[Archived] Blackburn Vs Arsenal

[Roversi]

Playing a 20 year old lad out of position on his second appearance sounds like a decent idea to you?

Playing a 17 year old centre back vs Chelsea worked did it not.

[The Rover of Finland]

Has Lowe actually ever played RB? Why did we sign Ribeiro and gave him a long contract if he isn´t good enough to play?

[Hekla]

Lowe is versatile from I've heard, we won't see this Bruno guy unless we have major injuries.

[Herbie6590]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/blackburn-rovers/8769708/Blackburn-Rovers-v-Arsenal-Barcelona-reject-Ruben-Rochina-relishing-battle-for-every-point.html

Interesting take on Rochina.......

[Bobby G]

Vital that Dunn is fit as he has given bite and quality to CM alongside Nzonzi. Its early days but I think Petrovic is very similar to Nzonzi and as a partnership, its difficult for me to see them prosper.

Big choice would be who plays up front today.

[AggyBlue]

http://www.telegraph...very-point.html

Interesting take on Rochina.......

Good read, I hope he plays today.

[Pugg]

Crikey, how bitchy is everyone at the moment? It's only possible tactics and line ups!

I've got an awful hangover and wish it was a later kick off so I could stay in bed a little longer lol.

I'd go...

Robinson

Lowe Dann Samba Olsson

Nzonzi Grella (or is he injured again)

Hoillet Rochina Simon

Yakubu

Obviously depends if Lowe is half decent there.

[TugaysMarlboro]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/blackburn-rovers/8769708/Blackburn-Rovers-v-Arsenal-Barcelona-reject-Ruben-Rochina-relishing-battle-for-every-point.html

Interesting take on Rochina.......

Really like the lad myself. Comes across very well for a young guy. But as he states, that's no doubt thanks to Barcelona and how they build you up as a person as well as a player.

I think, given the chance, he'll be one of our brighter sparks this year. Think he has the talent and mental attitude to succeed. Hope he plays today.

[Tom]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/blackburn-rovers/8769708/Blackburn-Rovers-v-Arsenal-Barcelona-reject-Ruben-Rochina-relishing-battle-for-every-point.html

Interesting take on Rochina.......

Wow he comes across as a too guy with what it takes to succeed.

Sounds like our training isn't quite as bad as was made out either!

[grizfoot]

Playing a 20 year old lad out of position on his second appearance sounds like a decent idea to you?

When the only alternative is a slow 35 year-old fullback who's been directly responsible for a couple of goal we've conceded this season and who struggles up against pacey wingers like the ones the Arsenal possess then yes. We really should have signed some adequate cover for this position as soon as it was apparent Emerton was leaving.

[Nelsta]

Don't really know what to expect today, Arsenal just as desperate for a win as we are.

Heart says 2-1 Rovers.

Head says 0-4 Arsenal.Gervinho to rip us apart.

[Andy]

If things go our way, there is a chance we could take something, but realistically I think it'll be a heavy Arsenal win.

If we concede a goal or two early, things could turn a bit nasty towards Mr Kean...

[BuckyRover]

Wow he comes across as a too guy with what it takes to succeed.

Sounds like our training isn't quite as bad as was made out either!

I guess this means that Man Utd's training is much more intense than Barcelona's.

[bennyboyt11]

I've got a beer riding on this, come on you Blues!

[BiggusLaddus]

There is no excuse fo Barcelona's training to be less intense than Manchester United's. How can they hope to compete on the field if they are already off the pace before a ball is kicked.

I bet they only train for an hour a day.

[Nelsta]

Goodwillie failed fitness test, yak to start.

[newfan]

Goodwillie failed fitness test, yak to start.

is that good?

and Roberts? really surprised if he dropped

[pick32]

two changes lowe and yakuba start

[newfan]

lowe center of midfield

samba captain

[Tom]

Lowe for Dunn then?

[Hekla]

Samba captain, happy with that. Good to see Lowe, in his best position. Hope this works today!

[Lathund]

Robinson; Salgado, Samba ©, Dann, Givet; N'Zonzi, Lowe; Hoilett, Formica, Rochina; Yakubu

Bench: Bunn, Olsson, Grella, Vukcevic, Petrovic, Roberts, Hanley

[Nelsta]

Givet at LB again!

[Hekla]

I'm scared.

[joey_big_nose]

So:-

-------------------Robinson

Salgado---Dann---Samba----Givet

Hoilett----Nzonzi----Lowe----Formica

------------------Rochina

------------------Yakubu

Not too bad but I would probably have gone for Olsson ahead of Formica to give us some strength. Hope the fitness and the shape have improved. For this side to be effective we are going to need to be very disciplined without the ball....

Praying that Yakubu will look the part!