Blackburn Rovers pre-season match thread

[RowlattsFox]

After a fairly energetic start it's been dull as ever. Not helped by Elliotts waffling 

 

So ordinary and unimaginative going forward, we have one ball to get Vardy in and that is it. Always get criticised for questioning this but Vardy has to offer more with his back to goal and offer someone a pass to feet.

 

Ndidi looking decent enough at centre back, Choudhury pressing well but we need more than that. Thomas struggling with positioning, has to learn from that in the second half. Like the approach from Daley-Campbell even if he does lack a bit quality.

[UHDrive]

By the looks of it our whole academy needs loaning out.

[VLC86]

1 minute ago, Blue-fox said:

Based on that half, Knight needs to be near the first team 18 next season. 

Yeah he’s done well, good on the ball.

[jmono84]

We’re never gonna create much with our full backs and centre mids but I was hoping to see a bit more from Barnes and Gray. They should have been looking to get on the ball at every chance! Can’t be too harsh in this game tho

[Webbo]

Most of those players will be nowhere near the first team next week, what'd you expect? 

 

I expect Albrighton Jacupovic and Amarteys to start the second half, anyone likely to start next week to be off after 60 mins. 

[Stephen Hughes]

It’s been that bad Elliot has made it more entertaining 

[foxfanazer]

Just now, Webbo said:

Most of those players will be nowhere near the first team next week, what'd you expect? 

 

I expect Albrighton Jacupovic and Amarteys to start the second half, anyone likely to start next week to be off after 60 mins. 

Its exactly how we've played for about 8 months. Actually that's unfair, we haven't conceded yet 

[1972 Fox]

5 minutes ago, Dr The Singh said:

I can see KDH peppering the Blackburn goal with that kick in the face he got

Sorry, I was referring to him maybe losing some teeth.

[Guest SO1]

13 minutes ago, foxfanazer said:

Impressed at how seemlessly these youngsters have slotted in. They've really bought in to Brendan's low energy, side to side, passive style. Don't even need any more signings 

Good to see you're all warmed up for the regular season then. No more practice necessary.

[Webbo]

Just now, foxfanazer said:

Its exactly how we've played for about 8 months. Actually that's unfair, we haven't conceded yet 

It's a preseason friendly, it's about fitness. It's no big deal. 

[copunk]

Its only a friendly so im not reading much into it but Barnes has been abysmal

[Aus Fox]

While we’re here it’s finished 0-0 at Pride Park and Barrow have taken Derby to penalties - things could be a lot worse.

[Fox92]

1 minute ago, Webbo said:

It's a preseason friendly, it's about fitness. It's no big deal. 

People always overreact at friendlies. I always reserve judgement 'til we're about 3-6 games in the season.

[1972 Fox]

21 minutes ago, Aus Fox said:

 

Elliott knows his stuff!

[foxfanazer]

Just now, Webbo said:

It's a preseason friendly, it's about fitness. It's no big deal. 

No this game isn't a big deal. Just can see it being more of the same in the comimg months though unfortunately 

[nnickn]

 kdh looks like a starter next week

[peach0000]

I love how based on 45 minutes of a preseason friendly against Blackburn people have decided

1. Thomas isn't ready anymore

2. Ndidi is now a top centre back 

3. KDH is the answer to our problems

 

Got to love FoxesTalk for jumping to conclusions to quickly. People are either amazing or awful and it changes half by half on here 

[foxfanazer]

Just now, nnickn said:

 kdh looks like a starter next week

Can he play left back? 

[Sampson]

14 minutes ago, AKCJ said:

Barnes has been so, so bad.

He has been since lockdown. Gray and Perez should be ahead of him as we go into the new season.

[foxfanazer]

Just now, peach0000 said:

I love how based on 45 minutes of a preseason friendly against Blackburn people have decided

1. Thomas isn't ready anymore

2. Ndidi is now a top centre back 

3. KDH is the answer to our problems

 

Got to love FoxesTalk for jumping to conclusions to quickly. People are either amazing or awful and it changes half by half on here 

He never was. Think that was more the point 

[Fightforever]

I think getting rid of this ad would do more good than getting a winger

 

[peach0000]

Just now, foxfanazer said:

He never was. Think that was more the point 

You wouldn’t have got that impression an hour ago on here though. Which was my point. People change their opinions too quick. I’ve been doubtful but quietly hopeful about that particular issue all preseason.

[kingfox]

The first half was painful enough.

 

Now they’ve showed the Vardy advert twice during half time.

 

This club is a shambles.

[coolhandfox]

4 minutes ago, Fox92 said:

People always overreact at friendlies. I always reserve judgement 'til we're about 3-6 games in the season.

100% this!

 

But it does seem an age, since we were fun to watch.

 

[SpacedX]

Just now, Fox92 said:

People always overreact at friendlies. I always reserve judgement 'til we're about 3-6 games in the season.

Agree. 

 

However I fear for us this season and would not be in the least surprised to be waging a relegation battle next spring. This is a transitional period approaching culminating in a major rebuilding/restructuring and in the short term, there are several key players yet to move on in 2021.