Blackburn Rovers away match thread

[BCFC Rich]

1 hour ago, redkev said:

I can remember a few Blackburn fans saying after that Scott was by far the better player on the day , like you say Dave I think they look at him as there version of Scott but we’re very honest with there assessment after that Scott was a fair bit ahead of Wharton

They did indeed. I like looking at our opposition + their forums and they are one of the few sets of opposition fans who seem to acknowledge + evaluate how the opponents play - rather than the more typical "we were shit" or "they were lucky" if they lose, and "we battered then" if they win.   

[Sturny]

Szmodics on 14 goals this season already jesus christ

[Davefevs]

3 hours ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

Blackburn are more of a possession albeit open and attacking side than us or have been doing it for longer anyway, tbh albeit under new management ie us that may change.

A number of their games have also had red cards too for and against so it can make it a bit tricky to judge.

Red card for them v Hull, and v Norwich, Red Card for their opponent v Rotherham.

https://fbref.com/en/squads/e090f40b/Blackburn-Rovers-Stats

2 hours ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

Scott is a year older though, which is a factor albeit I think he is superior to Wharton.

6 months older!

[Mr Popodopolous]

7 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

6 months older!

I've been using more basic data, chances created, shots for and against, possession so will have a look. It wouldnt surprise me if they have more of the ball but control can come in different ways too.

Ah I guess Sofascore was wrong, or said Wharton born June 2004. Other sites did say February tbh.

Edited December 12, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous

[Davefevs]

Just now, Mr Popodopolous said:

I've been using more basic data, chances created, shots for and against, possession so will have a look. It wouldnt surprise me if they have more of the ball but control can come in different ways too.

Ah I guess Sofasfore was wrong, or said Wharton born June 2004. Other sites did say February tbh.

I wasn’t disagreeing, just adding to convo.

Set-pieces could be a nice little route for us tonight!

[EstoniaTallinnRed]

On 11/12/2023 at 18:42, FForbes said:

Good to see it's available on Robins TV - but I'm not sure that Naismith & Wells need to be in the studio from 2.30pm - the usual official website accuracy !

Lets hope they remember to switch the audio on before the game kicks off and not almost half way through, as on Saturday.

[EstoniaTallinnRed]

42 minutes ago, Sturny said:

Szmodics on 14 goals this season already jesus christ

Yes and he wasn't considered good enough for Championship football according to a previous coach.

[Curr Avon]

9 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

I wasn’t disagreeing, just adding to convo.

Set-pieces could be a nice little route for us tonight!

For the record Dave, I don't care what the result is tonight - as long as we win.

[sugarwray]

Massive respect to the fans who are at Blackburn tonight. Here’s hoping for a decent result COYR 

[Nogbad the Bad]

17 minutes ago, EstoniaTallinnRed said:

Yes and he wasn't considered good enough for Championship football according to a previous coach.

A coach who wasn't good enough for Championship level himself imo. and almost certainly will never manage at this level again.

[wendyredredrobin]

30 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

I wasn’t disagreeing, just adding to convo.

Set-pieces could be a nice little route for us tonight!

I wish I could agree with you Dave but we never seem to make much out of set pieces, partly due to a lack of height in the box but mainly that our forwards can't be arsed to challenge for the ball.

[Tim S]

One change from the weekend. Andi Weimann drops to the bench. Cam Pring comes in.

[Curr Avon]

 

[Curr Avon]

6 minutes ago, Tim S said:

One change from the weekend. Andi Weimann drops to the bench. Cam Pring comes in.

Tim will be announcing this Saturday's winning lottery numbers shortly.

[Gillies Downs Leeds]

4-2-3-1 tonight I would say.

[BarnzFM]

Is that 4-4-2?

[Curr Avon]

1 minute ago, Gillies Downs Leeds said:

4-2-3-1 tonight I would say.

You'll never make countdown monitor

[GrahamC]

1 minute ago, Gillies Downs Leeds said:

4-2-3-1 tonight I would say.

Yep & the line up is as formation, I’d say.

[MSN Red]

3 4 2 1

Edited December 12, 2023 by MSN Red

[PHILINFRANCE]

On 11/12/2023 at 13:32, Major Isewater said:

He is a very funny song writer . 

I still possess and sometimes play The Rutles CD.

Absolutely fantastic.

[Tim S]

2 minutes ago, Curr Avon said:

Tim will be announcing this Saturday's winning lottery numbers shortly.

No chance! Keeping that info to myself!

[Curr Avon]

Just now, Tim S said:

No chance! Keeping that info to myself!

Spoilsport!

[PHILINFRANCE]

On 11/12/2023 at 16:00, Davefevs said:

But do you remember the Rutles?

Indeed, I do, as witnessed by my earlier post.

I feel good, I feel bad.

I feel happy, I feel sad.

Am I in love?

Ah, it sounded more like The Beatles than The Beatles ever did.

Edited December 12, 2023 by PHILINFRANCE

[Spike]

I wonder if TGH has expressed a desire not to become a permanent move or something? It just makes no sense that he's not one of the first names on the sheet.

[FNQ]

1 minute ago, PHILINFRANCE said:

Indeed, I do, as witnessed by my earlier post.

I feel good, I feel bad.

I feel happy, I feel sad.

Am I in love.

Ah, it sounded more like The Beatles than The Beatles ever did.

Sounds more like being a Bristol City fan…

[GrahamC]

3 minutes ago, Spike said:

I wonder if TGH has expressed a desire not to become a permanent move or something? It just makes no sense that he's not one of the first names on the sheet.

He’s made it very clear he’s very happy to be here.

If there’s anything in this it is far more likely to be Manning than TGH.

 

[Silvio Dante]

1 minute ago, Spike said:

I wonder if TGH has expressed a desire not to become a permanent move or something? It just makes no sense that he's not one of the first names on the sheet.

As a forums a place for rampant speculation I was wondering similar. Hes now been benched 3/6 games under Manning - was our best player in the game immediately before the appointment, was MOM vs Boro and did fine in his other two starts. Is also an accomplished ball retainer and can create so you’d think Manning would think of him as his type of player.

I wonder whether Manning has earmarked the funds for elsewhere. I would, however, be hard pressed to think we’d get a better profile signing age and experience wise than TGH. I’d be very disappointed if he wasn’t made permanent but the more he’s benched the less the chances of that - hopefully it’s just a case of Williams did better than LM anticipated and deserved to keep the shirt (but not sure TGH deserved to lose it by the same token!)

[22A]

8 minutes ago, PHILINFRANCE said:

Indeed, I do, as witnessed by my earlier post.

I feel good, I feel bad.

I feel happy, I feel sad.

Am I in love.

Ah, it sounded more like The Beatles than The Beatles ever did.

A Hard Day's Rut?

[95red]

Wonder  if Bell will decide  to take part tonight  or not .

[Denbury Red]

A more balanced team with Pring in for Weimann - the latter has not shown any true form since returning from injury.

TGH will come on later in the game depending on how it goes - he's made a few mistakes so needs a breather in what could be a really tough game