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Vukcevic ready to sign for Blackburn Rovers today
9:34am Monday 22nd August 2011 in Sport
By Andy Cryer, Blackburn Rovers reporter
CHECKING IN Simon Vukcevic
SIMON Vukcevic is expected to complete his £2million switch to Blackburn Rovers today as Steve Kean looks to bolster his squad this week.
The 25-year-old Montenegrin international passed a medical on Friday before returning home over the weekend to pick up his visa.
Kean confirmed Vukcevic’s move was “almost there” and it is hoped he will be signed from Sporting Lisbon in time to make his debut against Sheffield Wednesday in the League Cup on Wednesday night.
Kean also said he was expecting a defender to fly in for a medical today after a bid was accepted. It is understood the player in question is FC Dallas centre back George John.
The Rovers boss continues his efforts to add another striker to his squad with Hoffenheim’s Bosnian forward Vedad Ibisevic a serious target.
Kean is also hopeful Junior Hoilett will commit his long term future to the club imminently with his family expected in England to seal the signing of a new bumper contract.
Meanwhile, Rovers target Raul has pledged his future to Schalke amid speculation he was set to leave.
“I never tire of repeating that I feel at home at Schalke,” he said.
Comments(60)
The Calm Thinker
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9:52am Mon 22 Aug 11
9 more days to go - I am guessing Samba and Givet - both of them to leave.
Time for 3 good CBs now - and the squad looks pretty good to be honest.
With Vukcevic in too, the lads will need more game time together.
I can even accept another 2 ~ 3 winless games - provided the signings get used to each other and flourish from there on.
There is still time left to make things better Kean - but only if you are making the right moves.
adcr
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10:00am Mon 22 Aug 11
The Calm Thinker wrote:hi calm thinker, did you read yesterday's posts because a couple of our american rovers fans said that john is a good player but he is not ready to make an immediate impact. i think we are going to have to try and get on either loan/permanent signing - established quality defenders to get us through this crisis.
It is more about GJ than the striker now.
9 more days to go - I am guessing Samba and Givet - both of them to leave.
Time for 3 good CBs now - and the squad looks pretty good to be honest.
With Vukcevic in too, the lads will need more game time together.
I can even accept another 2 ~ 3 winless games - provided the signings get used to each other and flourish from there on.
There is still time left to make things better Kean - but only if you are making the right moves.
chorleysmat
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10:00am Mon 22 Aug 11
Bobby Blackburn
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10:10am Mon 22 Aug 11
NickH1982
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10:12am Mon 22 Aug 11
Russ ov the rovers
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10:13am Mon 22 Aug 11
The Calm Thinker
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10:14am Mon 22 Aug 11
adcr wrote:even if John is ready, he would still need time to get used to the English game, mate.
The Calm Thinker wrote: It is more about GJ than the striker now. 9 more days to go - I am guessing Samba and Givet - both of them to leave. Time for 3 good CBs now - and the squad looks pretty good to be honest. With Vukcevic in too, the lads will need more game time together. I can even accept another 2 ~ 3 winless games - provided the signings get used to each other and flourish from there on. There is still time left to make things better Kean - but only if you are making the right moves.hi calm thinker, did you read yesterday's posts because a couple of our american rovers fans said that john is a good player but he is not ready to make an immediate impact. i think we are going to have to try and get on either loan/permanent signing - established quality defenders to get us through this crisis.
and with Venkys looking long term, and trying to get good youngsters in, the other side of the coin says that they will anyhow need time.
i am hoping for them to do a deal for Onuoha / Bayota / Scott Dann / any other decent CB --- WHO IS USED TO EPL.
i am sure Samba is not bothering about this club - just let that rotten arrogant idiot to just freeze out.
Formica / Goody and now Vukcevic are all decent Forwards.
And there are Hoilett and Olsson who are good going forward too.
The need of the hour are Good EPL experienced CBs - at least 2 of them + GJ.
And until that happens, Rovers might get a Tevez / Rooney to go forward, and will still lose 7-5.
adcr
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10:16am Mon 22 Aug 11
NickH1982 wrote:he looks a good un, as you and chorleysmat have said, but i think his club won't budge on the £13m asking price. and i don't think our club will pay that kind of money. i personally don't understand why noy because we were supposed to have bid £12m for a spanish player. it makes you wonder what the truth actually is?
Yeh cisse wants to come to England to. He scored 4 in 3 this season already doubt we will go for him though
jack01
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10:18am Mon 22 Aug 11
Once again no proven Premier League players being looked at - WHY?
Kean OUT.
The Calm Thinker
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10:24am Mon 22 Aug 11
adcr wrote:btw , nope mate, i did not read other reports - i try avoiding this place to make sure i dont lose my head to all the dingles out here.
The Calm Thinker wrote: It is more about GJ than the striker now. 9 more days to go - I am guessing Samba and Givet - both of them to leave. Time for 3 good CBs now - and the squad looks pretty good to be honest. With Vukcevic in too, the lads will need more game time together. I can even accept another 2 ~ 3 winless games - provided the signings get used to each other and flourish from there on. There is still time left to make things better Kean - but only if you are making the right moves.hi calm thinker, did you read yesterday's posts because a couple of our american rovers fans said that john is a good player but he is not ready to make an immediate impact. i think we are going to have to try and get on either loan/permanent signing - established quality defenders to get us through this crisis.
all the time i spent here, i am spending at Vb these days - a far better place to be.
anyways - good luck for you few trying to find soem sanity here.
SYDRover
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10:25am Mon 22 Aug 11
bburnrover
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10:37am Mon 22 Aug 11
bburnrover
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10:39am Mon 22 Aug 11
phia012
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10:44am Mon 22 Aug 11
jaysay
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10:46am Mon 22 Aug 11
MidlandRover85
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10:52am Mon 22 Aug 11
ROVERBOY
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10:52am Mon 22 Aug 11
So another cheap signing.
French Rover
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10:53am Mon 22 Aug 11
Bobby Blackburn wrote:spot-on bobby.....we have the new lads and they all look better than what we have, so get them in now!
I hope this guy comes in for pederson. Also get petrovic in for Dunn and Rochina/formica in for Roberts then we may have a chance of outscoring everton!!
MidlandRover85
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10:58am Mon 22 Aug 11
bburnrover
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11:02am Mon 22 Aug 11
The Calm Thinker
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11:31am Mon 22 Aug 11
phia012 wrote:I would gladly take a Onuoha or a Bayota willing to play and prove themselves now, rather than a Samba who is not bothered about this club at the least.
Only one thing to say... I wish people would stop saying Samba and Givet are both going to leave. Quite simply our defence is threadbare and Venky's and Kean are not stupid enough to let these two leave (or even one of them leave) without having replacements in place. That isn't going to happen before the end of the window as John is Jones' replacement, therefore Samba and Givet are going nowhere. The only thing that could change this is if whoever comes in for Samba also gives us a very good defender - Arsenal don't have a very good defender so that ain't going to happen!
You can have the best guy in the world working for you but he would be of no use at all, if he is not intersted.
Dr Zinc
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11:47am Mon 22 Aug 11
Where are the defenders ?
At least one full back and two centre backs are needed fast, regardless of samba leaving or not.
Young Hanley has took a lot of flack,
but the goals on saturday came from dunn and n'zonzi not chasing back onto runners from midfield.
Dunn does not have the legs anymore and n'zonzi had a poor game showing poor concentration.
Salgado was run ragged also.
But more protection was needed from midfield who didnt support the forwards either.
As for Roberts, we might as well have played with 10 men.
We should have started with 5 in midfield, Kean got it totally wrong, its not rocket science.
Get the new signings in playing together, get rid of the old guard,
Petrovich and N'zonzi, protecting the back 4, Formica, Holliet, Rochina behind Goodwillie.
neil1967
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12:24pm Mon 22 Aug 11
ROVERSPAL1
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12:28pm Mon 22 Aug 11
MidlandRover85 wrote:This one has a lower wage demand..
Also, why sign a hot head (reportedly) in Vukcevic yet force another in Diouf out the club.....
Stone Island
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12:33pm Mon 22 Aug 11
ChrisSutton
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12:42pm Mon 22 Aug 11
adcr wrote:Scoring 4 goals in 3 games. Honestly, £13m looks like a bargain for a top european striker in this day and age. We should have been all over this deal.
NickH1982 wrote:he looks a good un, as you and chorleysmat have said, but i think his club won't budge on the £13m asking price. and i don't think our club will pay that kind of money. i personally don't understand why noy because we were supposed to have bid £12m for a spanish player. it makes you wonder what the truth actually is?
Yeh cisse wants to come to England to. He scored 4 in 3 this season already doubt we will go for him though
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He could have been the difference this season.
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What a pity we won't pay top £ for top players. Especially those who WANT to come to the EPL.
-D.K.O
J.C - Rishton
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12:49pm Mon 22 Aug 11
phia012 wrote:No, Venkies do not want a player + cash deal for CS only CASH - wonder why that is ???
Only one thing to say... I wish people would stop saying Samba and Givet are both going to leave. Quite simply our defence is threadbare and Venky's and Kean are not stupid enough to let these two leave (or even one of them leave) without having replacements in place. That isn't going to happen before the end of the window as John is Jones' replacement, therefore Samba and Givet are going nowhere. The only thing that could change this is if whoever comes in for Samba also gives us a very good defender - Arsenal don't have a very good defender so that ain't going to happen!
nat-lads-dad
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1:14pm Mon 22 Aug 11
ROVERSPAL1
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2:03pm Mon 22 Aug 11
nat-lads-dad wrote:This guy is NOT AVERAGE he is another Joey Barton good but doesn't know when to draw the line between passion and stupidity ..
We do not need another average attacking mid field player. We need a proven goal scorer and some defenders. What is going on?
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THE BIGGER QUESTION IS DO WE HAVE MONEY TO BUY HIM??
Remember a few medicals have been done with nothing happening this window..
RovingSA
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2:11pm Mon 22 Aug 11
Fact is Dunn cannot play centre mid because he lacks the energy to run for 90mins. Watch the games, he only runs when the ball is on the side of the field nearest the Rovers bench.
Drop Dunn and we'll immediately improve. Not saying we'll win every game but we'll be a better attacking and defensive side with Dunn on the Bench
ROVERBOY
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2:49pm Mon 22 Aug 11
You are paid to manage not just take the pressure.
So bloody manage.
ROVERBOY
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2:50pm Mon 22 Aug 11
You are paid to manage not just take the pressure.
So bloody manage.
Harrime2
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3:01pm Mon 22 Aug 11
Anyhow at least Kean didn't know about this player and he's being recruited on the advice of our next, soon to be appointed manager (give that a few weeks as well).
As for Ibisevic - he'd be perfect - coming injured (out till end of Sept), at least Vince could introduce him to the physios bench! However if business was meant Pappis Cisse would have been in through that door weeks ago!
Our club is being run as an absolute joke!
Rumours of Givet spitting dummy out and not actually being ill are beginning to surface .... lies, lies and more lies!
rhodie110961
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3:08pm Mon 22 Aug 11
RovingSA wrote:Jeez Bud, Did Dunny kick your dog or summat.lol
Final comment on Dunn. I think Kean is under pressure to keep Dunn in the side. The fans don't like Kean so how can he drop a fan favorite. Plus whenever he subbed Dunn last year and the crowd booed, Dunn would be seen making a comment to Kean, and when he scored that free kick against Kitchee Dunn ran screaming at the Rovers bench.
Fact is Dunn cannot play centre mid because he lacks the energy to run for 90mins. Watch the games, he only runs when the ball is on the side of the field nearest the Rovers bench.
Drop Dunn and we'll immediately improve. Not saying we'll win every game but we'll be a better attacking and defensive side with Dunn on the Bench
rhodie110961
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3:08pm Mon 22 Aug 11
Good call
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3:43pm Mon 22 Aug 11
Why haven't we got a manager who is proven in the premier league?
D.K.O
stick to football
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4:29pm Mon 22 Aug 11
I just hoipe this time next week we have some points on the board and the defensive cover in place
Iii1111
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4:50pm Mon 22 Aug 11
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1. Robinson
2. Emerton
3. Olsson (not a full back though!)
4. John
5. Samba
6. Petrovic
7. Vukcevic
8. Formica
9. Ibisevic
10.Goodwillie
11. Hoilett
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subs
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Rochina
Nelsen
Z’Zonzi
Givet
Blackman
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With this squad we might- just MIGHT have a chance......Salgado -Dunn-Roberts-Peders
en-should get nowhere near the first team....they've had thier chance and fluffed it big time.
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Sorry Jeppo...I know you think the sun shines out of Pedersen & Dunn, the two carthorse masquerading as EPL footballers!
Billypieman
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4:55pm Mon 22 Aug 11
phia012 wrote:Did you just say Kean and Venkys aren't stupid? They are very good at impressions then.
Only one thing to say... I wish people would stop saying Samba and Givet are both going to leave. Quite simply our defence is threadbare and Venky's and Kean are not stupid enough to let these two leave (or even one of them leave) without having replacements in place. That isn't going to happen before the end of the window as John is Jones' replacement, therefore Samba and Givet are going nowhere. The only thing that could change this is if whoever comes in for Samba also gives us a very good defender - Arsenal don't have a very good defender so that ain't going to happen!
Iii1111
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4:59pm Mon 22 Aug 11
Billypieman wrote:and so r u Billy, my old mate:-)
phia012 wrote: Only one thing to say... I wish people would stop saying Samba and Givet are both going to leave. Quite simply our defence is threadbare and Venky's and Kean are not stupid enough to let these two leave (or even one of them leave) without having replacements in place. That isn't going to happen before the end of the window as John is Jones' replacement, therefore Samba and Givet are going nowhere. The only thing that could change this is if whoever comes in for Samba also gives us a very good defender - Arsenal don't have a very good defender so that ain't going to happen!Did you just say Kean and Venkys aren't stupid? They are very good at impressions then.
jinkyjase
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5:25pm Mon 22 Aug 11
RovingSA wrote:I've just watched Dunny's goal against Kitchee again and all he does is salute the bench and say - not even shout - "get in" - he doesn't scream anything at the bench.
Final comment on Dunn. I think Kean is under pressure to keep Dunn in the side. The fans don't like Kean so how can he drop a fan favorite. Plus whenever he subbed Dunn last year and the crowd booed, Dunn would be seen making a comment to Kean, and when he scored that free kick against Kitchee Dunn ran screaming at the Rovers bench.
Fact is Dunn cannot play centre mid because he lacks the energy to run for 90mins. Watch the games, he only runs when the ball is on the side of the field nearest the Rovers bench.
Drop Dunn and we'll immediately improve. Not saying we'll win every game but we'll be a better attacking and defensive side with Dunn on the Bench
That's the trouble at the moment - too many idiots talking absolute twaddle.
Before you reply I urge you to look again.
Spaced Out
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6:26pm Mon 22 Aug 11
ROVERBOY wrote:Think the wages may be an issue unless they are willing to take an extremely drastic pay-cut. Worth a shout though.
If Man City and Spurs need to get rid of a couple of prem players why doesn't the dope Kean go and get them rather than go for totally untried foreigners. You are paid to manage not just take the pressure. So bloody manage.
srvp28
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6:31pm Mon 22 Aug 11
Iii1111 wrote:Sorry but I wouldn't play Olsson at left-back, just for the sake of playing him. He's a fantastic talent going forward but he's not good enough at the back. Also, I'm not sure if, on some subconscious level, you already expect us to be playing in the Championship next season but you've only listed five substitutes when the Premier League allows seven.
If all goes well this week i.e. new signings and players not being sold….Then the BRFC team of the future has got to be…..
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1. Robinson
2. Emerton
3. Olsson (not a full back though!)
4. John
5. Samba
6. Petrovic
7. Vukcevic
8. Formica
9. Ibisevic
10.Goodwillie
11. Hoilett
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subs
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Rochina
Nelsen
Z’Zonzi
Givet
Blackman
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With this squad we might- just MIGHT have a chance......Salgado -Dunn-Roberts-Peders
en-should get nowhere near the first team....they've had thier chance and fluffed it big time.
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Sorry Jeppo...I know you think the sun shines out of Pedersen & Dunn, the two carthorse masquerading as EPL footballers!
srvp28
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6:32pm Mon 22 Aug 11
Also, I'm not sure if, on some subconscious level, you already expect us to be playing in the Championship next season but you've only listed five substitutes when the Premier League allows seven.
Iii1111
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7:08pm Mon 22 Aug 11
zappedagain
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7:16pm Mon 22 Aug 11
Kean first said we'd have one in before Saturday- that didn't happen & no news on him signing today.
Who's dealing with this transfer? Why do they drag on for such a ridiculous amount of time?
Getting less & less confident that the 3-4 signings "promised" by that t-sser Kean will materialise.
What a bloody mess.
KEAN OUT. VENKYS OUT.
J.C - Rishton
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7:45pm Mon 22 Aug 11
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Yet again they miss the boat - The rate these muppets work at, if we are going to sign another 3 or 4 before the end of the transfer window then they need to be taking their medicals by Thursday or else the deals won't be concluded by midnight on 31st !!!
burner
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7:56pm Mon 22 Aug 11
srvp28
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8:03pm Mon 22 Aug 11
Iii1111 wrote:Givet is a better left-back than Olsson. Also, we've signed that Bruno Ribeiro who our own players supposedly rate so there's no need to play Olsson in defence.
good one srvp....to honest it was hard enough picking five subs....agree about Olsson but, who else is there!! might as well have him in somewhere!
wilyrover
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8:08pm Mon 22 Aug 11
CARover
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8:44pm Mon 22 Aug 11
ROVERBOY wrote:He is well rated in the MLS and remember that is where Nelson came from... DC United, how this guy will hold up in the PL is anyones guess
George John another un-tried player at anything like this level.Only on peanuts as a wage. So another cheap signing.
Hoggy blue
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9:15pm Mon 22 Aug 11
Hopping mad
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9:45pm Mon 22 Aug 11
I don't know why we listen to this idiot anymore because all he does is lie and Cryer is just as bad with all the cr@p he reports.
baldie
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10:23pm Mon 22 Aug 11
shinethelight
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11:43pm Mon 22 Aug 11
Blue&whiteforever
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8:42am Tue 23 Aug 11
zappedagain
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10:34am Tue 23 Aug 11
Fans- let's show 'em what we think of it so far!!!
ROVERBOY
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12:06pm Tue 23 Aug 11
britguy
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12:34pm Wed 24 Aug 11
adcr says...
9:44am Mon 22 Aug 11