In his latest column, Engine Room fan in the outer, David Thurling, reflects on season 2004 and commends the skipper James Hird on another inspirational season. ""Surely there can be no finer teacher than James Hird from which to learn the meaning of hard work, courage and commitment. So if nothing else, the transitionary year of 2004 can be looked upon as an education for the next wave of Bomber stars,"" reports Thurling in his column.