Match Thread Blackburn Rovers - Coventry City Match Thread - Friday 17th Apr (76 Viewers)

[oneofourown]

I saw the piece about who will be attending and Tim Sherwood is there, possibly to iritate us, but I also saw Don Mackay and wondered if that is the same DM that managed us? He was a really nice guy, some say 'too nice' and that's why he didn't succeed, however, it will be great to see him again.

 

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[LastGarrison]

Trains are fucked:

Incident: Manchester Piccadilly | National Rail

Major disruption to / from Manchester Piccadilly expected until the end of the day. Find details of all current incidents on National Rail Enquiries.

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Mainly Avanti West Coast but the likes of Cross
Country etc. all seem to be running fine.

Plenty of Cov at the station this morning. Not a single can in sight though.

Game’s gone.

 

[skybluebristol]

Thats if we win right?

Yes sorry. I think we need to win tonight and them lose Sunday for it to be done on Sunday.

 

[edgy]

Mainly Avanti West Coast but the likes of Cross
Country etc. all seem to be running fine.

Plenty of Cov at the station this morning. Not a single can in sight though.

Game’s gone.

Pocket full of Buzz Balls. 2026.

 

[CovRes]

overhit. Haji was clearly carrying the injury (or the fear of it) so he couldn't stretch. That's not really the point though, dasilva has relatively few assists in his time with us and bolstered by a couple just recently.

He's definitely not fit. At around the 17 minute mark Simms was sent out to warm up as Haji was clearly in some pain.

 

[LastGarrison]

Pocket full of Buzz Balls. 2026.

Exactly!


{Quickly Googles what Buzz Balls are}

 

[oneofourown]

We’ve played for a point in those 2, can see us doing the same tomorrow

You can't say that otherwise 'Big Brother' Clint will be on to you. He, in my image, is a cross between gestapo and Duncan Norville.

 

[Briles]

People have bunting out on my street and have seen people arranging celebrations tonight. Family round, pubs advertising the celebrations etc.

Hope we dont lose....

 

[MAFF]

Jealous of everyone going tonight. Been the last 2 seasons to Ewood as it's local but couldn't get a ticket this time

 

[edgy]

Jealous of everyone going tonight. Been the last 2 seasons to Ewood as it's local but couldn't get a ticket this time

Sounds like there's a fair few going without tickets

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

He's definitely not fit. At around the 17 minute mark Simms was sent out to warm up as Haji was clearly in some pain.

Yep I noticed it too
He was feeling his groin

MATRON!!

 

[Perryccfc]

It's 10:30am, and it already feels like the longest day in history

 

[Macca1987]

Tick Tick Tick

 

[Speedie's Head]

It's 10:30am, and it already feels like the longest day in history

since D-Day anyway

 

[Torquay Sky Blue]

One of the biggest tossers ever to wear our shirt

And we've had a few but Sherwood is definitely up there. He'll probably ring in sick

 

[CovRes]

Yep I noticed it too
He was feeling his groin

MATRON!!

I'm no medical expert, but I wouldn't be surprised if it's some sort of hernia.

 

[stupot07]

Thomas for Kitching too

After back to back cleansheets? Harsh

 

[Pete in Portugal]

Wright won’t be dropped. Lampard never drops him. He can sometimes be crap for a bit and suddenly good again. I’m happy for the same team as last week and presume we won’t be so turgid.

My concern is that maybe Wright is saving his 'suddenly good' for the USA in the World Cup.

 

[Ccfcsj]

People have bunting out on my street and have seen people arranging celebrations tonight. Family round, pubs advertising the celebrations etc.

Hope we dont lose....

Same as my road - a couple of houses have bunting and flags out - then one on the road that runs at the bottom have a flag out. It feels unreal

 

[MTK]

I think the flags and bunting will really start to come out if we get what we need for promotion today, and then just grow and grow towards season's end. I was living in London in 87 so really looking forward to all the celebrations

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

My concern is that maybe Wright is saving his 'suddenly good' for the USA in the World Cup.

He has always been a streaky player in fairness.

 

[SkyBlue_Adam]

Jealous to not be going today but will be watching with my dad.. 2 years on since my grandads passing.. he always said to me that he would never see city in the premier league in his lifetime again, which unfortunately he was proven right.. but hopefully we will get over the line and can have a few beers in his memory!

 

[robbiethemole]

I'll be watching in Rugby with my son and grandson, My son in law and other grandson are on the overnight flight back from Mexico and will miss out.

 

[Gibbo]

If Ipswich lose (unlikely I realize) and we win I do believe we are champions. If that has been said before, sorry, but tight for time so haven't had time to go through every page.

They need the points as Portsmouth and Oxford have pulled them back into relegation trouble. A side will likely go down this year with over 50 points . If it is Oxford, that's really bad luck.

So an unexpectedly tough game is on the cards. Neither side will want to lose, so unless we pull a Swansea style rabbit out of the hat, a cautious draw is the most likely outcome, maybe even another nil-nil.

 

[Ccfcisparks]

If Ipswich lose (unlikely I realize) and we win I do believe we are champions. If that has been said before, sorry, but tight for time so haven't had time to go through every page.

They need the points as Portsmouth and Oxford have pulled them back into relegation trouble. A side will likely go down this year with over 50 points . If it is Oxford, that's really bad luck.

So an unexpectedly tough game is on the cards. Neither side will want to lose, so unless we pull a Swansea style rabbit out of the hat, a cautious draw is the most likely outcome, maybe even another nil-nil.

I think it could be a 4-0 Blackburn

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

I think it could be a 4-0 Blackburn

True

 

[fernandopartridge]

Trains are fucked:

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Not an issue between Cov and Blackburn or Manchester and Blackburn really.

Cov to Blackburn would be via Preston and avoids Manchester.

Manchester to Blackburn is from Victoria on a diesel train anyway.

 

[Otis]

Finding this one hard to predict.

We should be fresher than them, but I felt the pressure got to us a bit against Wednesday.

They are pretty desperate for points, but as they are already 4 points clear of the bottom 3, they should have enough in their locker to find safety in their following matches.

A point gains us promotion, so I can well see it ending up in a draw.

If we are at anything like our best though, we should win.

Really on the fence with this one and would love to see the line-up.

Think I am going to go for another 0-0, in a scrappy, fraught game.

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

Love Rudoni

Rudoni said: “We’ve got a title to win. We can celebrate in the summer.

“I’m not fussed about celebrating right now when the season is not finished.

“We can win the title this weekend if things go our way but I’ll only celebrate once we win the title.”

 

[steve101]

I think it will be cagey, slow tempo when in possession, which doesn't usually suit us.

 

[torchomatic]

Keeping an eye on Google Maps. Travel time jumped from 2hr50m to 3hr18m in the last quarter of an hour. Hate the M6 at the best of times, but a Friday afternoon...

 

[Otis]

Love Rudoni

Rudoni said: “We’ve got a title to win. We can celebrate in the summer.

“I’m not fussed about celebrating right now when the season is not finished.

“We can win the title this weekend if things go our way but I’ll only celebrate once we win the title.”

Damn. Not going to see him down Broadgate on Saturday afternoon then.

 

[skybluecam]

We should be fresher than them, but I felt the pressure got to us a bit against Wednesday.

Thought the same, but given the turnout at fizzy moon that evening I'm hoping the pressure is gone now.

 

[wingy]

Hope we boo the c**t.

Still hates City for his apparent treatment by the fans despite being clearly unfit and not arsed.

File under the Craig Bellamy category.


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Who's that in the Picture, Doesn't resemble him IMO, looks more like a McManaman?

 

[skybluecam]

Asking again, anyone got parking recommendations?