v Preston (a) - 22/4/23 - 17:30 k/o

[wilsdenrover]

4 hours ago, philipl said:

That Arsenal Southampton draw last night screws both clubs and I wouldn't be surprised if a draw this evening doesn't do the same to Rovers and PNE.

At kick off, both will be well adrift of the play offs. I cannot see the rest continuing to mess up like they did midweek. 

The worst we can be at kick off is two points outside the playoffs with two games in hand - I’m not sure that constitutes ‘well adrift’

 

Edited April 22, 2023 by wilsdenrover

[Polky]

42 minutes ago, rigger said:

Bus in from Warton to Ashton park, a few beers in the Lanes pub (I don't know what it is like). Then a walk down to the ground.

Lane Ends Pub is alright actually, like @Mattyblue said there’s a few micro pubs near there as well. Tulketh Tap Room is across the road and the Tap End is right next door 👍🏻

[davulsukur]

2 hours ago, Shirley Crabtree Wrestler said:

I've gone beyond trying to imagine Rovers doing the business and actually delivering something for the fans to remember in a positive sense. Deepdale has been the scene of some memorable occasions for Rovers fans over the years. as well as some notable hidings. It is difficult to predict what tonight's result might be, other than both teams run hot and cold (allbeit more like tepid and lukewarm for Rovers on recent form).

If the Nobbers get their noses in front, it would take a miracle for the present team to do anything other than capitulate. However, if Rovers can somehow score first, we have the defensive capabilities to shut them out, as long as we don't self-sabotage as per Wednesday's calamitous showing.

Going for the inevitable kick in the teeth with a 2-0 scoreline in favour of the Nobbers - just the exact opposite of what we need to gird the loins ahead of the planet of the apes re-run on Tuesday.

Imagine though, if we got 6 points from these two fixtures....

And then I woke up, and I was still in Blackburn, and it was raining...

I was thinking this morning about how at the end of the season, we'll possibly look back on the Easter fixtures and think about what could have been. And then I thought, how fucking good would it be, if we cemented a place in the playoffs by beating both Preston and The Dingles.

And then yeah, I woke up as well.

[SIMON GARNERS 194]

3 hours ago, arbitro said:

 

And we owe them massively after the mauling they gave us at Ewood. 

K'in right we do..Roar the lads to victory!

Edited April 22, 2023 by SIMON GARNERS 194

[AllRoverAsia]

32 minutes ago, davulsukur said:

I was thinking this morning about how at the end of the season, we'll possibly look back on the Easter fixtures and think about what could have been. And then I thought, how fucking good would it be, if we cemented a place in the playoffs by beating both Preston and The Dingles.

And then yeah, I woke up as well.

It's just a game about kicking a round ball in which all things are possible IF you want it enough.

 

[47er]

14 hours ago, rigger said:

I will be beyond disappointed if we don't play three in midfield tomorrow.

I think people should remember that line-up when they get stuck into Travis. How many times has it been 2 in mid-field and the two have been Travis and Morton?

Travis has been expected to do too much. Imagine if it was Travis, O'Brien and Wharton! 😩 How would he have looked then?

[Penwortham Blue]

6 minutes ago, 47er said:

I think people should remember that line-up when they get stuck into Travis. How many times has it been 2 in mid-field and the two have been Travis and Morton?

Travis has been expected to do too much. Imagine if it was Travis, O'Brien and Wharton! 😩 How would he have looked then?

I thought it at the time, the paperwork incompetence and failure to bring a striker in would probably do for us. O’Brien and a striker, I think we would have booked our play off spot already 😡

[BankEnd Rover]

When is it the players usually know they’re playing? Instagram & them usually putting posts/stories before hand saying “game day” etc is usually the case that they’re starting (not always). Sorba Thomas has done it so I’d say it’s likely that he’s starting. Which I hope! 

[BigUts]

32 minutes ago, BankEnd Rover said:

When is it the players usually know they’re playing? Instagram & them usually putting posts/stories before hand saying “game day” etc is usually the case that they’re starting (not always). Sorba Thomas has done it so I’d say it’s likely that he’s starting. Which I hope! 

Hope so too. Played our best football all season when he's been in the side IMHO. Gives us an easy outlet to hit and his pace frightens defences 

[simongarnerisgod]

very confident for this one,keep the ball and exploit the space,north end will come after us im`e sure of it,need to match them for effort though,they are a basic but determined outfit who will try to overpower us,it`s going to be like lamberts first game in charge😀,full end of rovers fans making all the noise!!!!

[Mercer]

Heart ruling head here!

Plonked winnings from early Thirsk Winner (Sergeant Wilko) on two Rovers' bets, win at 2/1 and 3-1 scoreline at 28/1.

Don't let me down lads - turn up today and give them hell! 

[goozburger]

Losing this would feel dreadful knowing that we've got the Dingles on Tuesday. It would be nice if we could put in a rare blood-and-thunder performance against a local rival, similar to the one we did at Preston last season.

Can we? Please? We owe them big time for their embarrassment of us at Ewood. I'm expecting the Dingles to beat us on Tuesday, but beating this lot would be at least some comfort. Promotion race doesn't even enter my thoughts for these next two games. Just some pride and a few points would do.

Edited April 22, 2023 by goozburger

[Gaz85]

I’m told Diaz on the bench and Gally injured for tonight. A Wharton to start too. Unsure about the fitness of others.

Nerves kicking in now….

[BigBar]

3 minutes ago, Gaz85 said:

I’m told Diaz on the bench and Gally injured for tonight. A Wharton to start too. Unsure about the fitness of others.

Nerves kicking in now….

Gone nuclear? Surely that means Leonard starting or Dack up front or false 9...

[Miller11]

Just now, BigBar said:

Gone nuclear? Surely that means Leonard starting or Dack up front or false 9...

I’d be tempted to start both of them.

[lraC]

To everyone going, sing your hearts out and let’s hope your roar us to a much needed victory.

I will be watching from Spain,  but will be back for the Luton game. Hope it isn’t a dead rubber. 

[Gaz85]

1 minute ago, BigBar said:

Gone nuclear? Surely that means Leonard starting or Dack up front or false 9...

Either one carries risks, but we don’t really have any other options. 

[BankEnd Rover]

I’m not gallaghers biggest fan and have slated him ALOT this season. However he always puts a shift in against north end and I think we will miss him tonight…Especially when he bagged last game. 

[Herbie6590]

https://www.brfcs.com/magazine/articles/they-played-for-both-rovers-and-the-lilywhites/120

[chaddyrovers]

8 hours ago, philipl said:

That Arsenal Southampton draw last night screws both clubs and I wouldn't be surprised if a draw this evening doesn't do the same to Rovers and PNE.

At kick off, both will be well adrift of the play offs. I cannot see the rest continuing to mess up like they did midweek. 

was talking to PNE supporter work colleague who said it was be entertaining game or bore draw nil nil game.  

44 minutes ago, Gaz85 said:

I’m told Diaz on the bench and Gally injured for tonight. A Wharton to start too. Unsure about the fitness of others.

Nerves kicking in now….

no surprised if BBD has been bench

[AllRoverAsia]

Wigan 1 up v Millwall, good goal

Edited April 22, 2023 by AllRoverAsia

[Tugayisgod]

Norwich behind against Swansea

[roverandout]

If results go our way we simply have to win

[Tugayisgod]

54 minutes ago, Miller11 said:

I’d be tempted to start both of them.

How about the "Christmas tree" formation.  4 3 2 1

                        Pears

JRC/ Brittain   Carter.  Hyam. Pickering

                 Morton. Travis  Wharton

                     Szmodics.   Dack

                          Leonard

[AllRoverAsia]

19 minutes ago, AllRoverAsia said:

Wigan 1 up v Millwall, good goal

Millwall equalise, Styles heavily involved in its creation.

MacLean gave Saville a wallop on the nose, he's got a use after all.

Edited April 22, 2023 by AllRoverAsia