RonnieTodger Posted 29 September 2023 Posted 29 September 2023 The high concentration of Covid cases derby
Dahnsouff Posted 29 September 2023 Posted 29 September 2023 Thankfully we are not the same weak team we were last year, despite now being in a lower league.
Scanchez Posted 29 September 2023 Posted 29 September 2023 On 27/09/2023 at 21:52, Col city fan said: Tough game this one. Blackburn is a horrible place to go to, particularly if the weather is shite. I think it’ll be a Desmond I also refer to my degree as a Desmond.
Finnegan Posted 29 September 2023 Posted 29 September 2023 20 hours ago, Lionator said: Waiting for the @StriderHiryu analysis but I suspect Blackburn set up in a way which would play right into our hands aka leaving a lot of space. The problem with looking at how teams "normally" play is that there's nothing normal about us this year and everybody knows it already. Bristol City don't normally park the bus in the way they did against us, for example. Yes there'll be the odd Norwich or Southampton that try (and fail) to stick to their "usual" game plan but a lot of teams are going to mix it up entirely. It's hard to predict who exactly is going to come to the KP and park the bus vs who is going to "give it a go."
FoxinNotts Posted 29 September 2023 Posted 29 September 2023 14 hours ago, Sly said: Will this be the first time two Premier League winners have played a league match outside of the Premier League? Yes
Tommy G Posted 29 September 2023 Posted 29 September 2023 On their forums they are of the view their defence is really weak and the goalkeeper pants. We should be doing these, then put some light between us and preston next week would be class.
Popular Post StriderHiryu Posted 29 September 2023 Popular Post Posted 29 September 2023 Blackburn vs Leicester Pre-Match Quick Preview Next up is Blackburn, who dumped us out of the FA Cup last season in unceremonious fashion: ^ Blackburn were very impressive in this game. They didn't just come for a smash and grab, but dared to press us high up the pitch, robbing our defenders of the ball several times and making chance after chance. Honestly, that we only conceded two on the day was fortunate for us. John-Dahl Tomasson had his team setup extremely well, despite missing some of their best players at the time for the match. ^ Moving onto this season, there has been a bit of player turnover, but the style of play is much the same. Blackburn play 4231, but push everyone up high to make a high line and try to take the game to their opponents: Here are Blackburn's average pitch positions against Ipswich and Sunderland, two of the more attacking teams in the division. You can see how far up the pitch they push their fullbacks, CBs and even their goalkeeper. As a result, Blackburn make a lot of chances, and pose a goal threat, but they also leave a lot of gaps in if you can play through their press. They have already conceded 3 goals in 3 games already. The Ipswich game is an interesting one to see the highlights for as they play a similar style of play to ours. Blackburn scored 3 times, but they were also a bit lucky only to concede 4. Still, you have to admire them for daring to be so attacking away from home against one of the current pacesetters in the division. I would expect to see games similar to Norwich and Southampton. Blackburn will press us and cause problems at time, but our ability to play through their press should mean we have too much quality of them. In recent weeks our ability to score on the transition has improved notably, if that side of our game in on point, we should have too much and secure the points. Playing away usually suits us because teams are more open, though I think in this case, Blackburn would play the same way either home or away! 6 1
alanf0x Posted 29 September 2023 Posted 29 September 2023 Personally feel this is a tougher game than Preston will be 1
ARM1968 Posted 29 September 2023 Posted 29 September 2023 We are better than we were last season by a mile. Confidence and belief in the system seem to be high. I think we win this game 2 or 3 nil. 1
Greg2607 Posted 29 September 2023 Posted 29 September 2023 2 hours ago, Scanchez said: I also refer to my degree as a Desmond. Or "the drinkers degree" 1
HitchinFox Posted 29 September 2023 Posted 29 September 2023 Blackburn is one of those "Oh yeah, forgot about them" clubs. For me, they were at their funniest when they were owned by that chicken factory family. They appointed an egg with a Scottish accent as manager – who then duly got them relegated. We owe them a performance, though, after that woeful, Rodgersball-induced result last season.
Happy Fox Posted 29 September 2023 Posted 29 September 2023 5 minutes ago, HitchinFox said: Blackburn is one of those "Oh yeah, forgot about them" clubs. For me, they were at their funniest when they were owned by that chicken factory family. They appointed an egg with a Scottish accent as manager – who then duly got them relegated. We owe them a performance, though, after that woeful, Rodgersball-induced result last season. They still are owned by the Venkys.
Jobyfox Posted 29 September 2023 Posted 29 September 2023 33 minutes ago, HitchinFox said: Blackburn is one of those "Oh yeah, forgot about them" clubs. For me, they were at their funniest when they were owned by that chicken factory family. They appointed an egg with a Scottish accent as manager – who then duly got them relegated. We owe them a performance, though, after that woeful, Rodgersball-induced result last season. 3 times champions of England 6 times FA Cup winners 1 times League Cup winners Good historic club and pretty successful when you consider the size of the town. It’s probably only within the last 25 years that they’ve become less high profile than teams like us really
HitchinFox Posted 29 September 2023 Posted 29 September 2023 52 minutes ago, Happy Fox said: They still are owned by the Venkys. Didn't even know that. Brilliant.
HitchinFox Posted 29 September 2023 Posted 29 September 2023 20 minutes ago, Jobyfox said: 3 times champions of England 6 times FA Cup winners 1 times League Cup winners Good historic club and pretty successful when you consider the size of the town. It’s probably only within the last 25 years that they’ve become less high profile than teams like us really That's exactly my point. They've been so poor for so long, that you (well I, at least) forget about them. Arguably should be doing much better than they are - historic club. 1
gw_leics772 Posted 29 September 2023 Posted 29 September 2023 17 hours ago, Dahnsouff said: Top quizzing!! Must be the case surely Confirmed on the Liverpool commentary I think. Definitely heard it somewhere, could have been talksport when discussing our game with Liverpool in advance (just that they were covering it) but think it was the tellybox 1
AjcW Posted 29 September 2023 Posted 29 September 2023 3 hours ago, Tommy G said: On their forums they are of the view their defence is really weak and the goalkeeper pants. We should be doing these, then put some light between us and preston next week would be class. Goalkeeper one is interesting. Pears has been poor and they miss Kaminsky who went to Luton. The goalkeeper they signed in the summer Wahlstedt is really good though, linked to a lot of prem clubs before he joined Blackburn. He's put in two good cup appearances so i wonder whether we might see him at the weekend.
Harry96 Posted 29 September 2023 Posted 29 September 2023 Never know what you’re going to get with these. Really rate their manager though they play some good stuff
FrankieADZ Posted 29 September 2023 Posted 29 September 2023 hermansen Ricky P Faes Vester JJ Winks KDH Wilf Mav McAteer Vardy i think that will be the line up; then likely to see a few changes for preston in midweek 1
ClaphamFox Posted 29 September 2023 Posted 29 September 2023 5 minutes ago, AjcW said: Goalkeeper one is interesting. Pears has been poor and they miss Kaminsky who went to Luton. The goalkeeper they signed in the summer Wahlstedt is really good though, linked to a lot of prem clubs before he joined Blackburn. He's put in two good cup appearances so i wonder whether we might see him at the weekend. Judging from their forums, their fans expect Wahlstedt to play on Sunday. 1
Jobyfox Posted 29 September 2023 Posted 29 September 2023 (edited) I was interested to see what our Premier League starting eleven was when they dumped us out of the cup last year. Out of that team there is a strong possibility that 4 might play this time around. Of the others I’d probably say that the current side is better than last year’s team. Only Harvey Barnes is one who you might argue could improve our likely starting eleven. That’s before you start taking recent form and confidence into account. Also we have a much more settled style of play, approach and consistent coaching Whether all this makes any difference at all - we shall see Edited 29 September 2023 by Jobyfox 1
moore_94 Posted 29 September 2023 Posted 29 September 2023 Enzo Maresca Pre-Match Press Conference vs Blackburn Rovers Doyle injury? “Between 12 and 16 weeks." More on Doyle? “I said in the press conference before Liverpool that he is the only player, being left-footed, that we have been unlucky. That position, he was the only one. We will try to find a solution. JJ did very well. He could be a solution.” Doyle go back to Man City? “He is going to be with us.” Any other injuries? “They are all okay.” Coady? “He did a fantastic game. He did a game exactly the way we expected. We know what he can give us. We are happy with how he performed. We are happy because we have one more person available.” Choudhury contract? “He deserves it. He’s going to help us. He is able to do the job we are looking for, like Ricardo is doing. He has aggression at full-back. Against Liverpool it was his best game in terms of showing and serving. He is growing and improving.” More contracts? “At this moment, we are focused on our season. We have time. The priority is not that.” Quick turnaround? “When you have one entire week to prepare, you can do different things. We can do different things to improve.” Blackburn? “Every time I watch the opponent, I always end thinking they are a good team. They have been unlucky, they deserve some more points. They move a lot. Off the ball, they arre aggressive, they are man to man. 1 2
SystonFox Posted 29 September 2023 Posted 29 September 2023 Have they really been out of the prem for 11 year? i do like their badge and kit. very impressive when they played us last season in the FA cup. Morten Gamst Pedersen 2
AllGoneTitsSchlupp Posted 29 September 2023 Posted 29 September 2023 12 minutes ago, moore_94 said: Enzo Maresca Pre-Match Press Conference vs Blackburn Rovers Doyle injury? “Between 12 and 16 weeks." More on Doyle? “I said in the press conference before Liverpool that he is the only player, being left-footed, that we have been unlucky. That position, he was the only one. We will try to find a solution. JJ did very well. He could be a solution.” Doyle go back to Man City? “He is going to be with us.” Any other injuries? “They are all okay.” Coady? “He did a fantastic game. He did a game exactly the way we expected. We know what he can give us. We are happy with how he performed. We are happy because we have one more person available.” Choudhury contract? “He deserves it. He’s going to help us. He is able to do the job we are looking for, like Ricardo is doing. He has aggression at full-back. Against Liverpool it was his best game in terms of showing and serving. He is growing and improving.” More contracts? “At this moment, we are focused on our season. We have time. The priority is not that.” Quick turnaround? “When you have one entire week to prepare, you can do different things. We can do different things to improve.” Blackburn? “Every time I watch the opponent, I always end thinking they are a good team. They have been unlucky, they deserve some more points. They move a lot. Off the ball, they arre aggressive, they are man to man. being completely optimistic but i wonder if man city see us as a long term destination for him based on this
ChrisFilter Posted 29 September 2023 Posted 29 September 2023 4 minutes ago, AllGoneTitsSchlupp said: being completely optimistic but i wonder if man city see us as a long term destination for him based on this I think it probably more shows that he’s not in their plans so don’t need the expense of rehabilitation. But that does still give room for optimism!
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