What a load of rubbish, and I'm not saying that just because I'm a norwegian! The guy is 22years old, he has just moved to a new country, has been away with the national team to Italy and Norway, have only had a good couple of training sessions with the team, have played 3 games -- and you are slagging him off?! What a joke! I'm not saying he will be a success here at Blackburn Rovers, but I'm surely not going to base my judgment on 3 games in the Premier League! I too thought Pederson had a poor game,which led to his substitution, but give the lad a break for God's sake. Remember one Henning Berg. When he first came to Rovers he was like a duck out of water initially but turned into one of the best defenders we have ever had. On a brighter note wasn't it pleasing to have some positive decision making from the dug-out in the form of meaningful substitutions in a part of the game where they were able to have an effect, rather than in the final ten minutes.

It has to be Bill Eckersley for me. He was the first left back i saw playing for Rovers so maybe I am biased in that respect, but to have such an accomplished International player in our team and to have his greatness underlined by both Tom Finney and Stanley Mathews who both said that Bill was won of the best full backs they ever played against, and then to be told by the great Sir Alf Ramsey ( Bill's full back partner in many an England Internetional match) that he was the greatest partner he ever played beside anywhere in any team. Enough said. Dave Whelan should get a nomination as well

Well said DB. That's the correct and only view we all should have now.

Megson?????? Asked for new contract at WBA and refused. Itchy Feet Time! Wort a longshot bet. Not that I would really want him.

With Souey gone it will be interesting to see when we get our first penalty and when the Magpies next get one!! As far as I am concerned the initial feeling was one of shock. he did a good job for a time but recently he has lost the plot and I think it was a matter of time before he was pushed. Great business on the part of Rovers to allow him to speak to Newcastle and we get compensation plus a new face that might just re-vitalise the players and allow some of the fringe players to get another look in like Jansen and Todd. Just as an aside, I spoke to a Magpie mate last night and his biggest gripe on Robson, was that he was tactically unaware and constantly played players out of position. GS should fit in quite well then.

In the clubs history, how many ex-players (other than dear old Tony) have become the manager and how successful have they been? I'm not too sure that an ex-player would be the best choice. The ones banded about at the moment are too inexperienced and some players would view them as an ex-player rather than THE BOSS.

I couldn't agree more with those sentiments. Dickov has shown so far that he has the desire to win. That' all we should ask from ALL the players wearing the shirt. I sincerely hope that Dickov can be the next Speeeeedie! From what I have seen he cannot be accused of not trying.

The best fullback I have seen is undoubtedly Keith Newton. The man was a class act and a very fine servant to both the Rovers and England. And a nice man to boot. As I am also interested in the all time history of our fine club, my vote has to go to Bob Crompton. Any man who makes so many appearances for one club, achieves so many caps for his country in the days when there were far fewer International than there are now, and has the distinction of being the captain of his country for many of those appearances. The fact that he was held in such high regard by his peers worldwide must be taken as an indication of the magnitude of the man. The fact that he was the manager on two occasions and remained totally loyal to the Rovers all his life, then there can be only one way to vote. Just imagine if we could have had both Bob Crompton and Jack Walker in the same period!

I feel exactly the same Paul. I was appalled by Ronaldo's blatant dives and constant whining to the referee. His theatrical tumble in the box after running into Amoruso was so bad it was actually funny--yet I can't believe he didn't go in the book for that. For a kid with so much skill, he clearly has a lot to learn about the game of football. Cannot stand this out and out cheating by diving at every available opportunity. I thought the FA had issued a directive that diving should be a cautionable offence and the perpetrator should be immediately given a yellow card.

Excellent news re- henry the vacumn cleaner. He can play in away matches without the expence of providing him with a kit!

That's what I do so as to allow a friend to attend who normally works Saturdays so cannot justify the outlay for a ST. But will the new card system allow a lady to use a man's ST card or vice versa, or will the turnstyles have hidden camera's so that this will not be allowed to happen?

Ther's only one Harold Shipman, Only one Harold Shipman, We give him our thanks, cos he only kills Mancs, Walking in a Shipman wonderland.

53 in 13 days time wich makes me about.......oh I hate league tables! Hair colour needs re-spray and to some extent replant from a life in the fast lane and watching Rovers for.....oh God 44 years.

Well said RB. The problem is not many were there at that time or they have short memories!