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Title: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: everbrite on December 18, 2017, 21:56:24 pm
The first thing to remind ourselves is its a 2pm start.

Thoughts anybody?


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: singcobb on December 18, 2017, 22:00:07 pm
I have a strange feeling we are going to get something from this.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on December 18, 2017, 22:09:05 pm
Where's the best place to park?


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: guest2677 on December 19, 2017, 10:11:30 am
Where's the best place to park?
Five yards in front of the eighteen yard line ;D


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: wrigleys on December 19, 2017, 10:34:39 am
Can anyone recommend a pub to meet some friends, and additionally where I can buy a pie


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Irchy cob on December 19, 2017, 10:37:41 am
Five yards in front of the eighteen yard line ;D

Especially if you’re driving a bus.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Parklands Cobbler on December 19, 2017, 14:45:20 pm
Interesting that when looking on the Blackburn forum they are able to register at NTFC and buy tickets in the West stand and collect on the day.
Will we never learn.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Dr Feelgood on December 19, 2017, 15:03:38 pm
I have a strange feeling we are going to get something from this.
I don't


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: everbrite on December 19, 2017, 16:01:20 pm
Very considerate..that means I have an extra hour in bed.. Thanks NTFC

Am always thinking of your welfare/well being.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Coolcat on December 19, 2017, 16:21:05 pm
Where's the best place to park?
;D

Evers, do you really think fans need reminding that it's a 2pm k.o.?


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: guest2487 on December 19, 2017, 16:48:44 pm
They've won 6 in a row, we've been in a really ropey patch.

Can't keep winning every game, can they?

I reckon we will sneak a draw here.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: everbrite on December 19, 2017, 17:24:55 pm
;D

Evers, do you really think fans need reminding that it's a 2pm k.o.?

Yes


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: everbrite on December 19, 2017, 18:07:12 pm
Where's the best place to park?

Have you a large car ?

Good one Richard; wish I was as quick as CJ.
Fools rush in etc...... ;D


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: rebelspawn on December 20, 2017, 08:25:59 am
;D

Evers, do you really think fans need reminding that it's a 2pm k.o.?

To be fair, it did jog my memory. i knew we had a 2PM KO coming up, and i would have checked anyway, but now its fresh in my mind.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: everbrite on December 20, 2017, 10:06:12 am
To be fair, it did jog my memory. i knew we had a 2PM KO coming up, and i would have checked anyway, but now its fresh in my mind.

Between the lines or real Ale Coolie had forgotten it was a 2pm KO. Blackburn are not happy!


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: defender on December 20, 2017, 12:17:42 pm
      We need to win this, or at least get a point. Keep a clean sheet and then we only need one goal to get 3 points, BUT THAT SEEMS TO NOT HAPPEN ANYMORE AT THE COBBLERS!


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Wolvo on December 20, 2017, 13:10:45 pm
      We need to win this, or at least get a point. Keep a clean sheet and then we only need one goal to get 3 points, BUT THAT SEEMS TO NOT HAPPEN ANYMORE AT THE COBBLERS!

We got 3 points a few days ago.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Dr Feelgood on December 20, 2017, 15:21:26 pm
Looking at the stats they're on an amazing run and have a huge squad. They have pumped teams and have lost once in 14 games.

I predict doom...


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Coolcat on December 20, 2017, 17:14:40 pm
Between the lines or real Ale Coolie had forgotten it was a 2pm KO. Blackburn are not happy!
Given that I often decide what I'm going to wear months in advance for games,  travel arrangements for an early k.o. will be well in the bag!

Our next 2pm k.o. is in January - Southend United (h). I have little intention of going!

Will be there on Sat, at Donny on Boxing Day (Luke 1977 Parker, Paul Smith shirt and jeans) and at Pompey just prior to New Year.  ;)


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Shoemaker on December 20, 2017, 18:55:37 pm
The first thing to remind ourselves is its a 2pm start.

Thoughts anybody?
The second thing is that we are playing Blackburn Rovers fc


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: guest2995 on December 20, 2017, 19:26:45 pm
Pretty poor the announcer said this game was on tv . I mean you don’t have a long list of things to get right in that job and he got a fundamental thing wrong .
I am sure he got Long’s name wrong when he was subbed as well .


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: guest3114 on December 20, 2017, 20:31:25 pm
The first thing to remind ourselves is its a 2pm start.

Thoughts anybody?
Yes, 1am start for me. This also means that radio Noddy will also probably switch to the rugby or shove ha’penny or summat on the final whistle removing the temptation to listen to all the post match chat. Should be asleep by 3 then. Er, unless we get thumped a la Oldham, in which case I’ll have longer to stare at the ceiling.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: everbrite on December 20, 2017, 21:11:29 pm
Yes, 1am start for me. This also means that radio Noddy will also probably switch to the rugby or shove ha’penny or summat on the final whistle removing the temptation to listen to all the post match chat. Should be asleep by 3 then. Er, unless we get thumped a la Oldham, in which case I’ll have longer to stare at the ceiling.

Good luck with that!


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: vietnamcobbler on December 21, 2017, 06:42:35 am
Pretty poor the announcer said this game was on tv . I mean you don’t have a long list of things to get right in that job and he got a fundamental thing wrong .
I am sure he got Long’s name wrong when he was subbed as well .

I still can't stop thinking about the commentator for the ifollow coverage of the Portsmouth game who kept referring to his team as 'Pompeii' instead of 'Pompey'. How do you get that wrong?!


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Wolvo on December 22, 2017, 09:42:09 am
Is anyone optimistic of anything better than a loss tomorrow?

Hoping the likes of Grimes and McGugan can really step up tomorrow and show their undoubted talent against better players. Just think the lack of wingers will really show against an inform side like Blackburn.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: DrillingCobbler on December 22, 2017, 10:11:20 am
Im going on the assumption we will lose, and probably lose heavily.

That said, tomorrow is a rare game where we 'don't have anything to lose'. And the players "might just step up, strut their stuff and put in their best performance of the season and come away with a result.

I hope!!


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Vintage Cobbler on December 22, 2017, 10:24:15 am
W're not playing Man City.  It's 11 v 11 and there is always a chance. Our prospects will be better if Ingram is fit but that is looking unlikely.  As things stand a draw will be a good result.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: guest47 on December 22, 2017, 13:15:09 pm
W're not playing Man City.  It's 11 v 11 and there is always a chance. Our prospects will be better if Ingram is fit but that is looking unlikely.  As things stand a draw will be a good result.

If you want to use a Prem comparison the bookies think we are about as likely to win tomorrow as Everton are against Chelsea. Seems about right to me.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Coolcat on December 22, 2017, 19:17:36 pm
If you want to use a Prem comparison the bookies think we are about as likely to win tomorrow as Everton are against Chelsea. Seems about right to me.
As likely as Chelsea beating Everton surely? Everton are unbeatable at the moment with Big Sam at the helm! Shows what an absolute twat Koeman is!  ;)


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: WadeyCobbler on December 22, 2017, 21:31:49 pm
Good luck everyone getting there in time for kick off. Town was gridlocked today and only another 20,000 people for the roads to contend with tomorrow.
I'm really looking forward to this, undoubtedly one of the biggest games of the season against one of the clubs we rarely play. After last weeks win I'm more relaxed, not expecting a win but just want to see a good competitive game where we are in it for as long as possible and who knows we might cause a surprise. Would really need Ingram fit, fingers crossed.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: guest2995 on December 22, 2017, 22:53:11 pm
Pierre is out .
Not good news


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Irchy cob on December 23, 2017, 05:36:52 am
Pierre is out .
Not good news

Is that not good news in terms of the extent of an injury or just that he’s out for today? If it is yet another injury it is ridiculous how many we are picking up.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: guest2995 on December 23, 2017, 07:39:09 am
Is that not good news in terms of the extent of an injury or just that he’s out for today? If it is yet another injury it is ridiculous how many we are picking up.
Not good news that he's not available for this game .


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Vintage Cobbler on December 23, 2017, 07:52:48 am
If Pierre is out then time to play Poole in his natural position with McWilliams in front of the back 4.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Irchy cob on December 23, 2017, 07:53:53 am
Not good news that he's not available for this game .

Cheers for that mate, hopefully nothing too serious but I take your point about the implications on today - if Cornell is in goal and Barnett at cb then I’m even less confident of us getting a result than I was before. I would much rather Poole gets a chance in his natural position.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: guest2677 on December 23, 2017, 08:11:41 am
Is that not good news in terms of the extent of an injury or just that he’s out for today? If it is yet another injury it is ridiculous how many we are picking up.
Injury or illness?


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Irchy cob on December 23, 2017, 08:50:42 am
Injury or illness?

I don’t know mate - b&s will have to answer that question as it was his initial post.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Vintage Cobbler on December 23, 2017, 09:45:53 am
Spoilt for choice - I had forgotten we have McGivern on our books. Cometh the hour..............

Assuming Pierre is out then if McGivern doesn't get a start I wonder what he was doing here in the first place.  I would still go with Poole at the back.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: guest2677 on December 23, 2017, 09:50:42 am
I don’t know mate - b&s will have to answer that question as it was his initial post.
Sure. Let's see what the club put out. As vintage says, we have cover but he'll be a miss.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Irchy cob on December 23, 2017, 10:03:39 am
Sure. Let's see what the club put out. As vintage says, we have cover but he'll be a miss.

True - I thought Pierre had one of his better games last week and it’s typical of our luck with absences that it sounds like he’ll be missing today. Neither Barnett or mcgivern fill me with much confidence so I hope Poole gets his chance, also I’m desperately hoping that Ingram is fit but I think we’re all pretty much resigned to it being Cornell.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: everbrite on December 23, 2017, 11:18:52 am
True - I thought Pierre had one of his better games last week and it’s typical of our luck with absences that it sounds like he’ll be missing today. Neither Barnett or mcgivern fill me with much confidence so I hope Poole gets his chance, also I’m desperately hoping that Ingram is fit but I think we’re all pretty much resigned to it being Cornell.

Nothing on Club Site or Chron; hardly expect the Club to broadcast the loss. Pal of mine who claims to be in the know - says its false news. Have to wait and see.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: The Rauldinho on December 23, 2017, 11:25:43 am
Wishing everyone at the game today a Merry Christmas, I'll be in Brixton for The Prodigy so am missing out.

Hope the Pierre news is false, he was great in the last game and looked more like the player we were hoping for when we signed him.

Start the same team for me unless Powell his fit to play on the right.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Irchy cob on December 23, 2017, 12:07:27 pm
Pierre is out .
Not good news

Don’t know where you got your information from but I’m glad you were wrong!


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Welly Cobb on December 23, 2017, 12:15:04 pm
Interesting we’ve opted to give Smith another bite of the cherry today.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: guest2677 on December 23, 2017, 12:27:35 pm
Don’t know where you got your information from but I’m glad you were wrong!
It had b/s written all over it  ;D


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Irchy cob on December 23, 2017, 12:28:22 pm
I forgot that they’ve got Peter whittingham - he’s quality for this level and it’s going to be a massive challenge to get anything from this.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: WasRambo on December 23, 2017, 13:02:16 pm
Afternoon


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Dr Feelgood on December 23, 2017, 13:05:12 pm
Its 8am here how inconsiderate.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Dr Feelgood on December 23, 2017, 13:07:43 pm
We're playing alot of hoofball so far


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Dr Feelgood on December 23, 2017, 13:09:27 pm
No Baldy again...partimer


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on December 23, 2017, 13:09:45 pm
We're playing alot of hoofball so far

Nothing new there then


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: WasRambo on December 23, 2017, 13:11:23 pm
Bypassing the 5 man midfield....


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Dr Feelgood on December 23, 2017, 13:16:24 pm
Long looks very isolated


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Dr Feelgood on December 23, 2017, 13:17:13 pm
The McGugmeister is playing some neat football.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on December 23, 2017, 13:17:36 pm
Long looks very isolated

Again it's a problem most weeks


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Baldy on December 23, 2017, 13:20:37 pm
No Baldy again...partimer
I was hanging the washing out. 2 loads today.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Dr Feelgood on December 23, 2017, 13:22:27 pm
Almost 1-0 to us..we're playing OK TBH


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: WasRambo on December 23, 2017, 13:23:11 pm
Yesssssss


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Tabasco Kid on December 23, 2017, 13:23:18 pm
Get in!


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Dr Feelgood on December 23, 2017, 13:23:37 pm
I was hanging the washing out. 2 loads today.
Thats OK then..


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: WasRambo on December 23, 2017, 13:24:06 pm
Is this one of the easy games?


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Dr Feelgood on December 23, 2017, 13:24:24 pm
YESSSSSSSSS 1-0


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Dr Feelgood on December 23, 2017, 13:26:15 pm
Corner came in Pierre nods it down through a sea of players.


It was the greatest header in the world


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: guest3114 on December 23, 2017, 13:27:54 pm
Morning all from down under. Good old Pierre, who said he’s not playing?


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Baldy on December 23, 2017, 13:29:57 pm
We've got this league in the bag now!


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Baldy on December 23, 2017, 13:33:34 pm
I'm worried about defender. He hasn't been on here for a while.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Dr Feelgood on December 23, 2017, 13:34:22 pm

Morning all from down under. Good old Pierre, who said he’s not playing?
Is it Crimbo Eve there Melbourne?


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Dr Feelgood on December 23, 2017, 13:36:25 pm
I'm worried about defender. He hasn't been on here for a while.
Was has been worried sick..I think defender posted a couple of days ago. Just watch for the CAPITAL LETTERS.. ;D


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Dr Feelgood on December 23, 2017, 13:38:01 pm
Poole on for Pierre. Didn't see what happened


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Baldy on December 23, 2017, 13:38:48 pm
Was has been worried sick..I think defender posted a couple of days ago. Just watch for the CAPITAL LETTERS.. ;D
Ok. Thanks for that.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: The Rauldinho on December 23, 2017, 13:48:00 pm
Looks like maybe some truth in the Pierre rumour?

Great to see Long getting amongst it, both their centre halves booked now.

Radio makes it sound like a decent performance so far, if a little on the back foot.

Wish I was there instead of in London, anyone watching say how we are doing?


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Dr Feelgood on December 23, 2017, 13:48:51 pm
almost grabbed a second there...JJOT is a legend


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Dr Feelgood on December 23, 2017, 13:52:15 pm
1-0 HT decent half that


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: WasRambo on December 23, 2017, 13:54:19 pm
Even though this is a harder game, I couldnt resist us at 4/1 today so stuck us in a trble with West Ham and Cardiff, both around evens.

Only a little fiver.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: guest3114 on December 23, 2017, 13:57:02 pm
Is it Crimbo Eve there Melbourne?
it is Feels, Christmas come early eh?. I can’t chat during the game, you have to log out of poxy ifollow to post anything and then log back on again. It’s a right faff (although I did make an exception for the Pierre goal when he wasn’t supposed to be on the pitch, that turned out to be Foleys and now he’s not, if you get what I mean?)


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: guest2677 on December 23, 2017, 13:57:27 pm
Looks like maybe some truth in the Pierre rumour?

Great to see Long getting amongst it, both their centre halves booked now.

Radio makes it sound like a decent performance so far, if a little on the back foot.

Wish I was there instead of in London, anyone watching say how we are doing?
we're doing alright. 100% committed and just about deserve our lead. Blackburn have real quality though. I suspect Taylor and Poole will need to play out of their skins second half. Don't like the way Moloney/mcGugan is leaving their number three alone had much too much space first half.
We're up for it though and Blackburn fans are very quiet..
UTC.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: The Rauldinho on December 23, 2017, 13:59:52 pm
we're doing alright. 100% committed and just about deserve our lead. Blackburn have real quality though. I suspect Taylor and Poole will need to play out of their skins second half. Don't like the way Moloney/mcGugan is leaving their number three alone had much too much space first half.
We're up for it though and Blackburn fans are very quiet..
UTC.

Cheers, appreciate it.

Big second half.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Dr Feelgood on December 23, 2017, 14:06:11 pm
I'm starting to get a very bad feeling about the second half


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Dr Feelgood on December 23, 2017, 14:08:37 pm
Plymouth and the Wombles both score early. Huge second half this


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: WasRambo on December 23, 2017, 14:08:46 pm
Crap


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Dr Feelgood on December 23, 2017, 14:09:01 pm
1-1 knew it FFS


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: guest2995 on December 23, 2017, 14:09:14 pm
It was a very late call on Pierre .
He wasn’t going to start yesterday and wasn’t 100%


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Baldy on December 23, 2017, 14:09:26 pm
I'm starting to get a very bad feeling about the second half
So am I now!


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Dr Feelgood on December 23, 2017, 14:33:13 pm
The Hoskmeister comes on for the Smithmeister


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Dr Feelgood on December 23, 2017, 14:34:09 pm
We're looking tired..come on lads!!!


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: WasRambo on December 23, 2017, 14:34:32 pm
Cmoooooon


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: The Rauldinho on December 23, 2017, 14:35:32 pm
Big finish boys, you can do this.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Dr Feelgood on December 23, 2017, 14:41:03 pm
I truly believe there's a second goal in us...


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Baldy on December 23, 2017, 14:42:31 pm
I truly believe there's a second goal in us...
I don't


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Dr Feelgood on December 23, 2017, 14:44:36 pm
Atd 6541..


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: WasRambo on December 23, 2017, 14:44:46 pm
Ffs


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: WasRambo on December 23, 2017, 14:45:31 pm
Yessss


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Baldy on December 23, 2017, 14:46:28 pm
Cornell's the greatest keeper we've ever had!


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Dr Feelgood on December 23, 2017, 14:46:45 pm
YES Cornhole saves Pen


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: The Rauldinho on December 23, 2017, 14:48:33 pm
Big save, hopefully for a big point.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Dr Feelgood on December 23, 2017, 14:50:43 pm
McWilliams on for the McGugmeister


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Dr Feelgood on December 23, 2017, 14:54:53 pm
1-1 FT thats a very good point


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: WasRambo on December 23, 2017, 14:55:45 pm
I guess we take that


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Baldy on December 23, 2017, 14:56:17 pm
Fantastic!


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Dr Feelgood on December 23, 2017, 14:56:40 pm
Cornell was excellent today after the Walsall game.

Now we need teams around us to lose


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: The Rauldinho on December 23, 2017, 15:01:06 pm
Huge point, sounds like Cornell was decent today as well.

Fingers crossed other results change, well done to the lads though!


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Dr Feelgood on December 23, 2017, 15:02:58 pm
Have a great Crimbo one and all

Back for Boxing day..


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Irchy cob on December 23, 2017, 15:49:42 pm
Chuffed to bits with that - every player in claret (and yellow!) gave 100% and were more than a match for what is in effect a championship club. It’s a bit of a kick in the teeth that we’re back in the relegation zone but when it’s so tight down there that’s going to happen at times. It’s crucial now to make sure that we get something at Doncaster now to keep the run going.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: just.reading on December 23, 2017, 15:55:36 pm
Late equaliser for Walsall means we're 22nd now above Rochdale.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: guest2487 on December 23, 2017, 15:57:34 pm
Fully deserved a point. Great to see some fight in the team and they really battled hard today.

Blackburn not that impressive considering the money they have etc.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Welly Cobb on December 23, 2017, 16:06:14 pm
Bradley Dack was heads and shoulders better than anything we had, but I don't think they worked well as a team - but their previous form suggests this may have been an off day for them.

O'Toole and Foley for me both have great games, as did Moloney. Probably need to get this Portugese player in to bolster us on the wings.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: guest2487 on December 23, 2017, 16:08:48 pm
Yeah Dack was decent. Awful hair.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Zen Master on December 23, 2017, 16:28:11 pm
I thought that McGugan tired second half but is showing his class now. Let's hope we hold on to him in Jan.
Smith did well but final delivery not always as good as it could be but that only will come with regular games that I'm not sure he'll get. Showed great energy and gave cover to Buchanan. Whilst Hoskins showed some added directness it did then leave some gaps later on when Smith went off.
For their goal we dillied and dallied. Should have got rid and got punished.

Fair play to Cornell for saving the penalty but I felt that he made the challenge unnecessarily to concede it.
Man of the match for me was Taylor. Immense at the back.

Happy with a point


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: WadeyCobbler on December 23, 2017, 16:35:47 pm
Well happy with point. A good battling performance with no one shirking. Ash was immense and Cornell had a top game after last weeks shaky one. We had chances so it wasn't just backs to the wall. Decent atmosphere and their fans were in good voice at times. Pity they had to throw coins at Cornell at the end although we wasn't shy in his pleasure at the final whistle!


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: everbrite on December 23, 2017, 18:02:51 pm
Have a great Crimbo one and all

Back for Boxing day..

Same to you old boy! Fancy you giving MOM to Cornell. For that pen save he deserved it.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: BackOfTheNet on December 23, 2017, 19:14:00 pm
Well happy with point. A good battling performance with no one shirking. Ash was immense and Cornell had a top game after last weeks shaky one. We had chances so it wasn't just backs to the wall. Decent atmosphere and their fans were in good voice at times. Pity they had to throw coins at Cornell at the end although we wasn't shy in his pleasure at the final whistle!

I didn't think their fans were that great; reminiscent of Pompey fans a couple of years back - arrogant and quick to turn on their team when things weren't going all their way.

Anyway, screw them. I thought we were pretty good today and showed a level of grit and determination that has been sadly lacking at times this season. It was pretty even from a performance perspective, which I'll gladly take given our respective league positions. In terms of chances though, we could have won and should have lost so I'm delighted with the point.

I have to say, I'm not sure I get the sudden Cornell love-in. Yes, he did well to save the pen but it was his second rush of blood that conceded it and his first one that drew him out of his goal when the Blackburn player rounded him and shot into the side of the net. On another day, we'd have been punished twice there. Speaking of the penalty, I think Blackburn should feel a little aggrieved that it wasn't retaken as it looked like a good 4 or 5 of our players were in the penalty area before it was struck!

I felt a bit for Smith today. He put in a good shift, working hard harrying well and carrying out his defensive duties superbly. Unfortunately his inexpensive in a more advanced role showed and he made some terrible decisions while in possession of the ball.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: everbrite on December 23, 2017, 19:15:39 pm
Well deserved point and they played well (Cobbs) within themselves! Like to comment about Cornell's performance who looked pretty assured today. Made one very good save first half when he was chipped - just about held onto the ball, but still a good save. Must have looked good from the North Stand ...eh CJ?  He also made two very good saves second half  where his quick reaction forced their player wide of the near post and then fluffed his shot much to the disgust of the Rovers support. The second save (penalty) was good too He did his trade mark rush to narrow the angle forcing the player wide , but clipped the player ...penalty. Had that gone in we would have been likely losers.Somebody in the North End! thought it was poor goal keeping by Cornell. To me he saved the penalty so his previous action was justified. Is he as competent as Ingram ...No.
The defence played well with Taylor and Pierre outstanding; Poole who replaced Pierre also did well and may retain his place. JJOT and Grimes played well and Foley worked his socks off and was rewarded by a poachers goal. Still a bit apprehensive of JJOT's role so far up field, much better as an orthodox centre mid. Long played ok but missed a very decent chance first half. Both full backs OK , but Smith whilst playing his part failed to deliver decent crosses when well placed. If we had Powell running at them it might have brought more rewards. One thing Smith did well he certainly ensured their right back had limited forays up field; this bloke looked a decent player so well done Smith.
Blackburn were very pedestrian and had one tactic.....big hoof up field, which worked ok in the latter stages of the game, but was generally easily contained. At the end of the day a well deserved point and could have been 3 another day! On this form we looked a decent side, solid and capable of mounting some telling attacking moves. Also well done JFH for selecting the side.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: everbrite on December 23, 2017, 19:25:16 pm
It was a very late call on Pierre .
He wasn’t going to start yesterday and wasn’t 100%

You did not make that known in yr post ...so fake news! ::) Thought Pierre did well up to the injury and his powerful header led to the goal. Hardly unfit on that showing.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: DrillingCobbler on December 23, 2017, 20:17:17 pm
Cornell. He saved a god dam awful penalty which he gave away. Held onto a shot. And that was about it. His handling and kicking was VERY good though so fair play, but no way was he man of the match!

First 45 - evens. Got a goal from a corner, crap defending. But battled fantastically, Pierre was a beast and was on for a 9/10 but sadly got injured.

45-50 - conceded a goal, crap defending. But the reaction was excellent.

50-75 - best we've played all season with the exception of the opening half an hour at Oxford. Towards the end of this spell we started to get tired.

75 - 80 - evens.

80 - 93 - We were shot to bits. Cornell got rounded, somehow their guy missed an open goal. And then there was the penalty. We were on the ropes big time.

All in all, a very fair result and an excellent performance. Gives us hope. With a bit more quality from the wings we'd have been out of sight by the time Blackburn got back into it. Smith played very well without the ball, crap with it. He's a defender at the end of the day and today showed that. BM had his best game of the season, my mom. Foley did very well as well.

Merry Christmas fellow Cobblers!


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Ralap on December 23, 2017, 20:22:03 pm
Great to see Maloney looking stronger over 90 minutes and getting back to his old self.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: guest2995 on December 23, 2017, 21:16:02 pm
You did not make that known in yr post ...so fake news! ::) Thought Pierre did well up to the injury and his powerful header led to the goal. Hardly unfit on that showing.
Why do you think he pulled up with a groin injury relatively early in the game ?
Because he was carrying it and was in the end , risked but I can assure you it was a close call.



Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: guest2995 on December 23, 2017, 21:22:46 pm
That was a very good performance by us against a very good side .
We competed all over the pitch and went toe to toe with them , even out playing them for periods .
JJOT , McGugan and Foley worked very hard but faded halfway through the second half .
Long caused trouble all afternoon and Moloney was back to his best .
Cornell was superb and did very well to force their man wide when he hit the side netting .
The top boy though was Taylor - what an immense performance from him .
Proud of the team today


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Irchy cob on December 23, 2017, 21:26:23 pm
Why do you think he pulled up with a groin injury relatively early in the game ?
Because he was carrying it and was in the end , risked but I can assure you it was a close call.



It's a shame if it's his groin as those injuries can take a while to clear up - I thought/hoped it was a minor issue with his ankle at the time. Having said that Poole did very well when he came on and forged a promising partnership with Taylor.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on December 23, 2017, 21:31:26 pm
Cornell was superb and did very well to force their man wide when he hit the side netting .

He wasn't and he didn't. Apart from that, he was adequate.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: guest2995 on December 23, 2017, 21:50:37 pm
He wasn't and he didn't. Apart from that, he was adequate.
Not sure what you know about football Parklands but Cornell was excellent today .
His handling and decision making were good .
I haven’t seen the penalty decision and so can’t comment on that .
It was down to him that their guy hit the side netting .
Lose your prejudice


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: goatspicy on December 23, 2017, 21:55:08 pm
That was a very good performance by us against a very good side .
We competed all over the pitch and went toe to toe with them , even out playing them for periods .
JJOT , McGugan and Foley worked very hard but faded halfway through the second half .
Long caused trouble all afternoon and Moloney was back to his best .
Cornell was superb and did very well to force their man wide when he hit the side netting .
The top boy though was Taylor - what an immense performance from him .
Proud of the team today

I'd agree with that - showed real fight today and could have won and had opportunities to finish it off.  Dack was their best payer by far - without him, they wouldn't be nearly as effective.  They move the ball about really well, but lacked pace I felt.  I was disappointed by Smith - especially second half, where I thought his touch let him down and passing was poor.  I actually thought Hoskins fresh legs and great pace caused problems and thought he could have come on earlier than he did.  I left today more encouraged than I have in a long time - a good performance today.  Happy Christmas all!


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: MK_Cobbler on December 23, 2017, 21:57:01 pm
Not sure what you know about football Parklands but Cornell was excellent today .
His handling and decision making were good .
I haven’t seen the penalty decision and so can’t comment on that .
It was down to him that their guy hit the side netting .
Lose your prejudice

I agree, I thought his performance was the best I’ve seen from a keeper at Sixfields in about 20 years.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: everbrite on December 23, 2017, 21:57:20 pm
............................
It was down to him that their guy hit the side netting .
Lose your prejudice

Quite right B&S, quite right!


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: goatspicy on December 23, 2017, 21:58:45 pm
I agree, I thought his performance was the best I’ve seen from a keeper at Sixfields in about 20 years.

Agreed - very assured performance


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on December 23, 2017, 21:59:34 pm
Not sure what you know about football Parklands but Cornell was excellent today .
His handling and decision making were good .
I haven’t seen the penalty decision and so can’t comment on that .
It was down to him that their guy hit the side netting .
Lose your prejudice

One decent performance, which on another day could gave cost us the points by all accounts, does not make up for a sea of inept performances. The fact is the bloke is not good enough!


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on December 23, 2017, 22:01:05 pm
People aren't saying it was down to Schmeichel that Lingard hit the post on tv tonight? It was just a shocking miss on both counts. He was too quick to make a decision just like the pen, absolutely no need to take him down there. He made a number of fumbles, and what he did catch was what I would expect from a League One keeper. I don't know how anyone could think that was excellent. It was a good penalty save from an average penalty.
Lose my prejudice? Jesus Christ.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: MK_Cobbler on December 23, 2017, 22:01:10 pm
Thought JJ bossed it today, a class above the rest.

Special shout out to Grimes who won plenty of 50/50s, admittedly they were all off the back of him having a woeful first touch. Effort was there though!


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: everbrite on December 23, 2017, 22:03:57 pm
I agree, I thought his performance was the best I’ve seen from a keeper at Sixfields in about 20 years.

That good?  It’s a first from you!


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: everbrite on December 23, 2017, 22:12:47 pm
One decent performance, which on another day could gave cost us the points by all accounts, does not make up for a sea of inept performances. The fact is the bloke is not good enough!

You have a problem with Mr Prejudicious?


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on December 23, 2017, 22:18:10 pm
You have a problem with Mr Prejudicious?

No problem, just tell the truth as it nevers and Cornell is not good enough.

Jimmy knows that!


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: everbrite on December 23, 2017, 22:31:43 pm
No problem, just tell the truth as it nevers and Cornell is not good enough.

Jimmy knows that!


Well he could have played Coddington!

Truth as uttered by you as a pontifical* fact are so removed from reality that I wonder which part of the Universe you dwell on.

* used as an adjective which hopefully you are aware of. ::)


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: BackOfTheNet on December 24, 2017, 01:08:59 am
Well he could have played Coddington!

Truth as uttered by you as a pontifical* fact are so removed from reality that I wonder which part of the Universe you dwell on.

* used as an adjective which hopefully you are aware of. ::)

Bloody hell, Evers, if you're going to make snidey allusions to the quality of another poster's vocabulary, it's probably best to do so in a comment that isn't littered with grammatical errors.  ::)


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: threeinabed on December 24, 2017, 07:09:57 am
I didn't think their fans were that great; reminiscent of Pompey fans a couple of years back - arrogant and quick to turn on their team when things weren't going all their way.

Anyway, screw them. I thought we were pretty good today and showed a level of grit and determination that has been sadly lacking at times this season. It was pretty even from a performance perspective, which I'll gladly take given our respective league positions. In terms of chances though, we could have won and should have lost so I'm delighted with the point.

I have to say, I'm not sure I get the sudden Cornell love-in. Yes, he did well to save the pen but it was his second rush of blood that conceded it and his first one that drew him out of his goal when the Blackburn player rounded him and shot into the side of the net. On another day, we'd have been punished twice there. Speaking of the penalty, I think Blackburn should feel a little aggrieved that it wasn't retaken as it looked like a good 4 or 5 of our players were in the penalty area before it was struck!

I felt a bit for Smith today. He put in a good shift, working hard harrying well and carrying out his defensive duties superbly. Unfortunately his inexpensive in a more advanced role showed and he made some terrible decisions while in possession of the ball.

Agree with this, especially on Cornell, still looks a disaster waiting to happen.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: everbrite on December 24, 2017, 07:50:46 am
Bloody hell, Evers, if you're going to make snidey allusions to the quality of another poster's vocabulary, it's probably best to do so in a comment that isn't littered with grammatical errors.  ::)


You are ::) right apologies to Glastonbury.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Vintage Cobbler on December 24, 2017, 07:54:13 am
Cornell did alright but let's not lose sight of the fact that he gave away the penalty rather recklessly. Ingram is our first choice 'keeper and as soon as he is fit he should be selected.  

Smith did a good spoiling job in front of Buchanan but even allowing for him being played out of position his passing and decision making were not great. Powell is missed but on his return he needs to produce consistently good performances and not those he delivered in the first part of the season.

The side battled very hard to earn a point and although luck was perhaps on our side in the last 15 minutes when we visibly tired the draw was good for morale with both players and supporters.  

A win at Doncaster is needed.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Buster on December 24, 2017, 08:05:54 am
I wouldn’t go as far as the comment that it was the best performance from a keeper in 20 years, but Cornell had a good game yesterday.  It certainly was him that forced their player wide and made the angle more difficult (although it was still a woeful miss).  Naturally, any penalty save is good, but it’s even better when the keeper hangs onto the ball which he did. As to the penalty decision, Cornell insisted afterwards that it was not a penalty - I couldn’t tell from where I was sitting and haven’t seen the highlights, but regardless, his choice to dive when he did was still correct in my opionion.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: guest2995 on December 24, 2017, 08:10:49 am
One decent performance, which on another day could gave cost us the points by all accounts, does not make up for a sea of inept performances. The fact is the bloke is not good enough!
I think you will find the thread title is “Blackburn Rovers h 2pm “ not “ the career and suitability of David Cornell “
He had a good game - give him credit and leave your vendetta at home .


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: guest2995 on December 24, 2017, 08:42:56 am
Having seen the highlights - I wonder if those criticising Cornell will pick on McGugan in the same way because his defending for the goal was appalling. Couldn’t be bothered comes to mind .
Cornell looked a little unlucky on the penalty decision - he didn’t quite time it right but their player was looking for it .


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on December 24, 2017, 09:22:19 am
Having seen the highlights - I wonder if those criticising Cornell will pick on McGugan in the same way because his defending for the goal was appalling. Couldn’t be bothered comes to mind .
Cornell looked a little unlucky on the penalty decision - he didn’t quite time it right but their player was looking for it .

Stupid challenge from Cornell,  it was only ever going to end one way if he didn't get the ball. All about decision making. Mcgugan is lazy for tracking back, been critics ed for it at other clubs


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: everbrite on December 24, 2017, 09:28:46 am
I think you will find the thread title is “Blackburn Rovers h 2pm “ not “ the career and suitability of David Cornell “
He had a good game - give him credit and leave your vendetta at home .

++++


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on December 24, 2017, 10:13:28 am
I think you will find the thread title is “Blackburn Rovers h 2pm “ not “ the career and suitability of David Cornell “
He had a good game - give him credit and leave your vendetta at home .

I have no vedentaa against him or anyone else, my opinion is just he is simply not good enough for league 1 football. We have too many fans that settle for that and will clap the team off when we lose 5-0 giving zero effort.

The reality is we have 6 or 7 in our squad that simply are not good enough!

As I said above if he did perform well yesterday then credit where it's due, I wasn't there so couldn't comment fully. What I saw on tv is he came steaming out when the bloke took it round him and missed an open goal and it was a poor challenge for the pen. As I said on another we lose 3-1.

As I have also said Jimmy knows his not good enough too, which is why someone else will be in goal come early jan.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: guest2677 on December 24, 2017, 10:48:36 am
Having seen the highlights - I wonder if those criticising Cornell will pick on McGugan in the same way because his defending for the goal was appalling. Couldn’t be bothered comes to mind .
Cornell looked a little unlucky on the penalty decision - he didn’t quite time it right but their player was looking for it .
Having also seen the highlights, no I wouldn't pick on McGugan, the ball was played around him. If I was apportioning blame, more would be directed at Taylor for a poor headed clearance and some at Poole for a weak challenge on the edge.
I also stand by what I said at the time, that it was a rash challenge from Cornell for the pen regardless of any contact being made. He would still get the shirt ahead of Goff and Coddington in Ingram's absence if I were selecting because his allround game is good, but he seems incapable of getting through a game without gifting the opposition a chance.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: guest47 on December 24, 2017, 10:59:53 am
I think we are fortunate to have a reserve keeper as good as Cornell


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: everbrite on December 24, 2017, 11:38:54 am
I think we are fortunate to have a reserve keeper as good as Cornell

+
That will be over some heads


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on December 24, 2017, 11:47:09 am
I'm not disputing the fact he is OK for a No.2. But to say that performance yesterday was excellent is laughable. Also an insult to the players that played well in Taylor and Foley.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: guest3063 on December 24, 2017, 11:50:19 am
Very good performance from all the players yesterday. Particular praise goes to Cornell, Taylor, Moloney and Foley. But what about some of those blocks Buchanan put in...unsung hero.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: guest2995 on December 24, 2017, 12:26:26 pm
I have no vedentaa against him or anyone else, my opinion is just he is simply not good enough for league 1 football. We have too many fans that settle for that and will clap the team off when we lose 5-0 giving zero effort.

The reality is we have 6 or 7 in our squad that simply are not good enough!

As I said above if he did perform well yesterday then credit where it's due, I wasn't there so couldn't comment fully. What I saw on tv is he came steaming out when the bloke took it round him and missed an open goal and it was a poor challenge for the pen. As I said on another we lose 3-1.

As I have also said Jimmy knows his not good enough too, which is why someone else will be in goal come early jan.
So you weren’t at the game but still dish out the criticism to a player you didn’t see perform .
Say no more .....


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: everbrite on December 24, 2017, 12:49:52 pm
So you weren’t at the game but still dish out the criticism to a player you didn’t see perform .
Say no more .....

Please tell me you were at the game ? Surely you where!
?


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Irchy cob on December 24, 2017, 13:17:11 pm
I didn't hear it in the post match interview but the football league paper has quoted JFH as saying that Ingram will be fit for Boxing Day.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: everbrite on December 24, 2017, 16:03:12 pm
Where's the best place to park?

Any probs Deepo?


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: threeinabed on December 24, 2017, 16:40:28 pm
I didn't hear it in the post match interview but the football league paper has quoted JFH as saying that Ingram will be fit for Boxing Day.

Thank f***, Cornell is a massive liability.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on December 24, 2017, 18:43:05 pm
So you weren’t at the game but still dish out the criticism to a player you didn’t see perform .
Say no more .....

Yes because I have had both reports from the game and seen the highlights. This is my opinion as I say. Another day Cornell costs us 2 goals and the point


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Cobbler78 on December 27, 2017, 09:59:53 am
Yes because I have had both reports from the game and seen the highlights. This is my opinion as I say. Another day Cornell costs us 2 goals and the point

Not a clue! He actually had a decent game.


Title: Re: Blackburn Rovers (h) 2pm start
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on December 28, 2017, 14:31:26 pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyKDqAX6xOk

A Blackburn bloggers view from behind their goal: Foley definitely put the ball into the net for us and their player was already going down for their penalty before Cornell got to him.
The bit from 11:20 at the end of the game and Cornell's 'antics' towards the Rovers fans is worth a watch...