[Archived] Millwall [H]; 13/3/2013. F.A. Cup Quarter-Final Replay

[rovermagic]

I'm struggling for too many positives to be honest, we just did really what should be expected from any BRFC team which is work hard. We defended pretty well but if we had the chances that Hulse and Keogh had we would have expected two goals so I can't really sing from the rooftops about defending.

Going forwards was dire, we had no shots on target, how anybody can be happy with any game with that stat bemuses me.

[rovermagic]

We actually had no shots on target. We hardly ever got ball out wide. Bentley and King were non-existent. Best didn't seem to be a patch on CKR. Yes these guys unfit. But so was Dunny and he was great when he came on. Till then we struggled to pass the ball at all to our own players. Incredibly out-of-form Millwall not same club as Chris Wood driven club that best us earlier this season. Markus Olsson has great difficulty kicking the ball at all. Yes Kean, Hanlry and Dann were terrific. Orr courage when he ce on. But they swarmed on us often when they attacked. They missed a sitter and another inside of post. Our support was fantastic. Totally wonderful turnout in full voice. But till Dunny we were nil as attacking force.

[USABlue]

Then again it's also quite possible Im insane

You are

[USABlue]

Given that fantastic draw, how upsetting would it be now to sit through another 120 mins of mind numbing boredom on Wednesday with neither side creating a chance worthy of the name only to crash out on penalties?

You sort of know it's probably coming but you can't help yourself, like a moth drawn towards the flame.

Leaving us with no legs for the dingles, sounds just about right.

[CapeTownRover]

Terrible game...

[T4E]

The point is I've never seen Rovers in the FA Cup Final. My lads have never done it, this is a huge chance for us all to go - together.

Is your ambition to see us in a Cup Final, or to see us win the Cup? One is a worthwhile ambition, the other is completely pointless if we get smashed 5-0.

[thenodrog]

Why do you say "living in the past two years" as if we're over that? We're sliding down the league with a rookie manager, an abysmal squad and last time I checked we're still owned by the punatics.

Couldn't blame anybody who didn't want to go out in what is likely to be freezing cold to watch the utter borefest that this match is bound to be. I hope we do get a decent-sized support for this match, but it's about time Appleton and the players gave the fans a reason to come. A goal or two would be a good start.

Whats entertainment got to do with a second division team winning a place in the semi finals of the FA Cup?

[thenodrog]

I would hope the club will match the short replay with short prices to fill the ground = £10adults/£5 concessions... anything else isn't going to work...

18? tutut w.a.nkers

Cheapskate. There are many things we can grumble at re: the Rovers but how can you be bothered about 8 quid for a match of this importance to the club? Talk like that is just a slight on the memory of Jack Walker. Consider the satadium that you will be sitting in for a start. I believe Millwall charged £20/25 on Sat. Scrounging appears to be the popular culture in Blackburn these days. If you want to watch cheap football get down to Pleasi fields!

[Howler]

Game was dreadful as a spectacle, I don't think we got in their box in the first half. Second half was a better game and bringing Dunn on gave us the ability to actually make a pass along the floor. Best and King were clearly not fit. Millwall should have won, with Hulse missing an open net from two yards out.

Good to escape with a draw but Millwall are the one team in the Championship with a worse recent record than us and if we had a bit of quality we would have won.

Thought it was a decent turnout and atmosphere from the Rovers support.

There is something bitter sweet about having our worst team in the past 20 years and also having the most realistic chance of getting to a Wembley semi or even final.

[BRFC95]

It was nice to see Dunn come on and actually try and make something happen instead of watching our players continually pass the buck.

Not happy about all the injuries picked up.

[jim mk2]

Whats entertainment got to do with a second division team winning a place in the semi finals of the FA Cup?

Much better.

[Waggy76]

Game was dreadful as a spectacle, I don't think we got in their box in the first half. Second half was a better game and bringing Dunn on gave us the ability to actually make a pass along the floor. Best and King were clearly not fit. Millwall should have won, with Hulse missing an open net from two yards out.

Good to escape with a draw but Millwall are the one team in the Championship with a worse recent record than us and if we had a bit of quality we would have won.

Thought it was a decent turnout and atmosphere from the Rovers support.

There is something bitter sweet about having our worst team in the past 20 years and also having the most realistic chance of getting to a Wembley semi or even final.

I would say it is the worst team ,we have had for 30 years ....

[rovers11]

Game kicks off at 7.30 on wednesday for anyone going.

Live on ESPN as well.

[Mercer]

Game kicks off at 7.30 on wednesday for anyone going.

Live on ESPN as well.

Not seen that confirmed anywhere ?

[Stuart]

Game kicks off at 7.30 on wednesday for anyone going.

You sure about that?

[rovers11]

You sure about that?

Blackburn Rovers ‏@OneRovers

Important notice! The game on Wednesday against Millwall will now kick off at 7.30pm. Please RT

Not seen that confirmed anywhere ?

Blackburn Rovers ‏@OneRovers

ESPN will broadcast the game

[Mercer]

Empty seats will be embarassing. Sub 10,000 I think.

[cn174]

Empty seats will be embarassing. Sub 10,000 I think.

Well if you come then there'll be 10,001

[AndyNeil]

Empty seats will be embarassing. Sub 10,000 I think.

BREAKING NEWS : Mercerman in negative news shocker!

[John]

What were their fans chanting at Bentley, seemed to rattle him a bit

@RobHarris: Blackburn-Millwall FA Cup replay on Wednesday is live on ESPN. Both teams will earn £116,000 in TV cash

[SIMON GARNERS 194]

£116K..will cover Murphy wage for about a month.

FFS!

[Blackburn Ender]

I thought most of our lads were up for a game and didn't roll over against a Millwall team who I saw completely beat us in all departments at Ewood earlier in the season.

We were willing to fight for the ball and did not allow Millwall an easy ride which, I guess, must be to Appleton's orders and therefore to his credit.

Conditions were difficult and we hit the woodwork and it's a replay in the quarters of the FA Cup with a semi-final against Wigan at stake.

If they can take confidence from the way they played, even though the skill wasn't there, then I can see us getting a result on Wednesday.

The key is to match Millwall for tempo and tackles. Rhodes will always get a chance and he wasn't too fat off with his shot yesterday that just went over.

If Apleton is getting this squad to believe in themselves and work for each other then FA Cup nights and derby matches are exactly what they need to enjoy their football again. Same for us fans as well.

Looking forward to Wednesday and Sunday.

[cn174]

What were their fans chanting at Bentley, seemed to rattle him a bit

Bentley, Bentley you're a **** 4 letters beginning with c pretty much the whole 2nd half

[Amo]

Bentley, Bentley you're a **** 4 letters beginning with c pretty much the whole 2nd half

Chap?

[DE.]

Whats entertainment got to do with a second division team winning a place in the semi finals of the FA Cup?

Absolutely nothing. But it has a bearing on whether you'd want to go and actually watch it as opposed to sitting in a pub/watching it at home. The difference between Appleton and Allardyce in this regard is that we scored goals and won games with Big Sam, which we currently do not do with Appleton. I don't care if he plays the most boring football on the planet as long as we score a goal or two and win.