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Ray Hall, former Everton academy coach and the man credited with discovering Wayne Rooney, can pinpoint the exact moment he knew he had a star in midfielder Ross Barkley. "Someone once told me that you could tell which foot a player favoured by getting them to take a penalty - the one they used would tell you if a player was right footed or left footed," says Hall. "The first time I asked Ross to take penalties he took four - two with each foot - and he scored them all." That moment came nine years ago. Since then, Liverpool-born Barkley, 20, has risen through the Everton ranks to become not only a key player for a side that has lost just once in the Premier League this season, but also a beacon of hope for the future of English football. Barkley v Gascoigne In Paul Gascoigne's first full season in professional football (for Newcastle in 1985-86) he made 35 appearances, scoring nine goals So far this season, Ross Barkley has played 15 games for Everton, scoring twice Paul Gascoigne made his first England appearance in a friendly against Denmark in September 1988, at the age of 21 Ross Barkley's first England appearance was in the 4-0 World Cup qualifier win against Moldova in September, when he was 19 "I can see some [Michael] Ballack in him and some Gazza [Paul Gascoigne]," said Everton boss Roberto Martinez after Barkley produced a man-of-the-match performancein the 1-1 draw with Premier League leaders Arsenal on Sunday. "I've never seen an English player with that sort of mentality." It is a comparison echoed by Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker, a former England team-mate of Gascoigne's, who said: "He has a bit of Gazza about him. Similar stature, technique, confidence, ability to glide past opponents and a certain naivety." But Hall, who left his role as Everton's academy manager in 2011 after two decades in the role, disagrees. "Normally you look at players and you think they are like somebody but I don't think Ross is. He is probably quicker than Paul Gascoigne was," he adds. "I think he is a new generation of athletic, intelligent young footballers that we are bringing through." In less than five months playing at the highest level of English football, Barkley has impressed all with his physicality, driving runs and attacking threat that has seen him become a key part of an Everton side that has lost only once this season, as well as earning England recognition. Roy Hodgson rewarded him with a place in his squad and on 6 September, he made his first senior international appearance in the 4-0 World Cup qualifier win over Moldova. He went on to make substitute appearances in the recent friendlies against Chile and Germany. From playing for his school team to England international in the space of five years, the speed of his emergence is impressive. Even more so, when you consider he went unnoticed until he was 11. After spending his childhood kicking a ball about on the streets of Wavertree in Liverpool, Barkley was spotted by Everton while playing for a local junior team. "Ross actually came to us quite late," says Hall, who oversaw Barkley's development up until he was 16. "He came to us in his final year of primary school, which may sound early but many come much earlier than that - when they are about six. "We had kept an eye on him, our local scouting network had kept us informed on what this young boy was like and when the time was right we signed him." Play media MOTD3: Is Ross Barkley the real deal?Initially, Barkley proved a conundrum. Not because he lacked ability, but because he played well in every position. "We get one or two a year who stand out but Ross was different," explains Andy Cawley, Barkley's PE teacher at his former school Broadgreen International. "It is normal for us to rotate positions but Ross could do it all - tackle, pass, dribble and score - it was all quite natural for him." Everton were similarly unsure of what his best position was. "When he came to us, we played him as a centre-back because of his physique. He was very strong for his age group," says Hall. "He could also score goals too and we felt he needed to be involved more, so we played him up front, before we settled on playing him in midfield at about 13." From then on, Barkley developed at a remarkable rate. He outgrew his peers so quickly that he was soon playing in age groups where team-mates and opposition players were two or three years older than him. "When Ross was 13 he was playing at under-15 level and when he was 14 he was in the under-16s team. He played in our under 18 group when he was 15, so he was playing against and alongside boys who were up to three years older than him," adds Hall. Analysis Phil McNultyChief football writer "Ross Barkley has taken huge strides towards maturity since new Everton manager Roberto Martinez placed such faith in the England teenager this season. "Barkley has shown an eye for a goal, power and pace and a willingness to look forward at every opportunity. There have already been comparisons with the young Steven Gerrard and Paul Gascoigne. "He is now fulfilling the high hopes so many have had for Barkley over many years - and both Everton and England will be the beneficiaries.""Physically he could handle that no problem, but it was technically where he excelled - his feet were so quick that you could tell he had the ingredients to become a top player." Barkley's reputation was growing. In 2008, when he was only 14, he was called up to the England Under-16 squad. He also produced one of his most impressive performances at youth level that year, scoring twice as Broadgreen International beat All Saints Catholic High School in the Liverpool Echo Cup final. Watching that day, and presenting the trophy, was Rafael Benitez, manager of Liverpool at the time. At that stage, scouts from other Premier League clubs had noted Barkley's potential but even if they, or Benitez, had been impressed enough to want to sign him, there was nothing they could do. "He was never distracted by any of the potential interest from anywhere," says Cawley. "He was hugely loyal to Everton and I think that came across when he met Rafael Benitez. He was not arrogant or rude, but it was very much just a case of him saying 'thanks very much' when receiving the trophy and that was that." Also impressed by his performances was then-Everton manager David Moyes, who felt confident enough in a 16-year-old Barkley's ability to name him on the bench for a Premier League game against Newcastle in September, 2010. Barkley did not come on in that game, but it seemed his first-team debut was imminent until what every budding footballer fears happened. During an England Under-19 match he collided with Liverpool's Andre Wisdom, breaking his leg in three places. Ross Barkley has made 15 appearances for Everton this season, scoring two goals."We were worried when he had the injury," says Hall. "It came at a time when he was learning and developing at his quickest and he was out of the game for eight or nine months. "He hated every moment of it and wanted to be back playing after two weeks." Fortunately for Everton and Barkley, the injury did not affect his development. He returned to training in time for pre-season ahead of the 2011-12 season before making his debut for the Toffees in a 1-0 defeat by Queens Park Rangers on 20 August. After that, Barkley was used sparingly by Moyes. He was sent on loan to Championship side Sheffield Wednesday to aid his development by playing regular first-team football outside of the Premier League. He made 13 appearances for the Owls, memorably scoring twice in a 3-0 win at Ipswich. "He slotted straight into the team and you could see he had Premier League ability," says Wednesday winger Michail Antonio. "His technique was excellent, his vision was good and he always picked up the ball in midfield and broke through the opposition defence. He opened teams up." When Moyes departed in the summer to become Manchester United manager, Barkley may have wondered where that left his future at the club. Ross Barkley factfile Date of birth: 5 December 1993 Full Everton debut: v QPR (H), Premier League, August 20 2011 First senior goal: On loan for Sheffield Wednesday v Bolton (H), Championship, 22 September 2012 England appearances: Three (Moldova, Chile & Germany) But under Martinez he has continued to thrive, producing a man-of-the match performance in a 2-2 draw with Norwich in the opening game of the season and going on to start in Everton's next nine games. His subsequent arrival on the international scene has perhaps come at just the right time. With midfielders Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard coming towards the end of their international careers, eyes are on who could could be their long-term replacements, and there are a growing number of voices calling for Barkley to be included on the plane to Brazil for next year's World Cup. The key, as with any young player, is ensuring it does not all go to his head. "It is the beginning now," says Cawley. "I always said to him not to believe the hype or buy into it until the end of your career. You see some players who have made a similar kind of progress and seem to have gone into reverse. Ross needs to make sure that does not happen. "However, I am sure that, with the support of the club he is at, his family and his own mental strength, it won't."

Well worth a couple of quid punt, has to be better than the £2 bet I had on Nicky Clark to score another hat-trick on Sat

Impressed from what I've seen of him. Confident on the ball. If the Scottish/ Rangers game is to improve we need the young Scottish lads at Auchehowie to merge the typical hard tackling /strong heading ability of the usual defender with the skill / flair of Moshni.

Celtic launch probe after fans throw missiles and damage seats Saturday 7 December 2013 From the Scottish Herald. Celtic have launched a probe after being "appalled" by the actions of some of their fans at their clash with Motherwell when smoke bombs were thrown on to the park and seats damaged at Fir Park. Before Friday's Scottish Premiership match, a flare was lit in the Celtic end before a green smoke bomb was thrown on the pitch. After Kris Commons scored the first goal in Celtic's 5-0 win, a missile thrown from the away support flew over Hoops goalkeeper Fraser Forster's head and play was quickly halted after Motherwell restarted when a green smoke bomb went off on his goal-line. After the match, it became apparent that dozens of seats had been broken in the middle-lower section of the South Stand, just above where a Green Brigade banner had been displayed on the front of the stand. A statement from Celtic read: "Clearly we are appalled by the scenes from last night's match and the actions of a small minority which have again tarnished the great reputation of the club and our supporters on a night when our team produced such a fantastic performance. "We are currently investigating these events and will update our supporters early next week." The pyrotechnic displays came days after the Scottish Football Association launched investigations into similar incidents at William Hill Scottish Cup ties the previous weekend. A flare thrown from the Rangers support after their win at Falkirk damaged the pitch and a smoke bomb was thrown from the Motherwell support on to the New Douglas Park surface during their defeat by Albion Rovers. Celtic manager Neil Lennon hit out at the latest incidents after the game. He told BBC Scotland: "It is unnecessary. I don't see what they bring to the game. "It's at our end with our goalkeeper there and it's always a worry that by accident someone could get hit or something could get damaged by it. "I don't see what the turn-on is with it - it does nothing for me. I just don't see what they add to the atmosphere of the game." Celtic are set to foot the bill under a reciprocal agreement between clubs but could also find themselves facing a Scottish Professional Football League investigation once the league studies its delegate report. Meanwhile, a Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "During the course of the match, 18 smoke bombs, three fireworks, and one flare were set off. "Significant damage was caused to seats within the ground and we are looking into this matter along with the club to establish the circumstances. "There were no arrests made inside the ground."

normally someone posts an unofficial link to the game in this thread closer to ko time.

Hopefully Aird keeps his place in front of Peralta , same team as Tuesday and a similar performance. Hopefully enjoyable to watch again. Clark to be in the Goals again . 16/1 for another hat trick at Wiliam Hill.

Its on itv player https://www.itv.com/itvplayer/search/term/being-paul-gascoigne you have 28 days left to watch it

Say sorry you had something booked on that day before you started new job ? You could say you'll cancel it if you want but they might just give you night off anyway?

Michael O'Neill hails David Healy as NI role model Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill has described the retiring David Healy as "an example to all current and future international players". Healy, without a club since leaving Bury in the summer, announced his retirement on Tuesday. The 34-year-old is seen as a hero by Northern Ireland fans, having scored a record 36 goals in 95 appearances. "David Healy has and will always be an iconic player in the eyes of all our supporters," O'Neill said. Play media David Healy talks about his most memorable Northern Ireland goals "His commitment to playing for Northern Ireland is an example to all current and future international players. "I know that David will have a lot to offer the game as he embarks on his coaching career. "David has already performed a scouting role for the senior international team and assisted the Under-17 team as part of his development as a coach. "I thank David for his contribution to football in Northern Ireland and look forward to working with him in the future." Healy never featured at a major tournament, despite a stunning return of 13 goals in Euro 2008 qualifying, but leaves the game proud of his achievements. "It has been an absolute honour and privilege to wear the Northern Ireland shirt, to represent the people of our proud wee country and I hope to continue in whatever way I can, in my new career in coaching, to help Northern Ireland succeed," said Healy. "Over half my life has been dedicated to the game that I love and although you have to get on by your own efforts and making the best of your own abilities, my career would not have been anything like it has, without the help and support of so many people. "To the Green and White Army, who have sang my name win or lose, goals or no goals, my heartfelt thanks and respect to you all. "There have been some pretty tough days in the Green shirt, let's be honest, but when we got it right and when I had the chance to play my part, those are the days that will stay in my memory forever." The Irish FA will honour Healy with a ceremony at its next competitive match at Windsor Park while there have been calls for a stand at the revamped national stadium to be named after the player. Link is to a bbc site (I know some don't care much for that site , wont let you copy it straight to this site) showing footage of some of his goals for Northern Island against Spain , Denmark etc some belters. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25201562

Couple of days ago David Healy announced his retirement. A man who got to live the dream , a boyhood Rangers fan who went on to sign for us along with becoming one of Northern Irelands greatest goal scorers. From reading he article below looks like he's going to do his coaching badges . I wish him every success in the future . Record goal-scorer David Healy was one of Northern Ireland greats By Richard Petrie BBC Sport NI David Healy was assured of his place in Northern Ireland sporting folklore the instant his winning goal against England hit the back of the net at Windsor Park on 7 September, 2005. That historic moment when Healy latched onto an incisive through ball from Steven Davis, before rifling a right-foot shot past a helpless Paul Robinson, will live long in the hearts and minds of supporters of the national football team. One which for years to come will be mentioned in the same breath as Gerry Armstrong's dramatic decisive strike against Spain at the 1982 World Cup. A first win over the English since 1972 was as welcome as it was unexpected, and was celebrated long into the night and beyond. David Healy factfile Born: 5 August 1979 1995: Begins career as a youth player at Manchester United 1999: Makes United debut in League Cup defeat by Aston Villa October 2000: Scores two goals on Northern Ireland debut against Luxembourg 2001: Signs for Preston and scores 45 goals in 139 games 2004: Moves to Leeds United 2005: Scores Northern Ireland's winner in World Cup qualifier against England Nets a record 13 goals in Euro 2008 qualifying campaign 2007-2010: Spells at Premier League clubs Fulham and Sunderland 2011-12: Helps Rangers win Scottish League Cup 2013: Makes 95th and final N Ireland appearance against Israel in March Released by Bury in May Retires in November Already assured of legendary status by virtue of that magical evening when Sven Goran-Eriksson's multi-millionaire outfit were humbled in Belfast, the Killyleagh man went on to rack up 36 goals in 95 appearances for the country which he was so proud to represent. His international goal-scoring exploits were to reach their peak when he scored a record 13 goals in 12 games during the qualifying campaign for the 2008 European Championships, a feat recognised by a special award from Uefa president Michel Platini. And there weren't many tap-ins among those, mostly spectacular efforts against some of the best defenders in the world. The highlights of that prolific campaign included a hat-trick in the famous 3-2 victory over Spain in September, 2006, both goals in a 2-1 success over Sweden in March 2007 and the record clincher in the win against Denmark on a mostly waterlogged pitch eight months later. By this stage, Healy's eye for goal and reputation as the man for the big occasion meant that memorable nights to savour at Windsor Park became almost commonplace, a palpable air of expectancy permeating the stadium whenever he touched the ball. The County Down lad had given some indication of the impact he would make on the international stage when he found the net twice on the occasion of his first cap against Luxembourg in February, 2000. With goal-scoring being an inherent problem for managers of a country with limited playing resources, the young striker soon shouldered a high burden of expectation whenever he strode out in the green shirt, but it was a challenge he always appeared to relish. While other players often rendered themselves 'unavailable' for some of the less glamorous friendly games at awkward times of the year, Healy was pretty much an 'ever-present', always keen to add to his tally of caps and goals. Records tumbled along the way - Healy equalling and then overtaking Colin Clarke's Northern Ireland record by scoring his 13th and 14th goals for his country in a friendly game away to Trinidad and Tobago in June, 2004. The forward subsequently became the first player ever to score two hat-tricks for Northern Ireland with a treble against Liechtenstein. That Healy enjoyed a scoring ratio to compare with many of the world's best strikers bears testimony to impact he made on the international stage, and an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List in 2008 was further recognition of his efforts. David Healy scores an equaliser against Azerbaijan David Healy after scoring his final international goal against Azerbaijan last year Despite relatively productive periods at clubs such as Preston North End and Leeds United, the 34-year-old never quite scaled the same heights at club level. He began his career as a youth player at Manchester United in 1995, but made only three senior appearances before moving on to ply his trade in the Championship. In 2007, Healy was handed an opportunity to make his mark on the top flight of English football at Fulham by his former international boss Lawrie Sanchez, but was unable to replicate his Northern Ireland form with either the Cottagers or Sunderland, whom he joined in 2008. He went on to fulfil his boyhood dream of playing for Rangers and helped the Glasgow giants win the Scottish Premier League title in 2011, also playing in the club's 2011 League Cup final victory. Healy then spent a season with Bury, but was released following the Lancashire club's relegation to League Two. His final season as a professional did however produce one golden moment as the striker's ambition of scoring once again in front of his adoring 'Green and White Army' at Windsor Park was met. Introduced to a hero's welcome as a second-half substitute against Azerbaijan in November 2012, Healy fired home a free-kick in front of the 'Kop' stand in the sixth minute of injury time to clinch a draw for Michael O'Neill's side. The striker's name rang round the stadium to acclaim his first international goal for four years and he earned his final cap in a 2-0 defeat by Israel in March of this year. Just a few months ago, O'Neill insisted that Healy could still be part of his plans if he were to find a club, but a failure to do so hastened the announcement of his retirement. Having attended IFA coaching courses and hung up his boots, Healy will now pursue his ambition of becoming a coach and manager, with grateful Northern Ireland fans wishing him the best for a successful future in the game in a different capacity.

Great video once again, hope all that money Nicky Clark won you , you don't waste and put it towards more editing software for future videos

Hopefully get a few new lifelong supporters from this

same as post 138 (quote facility not working) how do you get rid of those boxes in middle of stream that tell you download media player stuff?

Due to the poor standard in the premier league think all our players have a chance of performing at that level. Sure we will have a few new signings by the time we get back there. Think the standard of Scottish football will not help us when we finally get back into Europe.

Final about to start Good article about the differences between League and Union . Breaking the code: how rugby league and rugby union compare Comments (501) Last weekend saw two spectacular rugby matches, both won by New Zealand with last-gasp tries. They were, of course, in different sports, with the Kiwis beating England in a semi-final thriller in the Rugby League World Cup last Saturday and the All Blacks winning an epic against Ireland on Sunday in the penultimate game of union's autumn Tests. Continue reading the main story “The passing skills in all positions in league are far superior to those in union”Jeremy Guscott This Saturday sees the culmination of five weeks of action as defending champions New Zealand face favourites Australia in the Rugby League World Cup final in Manchester, while Wales v Australia will also bring five weekends of Test rugby in the union code to a conclusion. The weekend's games will feature players who have appeared in both the 13-man and 15-man codes. In the Kiwi team on Saturday will be Sonny Bill Williams, the International Rugby League Federation's player of the year, who won a union World Cup winner's medal with the All Blacks in 2011, while former Australia league star Israel Folau will be in action for Australia's union side in Cardiff. BBC Sport has asked four rugby experts to discuss the differences and similarities between the two codes, the different challenges they present and skills they require, and the evolution of both games. Our panel comprises Jonathan Davies (37 Wales union caps, 10 caps for Great Britain and nine for Wales in league), Jeremy Guscott (65 union caps for England and eight for the Lions) Jamie Peacock (26 caps for Great Britain and 21 for England in league, and captained both), andTulsen Tollett (former NRL and Super League rugby league star, and Premiership rugby union player). How easy is it to switch between codes? Jeremy Guscott: Code-switching used to be one-way traffic but since union went professional it seems like more top players have switched from league to union. Brad Thorn, who won the 2011 union World Cup with New Zealand, is one of the few league forwards to switch codesSonny Bill Williams is pretty unique in his ability to swap between codes as often as he has - his physique, athleticism and skill-set mean he can do so with ease, but there are lots of players, especially the backs, in either game that would do well in both codes. You could see players like England rugby league star Sam Burgess making the jump across if he needed another challenge, butthe challenge of the NRL is plenty for now I think. I'm sure the likes of Lions backs George North, Jonathan Davies and Manu Tuilagi, and many other players with that physique and pace, would do well in league but just like any other sportsperson doing well in their chosen field why would they change? Tulsen Tollett: Fewer league forwards tend to switch because league is a simpler game to play: there are no line-outs, rucks, mauls and so on, and the technicalities at these areas are something that take time and understanding to master. Does league or union require greater fitness? Jonathan Davies: I enjoyed fitness and worked really hard at it, even as an amateur, and especially on my speed. While union is quicker at times, the ball is in play more in league, so it is less stop-and-start, and with the constant running up and back in defence I found my fitness levels were tested more. TT: I found that my aerobic fitness decreased when moving to union after a season in league as I'd been up and back defending in league - you're almost doing shuttle runs. In union it didn't require that type of movement as you only needed to be behind the feet of the back man at the ruck. Which code has better ball-handling? The Kangaroos are renowned for their superb passing and excellent lines of runningJD: The handling skills in league are higher generally. If you look at the top sides like Australia and New Zealand, if they create an overlap, the chances are they will score. They don't throw miss-passes for the sake of it and their short passing and angles of running are better. JG: The passing skills in all positions in league are far superior to those in union. The best sides in league are very clinical - when the opportunity arises the skills allow for good accuracy and execution. Union could definitely learn from having those skill sets. I would say also league has looked at the off-load game of union and used that more than they used to. When Henry Paul and Jason Robinson [former Wigan rugby league players turned England union internationals] pitched up at Bath many years ago, their broken-field running and attacking was like nothing I'd ever seen before in union. Which code is better at kicking? Jamie Peacock: Union's kicking game is exceptional and a vital part of that game. League can learn from that, especially the distance kicking and, given how important it is when you get three points for a penalty, the place kicking. JG: Both codes use kicking as a way of gaining territory by kicking deep. Union has more contested kicks, where two or more players jump for the ball, whereas league would probably only kick to contest possession within 25 yards of the opposition try line. JD: I would say the standard of goal-kicking is far higher in union than league. The percentages are higher in league, but if you don't think you can kick it, you tend to go for touch, whereas in union you will have a go at it. It is a different mindset. The kicking skills are certainly higher in union because they are utilised more. In league they keep more ball in hand. What about differences in tackling? TT: In union, body position becomes important, not just carrying the ball but also defending, as you are trying to really stop the play dead and either hold the player up to force a put-in for yourself at the scrum, or be quick enough to make a tackle and effect a turnover. That means that trying to not be on the ground in an offside position after making a tackle is key. In league, if you tackle someone low you are not worrying about others coming through to ruck and you being caught in a compromising position - getting rucked over or penalised for being on the wrong side. Is there more onus on scoring tries in league? TT: The points system in union is a shame in a way as it means people get more excited about a drop-goal or a penalty when the game is about entertainment and scoring tries from a fan's point of view. However, I only have a problem when a team may score two or three tries to nil but still lose through having five or six penalty goals kicked against them. But at the end of the day that reflects poorly on the discipline of the defensive team. Have the defensive systems converged? JG: The defensive lines are similar because union has made big strides in following league's lead in this area. Union never really worked on defence as intensely as league did in the amateur era but that has all changed. TT: There is one intricacy that is harder to master for a back in union - the sliding defence moves up and out at a quicker speed than in league because there is less space between yourself and the attacker in the 15-man code. This is an area that can cause a few problems when it comes to transferring defensive skills. Are the games becoming too similar? JG: The set-pieces are still the biggest difference, with no line-outs in league and the scrum rarely contested in the 13-man code. In union, the scrum is still a big part of the game, both physically and mentally. While both are a means of restarting the game, in union if you get the dominance at the scrum you have a big advantage, but in league it's almost another play-the-ball - a way for possession to change hands. The breakdown is another big difference because so much happens after the tackle in union whereas in league it doesn't exist because of the play-the-ball. So which one's better then? JD: Union is different now to when I was playing. Defence wasn't as confrontational and aggressive as it is now. I went from an amateur sport in union to a professional one in league, so I found it tougher. Very rarely did you have to tackle as a fly-half in union in those days. Davies enjoyed great success in both codes and revelled in the space he found in leagueI really enjoyed playing both games, but once I had played league it was better for me because it suited my game. Playing union for Wales in those days against the top sides like England, France, Australia and New Zealand, we would often get dominated up front, so as a fly-half I could be starved of possession. In league I was getting more ball and there are four fewer men on the field so there is more space, and that suited me. TT: I enjoyed playing both for different reasons. League is a more free-flowing contest, which becomes a battle of attrition when the match is tight. Union becomes more of a thinking game, tactically: where do we kick the ball? On a turnover, is there space at the back or should we control the ball? Is there space out wide? JG: You won't see many better games of rugby in either code than the State of Origin series played every year in Australia between Queensland and New South Wales. It's totally compelling, even for the neutral. I enjoyed the England matches against Australia and New Zealand in this year's World Cup and look forward to watching the final this Saturday. You can't help but enjoy big collisions and attacking brilliance. League is on the whole more dynamic because of the rules; union has its moments like that but it's a slower build-up to the crescendo. Jonathan Davies told me I would have enjoyed rugby league. Although I had good offers it was never really an option for me while I was playing union for a very successful club side and national team. Both codes have some truly special players that we all enjoy watching play their chosen sport. Jonathan Davies, Jamie Peacock and Tulsen Tollett will all be part of the BBC's coverage of the Rugby League World Cup final, Australia v New Zealand, on Saturday, starting at 1345 GMT on BBC One and online. Jeremy Guscott will be part of the BBC's coverage of Wales v Australia on Saturday, starting at 1630 GMT on BBC Two and online.

Same team for me as Monday night, no changes. More of Mondays first half performance and I'll be happy .

just got round to watching the semi' between England and New Zealand still on BBC iplayer .http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b03k20jx/Rugby_League_World_Cup_2013_SemiFinal_New_Zealand_v_England/ incredible game if anyone has missed it. Shame about the final set of six. Brilliant sporting spectacle. Hat off to England , thought Sinfeld, Sam and George Burgess,James Graham, Roby and Westwood were immense. The final this Sat between Australia v New Zealand should be just as good.

Writing on Twitter, Hutton said: "Got the results back and I have broken my leg, got no luck at the minute gutted is an understatement! Just need to try and look forward!"

Thought he played well on Monday night, especially considering it's hard when you have not had an 1st team games in a while He got 5-6 crosses in , think one was on Faures head where he should of scored. Would like to see him play right winger in the majority of the remaining games till the end of the season. Thought the 1st half on Monday was the best we have played in ages.

excellent first half, best I've seen them play in ages. Sharp quick football along the floor. Enjoyable to watch

was it stoppage? been listening on 5 live? can hear loads of booing from the crowd

Did anyone on here go to the Q&A session with Albertz? how did it go? Would of loved to of gone .

Would also go for McCoists goal in the Scottish Cup , would of loved to of been there. Robertson sent off for nothing after 9 mins, Pouring down and under the cosh for most of the game, immense atmosphere in the stands. Can remember it was one of the few times Rangers were on live, on normal television down here in England. The players backs to the wall performance is well up there in what playing for Rangers should be all about. The players, managements , fans reaction at the end of the game sums up what a fantastic result it was .

Answer to previous question about has a Scotsman ever won a medal . Quote off bbc website before quarter final v New Zealand . " Scotland are led on to the lush Leeds turf by David Rose, who is the only living Scotsman to have won the Rugby League World Cup. Former Leeds player Rose scored a try in Great Britain's win in the 1954 final. Sure he had a few words of inspiration for his fellow countryman too. "

This Friday quarter finals start. 15 November: New Zealand v Scotland (20:00) Headingley Carnegie, Leeds don't think its on telly though ? can only find it on radio 5 live on listings . international football on at same time. 16 November: Australia v USA (13:00) Racecourse Ground, Wrexham 16 November: England v France (20:00) DW Stadium, Wigan on bbc 2 7.30 17 November: Samoa v Fiji (15:00) Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington . Seen some cracking games so far (tu)