[Archived] Rovers v Everton

[JAL]

An experienced international who can tackle and' sit' in midfield to allow the attacking players to flourish, who else have we got who is better playing that role?

Grella tackle he must be one of the sofest Australian sportsman to ever come out of Australia. Just ask Frank Lampard when he did him in front of the Riverside a few seasons ago, the soft lad, get rid asap.

He definitely 'sits' on his arse sat at home because hes that sort of soft lad. If only Graeme Souness was here to sort him

As for Grella picking a pass now ive heard it all about this lad, maybe he should be going into our hall of fame.

[daveoftherovers]

With the huge caveat of 'when fit' Grella is very good defensively and can pick a pass. He's better suited to playing a stronger attacking team though, as he offers very little going forward and as mentioned is very slow. In a 4-2-3-1 or 4-1-3-2 he's a good fit, but in a conventional 4-4-2 or 4-3-3 he will struggle. I would like to see him at least on the bench at the moment, but it seems that he's been given his marching orders as he's not even mentioned in the injuries list anymore. Shame but in terms of wages to games played he's an awful drain on our wage system, and as an Australian it's frustrating because he's shown in the national team what he's capable of when fit.

Agreed.

He's the guy in the huge roll of bubble wrap near the bench on Saturday

[m1st]

Thanks for the preview, philip.

Fwiw, as a glass-half-full fan, I think [sorry; make that "feel sure"] that we can take Everton tomorrow. I know that Moyes always has them playing as more than the sum of their parts but I just feel that the force is with us. The team I'd like to see Kean put out [which, of course, means he won't] is:

Robinson;

Emerton [so we can all say farewell], Nelsen, Samba, Olsson;

Pedersen, Petrovic, Nzonzi, Hoilett;

Goodwillie, and Roberts' last game before a free transfer to Radio 5.

Rovers to win 2-1 or 3-1.

[Nelsta]

Going to Ewood tomorrow for the first time in a long time.

Got a feeling we'll get 3 points tomorrow, Although I had a feeling we'd get something at Villa Park last week.

My heart says 3-1 Rovers.

But more likely 0-0.

[donnermeat]

I've been wondering the same.

There were some articles about him a few days ago saying he'll be called up for Australia.

I don't think he's injured. My best guess is that we're still trying to flog him so don't want to risk injuring him.

Literally wrap him in cotton wool!

[Kelbo]

Hes slower than Ryan Nelsen how on earth could you feel confident with another slug in the team.

My worry is, unless he can up his game, Petrovic didnt look sharp o Wednesday, good ball retention but looked very sluggish!!

[arefjord]

Win it for Emo!!! And please put Salgado,Dunn,Gamst and Roberts on the bench.

Want this team:

Robinson

Emerton Nelsen Samba Givet

Hoilett Nzonzi Petrovic Olsson

Formica

Rochina

[BPF]

Aaaah here we go again....

If we win, all the Kean supporters come out.

If we lose, everyone is furious....for two days....

[arefjord]

Aaaah here we go again....

If we win, all the Kean supporters come out.

If we lose, everyone is furious....for two days....

who in their right mind would support Kean?

[Balwer]

Aaaah here we go again....

If we win, all the Kean supporters come out.

If we lose, everyone is furious....for two days....

and does a draw make everyone happy, or nobody?

[Wing Wizard Windy Miller]

The only way we are going to move forward is by playing the kids. Granted there's not much experience in the middle & up front but there's also no fear.

Bench Roberts, Salgado, Pedersen, Dunn.

If we play the old guard, we'll lose.

Robbo

EMerton - Givet - Samba - Olsson

-Petrovic - Nzonzi

Hoilett - Formica - Simon

Ruchina

Lets go for pace and trickery.

If Steve Kean really believes in his signings he should have no problem naming that side.

2-0 rovers - if we play the kids

[Fraserkirky]

If we play the old guard, we'll lose.

Robbo

EMerton - Givet - Samba - Olsson

-Petrovic - Nzonzi

Hoilett - Formica - Simon

Ruchina

Yeah this team looks good to me, a little young up front but could see the front four being a goal threat. N'zonzi and Petrovic need to get use to playing together.

I think we'll win tommorrow.

[waggy]

confident about today,ill be in charlieharpers for thisMy link

[RovertheHill]

Looking at all the suggested team sheets does this mean Vukcevic (spelling?) is not eligible?

[donnermeat]

Looking at all the suggested team sheets does this mean Vukcevic (spelling?) is not eligible?

He is available (thankfully) but people might be using 'simon' instead because that is the name which he will wear on his shirt, also it's his first name.

[ABBEY]

Why have I woke up buzzing and up for it today?

[donnermeat]

Why have I woke up buzzing and up for it today?

Same here! Because we love this club?

[slough_rover]

Why have I woke up buzzing and up for it today?

Cos the pills you took last night are still in your system

[Ripleys love child]

Why have I woke up buzzing and up for it today?

I feel the same for some reason , let's hope we are all feeling like this after the match . COYB

[danielwhite813]

Must win today. If we lose Kean has to go. COME ON ROVERS

[Tom]

I like Rochina but he is a risk and I'm not sure I'd start him yet.

He has bags of skill and ability but even on wednesday was guilty of overworking it in our own half.

Tough decision that really.

[ABBEY]

dont think theres any decision ,the goalscorers MUST start !

[Tom]

Thing is though Ruben potentially cost us goals agaisnt City and Everton last season with inexperience.

He looks like he can create or score from nothing though so as long as we have a solid core with Samba, Givet, Nzonzi and maybe Petrovic in I'd throw him in up front not on the wing.

[ABBEY]

but you only get experience by playing.

[RovertheHill]

At the moment I am feeling positive. I hope to see the new signings starting and those that scored on Wednesday rewarded with a start. Best time to play Everton although they'd say the same about us I think. Salgado was crap for the first few games last season but then improved dramatically, and so far he's been crap this season. I think he likes his summers off too much and then takes a few games to get match-sharp again. Hopefully that will start today and we tighten up considerably at the back.