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Match Thread Blackburn Rovers (A) Sat 16th October 2021 - 3pm KO (1 Viewer)

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  • Start date Oct 13, 2021
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clint van damme

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  • Oct 16, 2021
  • #106
Right then, Litten Tree.
 

robbiekeane

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  • Oct 16, 2021
  • #107
Hate international breaks, we lose momentum
 
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Terry Gibson's perm

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  • Oct 16, 2021
  • #108
robbiekeane said:
Hate international breaks, we lose momentum
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But it has allowed a bit of rest as few of our players went away.
 
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Brighton Sky Blue

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  • Oct 16, 2021
  • #109
Sky Blue Harry H said:
Completely irrelevant, but on the Blackburn forum, they were talking about the famous Ernie Hunt free kick, and someone then posted this free kick, which i remember watching live, and p*ssing myself laughing.

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There is actually a pretty dark story behind why he did that
 
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Speedie's Head

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  • Oct 16, 2021
  • #110
We'll miss Maatsen for sure. I wonder how they'll line up. Kane on the right and Dabo left?
 
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CBS16

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  • Oct 16, 2021
  • #111
Brighton Sky Blue said:
There is actually a pretty dark story behind why he did that
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Yep I believe they'd been told they'd be killed or not allowed back home if they lost 3-0 or more. This was to run the clock down at 2-0. Motion called it 'an act of African ignorance' but in fact was the ignorant one himself that day! They'd just won the African cup of Nations and made the world cup they knew the fuckin rules
 
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CBS16

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  • Oct 16, 2021
  • #112
Speedie's Head said:
We'll miss Maatsen for sure. I wonder how they'll line up. Kane on the right and Dabo left?
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I'd say he'll do exactly that tbf
 
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Brighton Sky Blue

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  • Oct 16, 2021
  • #113
CBS16 said:
Yep I believe they'd been told they'd be killed or not allowed back home if they lost 3-0 or more. This was to run the clock down at 2-0. Motion called it 'an act of African ignorance' but in fact was the ignorant one himself that day! They'd just won the African cup of Nations and made the world cup they knew the fuckin rules
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Think it was an act of defiance against whoever was ruling Zaire at the time who had made threats like that and mistreated the players.
 

PUSB-We_are_going_up

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  • Oct 16, 2021
  • #114
CBS16 said:
I'd say he'll do exactly that tbf
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Id say it will be Kane on the left
 
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Brighton Sky Blue

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  • Oct 16, 2021
  • #115
PUSB-We_are_going_up said:
Id say it will be Kane on the left
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Sky_Blue_Daz

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  • Oct 16, 2021
  • #116
I sound pessimistic but I’d happily take a draw
 

harvey098

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  • Oct 16, 2021
  • #117
Brighton Sky Blue said:
There is actually a pretty dark story behind why he did that
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I was intrigued enough to google. Fascinating and sad.

Exposing The Myth: Why Zaire’s Infamous 1974 World Cup Free-Kick Was Far From Comical

It is one of the most memorable moments in football history. Labelled “a bizarre moment of African ignorance” by commentator John Motson, Mwepu Ilunga’s name…
www.thesportsman.com
 
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Torquay Sky Blue

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  • Oct 16, 2021
  • #118
harvey098 said:
I was intrigued enough to google. Fascinating and sad.

Exposing The Myth: Why Zaire’s Infamous 1974 World Cup Free-Kick Was Far From Comical

It is one of the most memorable moments in football history. Labelled “a bizarre moment of African ignorance” by commentator John Motson, Mwepu Ilunga’s name…
www.thesportsman.com
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I didn't know the reason behind that . Really interesting stuff. Thanks for posting it
 
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Nick

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  • Oct 16, 2021
  • #119
Looking forward to football being back.

2-1 us
 
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Skybluefaz

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  • Oct 16, 2021
  • #120
They seem to be missing a good few including the Chilean assassin. One to get back in the win column away from home.
 

skybluegod

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  • Oct 16, 2021
  • #121
Safe travels to all going today. Should be a hell of an atmosphere. Shame I can't go myself.
 
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shmmeee

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  • Oct 16, 2021
  • #122


At fucking last. Feels like months since Fulham.
 
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wingy

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  • Oct 16, 2021
  • #123
shmmeee said:


At fucking last. Feels like months since Fulham.
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Skybluefaz said:
They seem to be missing a good few including the Chilean assassin. One to get back in the win column away from home.
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That's why I wouldn't necessarily change things.
Stay with two up top ,see how we go,after all we're averaging 2 points per game .
 
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SkyBlueGuy

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  • Oct 16, 2021
  • #124
Anyone know of any pubs for the away fans today?
 

Marty

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  • Oct 16, 2021
  • #125
Any good VPN recommendations??
 
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Brighton Sky Blue

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  • Oct 16, 2021
  • #126
Marty said:
Any good VPN recommendations??
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NordVPN
 
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PUSB-We_are_going_up

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  • Oct 16, 2021
  • #127
Im going 3-0 Gyo Hat trick
 

Terry_dactyl

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  • Oct 16, 2021
  • #128
CBS16 said:
Yep I believe they'd been told they'd be killed or not allowed back home if they lost 3-0 or more. This was to run the clock down at 2-0. Motion called it 'an act of African ignorance' but in fact was the ignorant one himself that day! They'd just won the African cup of Nations and made the world cup they knew the fuckin rules
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I’ve seen that clip loads of times over the years but that’s the first I’ve heard of that! As you say it’s always been portrayed as ‘how funny/sweet, they don’t even know the rules’!
A moments thought should have told me otherwise. I’m disappointed in myself.
 
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Tommo1993

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  • Oct 16, 2021
  • #129
Safe journey one and all. If you see me, pinch my bum.
 
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TomRad85

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  • Oct 16, 2021
  • #130
Oh yes, proper football is back, none of that international rubbish that's driven us all a bit crazy I think. 2-1 City.

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no_loyalty

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  • Oct 16, 2021
  • #131
I have just read the pre match preview on the Blackburn website, and Mowbray says he is hopeful Ben Brereton Diaz will be able to play a part after jetting in from South America just hours before. I thought Diaz was definitely out of this game?
 

Bad Boy

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  • Oct 16, 2021
  • #132
Hope there are as many holes in their defence as The Beatles sang about!
 
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Sky Blue Harry H

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  • Oct 16, 2021
  • #133
Terry_dactyl said:
I’ve seen that clip loads of times over the years but that’s the first I’ve heard of that! As you say it’s always been portrayed as ‘how funny/sweet, they don’t even know the rules’!
A moments thought should have told me otherwise. I’m disappointed in myself.
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Agreed - can't even remember them blaming it on ignorance at the time, and as a young teen I put it down to the youthful like exuberance of a puppy. Had never heard the back story - as you and others have said, really sad.
 
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Frostie

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  • Oct 16, 2021
  • #134
Skybluefaz said:
They seem to be missing a good few including the Chilean assassin. One to get back in the win column away from home.
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I wonder if all this Brereton Diaz stuff is posturing & he actually features, albeit probably as a sub.

Match preview on their website says:

Preview: Rovers v Coventry City

Club football returns at Ewood Park this afternoon!
www.rovers.co.uk


And he got a private jet back from International duty:
 

Sky Blue Harry H

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  • Oct 16, 2021
  • #135
No way will Brereton Diaz will be ok to play against us. It would be reckless in terms of player welfare after having played thosands of miles away on Thursday night/Friday morning.
 
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Kneeza

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  • Oct 16, 2021
  • #136
Joy Division said:
The away kit will be fine, no clash as far as I can see
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Massive clash. Theirs has 'COV' on it.
 
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Brighton Sky Blue

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  • Oct 16, 2021
  • #137
Sky Blue Harry H said:
No way will Brereton Diaz will be ok to play against us. It would be reckless in terms of player welfare after having played thosands of miles away on Thursday night/Friday morning.
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Not unless he’s set on playing
 

TomRad85

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  • Oct 16, 2021
  • #138
Sky Blue Harry H said:
No way will Brereton Diaz will be ok to play against us. It would be reckless in terms of player welfare after having played thosands of miles away on Thursday night/Friday morning.
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Who cares anyway, we've got Gyok and he didn't even have to change his name to get good.

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Warwickhunt

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  • Oct 16, 2021
  • #139
Sky Blue Harry H said:
No way will Brereton Diaz will be ok to play against us. It would be reckless in terms of player welfare after having played thosands of miles away on Thursday night/Friday morning.
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Possible blood clot in leg scenario! Travelling in a pressurised cabin 12 hours and concerted pressure on the calf muscles. I hope they don’t take a silly decision?
 

Johnnythespider

Well-Known Member
  • Oct 16, 2021
  • #140
Just a heads up, city are being featured on Football Focus in a minute
 
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