Why do you think he wants to play against Man U ? Tromsø did a correct decision to reject the bid now. He will be sold later, to another club or to a higher bid. This is a great day for us Tromsø supporters. The management has gotten our respect with this decision. it tells us that they have ambitions with this team and that they are willing to listen to us and all the others that have had some views about this issue. - TROMSØ - until I die It'll be a great day for Blackburn Rovers supporters if we pull the plug on this supposed deal. Look elsewhere Souey...please.

Hallelujah!!! Your thoughts totally mirror mine. Amen to that brother.

In his first press conference after being given the Chelsea job Jose Mourinho said "we've got the players and now we've got a good manager...sorry for the arrogance but I am a bit special..." Quality stuff and certain to get right under Ferguson and Wenger's skin before a ball has been kicked. Could be a return to the good old days of the Dalglish and Ferguson jousts. Moved here.

Whilst this signing hardly sets my pulse racing I can see the merits in it. He puts in the work and keeps defenders on their toes and he's not a bad finisher either. He's cost next to nothing and unlike previous signings, we know what we're getting - 100% commitment. Let's face it, if we'd had 11 players with the same application as Dickov last season there'd have been no flirtation with relegation. I admit he's not a Shearer, Sutton or even Jansen but those days are long gone, I suppose it's something we'll have to get used to.

Dowie could potentially be a good Rovers boss. (Taken from Jim Mk2 May 2004 BRFCS.com Message Board) Jim, the credit is all yours.

Dunno if anyone's mentioned this earlier (75 pages - too much to read) but should Souness bomb next season it may be worth a punt on Ian Dowie. He's worked an absolute miracle at Palace and his work at Oldham was exemplary too. There's also the fact that his family are still living in Bolton while he stays in London during the week so a return North would certainly appeal. I know it's hypothtical at the moment but should things continue in the same vein as last season Dowie would be a great replacement IMO.

Here's a good stat for you according to one of today's papers. Released after a trial at Middlesbrough last year. Draw your own conclusions, I know what mine are. And a certain Mr. Cantona was "released" after a trial at Sheffield Wednesday. He signed for Leeds a few days later. Draw your own conclusions. (No, I'm not saying MGP is the new Cantona. I'm just saying that there may be many reasons why someone doesn't get signed by a club) Not strictly true. Mr. Cantona turned down the offer of a further trial because he believed (and subsequently proved) he shouldn't need a further trial to prove how good he was.

Here's a good stat for you according to one of today's papers. Released after a trial at Middlesbrough last year. Draw your own conclusions, I know what mine are.

I've said it before and I'll say it again, he won't cut it at PL level. He was poor in an extremely poor Norwegian side against a Welsh B team. Some MB members are in serious danger of getting their hopes up to such an extent that when Pedersen brings them crashing down it will register on the Richter scale. Tromso's star player? Might as well be captain of Moorland's 5th year team.

Good to meet you, mainly rev, Tom P, T4E and Paul. Was a tad p***ed even at the early stage of 6pm so sorry if I seemed somewhat incoherent. I blame those Kronenbourgs before the game. See you all at some stage next season.

Yes.

What's the deal with Blues on Saturday? Can I just walk in or do I have to pay on the door before or after the game?

If you go down to the Wheatsheaf I'm sure you'll be made most welcome.. Blue Phil, It's the Stage Door (or should that be Back Door) now. Not that I go there or have even entertained going there or anything...

Absolutely no reason for this post other than to re-raise it cos I started it. What about it though Geese and Swans ?

That really really deserves to catch on Bryan. Pure Genius.

I think I'll go with my Mick Jagger mask on. Jumpin' Jon Stead is a gas gas gas...

Must agree. And unlike other members of the Souness out brigade he's not started crowing 'I told you so'. Fair play to him and long may he have his say, it's as valid as anyone's.

Keane? And not the clown in the red shirt with the Dumb and Dumber hairstyle either.

Now that is a quality post and you've hit the nail on the head. Driving back from ASDA today I spotted a solitary swan (no mates you see) on the Leeds Liverpool canal. There it was trying to look all serene and cool while aggravating a couple of ducks just going about their business. This is a recurring theme and gives an insight into the mindset of the swan. Cowardly, aloof and pretentious. I mean if it wants to prove how superior it is why does it pick on the humble duck. You'll never catch one taking the biggest of an unruly gaggle on. No bottle swans, in fact I'm sure they're related to jellyfish. As for geese...well you just said it.

***FISH UPDATE*** The big untalented buffoon is playing Darwen Library Theatre tomorrow and sorry people it's sold out. There's an interview with him in the Inside Out section of tonight's LET complete with picture. He's bald as a coot now...but obviously not as hard as one as we all know of the legendary fighting instincts of this fine bird.

Yes Bob, but to get over this potential problem he is going there Incommunicado.

What, the Blue Peter dog? You might be right but I remember him/her as having slightly longer hair. and if it is Nemo Slater_Scott, what on earth is he doing fronting Marillion? Doesn't he know his dad's out looking for him!? No, its the Jaws toothed Drum and Bass star. And No, the ever popular big scottish Dick isn't fronting Marillion anymore, thats why his dads looking for him. ***FISH UPDATE**** The fat long haired has been is playing ...wait for it... Darwen Library Theatre in the next few weeks. Sorry for all you legions of fans out there but I'm unsure of the exact date and ticket prices.

This thread has been an invaluable education for me. I now know about tiger sharks, shark tigers and even the aggressive qualities of mallards and coots. Blimey, someone might even tell me that a clown fish is in fact a fish and not the stupid ex lead singer of 80's rock combo Marillion.

We're talking different mates here pal but I'm so glad to hear that you wet his bed!! Is that gaggle still there? They were an unruly bunch last time I saw them, truly intimidating.

What I always go back to is the attitude. Geese will have a go at anyone/anything regardless and they have my utmost respect for that. Swans as I said earlier are just mob handed bullies as I experienced in the duck episode. I'd love to get this fight on but it'd have to be one on one cos the cowardly yellow bellied swan needs his mates to back him up at all times. I've not a lot of time for swans but ducks I like. A mate was telling me today (lives near canal at Fenny) that he heard a tapping on his back door (house door!) and opened it to see a duck. Duck walked in his kitchen, shat on the floor and walked out again bold as brass. True story that. Quality birds those ducks.