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v Millwall (h) 01/10/2022
Mercer replied to Upside Down's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
So glad I couldn't make today's game! -
v Millwall (h) 01/10/2022
Mercer replied to Upside Down's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Results stay as they are, expect there'll be managerial vacancies at both M'brough and WBA tonight - horrible for those two clubs with such high expectations this season. -
v Millwall (h) 01/10/2022
Mercer replied to Upside Down's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Farcical. Wharton will be 10 times the player either Morton or Buckey will be. Even now, he starts ahead of those two for me. -
v Millwall (h) 01/10/2022
Mercer replied to Upside Down's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Don't understand exclusion of Brittain. Three of our main summer signings on the bench (Brittain, Szmodics and Hirst). Given article I saw this week which said we paid £1.8million up front for Szmodics, looks like a nice piece of business for the 'Posh' whilst let's not forget it's been stated Hirst was our number 1 striking target. Also, disappointing Wharton not even on the bench - can't be short of game time given he's been away with England. I thought Tony's tombola like and irrational selections were a thing of the past. JDT needs a win today with that selection. -
v Millwall (h) 01/10/2022
Mercer replied to Upside Down's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Optimism rears its head after the boring international break. Millwall are no great shakes as 6 points from their last 5 games testifies. Up and at 'em with an early Rovers' goal leading to a comfortable win. At 11/8 for Rovers' win, there's good money to be made. -
Never had that one - I'll take your advice and give it a miss! A sommelier once gave me two tips about Malbec. Firstly, pop it in the the fridge for about 20 minutes and then secondly let it breathe for about 20 minutes.- find it enhances the flavour and gives a smoother finish. If I'm organised then I will do it! If you like a particular Malbec and drink two bottles over two consecutive nights, first night do as you normally would but second night do as the sommelier suggested and see if you notice a difference.
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v Luton Town (a) - 17/9/22
Mercer replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Think it was following the season we got relegated after the polio epidemic ruined our season. Think we was a highly intelligent and gifted footballer who never quite fulfilled his potential. -
v Luton Town (a) - 17/9/22
Mercer replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
and if I remember rightly, it was either John Byrom or Andy McEvoy who got our winner? Happy days, just loved the way Byrom played, a youthful arrogance and Andy McEvoy was a goal machine (think he averaged a goal in every 2 games with Byrom not too far away from that either). -
v Luton Town (a) - 17/9/22
Mercer replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
I don't think I have seen anyone ever hit a ball as hard as Harrison could and compared to today they were medicine balls! -
v Luton Town (a) - 17/9/22
Mercer replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
and Arsenal had a 15 year old schoolboy on the bench today who came on for a few remaining minutes! Just let that sink in. I know which of the two (Nwaneri or Hirst) is going to be a star! -
v Luton Town (a) - 17/9/22
Mercer replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
To me, it's simple with Dack. JDT sees him every day in training and has also seen him when he's played this season whether it be in friendlies, in the Carabo Cup or in Championship games when used. Sadly, I think the two horrific injuries have finished Dack as a force at this level. If Dack was anything like the player he once was then I think he would be ripping it up in training making it virtually impossible for our manager to leave him out of our starting 11. When he has been used in matches, IMO, he's a shadow of what he once was - the football brain may still be there but his body will not allow him to do what he once did. -
v Luton Town (a) - 17/9/22
Mercer replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
I can't recall Harrison ever missing a penalty! This guy had everything other than mental toughness. He debuted at just 16 for Chelsea and I think he averaged about 1 goal every 4 games for Rovers and for a winger that's a great return. Luton fans loved him when he went there and he was seen as a catalyst in their promotion from the old 3rd Division (now League 1). Sadly, he suffered from numerous thigh problems in his latter career, unsurprising given those huge muscular thighs, and his career just petered out. -
v Luton Town (a) - 17/9/22
Mercer replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Helluva a penalty taker as well! -
v Luton Town (a) - 17/9/22
Mercer replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Shame Harrison didn't have the 'hardness' or aggression of Mike 'Fergie' otherwise he'd have been a world beater. -
Chateau Queyret Pouillac is presently on sale at Booths for just £7.50/bottle. It's a wine which has 'plenty to say about itself'. A bit of a marmite wine - some love it, others wonder why. Widely retailed at about £10/£11 bottle so at just £7.50 think it's well worth a punt.
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v Luton Town (a) - 17/9/22
Mercer replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Hugely disappointing. Big concern is our inconsistency - from the sublime (Watford) to the ridiculous (Luton). Physically and mentally we seem to struggle from one game to the next - as does our manager! Today only confirms what many of us have been saying for yonks - we need an ugly hard b@st@rd in midfield who can also play a bit. WTF JDT and Broughton couldn't see this is beyond me. I think it's clear either JDT doesn't rate Dack or his two horrible injuries have finished him as a force - let's remember JDT sees Dack in training every day. Think it's inexcusable for him to remain on the bench for the duration particularly when we are struggling and we need a spark - if he's nothing to offer then what is he doing there!? Many of us were sceptical about the signing of Hirst - seems our worse fears have been confirmed. As for Amari Bell, IMO, another example of a player not allowed to fulfill his potential at Rovers through Mowbray's idiotic man management and tactical idiocy. Solace will have to be sought tonight in a nice bottle of red or two! -
v Luton Town (a) - 17/9/22
Mercer replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Assuming we've no more injury problems, and not seen any reported, I am hugely confident about a Rovers' win. Yep, Luton will most likely be physical, however, we've got the players available now to more than match them and it would be no surprise to see Hirst start given his big physical presence. It would also be no surprise to see at least 1 red card. Rovers at 5/2 is terrific value - fill yer boots. More than 2.5 goals has also been profitable for me in Rovers' games this season and at 13/11, I'll be having a piece of that as well. Good luck to those Rovers' fans going, I don't think there's a stadium I hate more than Kenilworth Road. -
If there's going to be no more, I'll leave that one for you to enjoy! Will have a look at Chapel St Wines when next in Lancaster - always interested in what such retailers have to offer!
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v Watford (h) - 13/9/22 (possibly)…
Mercer replied to rigger's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Terrific performance and result. Undoubtedly, Ayala and Wharton gave us the rock steady foundation. If these two and Hyam can stay fit then who knows..........dare to dream! A nice little earner, a nice glass of wine and it's goodnight from me. -
v Watford (h) - 13/9/22 (possibly)…
Mercer replied to rigger's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Can't call this without first seeing our line-up. If Ayala and Wharton back, think we might just sneak a win. If I like the look of our line-up will have a flutter on Rovers who are currently a shade better than 2/1. -
Is it stocked anywhere locally (10 mile radius of Brockhall)?
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Glad it ticked the boxes. It's the citrus that's dominant, perhaps a hint of apple. It's what I term a 'quiet' white - quite subtle. White or red, much prefer those wines at the dry end of the spectrum.
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R.I.P. QUEEN ELIZABETH
Mercer replied to SIMON GARNERS 194's topic in I Can't Believe It's Not Football
"You don't know what you've got until it's gone" (from the song Big Yellow Taxi) will prove to be quite apt I feel. I think many people are now starting to realize just how special our Queen was. The terrific tv coverage has helped to reveal 'the unseen Queen'. Elizabeth the great, RIP. -
Do you mean Amarguinha? Terrific with ice and a slice of lemon.
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v Wigan Athletic (a) 11/10/2022
Mercer replied to Upside Down's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Restapiee Cola - it's a local brand, just ask if you don't see it on display.