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MONTREAL - It seems so long ago that the Winnipeg Blue Bombers went into Percival Molson Stadium and beat the Montreal Alouettes 19-11 on July 4. Who knew then that the Bombers would be 2-12 and facing playoff elimination when they returned to Montreal three months later? Watch the game on TSN starting at 12:30pm et/9:30am pt. You can also follow along with TSN.cas GameTracker. Or that the perennially contending Alouettes (6-8) would be recovering from their own setbacks, including the firing of new coach Dan Hawkins only five games into the season and a concussion that has sidelined quarterback Anthony Calvillo since Aug. 17? It was all optimism back then, and now both teams will be looking to salvage what they can from a season of frustration when they face each other on Monday afternoon. "Throw out all the stats, throw all the records out the window — all that matters is the win," Montreal coach Jim Popp. The Alouettes at least still have hope. A win Monday would give them their first three-game streak of the season and set them up for a battle for second place in the East Division in back to back games beginning Sunday against the second-place Hamilton Tiger-Cats (7-7). Finishing at 9-9 — the same record Toronto had last season before winning the Grey Cup — is not out of the question. "Theres a great feeling in the locker room and on the field," said linebacker Shea Emry. "Theres a better tempo. "Its exciting to see a team come together like that because, in years past, weve come together early on the season and then kind of dwindled at the end. But we are trying to peak. Were not there yet, but were looking towards it." For the Bombers to make the playoffs, they need to beat Montreal to win the three-game season series between the two clubs, plus win their three other remaining games and have the Alouettes lose all their games. Slim chances, indeed, and they got slimmer this week when the Bombers traded CFL sacks leader Alex Hall to Saskatchewan for an injured offensive lineman and a draft pick. But coach Tim Burke said he hasnt sensed that any of his players have thrown in the towel yet. "I dont think so,"he said. "We had another good week of practice. "We were really focused. Guys really want to play." Josh Neiswander has taken over as the starting quarterback in Montreal and has looked sharp, particularly in a 47-24 win last week in Edmonton. He has thrown only one interception in his last three games. He got the job when rookie Tanner Marsh tore a ligament in his right thumb a month ago. Marsh resumed practising this week and will dress as the third quarterback, but probably wont play. The defence has been especially effective, leading the league against the run and featuring an aggressive pass rush that has led to them leading in interceptions with 22. Popp said he asked his team to forget the first 12 games, when they were 4-8, and focus on the last six as a kind of mini-season leading into the playoffs. So far, they are 2-0 in that segment. "We had a bad start, but so did B.C. in 2011," said Emry of the Lions Grey Cup victory after a horrendous start. "I guess were trying to create our own little story over here." Linebacker Kyries Hebert said the Alouettes cannot allow themselves to take the Bombers lightly despite their four-game losing run. "Its the same as you prepare for a 12-2 team," said Hebert. "These guys lost some close games. "They found a way to come here and get a victory in Montreal. So, bigger than their record is the fact that theyre a divisional opponent and they beat us on our home turf, so we have to come back and redeem ourselves." Max Hall is likely to start for the Bombers, although Burke said the race is still on for the No. 1 job with Justin Goltz and Jason Boltus. "I dont think any of our quarterbacks have reached the point where you could say theyre starting quarterback calibre in this league," said Burke. "One of our guys has to step forward in the remainder of this year or were going to have to go out and get another quarterback." The same is true at a few positions on a team that Burke said has "personnel deficiencies." Many Winnipeg players are fighting for jobs for next season, so they wont lack motivation. And Burke himself has to wonder if he will be retained, although he feels he deserves another chance after enduring a lot of injuries and not a lot of talent. "Id like to be back," said the former Alouettes defensive co-ordinator. "Id like to have a chance to work with a team that has more of its pieces put together. "I think it would be tough for anybody to handle what weve gone through. I believe the team has competed hard every week. Weve put forth the energy necessary to be a competitive team. Nobody has ever given up. 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Its important to understand that this was not a betting scam, there could be no bets made.This was a sting set up to show that players were corruptible. It is perfectly fair to argue, I think, that the newspaper was creating a crime and enticing people into crime, although the justification was that the journalist had been given a tip-off.They turned to the youngest and most vulnerable player in that team and put him under pressure to bowl those no-balls. So, I think on those two mitigating factors a ban for life would be unbelievably harsh. A five-year ban - thats fine. Sky pundits Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain both agree that Mohammad Amir has served his punishment and should be allowed to move on Nasser HussainI am less sympathetic than Michael, because although it was a sting operation, Amir still knew what he was doing was wrong. He has said himself; I was cheating the game and the public.He is not a naive young man, he is well educated. They would have been told about the dangers of match-fixing, like we all were as players over the years - thats the wrong side, and why I believe he should have got the ban he did.But dont judge a person until youve walked in their shoes. Put yourself in that position - 18 years old, your hero Salman Butt, who has captained you most of your career says; do this, and if you dont, youll be in big trouble, and in a culture where youre told to look up to and respect senior players. Amir (L) pictured with his then captain, Salman Butt (R) during the 2010 tour of England Given that situation he made one wrong decision in his life, and should he pay for that for the rest of his career? I dont think so. He made an error and has paid for his error. I think were a very cruel society if we tell a young 18-year-old that hes made one error, and thats it for his life.It will be very tough for him at Lords, he will get booed and have no-ball shouted at him, but that comes with the mistake he made.David LloydIts nothing to do with the individual, but for me, match-fixers, spot-fixers, should be banned for life. My opinion on that has never changed.I dont buy the excuse that he was young. Amir had played international cricket, and every international cricketer would know full well what you do when you get an approach. He chose not to.Im quite happy for him to play cricket at club level in Pakistan, but my view is that he shouldnt play international cricket for Pakistan. That happens to be my opinion, other people have theirs which Im very relaxed about. The decision has been made, I dont agree with it but life goes on.Michael HoldingPeople have made mistakes in life, and been given second chances. People have committed murder, served their term, and found themselves back in society. What Amir did is minor in comparison.If people arent willing to forget the past, then certainly it might affect him. But what he has to try to do, is move on. If he goes out there and anyone boos or tries to heckle him, he has to just ignore them.I am happy to see that he is back. When the incident occurred, I think he was pressured into doing what he did and I dont think it was naturally what he wanted to do.Hopefully its all upward going forward for him now and he will get back to showing us the ability he already displayed when he was a teenager. Amir is looking forward to bowling at England’s captain and ‘backbone’ Alastair Cook when he makes his return to Test cricket Bob WillisIm very pleased indeed that he is back. I felt very sorry for him at the time and understood the predicament he found himself in.He wasnt an innocent young man, but a naive one, and just a teenager. He had a captain he obviously revered who told him to do something wrong. It would take a very strong-willed teenager tto turn round and say no to the captain.dddddddddddd He was easy prey.He has served his time - went through a very difficult period in his life - and has rehabilitated himself.He is still a young, and very fine bowler. I hope he goes well and I hope that the English crowds are kind to him. Im sure there will be a few idiots who might voice their protests, but hopefully not at Lords.Kevin PietersenAny sportsman or woman caught match fixing, spot fixing or taking drugs should be banned for life, Pietersen told The Telegraph. They have broken the rules, should pay the price and not be given a second chance.People always deserve a second chance in life but sport is different. We are paid to play a sport we love and are damn lucky to lead the life of a professional cricketer. To try and gain an advantage by taking drugs or devaluing your sport by being bribed is breaking the 11th and 12th commandments. There can be no way back. Kevin Pietersen faced Mohammad Amir when Pakistan last toured England in 2010 Sachin TendulkarI think those that decided to penalise him, have already done so. He has served his sentence, and now he is able to pay.He is a good bowler, has a huge amount of skill, and if he gets his rhythm right he can hopefully do something special.Charlotte EdwardsI dont condone in any way what he did. He made a huge mistake, but at a very young age. It would be sad for a talent like him not to be given a second chance. We all make mistakes.In the Pakistan system, seniority really counts, I just felt that he was pressured into it, and youre very impressionable at that age.I certainly wont be booing him at Lords. You never want to see anyone booed on a cricket field but I cant be certain that its not going to happen, although if theres any ground in the world that would be quite lenient, it would be Lords. Amir collects his man-of-the-series award during the Lords Test in 2010, his last for Pakistan He is a fine cricketer, and lets hope now that his cricket will do the talking. Although, hopefully he wont be too successful against England.Dominic CorkI think if youve been found guilty of spot-fixing or any sort of cheating in sport - life ban. That would be my way of stopping it.He has not been given that; hes back in, so now we have to support him. He has been accepted back in by the ICC and we will see what he does.He is a talent; he has got pace, late swing and will cause England batsmen a lot of problems. Just ask Marcus Trescothick. Amir poses major threat Marcus Trescothick predicts Englands batsmen will struggle to cope with Mohammad Amir this summer. Stuart BroadIt is a huge story, back for his first Test at Lords since the controversy six years ago, a massive story. But, as a team, it is a dangerous place to get waylaid by that, because we could find ourselves in a lot of trouble.Having seen the way Amir has bowled at Taunton, we need to get in the right frame of mind, because he can do us some damage.We need to just look at him as a cricketer and a bowler, and how we can negate that. Amir can do damage Stuart Broad says England must forget Pakistans Mohammad Amirs past and just prepare to face him. Joe RootThe decision has been made for him to play, so theres nothing further to say on it really.Its a great opportunity for me to face him, Ive not played him before, so Im looking forward to that challenge and seeing how we go against him throughout this series.Gary BallanceHe has served his time. I think he deserves a second chance. He is obviously a quality bowler so it is going to be tough facing him, but were going to be up for it.He showed when he was last here in 2010 how skillful he is and we know how tough it will be - especially with the ball swinging and seaming - its not going to be easy but we play in these conditions a lot. So hopefully well be ready for him.Wahab Riaz Wahab Riaz told Sky Sports that he believes Mohammad Amir can handle the pressure when he makes his return to Lords for the first Test against England Everybody is supporting Amir, nobody is reluctant. Everyone is taking to him as our young brother, he is a part of our family. We are all behind him.He is a very talented bowler; is a very strong lad with good vision. He is eager to perform. What has happened in the past has gone now. I truly want him to perform well, to take five wickets in this Test - get his name and his image back and win this first Test for Pakistan.You cannot stop what people are going to say; it doesnt matter what people think. We are not here to answer the people, we just want to play good cricket, a competitive series with England. They are a good team in their own home conditions, and our focus is on playing as well as we can at Lords.Watch the first Investec Test between England and Pakistan from Lords live on Sky Sports 2 from 10am on Thursday, July 14. 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