[Archived] Rovers v Chelsea

[Tom]

As long as we give it a go and don't bend over for them I'll be happy.

Niko can't start surely, him vs Terry in the air would only end one way

[47er]

One depressing stat says it all about how this game is likely to go. We have had fewer shots from open play than any team in the league---41 whereas Chelsea have had the most---91. Stats from BBC.

If you don't have a go you won't get any result. I think we'll lose 2 or 3-0.

[JMillZz]

As long as we give it a go and don't bend over for them I'll be happy.

Niko can't start surely, him vs Terry in the air would only end one way

The thing is who will compete with him in the air? Niko? Nope. Benjani? Nope. Diouf? Nope. Samba? Maybe! Haha. We can't play hoofball tactics today as Terry will mop it all up.

[MarkBRFC71]

The thing is who will compete with him in the air? Niko? Nope. Benjani? Nope. Diouf? Nope. Samba? Maybe! Haha. We can't play hoofball tactics today as Terry will mop it all up.

Everyone on here with a modicum of sense and football knowledge knows that, but you can guarantee that's exactly how we will play.

It's a damage limitation job from the first whistle if we play our usual tactics.

[Tom]

And as you and I know Mark, if we approach the Chelsea game like we do sometime and sitback and hope for a 0-0 they will break us down.

I honestly think we should just go for it today, then again I am a football fan not a football manager.

[Lathund]

I thought straight red cards = Three match ban?

3 match ban is only when sent off for "Violent Conduct" IIRC.

[RibbleValleyRover]

Samba and Nelsen back, Benjani starts in place of Niko.

[philipl]

Blackburn

01 Robinson

04 Samba

05 Givet

06 Nelsen

27 Salgado

28 Jones

07 Emerton

12 Pedersen

10 Diouf

21 Mwaruwari

41 Diouf

Substitutes

13 Bunn, 03 Olsson, 08 Dunn, 11 Grella, 09 Kalinic, 23 Hoilett, 30 Roberts

Chelsea

01 Cech

02 Ivanovic

03 A Cole

26 Terry

33 Alex

05 Essien

12 Mikel

15 Malouda

18 Zhirkov

11 Drogba

39 Anelka

Substitutes

22 Turnbull, 17 Bosingwa, 19 Ferreira, 46 McEachran, 21 Kalou, 23 Sturridge, 44 Kakuta

[AspRover]

After a season of one up front we appear to be playing a 442. Not altogether sure what to make of that.

Robinson

Salgado Samba Nelsen Givet

Emerton Jones Pedersen El hadj

Mame Benjani

?

[Doaksie]

J Rob back on the bench today. 4-5-1 I guess. Midfield of -

M. B. Diouf - B. Emerton - P.Jones - M.G. Pedersen - E. H. Diouf

and Benjani up top

[Exiled in Toronto]

Emerton in instead of Olsson - ludicrous

[Mr. E]

some clubs starts with Drogba, others start with Benjani. Such is life.

[adopted scouser]

some clubs starts with Drogba, others start with Benjani. Such is life.

Cock.

[budha]

Seems to be our normal 4-5-1; Emerton at the middle, Diouf's at the wings and Benjani at the front.

[RibbleValleyRover]

The two brothers from VH at the game:

http://yfrog.com/2svenkybrothersj

[Amo]

Great chip by Mame Diouf!

Pedersen's corners have been dog-guff.

[sweet]

Have arsenal started playing in blue and white?????????

[RibbleValleyRover]

Great chip by Mame Diouf!

Pedersen's corners have been dog-guff.

Yep on both points.

Chelsea look really shaky at the moment, we need to capitalise before they click.

[budha]

Good start from us. Only if we could finish. Benjani is showing how our lone striker should play.

[Rover Down Under]

Wow! What a difference from last week, we are playing very well and spent the last 10 mins peppering the Chelski goal, a chheky chip from Diouf the Second, 2 shots from Benjani, Peders in there as well, lots of corners, keep it up lads!

[RibbleValleyRover]

1-0! Benjani

[adopted scouser]

Benjani !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Rover Down Under]

And there it is! Benjani heads it in from sweet flighted ball from Diouf.

[BuckyRover]

some clubs starts with Drogba, others start with Benjani. Such is life.

Indeed

[RibbleValleyRover]

And there it is! Benjani heads it in from sweet flighted ball from Diouf.

Great cross by Diouf