Yeah, I know what you mean but we haven't taken enough wickets. We've got a bit of seam from Woakes and pace from Wood, Broad and Robinson can ball some bouncers. And if it's hot and dry, spin from Ali/Root. I think the batting lineup also looks better.

It did but ITKs seem to think he'll be picked so I'm guessing so. It's risky as I'm pretty sure no plasters are allowed.

Team (probable): Crawley, Duckett, Brook, Root, Stokes, Bairstow (wk), Moeen, Woakes, Wood, Broad, Robinson

It looks like plenty of changes are afoot. No Foakes. From the paper; England are planning to respond to Ollie Pope’s series-ending Ashes injury with a radical shake-up to their team for the third Test at Headingley on Thursday that sees a promotion to No 3 for Harry Brook. Moeen Ali will be recalled after missing the second Test with a finger injury, with Chris Woakes and Mark Wood also set to be included at the expense of James Anderson and Josh Tongue, who are rested. Vice-captain Pope will miss the remainder of the summer after dislocating his shoulder in the second Test defeat at Lord’s. Barring a late change of heart, rather than replace him with the spare batsman in the squad, Dan Lawrence, England look likely to rejig the balance of their bowling attack. Brook will move up to first drop for the first time in his Test career, while skipper Ben Stokes, a centurion at Lord’s, and wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow will move up a place in the order. Brook has not batted at No 3 since 2018 in the County Championship and averages just 22.2 in the position.

Was something mentioned about dome head and JDT going to India in early June? Has anyone heard anything about that?

After last night, I can’t work out if JDT thinks his players are crap and sets us up accordingly. i.e. keep it tight, try and nick a goal, and don’t attack. Or he’s giving them instructions that they still don’t understand. Many times last night the players were urged to attack, play forward, and go forward, but there was so much hesitance. As if they’re thinking, we shouldn’t be doing this. What’s the point in playing a forward if you’re rarely going to play the ball into him, cross, or play down the channels? We might as well not bother. Or we could play another player at the back then we can all watch them knocking it around in our half for 90 minutes.

Poundland sells sell things like; Chocolate Bars & Multipacks. Dried Fruit & Nuts. Cakes & Biscuits. Tea, Coffee & Hot Drinks. Gravy, Oils & Sauces. Jam, Spreads & Pickles. Packet Rice, Pasta & Noodles. Tinned Soup. Tinned Fish & Meat. Tinned Tomatoes & Veg. Tinned Fruit & Desserts. Home Baking. But not meals as such. A meal normally involves a starter, main course and dessert. Perhaps eating in Wetherspoons and expecting a gourment meal would be more apt?

Oh god, it's like Tony's tombola all over again.

I don't have a problem with us playing out from the back, bringing the opposition into our half and playing through the lines. However, we have only one ball playing centre back in Wharton and the majority of the time, we don't pass the ball around quick enough or with any purpose. We are also playing 3 up front and creating very few chances. The end result is it's very very very boring to watch. I haven't been this bored watching Rovers since Allardyce was in charge.

£1.8m according to Peterborough chairman.

That's shouting holiday to me!

Apparently, Joe Root was playing golf whilst Yorkshire got relegated! 😂

Ayala

Usyk was absolutely class and deserved to win. Joshua was much better than the first fight and hit him with some really good body punches but just not enough of them. Its a hell of a task for any heavywieght to hit Usyk win he faints and moves that much. The way Usyk came back in the 10th round after Joshua rattled him in the 9th was immense.

Fulham have got Shane Duffy on a season long loan deal.

I wondered what the shouting was about on the touchline. I hope he has the bloody decency to go and live in the area 🙄

Who plays for Peterborough?

Nothing concrete, just gossip. From the gossip, various scenarios have been invented.

Good question

I'd say lacking in confidence. Judging by pre season so far I think JDT will get more out of him. He's strong and quick, first touch needs work but he's capable. I'll put this one out there, but I think he'll score over 18 goals this season.

I think they're planning on playing him on the right of a back three.

Pretty amazing images! If you scroll down on this webpage there's the option to zoom in and also download each one in full resolution. https://webbtelescope.org/news/first-images/gallery

At least we won't have to chant his name from the terraces. Every cloud and all that.

Jealous! I haven't seen any live music for ages. I think the last I say was the Sugarhill Gang and Furious Five in Preston a few years ago. Now my kids are getting bigger, hoping to get out and about a bit more.

That can't be right, he must be 6ft. He looks taller than all the other players in the photo underneath those stats!