[Archived] Preason 2010

[rebelzero]

I know this is early, as we still have several matches left this year, plus a summer of the World Cup, transfer speculation (with or without the Nicko pariahs), and whatever other scandals, takeover rumours, tales of Vinjay, etc to deal with...

but as I posted in the Rovers in the US thread, there are already very strong rumours that Rovers are coming back to the USA and to Washington, DC in particular in early August as there are plans underway to schedule a friendly against DC United (Nelsen's former club).

Figured we may as well beginning speculating/planning/despairing/etc now

if this does pan out, as I live in DC, and am familiar with the US supporters and the DC United front office, I'll offer my planning services, such as they are, to help all who come out enjoy their time.

From: Steve Goff, Washington Post footie blogger

United is also in talks concerning two additional friendlies against European clubs: Glasgow Rangers in July and Blackburn Rovers in August. DCU will also play El Salvador's national team in a charity match this summer.

[jonv]

It would make more sense for them to come to Australia

[deryck guyler's spoon]

Adelaide is nice in July.

[Majiball]

I'd love to see Rovers going to the USA, anything to get more fans and a few more pennies in the coffers.

[BlueMonday]

As Rovers usually make it North of the border pre-season I'm hoping to see them play St. Mirren. Could fall out of bed to watch that one.

[Presty On Tour]

I propose a friendly against Feyenoord or Ajax!

Amsterdam in the summer is pure bliss!

[67splitscreen]

I propose a friendly against Feyenoord or Ajax!

Amsterdam in the summer is pure bliss!

"Amsterdam in the summer is pure bliss!" surely RED would be a better description when on tour.

[Ossydave]

A tour of either Scotland, Ireland, Holland, Belgium or Germany would do me.

[cn174]

I propose a friendly against Feyenoord or Ajax!

Amsterdam in the summer is pure bliss!

Talking about them two, they have both reached the cup final. And for the first time they've playing the cup final over 2 legs, because away fans are banned from each others ground for 5 years, so they didn't want them to meet at the cup final.And we think Rovers v Burnley is bad!

I'm not going to have much money from preason left unfortunately, but could be persuaded if it was somewhere close like Germany!

[Hughesy]

DC United confirm negotiations

[only2garners]

DC United confirm negotiations

At the Fans Forum on Monday the club did say that they had been approached to attend tournaments in both the US and Australia. At the moment nothing is agreed but the trip to Australia is more likely than the US, so I wouldn't be booking any flights to Washington just yet.

[jonv]

I would just about explode if the Rovers came down under

[CAPT KAYOS]

I would just about explode if the Rovers came down under

ooh err missus ... any pun intended there jonv?

[Iceman]

South Africa is near to Australia, c'mon Rovers, a friendly against Ajax Cape Town please

[Sandiway Blue]

I propose a friendly against Feyenoord or Ajax!

Amsterdam in the summer is pure bliss!

seconded! nice stadium too...

[BlueMonday]

I propose a friendly against Feyenoord or Ajax!

Amsterdam in the summer is pure bliss!

Amsterdam anytime is pure bliss . But a pre-season return to that great city would be mighty fine.

[jonv]

ooh err missus ... any pun intended there jonv?

with excitement

[Hughesy]

I would just about explode if the Rovers came down under

with excitement

Ewww images! Keep it to yourself will you - this is a family friendly message board

[ewoodpo]

We always play a game at home prior to the season kicking off, the last couple if years we have had regular average teams coming over.

I do remember we played Lazio one year and if I'm not wrong Barca another.

It would be good to see a team of that calibre.

[jonv]

For what it's worth, Robbie Fowler has recently signed for my local team Perth Glory. AU$800,000 for the season. That's a lot of pies

Rovers v Robbie Fowlers Perth Glory

[only2garners]

We always play a game at home prior to the season kicking off, the last couple if years we have had regular average teams coming over.

I do remember we played Lazio one year and if I'm not wrong Barca another.

It would be good to see a team of that calibre.

There is no guarantee that we will have a pre-season home game this year.

[Eddie]

Can they not have a preseason game in Paris? Just once?

[gumboots]

Can they not have a preseason game in Paris? Just once?

Would be great wouldn't it?

[rebelzero]

From Steve Goff's afternoon blog:

*United's negotiations with Blackburn Rovers for a friendly in early August at RFK fell through and DCU is exploring other options, the Insider has learned. United is already set to play AC Milan on May 26 and Glasgow Rangers on July 24.

there goes that one

[American Rover12]

faaaackkkkk