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Arnor Sigurdsson
because of boxing day replied to Upside Down's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
He hasn't shown any great pace trickery or consistent desire to get past his immediate defender. As such defenders find him easy to play against. But he has bought into the JDT way. If he added a committed progressive dimension to his decent finishing ability he would be more threatening. -
Rovers hard men
because of boxing day replied to Tricky's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Lucas Neill was a tough, tenacious skilful and reasonably quick player leader and Captain and was used all across our back line RB LB and CB. He was open about his intention to run his contract down and his performance levels weren't obviously compromised by any lack of application. A proper professional in my view. Always felt that if he'd gone to Liverpool rather than West Ham (after a last-minute change of heart0 that he would have achieved more footballing success and recognition. -
v Luton Town (h) - 1/5/23
because of boxing day replied to roverandout's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Clutching at straws?? Lady Luck has not been disposed towards us of late. It's time for luck to turn!! We're short of goals from our shot shy guys. Is there an alternative source of goals? Forum contributors should not ignore the OG stat that I have discovered. Luton appear to have so far scored 4 - Lockyer(2) and Morris and Horvath (1 each). Millwall appear to have scored 2 - Bradshaw and Hutchinson (1 each). If our guys can't do it the opposition could!! Fingers crossed!! -
Championship - 22-23
because of boxing day replied to chaddyrovers's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
The ever-optimist in me harks back to 1991/92 season. Could history repeat itself? We lost 6 league games on the trot in March and April (coinciding with Newell's injury absence) and the crawled across the playoff line in 6th after that glorious win at Plymouth on the last day. The rest is history as they say. When Newell came back and linked with Speedie for the last 5 games there were goals in the line up. I'm not at all confident we've got those result changing goals in the team this season though. -
Rovers have had no luck on the 4 previous occasions I've been to Bramhall Lane. I couldn't contemplate an early return there after trips there in 1969 twice and 1971 when we suffered 3-0 4-0 and 5-0 cosecutive defeats (I still can't get Tony Currie and Alan Woodward out of my consciousness!!) until the disappointment of that FA Cup quarter final penalty shoot-out loss in 1993. Never again never again was my mantra but i'll be back there on Sunday as undoubtedly every dog does eventually have its day and on Sunday I believe it will be Rovers who will be barking loud and proud,
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v QPR (a) - 25/2/23
because of boxing day replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Just wonder if JDT might have JRC down to do a man-marking job on Chair today. Did an OK job on Riley McGree vs Boro at Ewood in that role though McGree ultimately did score the winner. If Pickering is fit for LB with Brittain RB with a back four then it might be a runner. -
Adam Catterall is an old boy of St Bede's Blackburn. He gave a superb motivational speech as principal guest at the school Annual Presentations Night some years ago though it wasn't in the same league as the one delivered by Lorenzo Amoruso which was truly inspirational (though the link between our erstwhile Italian Colossus and the school was never explained).
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Season tickets 2022/23
because of boxing day replied to JHRover's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
It was suggested on here that the early purchase deadline to secure last year's seat and the discount was to be extended by a week. Has this been officially confirmed please? -
v PNE (a) - 25/4/22
because of boxing day replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
U23s are at listed to be home at Ewood on Monday night so little prospect of that group flooding the 1st team squad!! -
v Fulham (a) - 5/3/22
because of boxing day replied to Proudtobeblue&white's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Example of Bias: Van Hecke accidentally ran into Mitrovic's elbow!!! -
Academy & U21s
because of boxing day replied to blueboy3333's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Surprised to see Vale in team tonight given the short number of strikers for tomorrow and the cocerns that BBD may succumb to his recent exertions. Game over so give him the early hook and a fast car to South Wales for a bench spot tomorrow, -
January Transfer window 2022
because of boxing day replied to chaddyrovers's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
The Rovers 2022 calendar creator was not optimistic for Joe Rothwell’s Rovers longevity in positioning him in the January slot! -
Season Tickets (inc. Renewal Poll)
because of boxing day replied to Stuart's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
As a dedicated habitual Riverside season ticket purchaser i have to say that the view of the other 3 sides of the ground and playing area is superior to any other vantage point where the view includes this dilapidated single storey shack!! -
Season Tickets (inc. Renewal Poll)
because of boxing day replied to Stuart's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
The opportunity to draw a line under the various issues and disappointments that appear to have fragmented the customer base recently has been lost. "Back to Live" should have given the Club executive the chance to initiate and stimulate interest and support from the new generation of young supporter that is essential to growth and ultimate survival. I don't have marketing experience but the basis of renewal price and "incentive" structure is to me unexciting unimaginative and fails to create a new attractively affordable reason for "the new kids to arrive on our block" and stay. The credits allowed against last season's ST costs may well ensure most ST holders renew this season (I will be renewing) but the Club needed to go flat out to get the next generation involved and hooked.