the way that this has been handled, but supporters of other clubs I'm sure don't think much of a porn man insulting rival clubs simply because they want to buy one of his players. The deal probably works well for both sides. I think we've just added a very good player to the team, and though I don't think you are looking like replacing him and he will be missed and that your team is now weaker, we probably paid slightly over the odds for him, but that's alright. We'll have to see how good of a deal this was after he's played for a bit.

Great response...so glad he is in charge

Hughes Still Doesnt Want To Sell (at bottom)

Interesting to see that Hughes says we still arent selling.

The only thing that bothers me about this is how the club has been left in the lurch with not long to get a replacement. With a bit of money that we'll get and time I've no doubt that we could replace him, just hope that we get both of these.

Got to be Todd or Friedel for me, perhaps Thompson if he can establish himself in the team. The other two are regulars and committed and seem to have the strength and potential leadership qualities that would be required, plus they arent going to up and quit on us. Edit: Has a topic ever had more hits within a single minute?

Again as I said in the other thread, please everyone remember this is only one game. I'm not saying he's not up to it, I never have, but one game doesn't make a great player who has come good.

MGP brigade will be out soon

Isn't jan scottish?

Shut up Andy! Just kidding...no it's part of the board. We express opinion and in return someone has a go, its the way it works. We are united by our support of Rovers, but its also what usually divides us as it is very difficult to agree.

He's good...but worth that much? I'm not sure. I was surprised to see how good his stats were though. Rovers 3-1

Our training complex is second to none as well. We don't have the stadium or fan base of a club like Rangers, but then, Glasgow isn't exactly the prettiest place on earth either.

Accident ? Don't rely on the Daily Mail for your information. Daniel Yorath died while playing football with his father in the garden in 1992. Unknown to everyone, he was suffering from cardiomyopathy, a hereditary disease that causes a thickening of the heart muscle. Daniel, 15, had just signed for Leeds United. Cardiomyopathy is among the biggest single cause of sudden cardiac death among young people. The Yorath tragedy was followed by the deaths of Ian Bell, 16, who had just signed for Hartlepool United, John Marshall, also 16, a junior international who died the day after he signed for Everton, and Jason Erics, 17, a member of the Tottenham Hotspur youth team. More recently, Marc-Vivien Foe, 24, the Manchester City and Cameroon player, died of the condition during a live televised international match in June 2003. Nice one Jim, I mean don't rip them to shreads about it. Aren't you Jim of the tabloids? Not exactly the most reliable things in print are they.

Obviously judging hughes' comments its not savage for hughes.

How many people were at that game 20-25k? I think thats rather sad. Not even 1 pound per person

We're wrong because we tried to buy one of your players? Oh dear...brummie logic.

I don't think we look stupid at all. We've expressed an interest, made bids, they've been rejected, we haven't said anything. Is that us looking stupid? As far as I'm concerned that's normal activity in football and proper conduct, just because Birmingham want to make a big deal about it is only making them look stupid, not us.

I don't really mind Yeading holding it away from their homeground to get more fans. First of all it gives all of their fans the opportunity to see the biggest game of their lives possibly, while also in the modern game where lower league comes are struggling to keep their heads above the financial water I don't see anything wrong with them making more money in that way.

Nice review there Pugger...Thanks for that

Oh dear not a good start for you. Swap savage for Brett Emerton? Have you been taking something up that blue nose of yours? I don't think the club should be interested in a swap deal, our squad is weak enough as it is, unless we are swapping fringe players like douglas or amo. I'm not sure Savage will be on much more here than he is there, I don't think it is that much about money, I just think he wants out and likes working with Hughes and Bowen.

You are poorer

Or Norwich or Villa who are both out as well.

I don't think he was that biased. He's back it up with some evidence that is all factual. Obviously we get to see Ferguson week-in-week-out so of course we think more of him than others and are likely to see the best he can be. However, the respect for Ferguson thoughout the leagues and within our management and players shows how good he really is. I'm sure over the next two seasons he will establish himself amongst the best midfielders in the premiership

He's one of the best midfielders outside the top 5 in my opinion. He and Savage would be the best combination outside of that group, I'm sure most teams in the premiership would have him.