[Archived] Preview of ROVERS vs. Blackpool; 19 March 2011.

[67splitscreen]

Enjoyed the read, lots of memories came flooding back, excellent preview.

The players will be up for this along with the supporters, could be a nervy first twenty minutes with so much at stake, 6 points if you believe in them.

Think we will turn the corner and win 2-1.

Bit early for team selections, as we know Givet will miss out, agreed we need Olsson on the wing with Hoilett, what about Jones at LB with the CD and RB as per normal.

Maybe some who watched during his Academy years would know if he could play there, then again I would think he would be capable of doing a good man-man job on chunky Scott in MF he has the engine to chase him down all day long.

My choice would be:

----------------------Robbo

Salgado----Samba----Nelsen----P Jones

----------------------N'Zonzi

------------Emerton------J Jones

Hoilett---------------------------------Olsson

----------------------Kalinic

[K-Hod]

Quite nervous about this game, but I think we can and will win. Will be a very tight affair mind. Not too concerned on team selection, but the thought of Olsson at LB continues to terrify me! Another thing to thank Mark Clattenburg for! (Givet's red)

[Brfcrule1]

well said K-Hod at least he won't be able to ruin another teams chances as MC is taking time out and apparently he is thinking about quitting the game altogether would be glad to see the back of MC for good.

[JAL]

The Rovers players collectively are more than good enough to beat Blackpools players.

Unfortunately the leveller is that Blackpools manager is a far better man than our puppet Kean and his plantpot sidekick Jensen.

[John]

It will take time for Jensen's ideas to get through to the players - he has a track record of excellence wherever he has been.

[rog of the rovers]

Obviously a massive game, but lets not forget we have been strong at home for 18 months now, only Stoke have come and really dominated us start to finish, in the Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham games we were unlucky to not pick up a point.

A lucky deflection (P.Jones' backside) allowed Arshavin to side foot the ball home, Gomes single handedly denied us against Spurs and Chelsea scabbed a late winner.

I think if we (the fans) go with the right attitude, get behind the team we can pick up the victory against Blackpool.

Having watched them last night and this season, the keys to beating them are scoring in the first 20-25 mins, weathering the storm til half time, then punishing them in the second half.

Blackpool's away record is well documented but they haven't won away in 2011, their last away victory was 28th December away at Sunderland when the won 2-0 thanks to a Campbell brace. DJ Campbell will be suspended for the match on the 19th.

[OJRovers]

It will take time for Jensen's ideas to get through to the players - he has a track record of excellence wherever he has been.

I'm not sure about Jensen, since he came in we've played 8 and only won 1.

Compare that to his previous job in Denmark; played 11 won none.(wiki)

Means he's only won one competitive game in his last 19. But of course he's mates with Kean/Anderson via SEM.

I'm glad we only gave him a contract til summer, we need a better assistance manager (and manager).

[Presty On Tour]

Good Preview!

Massive 6 pointer and it's going to be tighter than Jamie Redknapp's trousers!

Lose or draw and we are on the brink, win and we have some breathing space.

[JAL]

Fully confident that the Rovers crowd WILL get behind the team for this game, absolutely. We will pull together most definitely.

The positive for Kean though should be that none of it will be for him, just the players in blue and white halves.

Theres only one Jack Walker!

[Rovers Gals]

spoke to Bolton and Liverpool fans today and both said we too good to go down but our manager isn't a manager but a coach , and our owners must have money to harp on about buying Brazilian stars etc ,I couldn't answer there questions ? have venues got investment money ? any way I'm expecting us to beat Blackpool and hoping for Rochina to reproduce his reserve form !

[m1st]

spoke to Bolton and Liverpool fans today and both said we too good to go down!

That was what everyone said in 1965/66 season, if I remember.

Thanks, everyone, for your kind words, btw.

[1864roverite]

nice preview.

Rovers to sneak it - loser faces the drop

[BIG_BRFC_FAN]

i bet jack is turning in his grave at the thought of steve kean managering his team

[92er]

here's a quiz for older fans - who was the other Fred in the team at that time?

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Else.

and Campbell up front is nippy, so we need to keep on top of him too.

I have read that Campbell is out for this game as well.

[JAL]

i bet jack is turning in his grave at the thought of steve kean managering his team

Yes, we learned our lesson with Ray Harford and Brian Kidd. Unfortunately some numpty in charge didnt know what we knew.

[92er]

I'm glad we only gave him a contract til summer, we need a better assistance manager (and manager).

The good news on the "portal" page with the twitter link is that Jensen wants to stay longer.

[SIMON GARNERS 194]

HUGE game for both sides,will be a big crowd and I'm backing Rovers for the win....

3-1

Att: 27,600

P.S.

Rovers played Blackpool in the 4th rd of the FA cup in 1925 infront of 60,011 at Ewood!

[Anti-Dingle-Brigade]

Will be coming up from Uni for this one.

Although we can still actually stay up if we lose, it does feel a bit do-or-die.

[Sverre]

I'm in a group of 18 Norwegians heading over to support Rovers!

Hopefully I will return to Norway with a smile !

[rebelmswar]

I'm in a group of 18 Norwegians heading over to support Rovers!

Hopefully I will return to Norway with a smile !

I think that's marvelous, hope Gamst knows and plays his heart out for you.

[Sverre]

I think that's marvelous, hope Gamst knows and plays his heart out for you.

I believe so, he usually meets the Norwegian supporters post-match outside Ewood. Since this trip is arranged by the Norwegian supporters club, he might just be informed about us coming over.

I've met him a few times and he really appreciates us coming over to support the team. Friendly and down to earth, as he should be!

Pedersen has a habit of scoring goals when we are in attendence... so lets cross our fingers for a continuation of that!

[m1st]

I have read that Campbell is out for this game as well.

That's true; he got a 2-match ban when he was sent off the other week.

Rovers played Blackpool in the 4th rd of the FA cup in 1925 in front of 60,011 at Ewood!

That's true, too; you should have seen how long the first version of this preview was - everything you never wanted to know about Rovers vs Pool!

[Exiled in Toronto]

Excellent and very enjoyable preview m1st - well done! Pity the thread is being spoiled by the serial PoV repeaters - aren't there enough threads to dis the current manager and praise the previous one?

I too would keep Olssen on the wing no matter who we play behind him; Emerton RB and Salgado LB would be my shout. Risky, but less so than neutering our main threat who will skin their FB all day.

Up front, RSC and Kalanic, though I am far from convinced the not-so-young Croat can do anything special when it matters. But I know Roberts and Diouf can't.

4-1 Rovers, the turning point.

[DavidMailsTightPerm]

Anybody else think it might be worth sticking P Jones on Adam ?

[47er]

Anybody else think it might be worth sticking P Jones on Adam ?

Crossed my mind too but he'll probably be eased back into it.