Blackburn Rovers away match thread

[IAmNick]

4 minutes ago, old_eastender said:

Naismith & Wells pretty scathing about Max hoofing it every time...

They are but they're also saying our players aren't getting into a position to give him many options so it must be a plan for the first part of the game

[old_eastender]

2 minutes ago, Rob k said:

What are they saying?

Blackburn winning 90% of the long balls played by us, so we are just gifting possession to them.

[Super]

Decent effort by Tommy

[ExiledAjax]

3 minutes ago, Rob k said:

What are they saying?

That the outfield players aren't moving to give Max options and so he's forced to go long and direct.

And that this looks like a plan.

But that Blackburn are dealing with the plan well.

[old_eastender]

Good steal from Conway, but his shot goes over the bar

[Dastardly and Muttley]

We’re really boring.

[Super]

Just now, Dastardly and Muttley said:

We’re really boring.

We're doing OK so far

[Peter1450]

Just now, old_eastender said:

Blackburn winning 90% of the long balls played by us, so we are just gifting possession to them.

But we’re playing front foot possession football don’t you know 

[Rob k]

1 minute ago, Super said:

Decent effort by Tommy

Got to hit the target for me there 

[Better Red]

Knight is playing in the front 3 wide on the left ? Sometimes he looks like he playing centre forward

[ExiledAjax]

Just now, Dastardly and Muttley said:

We’re really boring.

I really don't see this as boring. There's been some good pressing in defence, and some good breaks resulting from turnovers because of that.

Knight split them open with a pass to Bell. 

Sykes and Knight have worked well together. 

At times yes we've recycled possession all the way back to the CBs and Max, but that's ok.

[archie andrews]

Knight needs to get in the game... 

[George Rs]

both teams lacking the final pass here, very open game but we haven’t looked out of place at all. COYR

[Super]

Good play by Knight poor ball in though.

[TheSpaniard]

Bell anonymous - Sykes knight playing well 

[Peter1450]

The Blackburn commentary just mentioned we were the best team they played at Ewood last season how times change 

Edited December 12, 2023 by Peter1450

[1960maaan]

Thats a Red

[TheSpaniard]

We’ve made a good stern winning a lot of loose balls 

[Lew-T]

Blackburn look pretty ordinary.

Again it comes down to quality from us in the final third to punish them.

[Merrick's Marvels]

1 hour ago, steviestevieneville said:

Why , because he’s not starting every game ? If he wasn’t getting in the squad then yes . Not just because he’s on the bench 

I think this is just as much about looking at Williams in a match situation.

It's already obvious TGH is good enough teknically (howay, is that the correct spelling, like, bonny lad?) for Manning's keepy ball style - and is also the only bugger who can shoot.

So why anyone would think he isn't a good fit for ManningBall is beyond me. Williams on the other hand...

Good for the dressing room... brings banter and the vibes.... on a cold wet Tuesday (morning at training or evening at Stoke) you need people in the group who keep the mood upbeat and positive.

On this, Williams delivers. He is the new Trevor Morgan, same as the old Trevor Morgan. On signing him for the 2nd time, St Terry of Cooper announced "Trevor is good for the dressing room" - mentioning nothing about his ability out on the pitch! (We'll always have Sealand Rd in 84 though, Trevor. Y'Hammers monkey)

Will we get fooled again? Let's hope not. Taxi for Joe in May methinks.

 

Edited December 12, 2023 by Merrick's Marvels

[DaveInSA]

20 minutes ago, Robbored said:

It’s actually live on TV if you have Sky Sports 

Who has sky sports these days?

[Super]

Anyone else's red button not working?

[Slippin cider]

Just now, Super said:

Anyone else's red button not working?

It works and then kicks me back to the Leeds game 

[pillred]

Just now, Merrick's Marvels said:

I think this is just as much about looking at Williams in a match situation.

It's already obvious TGH is good enough teknically (howay, is that the correct spelling, like, bonny lad?) for Manning's keepy ball style - and is also the only bugger who can shoot.

So why anyone would think he isn't a good fit for ManningBall is beyond me. Williams on the other hand...

Good for the dressing room... brings banter and the vibes.... on a cold wet Tuesday (morning at training or evening at Stoke) you need people in the group who keep the mood upbeat and positive.

On this, Williams delivers. He is the new Trevor Morgan, same as the old Trevor Morgan. On signing him for the 2nd time, St Terry of Cooper announced "Trevor is good for the dressing room" - mentioning nothing about his ability out on the pitch! (Well always have Sealand Rd in 84 though, Trevor. Y'Hammers monkey)

Will we get fooled again? Let's hope not. Taxi for Joe in May methinks.

 

No bonny lad, it's technically.

[JackMarch]

Just now, Super said:

Anyone else's red button not working?

Last couple of minutes keeps turning off, typical

[Will b11]

My red buttons just stopped working aswell

[George Rs]

Am I the only one thinking we defend extraordinarily narrow?

[old_eastender]

good defending Tanner

[Laner]

Just now, Will b11 said:

My red buttons just stopped working aswell

And mine. 

[INCRED]

Our final ball is abysmal, decision making in the final 3rd is poor 

We are winning the ball back in good areas but not making the most of opportunities

2 minutes ago, Super said:

Anyone else's red button not working?

Just stopped and now Sunderland game