inflikted 8 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 How's Annesley looking for you guys? I'm a big follower of Gibraltar football and he's always been a key player for the national team, even if he's been used as a holding mid for them recently (their manager seems to prefer using older players like Roy Chipolina and Aymen Mouelhi at CB). With the national team looking likely to go up to League C next year it's gonna mean he'll be facing a higher standard more regularly and I'm wondering if that'll help his chances at Blackburn or if maybe he should seek out a loan to a League One or Two team to prove he can cope with the physicality of English football. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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philipl 7025 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 He is now a key member of the Under 23s which are going well near the top of PL2. Looking a cultured defender in the video coverage I have seen. Currently behind Ayala, Lenihan, Williams, Wharton, Carter and Magliore so unlikely to see him in a League game any time soon but Rovers have given all of the aforementioned first team action so if he continues developing anything is possible. League 1 and League 2 are subject to wage caps so the opportunity for loans in the UK are very limited now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
inflikted 8 Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 On 21/10/2020 at 07:27, philipl said: He is now a key member of the Under 23s which are going well near the top of PL2. Looking a cultured defender in the video coverage I have seen. Currently behind Ayala, Lenihan, Williams, Wharton, Carter and Magliore so unlikely to see him in a League game any time soon but Rovers have given all of the aforementioned first team action so if he continues developing anything is possible. League 1 and League 2 are subject to wage caps so the opportunity for loans in the UK are very limited now. Wonder if he could be in contention for a cup game if Rovers get a favourable tie in the FA Cup? There's a lot of talent coming from the Rock at the moment though, especially in the goalkeeping department. One of them made 17 saves against Portugal's U21s in a 3-0 defeat with a makeshift defence (cos Annesley was with the seniors so they had to call up a midfielder/defender from the Wessex League who, in fairness to him, did alright against the likes of Jota and Diogo Dalot). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
briansol 724 Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 1 hour ago, inflikted said: Wonder if he could be in contention for a cup game if Rovers get a favourable tie in the FA Cup? There's a lot of talent coming from the Rock at the moment though, especially in the goalkeeping department. One of them made 17 saves against Portugal's U21s in a 3-0 defeat with a makeshift defence (cos Annesley was with the seniors so they had to call up a midfielder/defender from the Wessex League who, in fairness to him, did alright against the likes of Jota and Diogo Dalot). I doubt it. There is just so many promising young centre-backs at the club currently. Wharton, Carter and Magloire has already made their senior debuts and would be preferred in such a match. At U-23 you also has his partner Sam Barnes who is probably as talented. The great thing for Annesly playing international football is that it gives him experience against much better players and will help his progress. A loan to League 2 would do him a world of good. The biggest difference from U-23 football is the physical side, which I think he would benefit from. I've seen him on multiple occasions, and he is very much a cultured centre-back who can pick a pass(as someone mentioned). His biggest weaknes seems to be lacking pace a bit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philipl 7025 Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 Rovers away at West Ham under 23s this afternoon.. Not getting iFollow coverage and West Ham don't have a TV station so I guess there will be no live coverage. West Ham are bottom of the table and Rovers could go top with a win. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philipl 7025 Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 Text coverage of the game on the West Ham game only on the West Ham web site https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2020/october/23-october/live-blog-west-ham-united-u23s-vs-blackburn-rovers-u23s Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philipl 7025 Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 Joe Grayson stretchered off. Sam Barnes on as his replacement. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philipl 7025 Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 West Ham had two lengthy injury breaks as well. 12 minutes of added time. Rovers having the better chances but still 0-0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philipl 7025 Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 HT 0-0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philipl 7025 Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 (edited) Saadi on for Burns now for Rovers. Rovers started second half on top but West Ham just had two great chances. Rovers defenders blocking everything so Stargiarkos has had nothing to do until making a great save from a third West Ham chance- Hammers well on top now apparently. Edited October 23, 2020 by philipl Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philipl 7025 Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 Paton on for the injured Pike. McBride has had three great chances including missing a sitter just now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philipl 7025 Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 (edited) Brennan now injured and we have already used our three subs. Carrying on. Edited October 23, 2020 by philipl Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JoeH 2697 Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 FT: 0-0. Unbeaten run continues. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philipl 7025 Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 FT 0-0 after 5 more minutes of injury time taking the total for the match to 17 minutes added. Rovers up to 2nd in Division 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
inflikted 8 Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 22 hours ago, briansol said: I doubt it. There is just so many promising young centre-backs at the club currently. Wharton, Carter and Magloire has already made their senior debuts and would be preferred in such a match. At U-23 you also has his partner Sam Barnes who is probably as talented. The great thing for Annesly playing international football is that it gives him experience against much better players and will help his progress. A loan to League 2 would do him a world of good. The biggest difference from U-23 football is the physical side, which I think he would benefit from. I've seen him on multiple occasions, and he is very much a cultured centre-back who can pick a pass(as someone mentioned). His biggest weaknes seems to be lacking pace a bit. Yeah personally I would have allowed Louie to play against Portugal as well but maybe Blackburn wanted him back as soon as the seniors beat Liechtenstein. It would've been a great test for him as Portugal U21 have players playing first team foorball in Europe's top leagues and a good chance for Blackburn's coaches to see how he copes against elite players. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darrenrover 2533 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Our Under 18s are in the FA Youth Cup Semi Final against Man City this coming Friday. Good luck to the lads and it'll be interesting to see how we fare. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
windymiller7 1170 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 8 hours ago, darrenrover said: Our Under 18s are in the FA Youth Cup Semi Final against Man City this coming Friday. Good luck to the lads and it'll be interesting to see how we fare. It's also on BT Sport 1 at 5pm for those able to watch it. I finish at 4 on a Friday, so I know what I'll be doing! ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stuart 16225 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 Wonder why Rovers can’t stream U23 games (and even U18s). I certainly won’t be subscribing to BT Sports but would have dropped a fiver to iFollow to watch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JoeH 2697 Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 VERY strong Man City side fielded. Kicking off soon on BT Sport Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Atko's Engine 785 Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Updates on here from anyone able to watch would be much appreciated ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oldgregg86 3448 Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Both teams started well end to end very entertaining Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oldgregg86 3448 Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 City on top. Dominating the ball. Couple of decent saves front our keeper Quote Link to post Share on other sites
windymiller7 1170 Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Line ups for those interested: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MarkBRFC 2508 Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 21 hours ago, Stuart said: Wonder why Rovers can’t stream U23 games (and even U18s). I certainly won’t be subscribing to BT Sports but would have dropped a fiver to iFollow to watch. They probably can, just not interested I'm guessing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jodrell 313 Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 0 - 0 Half Time Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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