* The Unofficial "Official" Boro v Blackburn Rovers Match-Day Thread *

[Gordy1000]

I hope everyone makes it to Blackburn for kick-off. Drove past the A1 accident the other way and traffic queues looked horrendous.

 

[Alwaysaborolad]

Boro fans heading to Blackburn have been warned of severe delays

 

[Lemmy_kilmister]

I'd be going towards Ripon, then past Brimham Rocks, on to Blubberhouses, A59 through Skipton

 

[r00fie1]

Last Time Out - Blackburn

Mackems 2 Rovers 1
[Boxing Day]

Making his first start for four months - Stewart scored for both sides in a mood of Christmas generousity.
Having scored an OG on 19th minute, he converted a penna on the 22nd. Simms netted the winner for the deck-chairs in injury time [drat!].

Sunlun goalkeeper Anthony Patterson - [On loan to Notts County at the start of the season] made some crucial saves.
Blackburn`s inconsistency continues.
Lets hope they get a good 1-0 stuffing from Michael Carrick`s Boro tonight!

 

[r00fie1]

FACT:


Blackburn have lost [11] as many games as Reading, Bristol City, Cardiff, Hull and Blackpool. Only Wigan and Huddersfield have lost more.

 

[r00fie1]

Ready and Waiting:

Come On Boro!

 

[Willow]

Crooks in, Jones on bench, Howson OK. Mcgree back in for Watmore

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1608534572634972160

 

[r00fie1]

 

[r00fie1]

 

[r00fie1]

Crooks in, Jones on bench, Howson OK. Mcgree back in for Watmore

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1608534572634972160

Watmore out then.
Jones benched.
Forss an Crooks up front - with Akpom in the hole behind?
Forss is faster into the box, Crooks isnt that quick - could be interesting partnership?

 

[NormanbyRed77]

Be interesting to see how it works tonight, without jones starting.

 

[NormanbyRed77]

Place your bets on when will Ayala start with shirt pulling in the box

 

[Glover_elbow]

Crooks in I guess for the physical side after we were somewhat steamrolled in our last away game at Burnley. I still have reservations about us matching the most physical teams in this division especially away from home.

 

[r00fie1]

Place your bets on when will Ayala start with shirt pulling in the box

His "glass ankle" will give him jip.

 

[r00fie1]

Be interesting to see how it works tonight, without jones starting.

Jones might be kept as reserve to come on in the second half and run them ragged. Same with Watmore

 

[Glover_elbow]

Watmore out then.
Jones benched.
Forss an Crooks up front - with Akpom in the hole behind?
Forss is faster into the box, Crooks isnt that quick - could be interesting partnership?

Crooks has to start on the right for Jones not up front

 

[BoroMart]

Big game for Crooks playing in that right wing role I presume. Coming in at the back post from Giles's crosses could be a recipe for goals.

Keep it tight for 60 mins then Watmore and Jones's pace coming on against tired defenders will be interesting.

 

[r00fie1]

Crooks has to start on the right for Jones not up front

Be interesting wont it?
Jones is the weapon they`de have expected to start.

 

[NormanbyRed77]

Jones might be kept as reserve to come on in the second half and run them ragged. Same with Watmore

Yep could well be the case. Match them in the battle department for starters. and then steam roll them would be nice.

 

[Laughing]

Plenty of goals tonight I think. 3-1 to boro and a ploace in the playoffs, perhaps.