joey_big_nose Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 --------------------Cruz Treacy------Carlos-----Andrews----Dunn --------------------Grella Warnock---Nelsen-----Samba----Emerton ------------------Robinson I would be happy with that. Shame to drop Roberts who has been excellent but we need an option in the air and Cruz can do that even if he does come deep. Hopefully Carlos can suprise Wenger, and Treacy's pace down the left is going to be crucial if we are going to hurt the Gunners on the break. If Grella is still unfit I guess we will need to put Mokoena in there. Hope Vincent is available though as we will need to have a decent stab at retaining the ball! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Iceman Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 I would seriously consider playing, 5 in midfield. I know its negative, but grella and mokoena would do nicely. Gamst down the right, carlos down the left and dunny just behind cruz. With bert at right back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elwaxo Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Att: 25,154 Quality! Such a specific prediction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Castell Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 My team (tell me if anyone is injured): -----Robinson----- Bert-----Zurab/Samba----Nelsen-----Warnock Pedersen-----Dunn----Andrews-----Villaneuva-----Treacy --------------RSC----------- Dunn and Villanueva can push forward, or take turns to push forward to join RSC. Andrews can stay back and keep things steady. I can't decide whether to put Zurab or Samba in, as Samba is quicker, but in bad form. If Pedersen is crap on the right, I'd sub him or Treacy for Judge. I didn't want too many youngsters to start against Arsenal. I also don't think Mokoena is good enough to start against a quick technical team, and both he and Grella would probably get sent off after touching one of the north London Diving team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastic Head Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 It's gonna be very wet and windy at Ewood if the forecast is correct so lets get stuck into em and at least make them battle for everything. They don't like it up em Captain Mainwaring........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daremz Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 --------------------Cruz Treacy------Carlos-----Andrews----Dunn --------------------Grella Warnock---Nelsen-----Samba----Emerton ------------------Robinson I would be happy with that. Shame to drop Roberts who has been excellent but we need an option in the air and Cruz can do that even if he does come deep. Hopefully Carlos can suprise Wenger, and Treacy's pace down the left is going to be crucial if we are going to hurt the Gunners on the break. If Grella is still unfit I guess we will need to put Mokoena in there. Hope Vincent is available though as we will need to have a decent stab at retaining the ball! Treacy instead of Gamst? Sure... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anti-Dingle-Brigade Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Why not? Treacy had a great game against West Ham. We'd miss Pedersens set pieces, but ONLY if Carlos isn't playing. He can take them just as well, if not better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben-2000 Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Quality! Such a specific prediction Do I get a prize if it's correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigoldbadger Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 A heroic performance from Robinson - shoving the Arsenal fan's taunts in their faces. A tight battle in midfield giving our newcomers the chance to impress in front of the home faithful. Any chance that we get will need to be taken. It's going to be close but I reckon we'll stuff 'em about 10 - 0. Robinson to start to win a few friends this week. Overlooked for England, l'Arse just the team to shine against. RSC to score, but probably end up 1:1. Wenger to spout tripe after the game. At least one of his team to be wearing in-door sunnies during post match interview. I hope it's Cesc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthAussieRover Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 I'm going for a 2-1 win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyoz Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Ince and his team come up against top 4 opposition for the first time, let's find out what they and the team are made of. Hughes virtually always got a strong performance in these games. But we didn't beat any of the top 6 last season . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Arsenal are there for the taking. They stil very much inconsistent, and now would be the right time to play them. I watched them against Fulham, and we know when a few tackles fly in, then they seem to moan and lose their rhythm a bit. So we just need to work hard and get stuck in. Im stil thinking Zurab with Nelsen, and not Samba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Arsene's started to wind up the refs for the weekend: http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2008/se...p2010qualifiers ffs. Let's see how many cards we are going to get in this game now..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckenny16 Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Not surprising that article, obviously putting the referee's eyes firmly on the Rovers players this weekend. As our line up goes, it can start to get a little worrying with injuries. No Dunn, Ooijer, Zurab, Grella or Vogel and possibly RSC. If all those injuries keep them out of Saturdays game, I can see the line up being: ---------------Robinson--------------- -Emerton-Samba-Nelson-Warnock- -Ried-Mokoena-Andrews-Pederson- ---------------------Villaneuva-------- ----------------Roberts---------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 But we didn't beat any of the top 6 last season . Read carefully, he says performance...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernrover Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Where's best to watch the 'pool v manc game tomorrow?? First game of the season for me and normally get in Ewood Arms but was closed last time i was up. Is it still shut? Was thinking Aqueduct or Fox and Hounds...... also, what pubs have got setanta for the tea time game?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoverJoexx Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Anyone know whose the ref? Cant wait.. Its never a dull match when the gunners come up to Ewood. I expect a strong performance irregardless the outcome(a draw I hope). At least matching them in terms of guile and effort. Gunners always have pace on their flanks so it would be suicidal not to play Emerton at Rb even if Ooijer's fit. I think this a game we'll get to see Villanueva to have some field time at home to a less physical side. I would bench Santa also to give him a rest and play a 4231. Robinson Emerton Samba Nelsen Warnock Axe/Grella Andrews Reid Dunn Mgp Roberts Sub : Bunn Ooijer Tugay Villanueva Treacy Judge Santa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RibbleValleyRover Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Lawro predicts a 1-1 Draw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roversmum Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Well, he's more optimistic than I am. At least the Arsenal lads will be having a good laugh at our expense Come on Robbie, you have a point to prove, lad. Referee: Mike Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waggy Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 we play all the top 4 before xmas at home,we must take points from them,we will start tomorrow 2-0 rovers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDRover Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Where's best to watch the 'pool v manc game tomorrow?? First game of the season for me and normally get in Ewood Arms but was closed last time i was up. Is it still shut? Was thinking Aqueduct or Fox and Hounds...... also, what pubs have got setanta for the tea time game?? Uncle Jacks. But I suppose I would say that!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RibbleValleyRover Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Dunny, Grella, Ooijer, Zurab, Judge out injured and Emerton possibly might be out: http://www.rovers.premiumtv.co.uk/page/New...1390644,00.html Vogel is back in training and the lardarse is fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby G Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Quite a few injuries, and Im pretty certain Andrews will start, although it could a good time to throw in Villanueva who I am sure will be spurring to perform against one of the big sides. Arsenal isnt one of the more physical or bigger sides so it may not be the worst idea to start him. Although that would mean no Roberts. Would we? Dont think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RibbleValleyRover Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 What's worrying is what happens if Nelsen or Samba get injured in the game? Who is going to play in the centre if Ooijer and Zurab are out? Worryingly you would probably have to look to Mokoena, perhaps not wise against a decent team like Arsenal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey_big_nose Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Dunny, Grella, Ooijer, Zurab, Judge out injured and Emerton possibly might be out: http://www.rovers.premiumtv.co.uk/page/New...1390644,00.html Vogel is back in training and the lardarse is fit. Bloody hell! Hmmm. I guess we could take a leaf out of England's book and end up looking something like this? -------------------Roberts ----Treacy--------Carlos---------Cruz -----------Mokoena-------Reid Warnock----Nelsen------Samba---Simpson --------------------Robinson More likely to be this I guess though, which won't be much cop in my opinion: -----------------Roberts -------------------Cruz ----Pedersen--------Andrews----Reid -----------------Axe Warnock---Nelsen---Samba---Simpson ------------------Robinson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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