[Archived] Fixtures Discussion

[The Blunderer]

The way the past couple of seasons have been . . .

promoted sides starting with a W; Wolves, West Brom . . . Wigan?

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Close with West Ham Ronin. Good for me as a ground within staggering distance.

Having listened to the West Ham fans I know, this is potentially a good starting away fixture, as last season they weren't even that good a Championship side.

Saying that, the last time we travelled there, we were their first home win in ages!

Surprised for a change we haven't got Spurs for the final game this season.

[1864roverite]

Not a bad spread

[philipl]

I agree Blueboy- a lot better than last season's unbalanced effort. There is a problem run of away games in Sept/Oct: Man U, Chelsea, Liverpool Arsenal in succession but the home games in between are all probable mid-table affairs.

We have an opening run of fixtures which should yield points providing we can attack as well as defend.

[LeftWinger]

Happy with the fixtures. What is slightly disappointing is- Our opening fixture could've been a trip to Deepdale. That would've been fantastic.

[Ronin]

A potentially good start for us. We can almost definitely improve upon last season, if we mix all the right ingredients together. Looking forward to the start and a full season under Mark Hughes.

[cravenblue]

whya re 3 of the fixtures over xmas at 1945 and not 3pm

[1864roverite]

as that are the kick off times given by the FA !

[Ninjathunder]

However the first 4 games look boring.

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However you arrange the opposition we are Blackburn Rovers.

[1864roverite]

Rovers a big 8-1 shot for relegation.

Mark Hughes at 16-1 to be the first manager to be sacked or leave.

Rovers 500-1 for the Premiership title.

[Alan75]

Bet the Wigan v Chelsea game is moved for tv coverage.

[stuwilky]

whya re 3 of the fixtures over xmas at 1945 and not 3pm

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The only one at 745 is the 28th....according to the beeb, and the official site.

Edited June 23, 2005 by stuwilky

[American]

First 6 games are winable, 24 points, top of the league 

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If we could get 24 points from 6 games I'd be most impressed. That would have to be some sort of a record.

[Gareth]

Seeing that we're playing West Ham 1st, does this means that they'll be in a relegation battle like the last few teams we've started off with?

Anyway, what's wrong with getting 4 points for winning each of our 1st 6 games?

Maybe they'll give us bonus points for scoring more than 1 goal!

Edited June 23, 2005 by Gareth

[Jim J]

If we could get 24 points from 6 games I'd be most impressed. That would have to be some sort of a record. 

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I'll get my coat.

[GiddyGoat]

Promoted teams tend to do well on the first weekend.

I'll predict a 3-0 defeat, roadworks on the M1 will cause almost all Rovers fans to miss the game, Hughes gets sacked, Emerton retires and every one on this board is optimistic about the rest of the season.

[14May1995]

Wigan must be in cloud cuckoo land at the moment. Chelsea home first game, last ever game at Highbury at end of season.

Pleased for Mr. Whelan - let him enjoy.

And what's gone wrong with the computer - we ALWAYS play Spurs away at the end of the season.

[blue/white]

I'm not so optimistic as to predict 24 or 18 or whatever points.... it would be nice to be out of single digits-- 12 being a bonus! West Ham will be up for it on Opening Day, I would have preferred an established club to kick off the festivities.

Having the fixtures out puts everything into perspective--the league will shortly resume and don't have to watch some of this vapid International fare for my footballing jones.

Edited June 23, 2005 by blue/white

[Radagast]

It's not a bad start to have at all, especially after the nightmare we were facing early last season. Depending on how we shape up with new signings and who is fit, there isn't a game we don't have at least a fair chance in for the whole opening month. Too many London clubs for my liking though.

Edited June 23, 2005 by Radagast

[pick32]

i applied for the fixtures by texting and they didint come because the people at rovers are ######

[Lee]

i applied for the fixtures by texting and they didint come because the people at rovers are ######

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Seeing as I'm the person who sends the text messages out, I can assure you that four texts confirming the fixtures were done this morning.

Did you send the correct code to sign up?

[Presty On Tour]

fairplay we should have a well good start to the season!!

hoping we get at least 4 wins from the first 6 games otherwise the lads are having a laugh if they think we are going to have a decent season!!

west ham away should be the start of pardews downfall to be the first prem manager fired of the season

[LeftWinger]

fairplay we should have a well good start to the season!!

hoping we get at least 4 wins from the first 6 games otherwise the lads are having a laugh if they think we are going to have a decent season!!

west ham away should be the start of pardews downfall to be the first prem manager fired of the season

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They'll be up for it- but we should really be looking to win games like West Ham. They finished 6th in Division One- and we've got to look at it as a good opportunity for 3 points. On the other hand- West Ham will be looking at it as a game they should win- so should be interesting.

[streakyb]

i applied for the fixtures by texting and they didint come because the people at rovers are ######

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I am glad to see that you can put your point across with no rudeness

Even if you have signed up correctly and the test were sent correctly that is not gaurantee that you will always get the text immediately/quickly. Due to how a GSM mobile network works messages may take, dependant on operator, days to arrive if an error occur during initial sending (the retry systems in a network are quite complicated).

Finally, dont criticise the club for something just becuase you didnt get a service that requires

a ) you to have signed up to it correctly

b ) your netowkr to work correctly.

There are plenty of other issues that could occur so perhaps next time so should not make comments as above but post something a little less accusatory (and rude).

Edited June 23, 2005 by streakyb

[roversWASmylife]

First game I can make is Bolton.

I'm not bothered who we get and when, we all have to play everyone some time.

Wigan on New Year's Eve, should be good.

[Oklahoma]

So the title will be decided on the 22th of April when we face and beat Chelsea 2-0