I forgot to mention the commentator on football first said that Roberts scored only 1 in his last 13 appearances at the back end of last season (and unless Im wrong I think that was against us?!)-so that's now 1 in 15. If theres ever been one critisism of his game its his ability to turn chances into goals. The rest of his game is pretty much spot on-so lets get Benny and Sparky to show him how its done!

One thing infuriated me-I think it was Todd (could be wrong) but when Mcfadden hit the post the defender just stopped and stared as it hit the post and as a result he was to slow to react when it rebounded off the post. I had the hundsight of a behind the goal view on footie first but whoever it was had a shocking defending lapse that could have been easily cleared if he'd carried on running back.

Good shout, like you say if I remember rightly from his autobiography Quinn was the one who stood up and backed Mccarthy right in front of him?!...Maybe Roy has gone soft in his old age?

Am waiting to watch Footie First but Cottee seems to think that Todd 'could easily have got sent off' as he kept on pushing it whilst on a yellow...I would have thought that this was biased but he did say that Osman should have perhaps had a straight red. Dissapointing-from those first two games you would have expected more than one point-did we create many good chances tonight? Finally, was Emo really showing his Feyenord form?!

I told you all! Comon Benni!! Lets get another

It was a joke Krislu! This match has got 0-0 or 1-0 to Everton written all over it. They dont even sound like theyve been in it (although we havent created much either), but we have to take advantage when the opposition are playing so poorly.

Que a Bentley hatrick...

Cool, glad he's in. Just checked his DOB and he's only just turned 32...so all in all not that bad.

Having watched footie first I think that we're going to conceed alot of goals from set pieces and crosses this season. I know that it's pretty easy to say that after Kanu's headers yesterday (who btw Ive never ever seen score a header before), but I think that it's apparent that were one of, if not the, smallest teams in the prem. Defending from set pieces could be a real issue this year.

ROVERS I think you got it pretty much right there. One other problem (as others have started to pick up on) for me aside from creativity and depth of our squad is a lack of pace from our widemen. We didnt notice it too much last season because of Bellamy pulling out wide so often-but this season i think we will if we dont bring a genuine wide man with pace in.

The official site report says that both will be banned for wednesday.

Pompey looking 'faster' and 'stronger' than us is a big suprise. We're well known within the league for being one of the fitter, sharper teams, so its suprising that this was 2 of our major downfalls. I agree with most, why, when reid had his best ever season, was he playing right wing? It looks as if Hughes is trying to accomodate for Bentley, but everytime Bentley plays, utd and spurs aside, hes never justified his inclusion.

Pretty sure reds at least mean that the player gets banned straight away. It may be different for Lucas but after his performance it may be best for him to have a game off-but is there anyone to come in?

That p***k Wiley better never ever ref a rovers game again.

todd sent off penalty!!!!!!!!!! Boys Ive played centre back before-who should I send my CV to?

Thing is buddy the club will have known about our small squad. The fact is outside of our first 11 there is very little class at our disposal. Hopefuly it will at least highten our need for more players.

nwanknu friggin kanu again. We should have seen that coming a day after they sign him-how on earth is this player who couldnt get in WBA's team half the time titting all over our back four>?

Sounds like the usual dive in and think later routine of his.

Wow, now I remember why I hate saturdays so much again. From feeling brilliant to feeling like dog terd. Unfortunately with Lucas' current predicament the fans will turn on him, therefore it may be best for all parties if he does leave before the window is out. Good player but for every great thing hes done there is a moment of madness to tarnish it and wreck any chance of getting back into games. 5 reds now in his Rovers career. It doesnt even sound like James has made a save and our defensive errors are not boding well...we cant say we havent been warned with the strength of our squad.

Did anyone see Benny Mac's interview in the LET-him and Roberts seem to be getting on like a house on fire...on and off the pitch. We could have the new Yorke and Cole here (In their prime I hope).

He's versatile guys-that's what we'll need with all the matches we should have this season. What will annoy me is if he continues to play right wing and continues to do a poor job...as Ive said earlier I just hope Hughsey is still after a right midfielder and that Emertons stay wont disrupt that.

Good news for football manager fans-he's always well overated on that game! I dont really know what to make of it-if Hughes wants him then we have to be pleased....unless he tried to get others in but failed?

Hes doubtful according to the Rovers official site.

Great! All we need with our injuries at present. Hopefuly this will emphasise the need for another midfielder.

We really need to get a defender in this week-Nelsen is probably out, zura is struggling, axe is on international, todd is struggling...but good news in the LET big Dom Matteo should be fit!