[Archived] The Sunderland Preview

[Hughesy]

Yes maybe it is, but this is a cup game.

That isnt our strongest line-up, just the one I suggested for tomorrow nights game.

[92er]

What Ince has said in the LT is that although he wants to do well in the cup, the League is the priority.

He has also urged the Rovers, despite the bad run. to keep the faith.

[Dunnfc]

I'd be tempted with:

Robinson

Simpson Nelsen Khizanishvili Warnock

Judge Tugay Mokoena Villanueva Gamst

McCarthy

Subs -

Brown, Samba, Olsson, Roberts, Fowler, Derbyshire, Tracey.

[Anti-Dingle-Brigade]

I'd think...

Robinson

Simpson--Samba--Nelsen--Olsson

Judge--Tugay--Warnock--Pedersen

Villanueva

McCarthy

Lets see if McCarthy and Carlos can strike off a partnership which we saw gleams of against Villa, and give Pedersen a chance to build on his improved performance against Chelsea.

[Mr Maureen]

Not many on a wednesday night Im sure

6,000 Burnley fans going to Chelsea.

150 Rovers fans going to Sunderland.

Anyone explain this,and the credit crunch excuse is invalid.

[Anti-Dingle-Brigade]

Err.

Burnley are in the Championship. This is the first time they'll play Chelsea, for God knows how long. This is their cup final. We are playing Sunderland, who nobody cares about, 3 times in one month.

I don't think the credit crunch was mentioned.

[SIMON GARNERS 194]

Lets just pray for a win,in whatever fashion it transpires!

Its Burnley's big game and day out in the smoke Maureen luv!

[RevidgeBlue]

Vital game, we badly need a win from anywhere to set the ball rolling again and a spot in the last 8 of the Cup will give us a real confidence boost.

Samba must start. Agree with Hughesey re Nelsen and I'd like to see Zurab given the chance to develop a partnership with Samba.

[Presty On Tour]

Obviously the league is the priority but the lure of a Wembley final is only a couple of games away.

Maybe I'm being selfish but having never experienced the new Wembley and coming so close a few season's ago, It would be beautiful to see Rovers there! I went to Cardiff in 2002 and for all those who went will have very fond memories indeed.

It's european qualification for the winners, silverware and success. Only when your out it's the mickey mouse cup!

I think the team will be -

Robbo

simpson zurab nelsen ollson

judge tugay warnock pedersen

derbyshire villanueva

Tugay was immense against Everton in the last round and can control the game for us.

[92er]

According to Ince on Radio Lancs tonight, Samba is very doubtful.

[1864roverite]

Its a cup game so why are people looking at playing 4-5-1 ??

It doesnt make any sense whatsoever.

4-4-2 is the way forward.

there is going to be 2 teams, full of injuries restricting big names from playing.

2 reserve teams playing out a boring game.

I hope the travellers dont suffer toomuch

1-0 takes the game either way.

[joey_big_nose]

Obviously the league is the priority but the lure of a Wembley final is only a couple of games away.

Maybe I'm being selfish but having never experienced the new Wembley and coming so close a few season's ago, It would be beautiful to see Rovers there! I went to Cardiff in 2002 and for all those who went will have very fond memories indeed.

It's european qualification for the winners, silverware and success. Only when your out it's the mickey mouse cup!

I think the team will be -

Robbo

simpson zurab nelsen ollson

judge tugay warnock pedersen

derbyshire villanueva

Tugay was immense against Everton in the last round and can control the game for us.

I like the look of that team but I would play one out of Cruz and McCarthy up front with Carlos.

We need Judge to make an impression.

[RevidgeBlue]

there is going to be 2 teams, full of injuries restricting big names from playing.

2 reserve teams playing out a boring game.

I hope the travellers dont suffer toomuch

Strangely enough 1864 the two Carling Cup ties with the "reserves" have been by far the best two games seen at Ewood this season!.

Hope it's a similar story tomorrow as I'm making the journey up there.

[92er]

I like the look of that team but I would play one out of Cruz and McCarthy up front with Carlos.

We need Judge to make an impression.

Ince on Radio Lancs said that Santa Cruz will not be playing.

[philipl]

We suddenly need three wins out of three against Sunderland to cheer our season up. We have done that teams a few times in the recent past so here's hoping.

[Mr. E]

The cups will be our only joy this season, so we better make the most of them. Sunderland are beatable, hopefully the players won't let us down.

[salutsunderland]

Vinjay's latest thoughts on Sunderland v Rovers, and an unexpected link with Fat Boy Slim, are now live at Salut! Sunderland

I expect to have another Rovers fan writing tomorrow post-league cup game

Flopsy of this parish suggested that when I return cap in hand for a preview(ish) of the Premier return at our place on Boxing Day , I should just post the questions here and collate the results. Which is a great idea, though even better would be if someone from here wanted to do the whole works him/herself. Contact me here by private message if interested

[SouthAussieRover]

The link doesn't seem to work.

[dave birch]

Vinjay's latest thoughts on Sunderland v Rovers, and an unexpected link with Fat Boy Slim, are now live at Salut! Sunderland

I expect to have another Rovers fan writing tomorrow post-league cup game

Flopsy of this parish suggested that when I return cap in hand for a preview(ish) of the Premier return at our place on Boxing Day , I should just post the questions here and collate the results. Which is a great idea, though even better would be if someone from here wanted to do the whole works him/herself. Contact me here by private message if interested

Now there's a first.

Vinjay thinking!

Yes SAR the link doesn't work.

[cn174]

Just about to set off to game via work....

COME ON YOU BLUES!!!!!!

[broadsword]

Sunderland link:

http://www.salutsunderland.com/2008/11/who...ckburn-2ro.html

[Ricky]

Good ol' Vinjay, still as mad as a bag of squirrels!!!

[leftfooter]

Good ol' Vinjay, still as mad as a bag of squirrels!!!

Or as nutty as a squirrel's turd...

[philipl]

Sunderland link:

http://www.salutsunderland.com/2008/11/who...ckburn-2ro.html

Brilliant stuff- get him on the comedy circuit. Even the 'drog gets a mention!

[Hughesy]

Sunderland (from): Fulop, Colgan, Bardsley, Chimbonda, Ferdinand, Nosworthy, Collins, Malbranque, Whitehead, Tainio, Leadbitter, Miller, Yorke, Richardson, Reid, Diouf, Cisse, Murphy, Healy, Henderson, Meyler.

Blackburn (from): Robinson, Brown, Simpson, Samba, Nelsen, Khizanishvili, Olsson, Warnock, Mokoena, Tugay, Treacy, Pedersen, Roberts, Derbyshire, Villanueva, Fowler, McCarthy, Judge, Kane, Hodge, Howarth