FourLaneBlue Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 ROVERS KICKING OFF AGAIN These summer breaks seem to get shorter and shorter - only the middle of July and Rovers today are kicking off in their first pre-season friendly. The match against SG Schorndorf starts at 5pm local time and as Germany is an hour ahead of the UK, that'll be 4pm for us back here in Blighty. The article linked above mentions the expected return of Barry Ferguson, Lorenzo Amoruso and David Thompson from injury, as well as the three new signings. What it doesn't mention is which players were left at home so does anyone know for definite whether Cole has or has not gone? Even though only a pre-season friendly it'll be interesting to see who Souness picks in midfield and where. Is Thompson or Emerton to start at right midfield? Who in the middle alongside Ferguson? Maybe most importantly considering the recent palavar over a certain striker, who is picked up front? It's only very, very early but I'll be interested to see the team Souness picks. After today there are two more games in Germany next week before returning to England for away games with Stockport County (Wednesday 28th July), Preston (Saturday 31st July) and then the only home game for pre-season...the glamour tie against Sporting Lisbon on Wedneday 4th August. The pre-season warm ups conclude on Saturday 7th August at Bray Wanderers. Last year between the start of pre-season and the actual close of the transfer window I think we added three players; Ferguson, Reid and Baggio. Possibly Babbel as well if I remember right. While Souness has suggested that he is happy with his squad, if Cole does leave I'd be very surprised if no more players came in. Oh well...it's the middle of July and yet the (pre) season starts here! 2004/05 : PRE-SEASON FRIENDLIES? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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den Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Good idea to use this as a pre/post match discussion topic.Hopefully we will get reports from the men on the ground Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cocker Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Good idea to use this as a pre/post match discussion topic.Hopefully we will get reports from the men on the ground Reports from the men on the ground!!!!! I didnt know that we had signed Ronaldo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Hopefully we will get reports from the men on the ground We should have the score around 6.00pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan75 Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 El Hamdaoui is expected to join the squad for a trial during their pre-season games in Germany. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
den Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S15 Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 He's a looker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T4E Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 I doubt he's legal yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cocker Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 I doubt he's legal yet. legal for what T4E? What are you implying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T4E Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 That he doesnt have a real passport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cocker Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Fair do's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roversmum Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Hopefully we will get reports from the men on the ground Men on the ground? I know the German beer is strong but............. What do we know about the teams they are playing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Castell Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Looks a bit like dancing cry baby Christiano Ronaldo to me. But with slightly better hair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizfoot Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 (edited) Come on Rovers lets smack those Germans all over the park. 6-0 Rovers Dickov Stead (2) De Pedro Ferguson Thommo Edited July 16, 2004 by grizfoot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cocker Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Come on Rovers lets smack those Germans all over the park. 6-0 Rovers Dickov Stead (2) De Pedro Ferguson Thommo 8-0 I'm adding Jansen - 2 onto that list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modes98 Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Come on Rovers lets smack those Germans all over the park. 6-0 Rovers Dickov Stead (2) De Pedro Ferguson Thommo 8-0 I'm adding Jansen - 2 onto that list ill go for 10-0 and add Erm Brad 2 to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 You heard it here first! 1-0 the Rovers - Gally inside 60 seconds Whooooo Hooooooooooo Go Rovers Go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T4E Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 #...Who needs Andy Cole when we've got Gallagher...# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 I feel great and it's only pre-season. Nothing like a goal to put a smile on the face Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T4E Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Absolutely Paul - 10 months of it ahead Any team news? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Absolutely Paul - 10 months of it ahead Any team news? I'm waiting for a text. Gally's playing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Pringle Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Lets just hope we can hold onto our lead now. Come on boys.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Here you go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Pringle Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Nice one lee, you're a star. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youandwhosearmy Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 seems to start sooner and sooner these days, or perhaps its cos of Euro 2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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