[Archived] Rovers 2 Newcastle 2

[SIMON GARNERS 194]

No1 will be the big problem if it continues to snow heavily over night.

[daheri]

Will the game be televised?

[MCMC1875]

The gave will not be called off because of the pitch.

There are only two possible reasons.......

1) John Newsham and the safety team at the ground deem it to be unsafe in the stands and concourses (probably only the Riverside)

2) The police decide its to dangerous for the best part of 30,000 to descend of a snow bound Blackburn, given that the gritters have been out in force today I doubt this will be the case.

But I have been wrong before.

Anyone remember the last game that was called off cos of snow

Edited December 27, 2004 by MCMC1875

[Martin]

Merry Christmas everybody!

Just wondering what the situation is regarding snow. I shall be travelling over as usual from Scunthorpe tomorrow would anybody strongly advise me not too?

What are the surrounding roads like? It loked pretty bad on the news.

If anybody has any information or could post a quick update in the morning that would be super!

Edited December 25, 2004 by Martin

[John]

What is the weather situation like? I here road conditions not the best.

Just that I am driving down with a couple of mates from Edinburgh in the morning.

Edited December 25, 2004 by John

[Alan75]

Would second Martin & Johns comments about the weather.

Travelling North tomorrow morning, would be good to have a weather forecast before 11 am.

Cheers Alan

[cn_barlow]

just drove from Rochdale to haslingden.....no problems. motorway is fine and the minor roads aren't too bad either...we passed a gritter on the motorway so looks like they'll be out tonight. Should be fine for tmw!

[jw_]

Does anybody know if there is a live commentary on the game and on which station.

[Bobby G]

LETS GO BLACKBURN!!!

A big game,the players will be well up to it,to prove that they arent a lesser club than Newcastle.

If they arent determined for this game, then I dont know when they would be!

Lets hope our finishing improves in this game.

BIG BIG Game.

Any team news of any kind?

[Paul]

For those who are driving from a distance. I live 15 minutes from Ewood. The roads are clear but many local roads have not been gritted and are very icy. We have a beautiful bright, very cold morning. Can't imagine there being a problem with the game but take care on the local roads.

Those of us who use Albion Mill to park - it's gonna be fun getting in and out of there!

[John]

Thanks for the travel updates guys!

Setting off in an hour.... feeling very nervous today, could not sleep last night- think there will be a cracking atmosphere today and dare I say it I have a feeling we will win!

[USABlue]

Enjoy the game and enjoy the day John, let me know how Brad does

[1864roverite]

NEWSFLASH

Game is DEFINEATLY ONONONONONON

Whaaaaaayyyyyyyyy

lets go for it Rovers

[Ozz]

You say whay now 1864, but come 5 o`clock I have a feeling you wish it had been called off!!!

[waggy]

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[Martin]

Thanks for the weather update guys.

Let's hope for a full house, three points and a Souness sacking by 5 o'clock.

[Kiwiwannabe]

according to staff NO tickets on sale Boxing Day

I thought that was the case too, but the official site says tickets available upto kick-off:

Tickets still available

[Bobby G]

Got a sneaky feeling that MGP might get a few minutes today.

I just feel that if he gets his chance, he may just do something special!

[Lathund]

Well, if there's snow involved MGP should be great After all Tromsö is north of Berings Strait, and I remember seeing a videoclip from a game early this season (The Norwegian season that is) where it was snowing so much you could hardly see the ball and the players.

Anyway, 2-1 Rovers. Kluivert for them, not sure who will score for us.

[Sydney Rovers]

Team news from the Rovers Offical Site; http://www.rovers.premiumtv.co.uk/page/New...~605409,00.html

Only two changes, Johansson on for Short and Stead for Bothroyd. BTW, why is Bothroyd absent, don't remember hearing about an injury?

[krislu]

BTW, why is Bothroyd absent

Because he's been rubbish the last couple of games?

Btw, Soton - Charlton 0-0 FULL TIME!

COME ON ROVERS!

Edited December 26, 2004 by krislu

[Flopsy]

no he hasnt - however he failed a fitness test.

McEveley, MGP, Gallagher Thompson on the bench

[Radagast]

Is that Premiership extended highlights carry on going to be on tonight?

[Flopsy]

HELP CANT GET ON CHAT

Im getting "no ident response" and wont let me join a channel

can anyone help please

[Flopsy]

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