[Archived] Blyth Spartans Vs Blackburn Rovers

[alexanders]

We are not that great.

Too many long balls.

Grella and Vogels are internationals they should be dominating passing play in the midfield.

[rover6]

With 'The Axe' in the back four, a giant killing is as likely as it ever could be!

Excuse me for a second,

WHAT THE HECK IS WRONG WITH THIS WORLD. WHY IS AARON MOKOENA STILL PLAYING FOOTBALL FOR A PREMIER LEAGUE CLUB? IT IS A FLIPPING TRAVESTY.

Thank you.

[RibbleValleyRover]

"I know this Blackburn team has never played together, but they do train together, and they've been hopeless in the final third - they've got no idea."

BBC Radio 5 Live's Chris Waddle

Blyth OG disallowed

[alexanders]

....

[USRoverME]

And looking at the bench, its not like we've got any proven game-changers on the bench if the worst happens and we go behind.

Still not worried..... yet.

[novella]

"I know this Blackburn team has never played together, but they do train together, and they've been hopeless in the final third - they've got no idea."

BBC Radio 5 Live's Chris Waddle

Blyth OG disallowed

To be fair to Chris Waddle he is a bit thick.

[mark]

To be fair to Chris Waddle he is a bit thick.

lol, tis true. should be winning by now tho, just 2 shots on target...

[John]

Lot of impressive performances so far...............

This is woeful.

[Mr. E]

Ok, do they change the offside rules every time Rovers score a goal?

The ball clearly bounced off the defender before it came to Derbyshire. Thus, the pass came from the defender.

[alexanders]

But the players should impress Allardyce more.

They have a golden opportunity to impress the new manager against weaker opponents which should make them look even better.

If Villanueva really is technically gifted he should show it tonight.

Simpson and Grella been good so far

[T4E]

Ok, do they change the offside rules every time Rovers score a goal?

The ball clearly bounced off the defender before it came to Derbyshire. Thus, the pass came from the defender.

:lol:

You plonker.

[BuckyRover]

:lol:

You plonker.

Ha. You beat me to it.

Go another step back Mr E.

[bubblerrovers]

Villanueva 5 million, your having a laugh.

[brfc4ever]

HT...

One word : YAWN !!!

[T4E]

Excuse me for a second,

WHAT THE HECK IS WRONG WITH THIS WORLD. WHY IS AARON MOKOENA STILL PLAYING FOOTBALL FOR A PREMIER LEAGUE CLUB? IT IS A FLIPPING TRAVESTY.

Thank you.

Crazy isn't it? He looks terrible against a team second bottom in the Blue Square North.

Early doors we looked like we could score a few but we've totally run out of ideas and it's pretty embarrassing. Hopefully this will open Sam's eyes to just how weak the squad is.

[mark]

HT...

One word : YAWN !!!

is it on TV in Denmark? Give us a HT report.... (no radio coverage at the top of the Andes!)

[rover6]

Villaneuva hasn't been helped by the fact he is being partnered by the spectral sniper, Derbyshire.

Blyth are terrible. If Bwe lose this, it will be mightily embarrassing.

And worringly, we can still easily lose this. We don't look like scoring because our forwards are doing nothing and our wingers are not getting wide.

[tony gale's mic]

Awful so far. Not sure why Sam insists on hoofing the ball up to two short men - can see where he's going with the pitch not being great but all our long ball are just being returned. Villanueva has been terrible, Derbs and Mokoena likewise, only bright spark so far has been Treacy. No matter what happens it's already a bit embarassing.

[Blackpool_Rover]

I dont want to sound like the ultimate optimist but i think were doing ok. With our team selection its pretty much as expected at ht. The important thing is that the players do look interested and are putting in the effort. The quality should creep through in the second half once they tire a bit. They might be talented but this is a different match and you cant expect them to automatically look like brazil and win 8-0. Im comfortable and we should go on to win this 2-0. Blyth are well up for it and will provide a much sterner challenge than reserve games. At the end of the day its 11 men against 11 men in conditions which suit them. I think the lads look up for it here.

Hope im not eating my words in an hour

[chileandude]

Villanueva 5 million, your having a laugh.

3 million actually...and I think they need to give him the ball a bit more...and no, those riquelme-esque long balls by the center backs don't count if they are directed at the players in green. Crap football so far...

[Mr. E]

Excuse me for a second,

WHAT THE HECK IS WRONG WITH THIS WORLD. WHY IS AARON MOKOENA STILL PLAYING FOOTBALL FOR A PREMIER LEAGUE CLUB? IT IS A FLIPPING TRAVESTY.

Thank you.

the bigger question is how exactly he is South Africa's captain. I know they may not have that many star players, but I'm pretty sure any ball boy they find on the streets will do a better job than him.

[herbergeehh]

Yawn sums it up...

We don't play football at all. Which is hard to do on that pitch, but it's the easiest way to win this. Blyth will get tired, there's nothing to worry about until they get their first goal. Good news is, their main threat from the looks of it, the 6'7 striker, insists on taking the throw ins, despite not being particularly good at it.

Roberts will do the trick, but that shouldn't be necessary.

Blyth naturally isn't a very good side by our standards, but they do well considering.

[Heinz]

He just gave you the half time report.

Everyone noticed Sam looking to the ground and rubbing his eyes in despair after another Mokoena pass.

[philipl]

Looks like Aaron Mokoena is playing for his transfer!

We need a lot more intelligence from Grella and Vogel than either of them are showing so far.

[rock steady]

im not sure, but i think the channel im watching has winterburn on commentary