Rovers at the Toon FA Cup 3rd Round: Saturday 5th January 2019 - 5.30pm

[Admiral Nelsen]

Rafa giving his press conference for tomorrow.

No Shelvey or Diame, could well be short in the middle of the park. With a 6 pointer with Cardiff on their minds too, I think these are there for the taking. 

[garnersfags]

Is this the Newcastle Replay Thread, or am I blind? 

Anyway, does anyone know how many tickets we've allegedly sold? 

[skous18]

37 minutes ago, garnersfags said:

Is this the Newcastle Replay Thread, or am I blind? 

Anyway, does anyone know how many tickets we've allegedly sold? 

Think someone said earlier today that we have sold a bit more than 8,000 while Newcastle have sold 2,000

[RevidgeBlue]

Going down for my ticket in the morning. Still can't imagine this is much of a priority for Newcastle and really really hope we win this one after the way the first game went.

N.B. It clearly states on the website that tickets bought after 5 p.m. are £20 before anyone starts moaning about it.

[Oldgregg86]

Really looking forward to this. Got a ticket in the jwu why I can afford it for a different perspective. Do you take your own prawn sandwiches or are they readily available ?

[@roverseas]

Big opportunity for Rovers tomorrow as we welcome Premier League Newcastle United. Rovers seemed to have kicked on from our dogged festive schedule. Should be able to play with our pressure and freedom as Rafa and the Toon will be under the microscope. Hoping we can kick on from Saturday and give the Rovers fans something to be happy about. Match build up and more, 

 

[blueboy3333]

This possibly needs to be re-pinned.

Anyway, 2-1 Rovers and a date with Elton's hornets in the next round. 

Att: 12,409

[47er]

Today could be an historic day for our country.

(There's a lot going on in parliament as well!) 

[SBlue]

25 minutes ago, 47er said:

Today could be an historic day for our country.

(There's a lot going on in parliament as well!) 

I’m far more optimistic about the football.

I’m putting my jinx on it - we are going to put on a bit of a show for the cameras and run out as comfortable winners.

 

(-edit- the Rovers, not the UK)

 

Edited January 15, 2019 by S8 & Blue

[philipl]

Feeling really excited about this game (and Hull in ten days' time).

Chance to measure ourselves again.

Just wish there were going to be a monster crowd.  

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

I'm hoping for a proper performance and a good win tonight but has I said a while ago we have a habit of getting good draws away only to play like drains in the replay.

Come on Rovers, prove me wrong.

[rog of the rovers]

Really looking forward to tonight.

Hope we put out our best team and progress.

I think the crowd will be decent too, I expect anywhere from 15-20k

[Mum63]

16 minutes ago, philipl said:

Feeling really excited about this game (and Hull in ten days' time).

Chance to measure ourselves again.

Just wish there were going to be a monster crowd.  

If  win tonight hull game will be changed its cup weekend then ,will play Watford at home wont we?

[Butty]

20 minutes ago, rog of the rovers said:

Really looking forward to tonight.

Hope we put out our best team and progress.

I think the crowd will be decent too, I expect anywhere from 15-20k

Well someone posted earlier in this thread yesterday that we’d sold 8000 and them 2000 as of yesterday, so I doubt we’ll get too 15-20k. Probably be around 11-12k on.

[Mattyblue]

Had a look at the planner before, we’ve shifted a fair few since this time yesterday.

Jack Walker upper and BBEnd particularly.

[SBlue]

If Mulgrew is still out I'd be happy with

 

                      Raya

Nyambe Lenihan Rodwell Bell

               Evans Travis

         Reed Dack Armstrong

                   Nuttall

 

In an ideal world, drop Evans, Reed to CM and Benno on the right.

Graham to come on in the last 20 mins to shore up the 3-0

[philipl]

15 minutes ago, Mum63 said:

If  win tonight hull game will be changed its cup weekend then ,will play Watford at home wont we?

Yes you are right.

Only the Premier League don't have fixtures scheduled for 4th round weekend now. 

[Irish...Rover]

Is this one on the telly lads? 

[mick]

It is in Canada

[BlackburnEnd75]

Think Evans and Mulgrew won't be risked. I'd go

                                Raya

Nyambe      Lenihan       Rodwell         Bell

Bennett       Reed            Travis         Armstrong

                             Dack

                            Graham

Subs: Leutwiler, Grayson, Smallwood, Rothwell, Butterworth, Brereton, Nuttall.

[Admiral Nelsen]

Just now, BlackburnEnd75 said:

Think Evans and Mulgrew won't be risked. I'd go

                                Raya

Nyambe      Lenihan       Rodwell         Bell

Bennett       Reed            Travis         Armstrong

                             Dack

                            Graham

Subs: Leutwiler, Grayson, Smallwood, Rothwell, Butterworth, Brereton, Nuttall.

Wouldn't be against having Smallwood in somewhere, given he's had the last few weeks off, but I'd be more than happy with that. 

[philipl]

Benitez talking down Newcastle- https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/46790119

Beware!

[RevidgeBlue]

Just been to get my ticket.A few in purchasing for tonight. Currently 10 k Rovers tickets sold, just less than 2k Newcastle but obviously we may sell some more today.

[Tom]

Feeling positive about tonight, think we’ll win it! 

Travis to get a couple of early crunchers in and they won’t fancy it 

Tempted to get a ticket but will be half time at the earliest I could get there, may be extra time though...

[BlackburnEnd75]

4 minutes ago, Admiral Nelsen said:

Wouldn't be against having Smallwood in somewhere, given he's had the last few weeks off, but I'd be more than happy with that. 

I think Tony will bring him straight back in as he's fresh and he loves him. That would shunt Reed back out to the wing.

I'd love to see Reed and Travis play together in centre mid.