[Archived] Arsenal V Blackburn Rovers 2 April 2011

[Balwer]

I also am very proud of how the boys played in the second part of that half. Play like that against lesser teams and we'll stay up no problem.

[roverwhelmed]

I also am very proud of how the boys played in the second part of that half. Play like that against lesser teams and we'll stay up no problem.

This is giving me hope

[Balwer]

This is giving me hope

hopefully you are referring to the teams play itself and not my stirring words. I wouldn't want to be the one responsible if your hopes were dashed!

[Commondore]

Emerton has done a lot of hard work supporting Salgado today, but across the halfway line he's been extremely frustrating.

[roverwhelmed]

hopefully you are referring to the teams play itself and not my stirring words. I wouldn't want to be the one responsible if your hopes were dashed!

Haha

I'm basing it on watching, don't worry!

[Commondore]

We're due a yellow card for time wasting any minute now...

[imy9]

Awesome by Rovers

[Tom]

Some great football but it breaks down everytime it goes to emerton

[OsloRover]

Think I've never been so happy to see Jason come on, Santa Cruz has been absolutely dire. No movement whatsoever.

[Dan]

Why take Roque off, please take Emerton off, he is @#/?.

[RibbleValleyRover]

Think I've never been so happy to see Jason come on

You might regret saying that if we get one chance to win the game and it falls to Roberts...

[andyroversmad]

Jermaine Jones is awesome.

[Balwer]

Why take Roque off, please take Emerton off, he is @#/?.

We take Emerton off and are suddenly very shaky on the right. It may not be as noticeable but he's been terrific defensively today. Shame he's not done much going forward.

[ada2020]

Jermaine Jones is awesome.

Spot on!!

[Balwer]

Spot on!!

Yep, by far and away his best performance for us. Actually looking comfortable with the ball now and not diving in for reckless tackles.

[booth]

We take Emerton off and are suddenly very shaky on the right. It may not be as noticeable but he's been terrific defensively today. Shame he's not done much going forward.

On the other hand Arsenal wouldn't be able to exploit that side as much with Hoilett there. In a different way, Hoilett takes the pressure of that side as he's far more comfortable there and gets forward more taking pressure of defence.

[Rovers Gals]

Ah no Theo on

[Balwer]

On the other hand Arsenal wouldn't be able to exploit that side as much with Hoilett there. In a different way, Hoilett takes the pressure of that side as he's far more comfortable there and gets forward more taking pressure of defence.

and then who are you bringing onto the left to join Olsson? Diouf?

oh god.

[booth]

That red card was harsh but what was zonzi thinking about!

[jimw1988]

ffs!!!!!!!!

[Friarsnig]

Red card my arse!

[roverwhelmed]

Was he crying then?

[Balwer]

That red card was harsh but what was zonzi thinking about!

borderline. Two foot, studs showing, but minimal contact. Bit unlucky by the rules are pretty clear. Tough to hold on now.

[Tom]

Harsh for me but they get given these days.

Such a shame as we looked like hanging on

[RibbleValleyRover]

Looks harsh, will need to see a replay.