I wouldn't worry too much about Diouf throwing his shirt into crowd - Chimbonda did that almost every time he played and we're still stuck with him Apparently they have to pay for a new shirt though - still don't think Diouf will struggle with that

DRFC official twitter said Saunders will meet Diouf tomorrow to try and thrash out a deal

I did not like the stats, but otherwise a great result. A clean sheet away from home...!

As far as Billy is concerned, at least he went to a club I supported for three years in the 1960s while at Southampton University. The good old Dell days with the likes of Terry Paine.

I think he wanted to go to a Premier team, but this was the next best thing - plus his manager from Scunny.

I'm sad he has gone, but tonight has given me hope - but the lack of shots on and off target is a little worrying.

If I win the Powerball lottery tomorrow ($180 million), maybe I can help out!

RTID

Fingers crossed for you Micky - that would be quite handy, we could sign Tevez then after all.

Just a point of interest, we were talking about the game at work today and one of the lads said that his nephew had caught the shirt that Diouf threw into the crowd last night.
The lad who caught it is profoundly deaf and has supported the Rovers for a few years now.
Nice outcome.

Nice outcome as you say. Let's hope good things happen to Rovers from now on too. I was discussing the game with myself today at work, as you do when you work from home alone. It crossed my mind that the loss of Billy could have a positive rather than negative impact on the team. You guys know more about who gets what at Rovers and I'm no sports psychologist but.... Whilst everybody loved Billy, he was put up on a pedestal and probably earned far more than the rest of the team. Now it's relatively even on pay(Correct me if I'm wrong) it may have a galvanising effect on team spirit

From a playing point of view a different type of striker might benefit the team also.
As i have said previously, although Billy's goals were obviously good for us, if he didnt score he often didnt feature much in the build up play.
A centre forward who can hold up the ball and bring others into scoring positions may be a plus that some have not considered.
I know that Billy was very popular amongst most of the squad but he has gone now and it gives someone else a chance to shine.

I also had a similar thought Hound. Also, perhaps Diuof was constrained by Billy's presence and will now have more freedom (if he stays and I hope he does) to lead the line as he sees fit, albeit within the overall game plan. Having said that, I really wish that we had been able to keep Billy but all the very best to him. I hope that he manages to push Southampton into the Premier League this season - he's a great lad and deserves success.

Sorry - I'm speaking Typo-nese - of course, that should be Diouf.

Chris Brown should be back soon. He hasn't really had chance to prove himself yet, so he may be another option.

Only if he speaks French

Hound

You said person profoundly deaf & he is my mate who caught Diouf shirt. Two fans are bit fight each other try caught shirt & my mate won got shirt. He told me he happy with Diouf shirt.

Great news Askern, hope he wears it with pride or gets it put in a display case.

That is great news. Good for him.
I have been told the story of the three of you who go to the games by my workmate.

Nice to hear your workmate talk about me & my mate go to games