Unfeckin believable.

Let's hope he does Gav! Think he's been a shadow of himself since the window closed. I think he's a terrific talent and have done so since he first joined us.

Not happy if Buckley 'false 9' again. Even so, that team should be strong enough to see off a ragtag bobtail WBA. Money to be made here - Rovers' win at 7/2 is fantastic value, supplemented with a 3-1 scoreline at 54/1.

If it's the Laurent-Perrier one then you've chosen well!

My missus will have to suffice with a takeaway - should arrive at half time. Only concession is she gets to choose the wine - we'll get through a couple of bottles and a bonus third should we win!

Would be no surprise to me if Rothwell out of the starting 11.

He has been poor. Think the lad has lost a bit of fizz and also struggles a bit stamina wise.

and Alan Bradshaw who also scored in the Youth Cup Final. Barry Ratcliffe also had a great butcher's stall on Blackburn Market - Barry was a great lad.

So who doesn't start - Nyambe, Rothwell or both?! The mind boggles as to what is going on.

First goal will never be more crucial than tomorrow. WBA net first and we could be on the end of a thumping. Rovers score first and WBA might just implode - think Bruce is generally loathed there. Keeping my powder dry - will call it when I see how Rovers line up.

Don't make assumptions. Personal reasons. Full stop.

You have to be ruthless. If we go up, do we want a repeat of Mowbray's failed Premier League Season with WBA or his, IMO, abysmal time at Celtic? The answer is no so you say thank you very much Tony but your contract wont be extended, your stock will have increased in the football world so good luck elsewhere. You then appoint a manager who will give you a much better chance of keeping us up and developing the club - like a Sean Dyche. a Graham Potter, a Ralph Hassenhutl etc. If we don't go up, Mowbray will have failed after over 5 years at the helm. We can't afford to regress or tread water any longer. We need change at the end of the season and there can be no sentimentality.

Terrific news. An unexpected bonus. Might not deter possible suitors but would certainly get us a bigger fee.

IMO, a misconception. This is not a youthful side. Think the average age of tonight's starting eleven was 24 with no teenagers and Khadra the youngest at 20.

Good job I won a bob or two when Rovers were rocking! WBA are a mess. We go there, get an early goal and they could fold. Bruce not a popular appointment and their fans could implode. Will keep my powder dry until I see who's fit and what team comes out of Tony's tombola!

Certainly no karate kick (Cantona on the Palace fan was a karate kick) and going for the ball. IMO, Lenihan feigned a kick in the head and I doubt the ref would even have booked Manning if he hadn't, IMO, been 'conned' into thinking Lenihan had suffered a head injury - without Lenihan's theatrics, think ref would have seen it as a coming together of two players as they went for the ball.

You reap what you sow! Think you are right, we are making a rod for our own backs. IMO, Lenihan's feigning to get the Swansea lad sent off was unforgiveable - referees will have duly noted. To me, Travis always seems like he's after a fight, goading opponents and trying to get them to retaliate and get sent off. The lad needs to concentrate on his own game only. I also think we have too many theatricals with our players going down far too easily trying to win fouls, penalties and even getting opponents booked or sent off. All unnecessary and it just comes back and bites you on the bum.

Disappointing to put it mildly. Forest better than Rovers all over the field. Impressed with them. Spencer, Davies, Garner and then Sturridge all looked bright and real players (as Souey would say). Tinker man Tony struck again. Our best defender equipped to handle Davies dropped - Davies waltzed through think it was at least four of our players to set-up the goal and wouldn't have left Nyambe on his backside as he did Zeefuik. Shaky tonight in defence - Van Hecke poor, Wharton looked out of his depth and Lenihan, IMO, must truly be lacking upstairs (got the Swansea lad unfairly sent off by feigning a head injury and tonight karma struck back!). Zeefuik disappointed and looks off the pace, Buckley little boy lost, Travis useless with the ball, Rothwell not involved enough (focus gone) and Giles was up against a good 'un and Cooper had done his homework. Brereton looks knackered whilst Khadra flatters to deceive too often. Cooper is bright as a button and has worked wonders with Forest. It's what hungry, bright and innovative managers do. ON your way Mowbray, five years is more than enough - time for change and a new manager who will make a REAL difference.

This lad is really special Jim....................IMO, streets ahead of Jones.

Cooper is an excellent coach and Forest lucky to get him - think they must be absolutely puddled in Swansea! Think Wednesday for Forest will be a bit like 'after the Lord Mayor's show'! You can get Rovers' win at 6/4 which I think is fantastic value. Giles is going to be huge for Rovers and I see him creating at least two goals for a 'rested' BB on Wednesday. Gone big on Rovers' win and also stuck a £fiver on 3-1 at 24/1. Lost on Saturday but Rovers really coined it in for me in recent times.

Nicko is a character. I think he's old school and part of the 'run it up a flag pole and see who salutes' brigade. Actually, very good company and an entertaining guy. Ashley Phillips is a tremendous prospect, arguably the best Rovers have EVER had coming through. At 16 he's remarkable, and if the likes of Juve, Barca, Real, Bayern. City, Chelsea, Liverpool weren't keeping tabs on him then I'd sack their feckin scouting departments. Ash my well be the nearest thing to Duncan Edwards we've ever seen.

Hugely disappointing, especially after some 40 minutes against 10 men. Got what we deserved - nothing. Mowbray HAD to start Brereton and Khadra - easier to bring them off when we are winning and controlling a game rather than bringing them on to save a game. Missed chances. Atrocious defending for goal. Tried to cheat our way to a win - Lenihan feigning head injury and getting Swansea reduced to 10 men and JRC almost bundling Fisher into the net at a corner (well spotted ref). Giles looked good. What a left foot. Will create many opportunities for us. Hedges as I expected - totally underwhelmed by him. Danger of wheels coming off before we've even started to roll properly.

Shocking from Lenihan. Have to condemn cheating. Nasty habit of biting you on the bum.

Losing to a sh1te team. Mowbray needs to get his act together. Get BB and Khadra on now. Don't see how we don't win this game. Stuck £5 on 3-1 to Rovers at 74/1.

Tony lived in the Wilpshire area in a lovely bungalow. Think it was about 12 years ago, either just before or following the death of Tony's wife, Eileen, that Tony's daughter and son in law moved into the house with Tony. Obviously, much will depend upon what legal action, if any, was taken over ownership etc. A great idea. Simple and effective. Tony joined Rovers initially as a striker from Buxton over 50 years ago. I might be wrong here but I seem to recall Tony making his Rovers' debut at Bolton in a League Cup tie - it was a miserable night as we lost and Tony also looked lost! However, he was converted to a highly effective midfield player. Not an eye catcher but boy, when he missed games through either injury or suspension you didn't half notice! A really nice bloke who always had a word for you.