v Wrexham (h) - 1/1/26, 12:30pm k/o

[Leonard Venkhater]

4 minutes ago, riverholmes said:

Injury to Litherland seems very predictable to me (albeit saying in hindsight). A novice with little league experience more accustomed to playing at CB for the U21s. It was always asking too much to play a number of full games at full back in quick succession.

I was listening to the Blackburn End podcast and they predicted this very outcome, if we did not rest him and play Pickering ( I think) instead...

[Waggy76]

9 minutes ago, roversfan99 said:

Sometimes its worth looking into the "injury crisis."

Wrexham yesterday had no Keiffer Moore, Josh Windass, Ryan Hardie, Danny Ward, James McLean, Lewis Brunt and 1 or 2 others. Also like us had a key wing back at AFCON. Sheffield Wednesday had more injuries than us.

We had 2 summer signings yesterday who couldnt get any minutes despite the "injury crisis." We had another summer signing stinking the place out up front. We had another senior player signed by Gestede who has been dreadful and whilst being available, wasnt seen as worth including.

And you look at those who are out, how many are out if you ignore those who are of little no use or those whose injuries were predictable? Wharton and Carter, we cant whinge about those as their injuries could be seen a mile off. Kargbo, Forshaw, Montgomery, Tavares, do we miss any of them?

The main issue is not injuries. The squad we have "built" was never going to have the quality or depth needed and so it has been proven. You can either buy the narrative of hard luck or challenge it.

But at least we are supposedly "prepared" coming into this window. Hopefully a rejected bid can score the winner against Charlton.

The squad we have assembled ,is set to FAIL and unless something drastic happens in January , it will do !

Drastic , I mean 3 or 4 experienced championship footballers , who are  fit to play !

I know , it won't happen !

[roversfan99]

7 minutes ago, Waggy76 said:

The squad we have assembled ,is set to FAIL and unless something drastic happens in January , it will do !

Drastic , I mean 3 or 4 experienced championship footballers , who are  fit to play !

I know , it won't happen !

Experienced and fit to play? Asking for far too much.

[Old Codger]

4 hours ago, Waggy76 said:

Police figure attendance could be less than 6000, the day before the nation, goes back to work and it will be bloody freezing! 

What are the odds that the game will be called off due to a frozen pitch, I wonder... may well be worth a cheeky punt at this point.

Going back to the game yesterday, other than that thunderbolt from Baradji, we looked completely unable to threaten their goal, which got me reflecting upon the various passages of play that we were made to endure. Someone else has already pointed out how Cantwell consistently slows the pace of attacks down, and plays the ball back more often than not, rather than seeking the killer pass (not withstanding there being no-one to pass to, of course). He is capable of so much more, but just doesn't seem interested in contributing anything except petulance and de-minimis effort. The pedestrian pace with which we moved the ball about was in marked contrast to the more penetrative and incisive movement shown by the Wrexham lot, whose passing and holding play were solid throughout. Not saying that Wrexham were any great shakes, though - it just brought me to my main point in writing this: They certainly seemed to have turned up with a plan, whereas Rovers continued where they left off at Hillsborough, which meant more aimless meandering, no meaningful movement off the ball, and a complete lack of coherence - precisely the 'tactics' that failed to work on Monday evening. 

There is no need for any deep scrutiny to identify the underlying cause of the problem. The question is, what are the club going to do to address it? If, as it seems, there is no intention to plug the obvious gaps (in particular the lack of attacking threat) and simply to wait for injuries to key players from the current crop to clear up, then I don't think anyone can be blamed for wanting to vote with their feet and stay away until there is a full squad to select from, because anything else means you are signalling to the club that it is ok for them to continue their crazy and inept experiment. Why anyone would pay for such 'entertainment' is beyond me (noting of course that many of you are season ticket holders whose trousers were long ago nailed to the floor around your deluded ankles). So, Sunday's game against Charlton? It is not looking like anyone is coming in to address the clear deficiencies, which means an even greater likelihood of further pedestrian slop being served up, which in turn means fewer folk will be motivated to brave the draughty climes of Ewood Park than might otherwise have been inclined to go.

I'll wait for the Charlton thread before I post any predictions, but despite the old saying that it is always darkest before the dawn, I'm more and more inclined to think the mothballs piled around the stadium are preparation for the long sleep, rather than anticipation of a spring upswing for the club. 

How long now till the only thing left of Blackburn Rovers is the BRFCS.COM forum? 

Bah, bloody humbug to it all.

Feck the VENKY Scrooges

Feck the faceless shoulder-shrink gaslighting toady wanker Suhail Pasha

Feck the guile-less French guttersnip in short kecks with his moron-level plans RG

To Hell with them! We are already there... 😞 

VENKYS OUT!

Edited 5 hours ago by Old Codger
Fed Up. Fecked Off. Feeling Shitty. Welcome to the world of supporting Blackburn Rovers 2010-2026

[chaddyrovers]

1 hour ago, roversfan99 said:

We had 2 summer signings yesterday who couldnt get any minutes despite the "injury crisis." We had another summer signing stinking the place out up front.

De Neve wasn't needed as Pickering was selected which we agree with, correct? 

1 hour ago, roversfan99 said:

We had another senior player signed by Gestede who has been dreadful and whilst being available, wasnt seen as worth including.

Who is the senior player 

1 hour ago, roversfan99 said:

And you look at those who are out, how many are out if you ignore those who are of little no use or those whose injuries were predictable? Wharton and Carter, we cant whinge about those as their injuries could be seen a mile off. Kargbo, Forshaw, Montgomery, Tavares, do we miss any of them?

I think Forshaw's experience and Montgomery would have been good as rotation the squad, would have helpful and its only the last 2 games that our performances levels have dropped. You weren't saying prior to these last 2 games were you? 

Wharton is a big miss for us. Kargbo's pace has been missed

[roversfan99]

Just now, chaddyrovers said:

De Neve wasn't needed as Pickering was selected which we agree with, correct? 

Who is the senior player 

I think Forshaw's experience and Montgomery would have been good as rotation the squad, would have helpful and its only the last 2 games that our performances levels have dropped. You weren't saying prior to these last 2 games were you? 

Wharton is a big miss for us. Kargbo's pace has been missed

De Neve wasnt needed because he is shit. Thats my point. Pickering was never going to change the game either.

Gueye is a senior player that is fit but is a waste of time hence why he wasnt missed.

Kargbo has been a waste of time whenever he has played. 

What would Forshaw and Montgomery have done had they been available to change yesterdays game? 

In the summer, Gestede kept banging on about bringing in extra defensive cover to ease Wharton back. We didnt, we repeatedly played him and he broke down again. We cant then bemoan his absence as hard luck.

I dont know why but as our poor squad repeatedly shows itself up, you are going even further out of your way to justify it. Honestly, please just look at whats happening in front of your eyes. 

 

[chaddyrovers]

7 minutes ago, roversfan99 said:

De Neve wasnt needed because he is shit. Thats my point. Pickering was never going to change the game either.

The De Neve signing hasn't worked out but I would have picked Pickering to come on anyway. 

7 minutes ago, roversfan99 said:

Gueye is a senior player that is fit but is a waste of time hence why he wasnt missed.

You know why he hasn't been selected in the last 4 match day squad. And also has his performances merit a place in our squad. His performances this season has been truly and bloody awful. Last season before Ismael come in, he looks quite good but gone so downhill now 

7 minutes ago, roversfan99 said:

Kargbo has been a waste of time whenever he has played. 

Didn't he score the equaliser in the Stoke game

7 minutes ago, roversfan99 said:

What would Forshaw and Montgomery have done had they been available to change yesterdays game? 

Look at what I said. Forshaw's experience over the last few weeks would have plus. 

7 minutes ago, roversfan99 said:

In the summer, Gestede kept banging on about bringing in extra defensive cover to ease Wharton back. We didnt, we repeatedly played him and he broke down again. We cant then bemoan his absence as hard luck.

Wharton's last injury was impact injury, not much you can do about that. Gudjohnsen injury during the Millwall game, something you said he wasn't injury when its was clear, something happened when he went down 3 minutes he went off

7 minutes ago, roversfan99 said:

I dont know why but as our poor squad repeatedly shows itself up, you are going even further out of your way to justify it.

The squad isn't has poor has you, otherwise we wouldn't have the 6th best defensive record. Its the squad players like De Neve or Tavares or TGH that hasn't work and not allow us to rotation or play more. 

7 minutes ago, roversfan99 said:

Honestly, please just look at whats happening in front of your eyes. 

I am fully aware of what is happening thanks, no need for patronising comments again cos I don't agree with you

[DuffsLeftPeg]

16 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

I am fully aware of what is happening thanks, no need for patronising comments again cos I don't agree with you

Are you aware Chaddy?

Your continued excuse making for the club and arguing that black is white is what infuriates most other people on this messageboard.

You are a Venky’s apologist. The current squad isn’t good enough to compete at this level, simple as that.

[roversfan99]

29 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

The De Neve signing hasn't worked out but I would have picked Pickering to come on anyway. 

You know why he hasn't been selected in the last 4 match day squad. And also has his performances merit a place in our squad. His performances this season has been truly and bloody awful. Last season before Ismael come in, he looks quite good but gone so downhill now 

Didn't he score the equaliser in the Stoke game

Look at what I said. Forshaw's experience over the last few weeks would have plus. 

Wharton's last injury was impact injury, not much you can do about that. Gudjohnsen injury during the Millwall game, something you said he wasn't injury when its was clear, something happened when he went down 3 minutes he went off

The squad isn't has poor has you, otherwise we wouldn't have the 6th best defensive record. Its the squad players like De Neve or Tavares or TGH that hasn't work and not allow us to rotation or play more. 

I am fully aware of what is happening thanks, no need for patronising comments again cos I don't agree with you

I know why these players werent selected or brought on. I am not saying that they should have been, I am saying that they werent because they are one of numerous examples of terrible recruitment.

My point is that the squad is nowhere near good enough. And you are just bending over backwards to defend the club.

[chaddyrovers]

19 minutes ago, DuffsLeftPeg said:

Are you aware Chaddy?

Your continued excuse making for the club and arguing that black is white is what infuriates most other people on this messageboard.

You are a Venky’s apologist. The current squad isn’t good enough to compete at this level, simple as that.

I haven't mentioned the owners in my posts on the squad, match days or transfers. 

Venkys's apologist? utter and truly bizarre comment to make but each to their own. I won't over reaction to people who posted that sort of comment to myself. I just ignore it, I'm not going to get into an argument with you what's the point anymore. Its clear what I am, is diehard passionate Rovers fan. Time I take a break from this forum now and lets you all get on with it now

Edited 3 hours ago by chaddyrovers

[DuffsLeftPeg]

5 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

Venkys's apologist?

Correct.

You continually fail to acknowledge the root cause of all our issues and continue to make excuses for the club.

[wilsdenrover]

I pray for the day when if someone quotes a person on your ignore list that post is hidden too.

This is only fractionally below my wish for the Venkys to fuck off.

[rock steady]

31 minutes ago, wilsdenrover said:

I pray for the day when if someone quotes a person on your ignore list that post is hidden too.

This is only fractionally below my wish for the Venkys to fuck off.

Would make this a much better place, but sadly seems impossible technically. Has been a requested feature for a long time.

Also a bit of irony; my guess is that user(s) who are most commonly added to the ignore list are also the most quoted, making ignoring them realistically impossible.

[Herbie6590]

Your BRFCS POTM for yesterday’s game against Wrexham, in association with SUITS ME the official rovers Debit Card, is Sondre Tronstad ⚪️🔵

[OnionBalaji]

4 hours ago, chaddyrovers said:

The De Neve signing hasn't worked out but I would have picked Pickering to come on anyway. 

You know why he hasn't been selected in the last 4 match day squad. And also has his performances merit a place in our squad. His performances this season has been truly and bloody awful. Last season before Ismael come in, he looks quite good but gone so downhill now 

Didn't he score the equaliser in the Stoke game

Look at what I said. Forshaw's experience over the last few weeks would have plus. 

Wharton's last injury was impact injury, not much you can do about that. Gudjohnsen injury during the Millwall game, something you said he wasn't injury when its was clear, something happened when he went down 3 minutes he went off

The squad isn't has poor has you, otherwise we wouldn't have the 6th best defensive record. Its the squad players like De Neve or Tavares or TGH that hasn't work and not allow us to rotation or play more. 

I am fully aware of what is happening thanks, no need for patronising comments again cos I don't agree with you