[Archived] Arsenal V Blackburn Rovers 2 April 2011

[Paul]

2,435.

You're welcome<br />

Seriously? That's a good show if it is correct.

[Mattyblue]

Colin's being a dafty.

Think we've pretty much sold the allocation of 1500.

[cruz]

Hopefully our defence will return from their 3 month holiday and play like organised professionals rather than kick and rush playground schoolchildren

[Mattyblue]

Who is supposed to organise a defence cruz?

Oh that's right, all our problems are now down to the players (instead of previously being down to Fat Slug).

[duffbear]

We are not expected to get anything from this game so have nothing to lose, Because of that I would be tempted to go with the element of suprise and start with Formica and Rochina as Arsene wont be expecting it.

I would go with

Robinson

Emerton P.Jones Nelson Givet (if suspended Olsson)

Nzonzi J.Jones

Hoilett Rochina

Formica

Samba

Lots of height and speed in that side. I like Salgado but he cant play this match in case Walcott is on the right wing we need Emerton as he is quicker.

[Tom]

3-0 I think, you'd have to be insanse to expect anything from this one, but you just never know.

I just hope others results go in our favour over the weekened meaning we are one game closer to the end whilst still out of the drop zone.

[onlyonejackwalker]

I understand the thinking behind having Samba deployed upfront, but we would have to get continued support either side of him in open play for it to have any chance of working, which just won't happen. It is a total non-starter for me.

I think our only option is to defend extremely well, hope they miss a few chances and have an off day and then hope to nick something on the break, or from a set piece or two.

As always with Arsenal away, it is a question of fearing the worst and hoping for the best.

Arsenal 3 - Rovers 0.

[ROVERS]

as history side with the team by always proving the fans wrong (losing to a much worse team etc) ........... i am going for a 2-1 win for arsenal..... but my heart..................

[RibbleValleyRover]

I'd take a 3-0 loss or even lower right now, largely due to the goal difference issue which could have a huge impact at the end of the season. I just fear it could be a lot worse. Out of the sides who were regarded as the 'Sky Top Four' Arsenal are the side that we have the most problems with in terms of their playing style and as a result they often give us a hammering.

[Mr. E]

3-0? We won't even get away with that little for the first 1/2 hour. This will be a slaughtering to end all slaughterings.

[mark1875]

SOLD OUT!!!!!!!!

http://www.rovers.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10303~2326328,00.html

[den]

Two questions.

1] is it on ESPN?

2] Is it worth me going to the pub to watch it?

[cn174]

Two questions.

1] is it on ESPN?

2] Is it worth me going to the pub to watch it?

1] Yes

2] Erm....

[RibbleValleyRover]

Talksport also have radio coverage for those who can't make the game or don't have access to the net or a tv with ESPN.

[gumboots]

Two questions.

1] is it on ESPN?

2] Is it worth me going to the pub to watch it? DEPENDS ON HOW YOU GET YOUR KICKS! IF YOU'RE INTO MASOCHISM THEN YES, OTHERWISE I'D SAY AVOID.

[cruz]

Who is supposed to organise a defence cruz?

Oh that's right, all our problems are now down to the players (instead of previously being down to Fat Slug).

On the pitch it is down to the defence to organise themselves rather than get weighed down by their own fat contract and let Crouch outjump them or allow a poor Wigan side to waltz around them like they were not there. The management, though as poor as the players, can only do so much. Once they cross the white line they are highly paid PROFESSIONALS who sadly have been far from it for quite a number of months. Even before Fat Slug, or since Fat Slug got sacked, whoever that brilliant name is meant to describe. Though it seems to fit the last manager better.

IF we get relegated not all the blame can be layed solely at Keans door. Obviously the manger carries the can but the players are culpable. Just a shame they are unsackable

[Ricky]

Really surprised this sold out.

[london-rover]

Anyone got a spare ticket?

Was

Going to ring up to get mine tomorrow

I remember the days rovers used to tell us we were close to selling out!!

Ah well only got myself to blame for not gettin one earlir I suppose!!

Anyone got a spare ticket?

Was

Going to ring up to get mine tomorrow

I remember the days rovers used to tell us we were close to selling out!!

[EnglishChris]

Really surprised this sold out.

Might be because there cheaper than last season.

[Shabani]

£32 is kinda reasonable for our fans in the south (and north)

[danielwhite813]

Second London game in a row we have sold out. Got my ticket

[Majiball]

Anyone got a spare ticket?

Sorry no spare, but:

My link

[martonrover]

Really surprised this sold out.

Need to get the ground in mate!

[bazza]

IF we don't concede at least one goal in the first ten minutes

IF we don't concede just before half time

IF we don't concede the usual 47th minuter

IF Van Persie doesn't play

IF Rovers put in a real shift

THERE may be the chance of a promise of a chance that we can keep it to 0-0 until the 85th minute.

And then...??????????

Kalinic to score. Arsenal equalise on 88 minutes.

Kalinic again 90+2

Heaven, I'm in heaven..................or the tablet I've just taken isn't an aspirin.

[Sverre]

Van Persie just got a knee injury against hungary....