Oh and by the way, was just thinking about it. Last time we had a similar sort of signing? Our current manager, and he didn't do too badly did he

Getting to the point about "got on Souey's back for signing 30 year olds". If Hughes continues to sign players of this age, and makes them our major signings, then no, I won't be happy. However, Hughes has read the situation, sees we need some creativity, and with the transfer window closed, he has gone out and got the best available player, it makes perfect sense.

Can we please close this topic? Things like this should just be added to post match discussions and other topics, there is really no need.

3-1 Rovers

How often do we play them?

Because our team had no idea what was going on in that last bit Oh come on, I mean it's not nice to go out of the cup, but it's really not that bad.

Is it all over?

All I can say is that Souey's successor at least does much better in the press. So far not only did Hughes get the result we needed, though Im not going to get carried away with that, but everything he says in the press is exactly what I want to hear as a Rovers supporter. From his post-match comments to how he sees the situation in general.

Well the club has tried lowering the price quite often. What was the response like? It may be worth trying, but would have to be done carefully, because unless the fall in price caused a large rise in attendance, we could see a massive fall in revenue. The key really, as was touched on earlier, is finding out who the supporters are who have left, who the supporters are in the region who are possible targets, and why these two groups aren't coming.

He's just finding his level. Which is obviously a few divisions below where he is now. No no, I'm sure he'll end up being a good coach or manager.

No matter what the club does, games like the one on wednesday will always be watched by a small crowd. It's all about getting the Premiership gates up, even if we were Manchester United, the difference between the number of their supporters who would go to a game against a Premiership side versus a cup game against a 2nd or 3rd division side in the early stages of the tournament would be massive. There will never be the interest there.

And remember that I'm not completely English, and grew up in the United States. I'm not having a go as such, just telling it how I see it

Perhaps. Americans take it though. Patriotism and self confidence very regularly turn into falt our arrogance in your country. This seems to be a theme on the messageboard at the moment. I'm really not trying to have a go, just I've seen a lot of this sort of stuff from living in America and now being surrounded by a lot of Americans. It serves you well in many things, but it is damn annoying.

I really think the clubs transfer policy has nothing to do with the fall in attendances. We could be signing players from amateur leagues, and if they went out their and did the business the fans would come back. I really do feel it's all about the results, and quite frankly, over the past 18 months, the club just haven't been getting them on a consistent basis.

Why do we care about the Geordies? I hope Souey unleashes all of his plans up there.

Ryder Cup

Very well said. Just keep it to a Matteo discussion or something. He plays for us now, no need for it to be brought up over and over again.

The sad state of football is that every club needs its fairweather supporters. So no matter how much those of us who would stick with the club through thick and thin dislike them, the club really needs to go out and win them back.

I really hope that no one gets on Pedersen's back too quickly. He needs time to adjust to the pace and physical nature of the game, very few players walk into the premiership and find it easy, especially at his age. A few seem a bit too happy to point out what he isn't or can't do at the moment, just give the boy some time.

I don't think it matters who's in charge, who the players are or anything of that sort. People will come if we start getting results. Look at Bolton. I know people say "what about when we finished 6th, they weren't that much higher", but I think now the will be a greater appreciation of the success the clug achieves. Am I being naiive, possibly, but if there is anything that will make supporters come back to the club, it's going to be what goes on during those 90 minutes.

For me the only positions where we are really covered is the Goalkeeper and Midfield. Both the defence and up front we will need to bring new players in, hopefully in January, but we could probably make do until the summer.

Im really looking forward to getting my first full match look at him in the Charlton game. I'm not saying he'll be starting, just so far I've only seen highlights, but he looks to be a good player. For once it also seems we have a bit of a selection headache upfront. Dickov is working his socks of and creating problems for the opposition, Stead has shown last season that he can score goals, and good goals, at this level, Bothroyd has pace, power and skill and deserves a chance, while Jansen's goal at the weekend also puts him back in contention.

I voted for Le Saux as he is certainly the best I've ever seen play for Rovers, though it is true I'm not that old. I see Gray has yet to get any votes, which is right, but where has his number 1 fan gone?

5-0 Rovers

Cole has come out and said how he like the fans, players and club, just not Souey. I'm not too bothered Cole is gone, he will fade, remember he scored a few goals early on last season as well with a brace against Wolves and Chelsea. We'll see where he ends up come the end of the season, and if he hasnt scored 15+, then on his wages, the club made the right decision.