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v Sunderland (h) 18/10/2022
arbitro replied to Upside Down's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
I really think there was doubt in the officials minds as to whether or not Wharton actually touched the ball. There was an instruction several years ago where they were told to give the benefit of any doubt to the attacking team. -
v Sunderland (h) 18/10/2022
arbitro replied to Upside Down's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
The penalty is about opinions and he was theatrical but he is clearly caught and we would be screaming for a penalty if it was at the opposite end. Wharton is offside. -
v Sunderland (h) 18/10/2022
arbitro replied to Upside Down's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
You are correct in everything you write. However the goal came from a free-kick when Hedges played it into Wharton who was marginally offside when the ball was played. At this level I don't believe that assistant referees should be missing that. -
v Sunderland (h) 18/10/2022
arbitro replied to Upside Down's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
I thought we got the rub of the green with Pawson's decisions. I called it a penalty in real time and Wharton is clearly offside for the second. If it's any consolation I thought the best player on the pitch was Roberts who might, after several years be fulfilling his potential. Seeing Mowbray throw three substitutes on reminded me of how many times he did that here with no plan. At times after that it looked like a kids game with your players all over the place just running around. -
Jon Dahl Tomasson - Sweden coach
arbitro replied to Tom's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Am I right in saying Tomasson has a 61% win ratio in all competitive games this season? Phenomenal. -
v Sunderland (h) 18/10/2022
arbitro replied to Upside Down's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Although we made it a little nervy at times all in all it was a comfortable win. I'm chuffed to bits with the clean sheet and although there were few under par performances it matters little in the grand scheme of things. I personally thought Hyam was once again our best player - it's surprising how many times I have said that since he signed. Garrett gets a special mention too as he did the Travis things and more besides. And breaking the frustrating sequence of WLWL gets that particular monkey off our backs. Keeping clean sheets is usually the cornerstone of Championship success and hopefully we have many more between now and the end of the season. -
I might be wrong but I don't believe that Preston v Blackpool has ever been a bubble match. I was highlighting a significant difference as we have heard human rights and civil liberties as a reason to not bubble our matches but South Wales Police are doing a bubble with strict criteria.
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It doesn't appear that they have the same Human Rights in Wales as we do. For Cardiff fans it's compulsory coach travel aka the bubble. https://www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk/news/away-days-ticket-news-swansea-city-vs-cardiff-city-0
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v Sunderland (h) 18/10/2022
arbitro replied to Upside Down's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Hopefully a clean sheet is forthcoming tonight as I believe we can score against the Mackems. I really hope Sky don't make this match too much about Mowbray coming back and blathering on about him. I would pick Garrett as the replacement for Travis and bring Carter in for Phillips as the only changes from Saturday keeping the same shape. -
v Sunderland (h) 18/10/2022
arbitro replied to Upside Down's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Mowbray's interview is real 'woe is me' stuff. He had probably the easiest five years of his footballing life with errant owners, a CEO he pretty much appointed and a passive supporter base. He was under no pressure whatsoever and eked out five years on a decent salary which has probably set him up for life. -
I joined 1875 against my principles because I knew not joining would almost certainly mean missing out on a Burnley ticket. As soon as it was announced many knew what was behind it, the cynical ploy to squeeze more cash which almost tantamounts to blackmail. It will certainly mean that the loyalty of some who have been to many away games will not get a ticket and for that Rovers should hang their heads in shame. It could well be a 1960 ticket fiasco albeit on a smaller scale. The only way to ensure that loyalty pays was to isuue tickets on the number of away matches attended. They could take details from their database to set the criteria. Instead once again they have ballsed up and not for the first time greed is the driver for Waggott.
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v Middlesbrough (a) - 15/10/22
arbitro replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
There is only one word to describe this - brilliant. -
v Sunderland (h) 18/10/2022
arbitro replied to Upside Down's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
If people want to clap Mowbray it's entirely up to them. I certainly won't be doing. I was ambivalent towards him for most of his tenure here and that hasn't changed now he has gone. -
v Middlesbrough (a) - 15/10/22
arbitro replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Personally I think Garratt would bring more to the team than Buckley. He was outstanding in the Wolfsburg match last week. I also believe he is an upgrade on Travis. I've no doubt some wouldn't be happy about three teenagers in midfield but I have no fears in that respect. -
v Middlesbrough (a) - 15/10/22
arbitro replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Travis was far better today in a midfield three and pretty much did the basics and ugly stuff. Asking him to do something he isn't too good at really weakens us but he protected the centre backs well today and left the more skilful stuff to the two artisans alongside him. We will have to do without him on Tuesday as he is suspended following another silly booking today. -
v Middlesbrough (a) - 15/10/22
arbitro replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
I hope you celebrated though when he scored for us today 😁😁 -
v Middlesbrough (a) - 15/10/22
arbitro replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
The 'abuse' consisted of boos from a few when he was in possession of the ball and chants of 'Daragh, Daragh what's the score' and 'you should have stayed at the Rovers'. And when his name was read out pre match there was applause from many Rovers fans. I'd wager there isn't another club whose fans get criticised by their own fans as much as Rovers. -
v Middlesbrough (a) - 15/10/22
arbitro replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
After the dross of recent weeks I would honestly have snatched your hand off for a draw today but winning has left me delighted. The first half was so enjoyable as we created lots of chances, played quickly and defended really well. The fundamental difference for me was simply having a three man midfield to compete with Middlesbrough. With Morton and Adam Wharton pulling the strings and creating opportunities with long and short passes and Travis allowed to sit in the balance was probably the best it's been all season. Conceding so close to half time probably changed how Tomasson was going to play in the second half and we defended deeper and in greater numbers. With that we saw some great defending, blocks, missed chances and two wonderful Kaminski saves. Hopefully Tomasson realises the value of an extra midfielder in the Championship and with the two youngsters in there it doesn't really impede us going forward as that is their natural game. -
v Middlesbrough (a) - 15/10/22
arbitro replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
There was a huge clue on Wednesday at the under 21 match as to how Rovers will line up defensively. After 65 minutes both Carter and Phillips were taken off. I immediately thought about Ayala going off at Wigan and assumed they were both taken off with a view to one of them starting today. -
Sam Szmodics-Your thoughts?
arbitro replied to BRFC4EVA's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
If Tomassons goal isn't maximising points ((or winning games) then we have a problem John. The whole club relies on the football side doing well. I suppose it goes back to this five year 'project' we are hearing about. I simply don't care about that. I want Rovers to win every game and get promoted as soon as possible. Getting the players on the pitch to achieve that should be any managers priority. I watched Dack intently on Wednesday and he wasn't the pre injury Dack but in my view he would bring more to the team that several regulars. To play him though would require a different approach from Tomasson. That is what I believe Tomasson is struggling with. -
Sam Szmodics-Your thoughts?
arbitro replied to BRFC4EVA's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
In that though John is a real element of cutting off your nose to spite your face. Dack is undoubtedly our most creative player who can score and create too. It says more about Tomasson than Dack the way he has been pretty much ostracised if indeed he is trying to prove a point. -
Highlights from last night's match. Dack's quality speaks for itself.
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v Middlesbrough (a) - 15/10/22
arbitro replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
And the system we play isn't working but Tomasson, like his predecessor seems too stubborn to change. Dack brings people into play, creates space for others, still has a wonderful touch and is a six yard box predator. The fact some players can run Xkm each game is immaterial now as opponents have sussed this and plan accordingly. Dack brings an element of the unknown and plays off the cuff which is badly needed after the predictable garbage served up recently. -
Sam Szmodics-Your thoughts?
arbitro replied to BRFC4EVA's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Dack certainly has the sharpest football brain at Rovers even if he isn't our most athletic player. He showed his vision in the under 21 match last night. He is something we certainly don't have in any of Tomasson's squad. -
An excellent football match tonight full of attacking, fast play which finished 4-3 to Rovers. There were some really good individual performances notably Garratt, Carter, Wood and Vale. Significantly Carter and Phillips both went off after 65 minutes which tells me that one of them will start at Middlesbrough on Saturday indicating Ayala will be out. Adam Wharton was withdrawn at half-time so he could be involved from the start at Middlesbrough too but for me Garratt could bring so much to the first team, things we just don't currently have.