ExiledAjax Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 Apologies to either @Septic Peg, @havanatopia or anyone else who normally sticks this up. However, I wanted to get this going so we've got a place to chat about tonight's match. Blackburn was the last game I went to before moving abroad. That fine 1-0 away in early 2019 when Eros Pisano netted on a chilly February day at Ewood Park. That was a cracking away day but since then the ex-premier league champions have bested us twice. The following will pale in comparison to a @Davefevs thread but here's a very potted summary of their season so far. Blackburn have started well, and although they sit two places below us their numbers are hugely impressive. We are welcoming the division's top scorers with 31 goals, resulting from the second highest number of shots (15 per match). That figure of 31 is roughly 2 per game (our stated aim this term) and many are thanks to divisional top scorer Armstrong who has a frankly ridiculous 14 goals from 15 appearances. Recent form is also excellent with Rovers on a 7 game run without loss. They seem to line up in a 433 and as I understand it have pretty much their full squad to choose from. Defence is the only part of their team that isn't at full strength as CB Lenihan is suspended following his red card against Brentford. Wharton is also out with an achilles injury, but City old-boy Williams may return after resuming training this week. A win for Rovers will take them above us in the table. Frankly I am pessimistic. All the signs point to us being put under a brutal siege and if Bentley isn't MOTM then it will mean we've posted a fine win. Blackburn 3-1 City for me. Bentley MOTM. Apologies for the brevity and the pessimism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 I have a good feeling about tonight. We've had a few unconvincing performances that have ground out ok results. I think we might get a surprise win tonight. No basis behind it, just gut feeling. Blackburn 1-2 City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadredfred Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 Yeah I fear a bit of a pasting if we start as we have done in recent matches and they get into gear early on. Would like to see Bakinson in for Brunt for some energy in the middle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchay Red Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 5 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said: I have a good feeling about tonight. We've had a few unconvincing performances that have ground out ok results. I think we might get a surprise win tonight. No basis behind it, just gut feeling. Blackburn 1-2 City. Hope you are right. But we are at home, so you may want to change your forecast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted December 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 10 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said: I have a good feeling about tonight. We've had a few unconvincing performances that have ground out ok results. I think we might get a surprise win tonight. No basis behind it, just gut feeling. Blackburn 1-2 City. I just don't think Blackburn are the kind of team who let you "grind out" a result. They're closer in style to Norwich and will absolutely blast you. Maybe we can do it, maybe our counter attack will fire or Bakinson can come back in and screen effectively. But as I say, I'm pessimistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSSEL85 Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 Feeling pessimistic too, can’t help thinking Blackburn will punish all of our mistakes tonight’s and turn us over. 3-1 to Rovers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 Hunt and Bakinson back in tonight so I’ve been told. 433... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSSEL85 Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 Sky has us at nearly 2/1 to win tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 Just now, Lew-T said: Hunt and Bakinson back in tonight so I’ve been told. 433... Could we go wingbacks though....or you’ve been told formation too? FWIW quite looking forward to watching Harvey Elliott tonight. A young’un who plays with a lot of confidence. Nyambe I really rate too. They could pair Williams with Ayala in the centre tonight, so that’s a pairing we could get at. Johnson usually plays well against us too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodjias Wrist Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 We all know Mowbray sets his team up well. Armstrong is pretty potent at the moment so hopefully his pace doesn't catch our back line out. I fear we will continue our dreadful football and be comfortably beaten by Blackburn.....2-0 to city it Is!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 Take a draw now. Think they are a better side than us & Mowbray is an underrated manager. Certainly did a number on us at AG last season, started quickly, scored very early on & were in complete control. Currently on a decent unbeaten run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 Blackburn score goals and only two points behind us so I’m not confident. Derrick Williams to come back to haunt us with a winning goal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 29 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said: Apologies to either @Septic Peg, @havanatopia or anyone else who normally sticks this up. However, I wanted to get this going so we've got a place to chat about tonight's match. Blackburn was the last game I went to before moving abroad. That fine 1-0 away in early 2019 when Eros Pisano netted on a chilly February day at Ewood Park. That was a cracking away day but since then the ex-premier league champions have bested us twice. The following will pale in comparison to a @Davefevs thread but here's a very potted summary of their season so far. Blackburn have started well, and although they sit two places below us their numbers are hugely impressive. We are welcoming the division's top scorers with 31 goals, resulting from the second highest number of shots (15 per match). That figure of 31 is roughly 2 per game (our stated aim this term) and many are thanks to divisional top scorer Armstrong who has a frankly ridiculous 14 goals from 15 appearances. Recent form is also excellent with Rovers on a 7 game run without loss. They seem to line up in a 433 and as I understand it have pretty much their full squad to choose from. Defence is the only part of their team that isn't at full strength as CB Lenihan is suspended following his red card against Brentford. Wharton is also out with an achilles injury, but City old-boy Williams may return after resuming training this week. A win for Rovers will take them above us in the table. Frankly I am pessimistic. All the signs point to us being put under a brutal siege and if Bentley isn't MOTM then it will mean we've posted a fine win. Blackburn 3-1 City for me. Bentley MOTM. Apologies for the brevity and the pessimism. Condensed Version Blackburn Peg, Hav & Dafydd have done a runner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 8 minutes ago, GrahamC said: Take a draw now. Think they are a better side than us & Mowbray is an underrated manager. Certainly did a number on us at AG last season, started quickly, scored very early on & were in complete control. Currently on a decent unbeaten run. Very underrated manager. Just now, BigTone said: Condensed Version Blackburn Peg & Hav have done a runner Together? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted December 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 Gregor predicts (3-5-2): Bentley; Vyner, Moore, Kalas; Hunt, Bakinson, O'Dowda, Nagy, Dasilva; Wells, Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 1 minute ago, Davefevs said: Very underrated manager. Together? With you Dafydd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT The Optimist Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 Come on folks. We’re playing Blackburn, not Barcelona. They are below us in table.. a win... to stop the mini rot. ( if you can call it that) Please DH play players in natural positions, make them worry about us...play to our strengths.. The optimist... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 Just now, DT The Optimist said: Come on folks. We’re playing Blackburn, not Barcelona. They are below us in table.. a win... to stop the mini rot. ( if you can call it that) Please DH play players in natural positions, make them worry about us...play to our strengths.. The optimist... Clearly you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted December 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 6 minutes ago, DT The Optimist said: Come on folks. We’re playing Blackburn, not Barcelona. They are below us in table.. a win... to stop the mini rot. ( if you can call it that) Please DH play players in natural positions, make them worry about us...play to our strengths.. The optimist... Honestly right now I think I'd rather play Barcelona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megansdad Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 Gregor and my team the same - hopeful thats what we'll see. Plenty of options then from the bench as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 Whatever line up/ formation tonight, if we are not on it i can see us getting well beat. Lets bounce back (again). COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Wood Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 Blackburn probably looking at the need to score once which will either get them a win or draw, if they score twice they probably win the game if they score more than twice we haven't got a hope in hell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLRed Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 Bakinson and not brunt is the key to progressive more attacking play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redrascal2 Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 56 minutes ago, RUSSEL85 said: Feeling pessimistic too, can’t help thinking Blackburn will punish all of our mistakes tonight’s and turn us over. 3-1 to Rovers. Blackburn pose a goal scoring threat and we don't. I agree with the 3-1 to Rovers and if we are as poor as we have been lately at home it could be worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin_unreliant Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 1 hour ago, RUSSEL85 said: Feeling pessimistic too, can’t help thinking Blackburn will punish all of our mistakes tonight’s and turn us over. 3-1 to Rovers. That score is my gloomy prediction too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashton_fan Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 It's unusual for a team to come here and attack, we will have more room to play and could score on the break Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse With No Name Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 1 hour ago, ExiledAjax said: I just don't think Blackburn are the kind of team who let you "grind out" a result. They're closer in style to Norwich and will absolutely blast you. Maybe we can do it, maybe our counter attack will fire or Bakinson can come back in and screen effectively. But as I say, I'm pessimistic. See, as soon as I see the term counter attack, that makes me think of defending for our lives, which is usually from minute one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 A Norwegian christmas song can perhaps cheer people up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcard Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 1 hour ago, RUSSEL85 said: Feeling pessimistic too, can’t help thinking Blackburn will punish all of our mistakes tonight’s and turn us over. 3-1 to Rovers. Best side I seen at AG last season, whether it was a one off!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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