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v Huddersfield (a) 10/4/23 @ 12.30pm
Mercer replied to Sweaty Gussets's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
You miss the point again Chaddy. When Rooney, Owen and Rashford debuted at 2 to 4 years YOUNGER at football's highest level, no one knew they would prove to be such talented lads. For feck's sake, Leonard is almost 20 and scores goals for fun. You give him a chance and he might just set the Championship alight - unless he gets his chance we will never know. The bench is no feckin good - do you honestly think he can do any worse than Gallagher, Vale or Hirst!?!? It's as simple as that and an absolute no brainer. -
v Huddersfield (a) 10/4/23 @ 12.30pm
Mercer replied to Sweaty Gussets's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Was Wayne Rooney ready at 16, was Michael Owen ready at 17, was Rashford ready at 18 - Leonard is almost 20 and there's only one way you find out if they are ready. Yes, I have seen Leonard play - an obvious eye for goal averaging more than a goal every two games. IMO, Gallagher has never been great (ironically it was Coyle who got the best tune out of him) but his recent performances have been rank. If Leonard is no better than Gallagher, Hirst, Vale etc then there really is no point in having him on our books. -
v Huddersfield (a) 10/4/23 @ 12.30pm
Mercer replied to Sweaty Gussets's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
We have Leonard who would surely be no worse than Gallagher's recent sh1t shows - it's a no brainer. -
v Norwich (h) - Good Friday - 7/4/23, 3pm k/o
Mercer replied to Sweaty Gussets's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
It closed about 30 years ago - plenty of new builds to look at round there though! -
v Norwich (h) - Good Friday - 7/4/23, 3pm k/o
Mercer replied to Sweaty Gussets's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Sad to say, we've bottled it and blown it. Warnock's Terriers will maul us on Monday. IMO, selection of Morton is feckin inexcusable. He's played one game too many for Rovers now. Adam Wharton MUST be given the rest of the season - he's the most talented midfielder we have FULL STOP. Huge, huge black mark for JDT. As far Gallagher, words fail me. We must play anyone there bar Gallagher. Give Leonard a go - look what happens when young lads get a chance, Owen, Rashford etc. IMO, Waggott, JDT and Broughton all guilty of no ambition, negativity and lacking bollocks. Our attitude is all too negative - for feck's say when you have an opportunity like we had this season then you grab it by the feckin balls. We need REAL MEN AND REAL LEADERS from board room to dressing room - ruthlessly hungry individuals with a CAN DO attitude. A glorious Easter weekend tempered by the muppets in blue and white and their string masters. Thank goodness the world has viticulturists and enologists - my solace tonight will be found in a fine red or two. -
v Norwich (h) - Good Friday - 7/4/23, 3pm k/o
Mercer replied to Sweaty Gussets's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
If you are in Sole Seafood and Grill then Rovers would be last thing on my mind! -
Sadly, IMO, self inflicted wounds.
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v Norwich (h) - Good Friday - 7/4/23, 3pm k/o
Mercer replied to Sweaty Gussets's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
This is a MUST win game. In fact, given our last 5 fixtures, I think we need a minimum of 7 points from the Norwich, Huddersfield and Hull games. I think Huddersfield will be the most difficult of the 3 games as Warnock has proved the catalyst for their mini revival and no one will fancy going to Huddersfield. I think we need a further 14 or even 15 points as there's always one team who makes a charge - take your pick from Norwich, Coventry, WBA and even PNE and three of our last eight games are against those teams with games against Burnley, Luton and Millwall thrown in for good measure. It will be tough but I remain confident PROVIDING JDT gets his team selections right. I don't want to see Morton starting another game for Rovers, whatever sh1t has been going on with Adam Wharton needs resolving NOW (as I believe he could be the difference in making the play-offs or not - it's clear as day midfield is our achilles heel) and Dack has to be brought into games far earlier than yesterday's 81st minute (30 minutes of Dack almost guarantees you a goal and/or an assist). -
v Birmingham City (a) - 1/4/23
Mercer replied to NeilInBristol's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Absolutely nothing to fear here. Think Brum have only 13 points from their last 13 games. Very confident Rovers will have more more enough to win this by a couple of goals. Games like this simply HAVE to be won at this stage of the season. Think Rovers' win at 2/1 is great value - get on them and get that Easter nest egg built. -
Don't disagree, however, to have him on the bench as a game changer would be huge.
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Any team promoted is going to find it difficult as Burnley's Cup thrashing at City showed - and Burnley are miles ahead of any other Championship club. We might well find life very tough in the PL and come straight back down, however, the chance to sort out the club's finances would be immense and parachute payments would give us a great chance to bounce straight back. What is the alternative? You can't plan to go up next season or the season after as it might not happen! Grab it by the b@lls and see where it takes us. Too much 'can't do', 'can't be arsed' has plagued us and held us back. We need huge doses of positivity and a CAN DO attitude.
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No worries for me - we are going up through the play-offs. I fear no other team. In the main since the World Cup, we've shown we can mix it with 'the best of the rest'. No doubt about it, JDT has learnt from some earlier season 'woes'. We don't p1ss about with the ball at the back as much and our play is more varied as evidenced by some of our direct attacks. Signs are that BBD is 'coming back', Dack has to come back whilst JRC, Carter, Szmodics and Dolan have made big steps forward in their performances. Thomas whilst not setting the league alight has given us a different dimension. The Cup quarter was a sickener and it's taken some getting over, however, in my mind, barring a spate of bad injuries, we are a certainty to go up. You can get Rovers at 11/1 to be promoted and they are generous odds - good money to be made!
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Would be fantastic to make the semi- finals. However, sadly, feel this is going to be a bridge too far especially at their place. No denying they are a decent side and I think their experience, physicality and aggression will be too much. Would be betting against Rovers under normal circumstances, however, this is one match and occasion when I can't.
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v Reading (h) - 15/3/23, 7:45pm
Mercer replied to arbitro's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Yes you did - after that super early goal, thought we'd blow them away so bet 4-1 in play. Pre match was Rovers' win just shy of evens so a nice net profit. Tip for today at Cheltenham - An Tailliur e/w. Got it at 16/1 though odds falling. -
v Reading (h) - 15/3/23, 7:45pm
Mercer replied to arbitro's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
A Pinot Noir is terrific with a lamb curry! Though started with a Guinness particularly after Captain Guinness romped in at 12/1 at Cheltenham!! A terrific day, great win at Cheltenham, Rovers' win, bookies caned and super Indian and Pinot Noir. -
v Reading (h) - 15/3/23, 7:45pm
Mercer replied to arbitro's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Huge, huge result. Think we'll look back on tonight after 46 matches! -
v Reading (h) - 15/3/23, 7:45pm
Mercer replied to arbitro's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
In the bag this - never in doubt. My win bet looks good so just stuck £20 on 4-1 at 20/1. Curry shipped in, wine uncorked, a good night. -
v Reading (h) - 15/3/23, 7:45pm
Mercer replied to arbitro's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Wasn't Broughton with O'Brien in Manchester dining out until later returning to Brockhall? As DOF he should have been at Brockhall earliest ensuring all going well. He should have INSISTED the asministrators were also in situ at Brockhall. IMO, absolutely farcical on the day the window closes you have Waggot in Birmingham, Broughton in Manchester, admin at Ewood and others at Brockhall. Broughton is the DOF and it's his feckin responsibility to make sure all the cogs in the transfer wheel move smoothly. It's as simple as that. -
v Reading (h) - 15/3/23, 7:45pm
Mercer replied to arbitro's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Fantastic opportunity to bounce back. Rovers by at least 2 goals. Wish we could play a Paul Ince team every week! Can't even get evens on Rovers' win but money to be made if big and bold. -
v Stoke City (a) - 10/3/23
Mercer replied to Sweaty Gussets's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Disappointingly poor so far. Wide open on left on 2 or 3 occasions. Need to close that loop otherwise....... For whatever reason, simply not 'at it'. -
v Stoke City (a) - 10/3/23
Mercer replied to Sweaty Gussets's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
We have just NOT suddenly gelled! As my post within the last hour, think it's a combination of some tactical changes in how we play and personnel changes some of which have been forced upon JDT - sometimes fate lends a helping hand! Clearly, JDT is learning and showing some flexibility which is key. Time will tell if he is the 'Messiah' but certainly, I'm feeling far more confident about JDT than I was 2 to 3 months ago. As for you being right Chaddy, you eulogised about Mowbray almost to the bitter end and stuck with and defended Hirst to the end so your track record about 'being right' isn't as good as you like to think. Anyhow hope you've had a bet on us tonight, got a few beers in and got your feet up. My wine is already uncorked and I look forward to yet more winnings from the bookies after tonight's win! -
v Stoke City (a) - 10/3/23
Mercer replied to Sweaty Gussets's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Think a bit of both! We don't p1ss about with the ball as much at the back and think we've started to mix our game up a bit with a more direct approach at times. JRC and Carter have made a big difference at the back, Travis now far more effective, Smzodics has great energy, Dolan coming on in leaps and bounds and Gallagher playing where he should! -
v Stoke City (a) - 10/3/23
Mercer replied to Sweaty Gussets's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
We are going up this season - I also guarantee it! We are 16/1 for promotion which is unbelievably generous. Money to be made, get in there. £20 will give you a great trip to London to watch us win the play off final. 3/1 for Rovers' win again very generous and gut feel is that will be the score in our favour - lumped on Rovers at 9/2 at beginning of week. Tough game tonight but think we'll have too much flair and energy for their defence to cope.