Said it on match thread, fuck the doom merchants on here having a dig whenever possible, pisses me off the site is being overrun with wankers lately trying to score points. Can't wait for Stoke at home and honestly don't care if we lose. It's Charlton.
Lol.
A bit like you just then?
I would rather be a wanker than somebody who doesn't understand football.
Tony Mowbray felt Rovers’ attacking play was just as much at fault for the home defeat to Charlton despite more defensive frailties.
Rovers shipped 69 goals last season and conceded from two balls in to their box as the Championship new-boys left 2-1 winners.
Four new signings were included in the starting XI, but Manchester City loanee Tosin Adarabioyo, the sole defensive addition so far, wasn’t involved after only signing on Wednesday.
Mowbray hasn’t ruled out further defensive additions before the transfer window shuts, with all four players who lined up in defence against the Addicks having been with the club for the last two seasons.
“We’ve highlighted it,” Mowbray said of more defensive woes.
“Tosin is in the building. He’s only had one day training and isn’t at the level that he needs to be.
“Hopefully he will have a good week training and we’ll see where he needs to be.
“We’ve identified where we need to improve and are trying to do that in the transfer window.
“We’ll see if we can help that over the next week or so.
“If we don’t then we have to improve the players we’ve got.
“It’s harsh to say it’s the back four, or his fault and his fault.
“A football team is a football team and you have to work hard in and out of possession.
“I would suggest we lost the game because of our inability to put the right quality in to the box at the right time, just as much as our inability to defend our own box.
“It’s a bit simplistic to say ‘same back four, same results’.
“It runs a bit deeper than that. Let’s keep working.
“We’ve had five new faces, four of them played today. We have to bed them in, keep believing, keep pushing hard and have a good season, one that everyone can enjoy.”
Rovers have until 5pm on Thursday to further strengthen their squad, and the boss added: “We are constantly trying to strengthen the team in every window.
“If the right player comes along and the deal is right and suits us we'll do it.
“There’s a potential for that and if not we will get on.
“I’ve brought Tosin in so that won’t be the back four soon.
“We’ve changed the goalkeeper, we’ve brought in a centre half, we’ve got a new midfield player, the team is moving on, it’s progressing and will hopefully evolve in to a good team in this league.”
Rovers fell behind to Ben Purrington’s goal just before the break but equalised 10 minutes after the break through an own goal.
They were on top as they game ticked in to the final quarter, only for Lyle Taylor to tap home with 14 minutes to play, with Rovers unable to respond as the visitors saw the game out comfortably.
“Ultimately we’re left frustrated” Mowbray added.
“I thought there was some good stuff, domination of the ball, but the frustration was the quality of the ball in to the box, the final pass, the clinical side of the game to score and create chances.
“Our Achilles heel from last year was there.
“The goals in isolation, I might say, but that’s football.
“They came and played five at the back, four in front and one up top and it was difficult.
“It was tough to get through, but no-one says that you can’t come and defend and make life difficult for the home team and they did that.
“We needed better quality when you’re in their half of the pitch, picking the right pass, be more clinical.
“They didn’t have to work hard for their goals, particularly the second one, the nature of getting the corner from a throw-in.
“Then we’ve worked hard on trying to get first contact from set plays and the fact we didn’t, it’s in our net and then the last 20 minutes we had to go chasing.
“We went too long and direct and it didn’t get us the rewards. They managed the game well, slowed it down, so we’re left frustrated with a defeat on the opening day.
“We came away with a defeat because of our inability to deal with a corner.
“At 1-1 there felt like only one winner.
“We were camped around their box, we brought Danny Graham on because of all the balls flying across the box and if anyone knows how to finish those then it’s Danny.”
Tony Mowbray felt Rovers’ attacking play was just as much at fault for the home defeat to Charlton despite more defensive frailties.
Rovers shipped 69 goals last season and conceded from two balls in to their box as the Championship new-boys left 2-1 winners.
Four new signings were included in the starting XI, but Manchester City loanee Tosin Adarabioyo, the sole defensive addition so far, wasn’t involved after only signing on Wednesday.
Mowbray hasn’t ruled out further defensive additions before the transfer window shuts, with all four players who lined up in defence against the Addicks having been with the club for the last two seasons.
“We’ve highlighted it,” Mowbray said of more defensive woes.
“Tosin is in the building. He’s only had one day training and isn’t at the level that he needs to be.
“Hopefully he will have a good week training and we’ll see where he needs to be.
“We’ve identified where we need to improve and are trying to do that in the transfer window.
“We’ll see if we can help that over the next week or so.
“If we don’t then we have to improve the players we’ve got.
“It’s harsh to say it’s the back four, or his fault and his fault.
“A football team is a football team and you have to work hard in and out of possession.
“I would suggest we lost the game because of our inability to put the right quality in to the box at the right time, just as much as our inability to defend our own box.
“It’s a bit simplistic to say ‘same back four, same results’.
“It runs a bit deeper than that. Let’s keep working.
“We’ve had five new faces, four of them played today. We have to bed them in, keep believing, keep pushing hard and have a good season, one that everyone can enjoy.”
Rovers have until 5pm on Thursday to further strengthen their squad, and the boss added: “We are constantly trying to strengthen the team in every window.
“If the right player comes along and the deal is right and suits us we'll do it.
“There’s a potential for that and if not we will get on.
“I’ve brought Tosin in so that won’t be the back four soon.
“We’ve changed the goalkeeper, we’ve brought in a centre half, we’ve got a new midfield player, the team is moving on, it’s progressing and will hopefully evolve in to a good team in this league.”
Rovers fell behind to Ben Purrington’s goal just before the break but equalised 10 minutes after the break through an own goal.
They were on top as they game ticked in to the final quarter, only for Lyle Taylor to tap home with 14 minutes to play, with Rovers unable to respond as the visitors saw the game out comfortably.
“Ultimately we’re left frustrated” Mowbray added.
“I thought there was some good stuff, domination of the ball, but the frustration was the quality of the ball in to the box, the final pass, the clinical side of the game to score and create chances.
“Our Achilles heel from last year was there.
“The goals in isolation, I might say, but that’s football.
“They came and played five at the back, four in front and one up top and it was difficult.
“It was tough to get through, but no-one says that you can’t come and defend and make life difficult for the home team and they did that.
“We needed better quality when you’re in their half of the pitch, picking the right pass, be more clinical.
“They didn’t have to work hard for their goals, particularly the second one, the nature of getting the corner from a throw-in.
“Then we’ve worked hard on trying to get first contact from set plays and the fact we didn’t, it’s in our net and then the last 20 minutes we had to go chasing.
“We went too long and direct and it didn’t get us the rewards. They managed the game well, slowed it down, so we’re left frustrated with a defeat on the opening day.
“We came away with a defeat because of our inability to deal with a corner.
“At 1-1 there felt like only one winner.
“We were camped around their box, we brought Danny Graham on because of all the balls flying across the box and if anyone knows how to finish those then it’s Danny.”
old Tone is another manager who is probably a bit too set in his ways .. has had a good career, perhaps time to errrrr go ? .. did I say old .. he's 'only' 55, just appears to be about 85
Big chances seems to have overlooked the JFC miss from Morgan's pass.
Was a pretty good save from Walton
It was a good block rather than a bad miss. Taylor had more space to the right of Albie but it was still a well executed pass and I defo don't want Morgan to go out on loan.
Big chances seems to have overlooked the JFC miss from Morgan's pass.
Was a pretty good save from Walton
It was a good block rather than a bad miss. Taylor had more space to the right of Albie but it was still a well executed pass and I defo don't want Morgan to go out on loan.
Yeah we can play "what if" but it was not a bad decision or even a bad shot. The keeper did well.
I think the reason it would be good to go out on loan is because he is such an exciting prospect and if he is in the right environment to learn the other elements needed, he will be a terrific asset to us. Of course, he can't go out on loan unless Bowyer brings in the players he needs to, but it isn't because he isn't rated that people see the benefits of a loan for him - quite the opposite. I would liken it to Parker at Norwich.
Big chances seems to have overlooked the JFC miss from Morgan's pass.
Was a pretty good save from Walton
It was a good block rather than a bad miss. Taylor had more space to the right of Albie but it was still a well executed pass and I defo don't want Morgan to go out on loan.
Yeah we can play "what if" but it was not a bad decision or even a bad shot. The keeper did well.
A pleasant warm sunny afternoon in the North West which made a welcome change from the regular downpours and localised flooding we have had to suffer of late. My third visit to Ewood Park more in hope than expectation for a pay back win having been dealt a couple of low blows by Blackburn in my lifetime. The first being in 1958 when they beat us 4-3 at the Valley last game of the season when we only need a draw for an immediate return to the top flight. And then 1987 when we thought we were good and weren't by losing the Full Members Cup to them, a league below us to boot, 1-0 at Wembley.
No real surprises in the line up with Lapslie preferred to Gallagher, five at the back, four mids with Williams slightly advanced to support Taylor up top on his own. It was clear from the outset that we had come to hold onto what we started with and tried to get more when a chance came our way. The home side dominated possession and we were content to get men behind the ball. Dijksteel was the stand out defender early doors winning the battle with his winger. Sarr seemed to want too much time on the ball and we more than once got caught overplaying at the back when from one sticky situation of our own making Sarr had to foul his man before he broke on goal and was rightfully booked. Purrington was more than his usual average self and having a good game as he got forward down the left. Williams was will of the wisp looking to put Taylor in who manfully fought a lone furrow. Pearce was steady and Lockyer after some poor distribution improved as the half went on and made one great clearance with his head to keep the score level. Breakaway chances would come our way albeit few and far between and from one of these we took the lead just before half time. Williams broke at the right side of their box crossed in to the danger area where Taylor looked to be fouled for a pen but the ball carried to the far post where Purrington repeated his Wembley feat by finding the net again. 1-0 to the Londoners and cries of 'Who are Ya, Who are ya' to the home fans.
Second half no changes for either side and much of the same with Blackburn showing a bit more urgency but we weathered the early storm until yep you guessed it a bit of overplay at the back between Sarr and Pratley which led us having to concede a corner. In it came and a powerful header fortunately went straight to Dijksteel on the post who's clearing header hit an unsuspecting Phillips smack bang in the middle of his cranium and flew into our goal; 1-1 after 55 mins and back came the 'Who are ya' cries from the locals. Still if you live by the sword you die by the sword.
Sarr was subbed on the hour for Gallagher whom played RM and we went to a flat back four with Pratley continuing to do the ugly stuff in front of them JFC didn't look fit and did a lot of holding instead of sticking a foot in and was booked for one too many grapples which also prompted the ref to call Captain Pearce over to have a word with his midfielder. Williams then went off for Morgan who had a bright cameo at LM and also looked more defensively minded. And then came the move which resulted in our match winner. Dijksteel took a good throw to an alert Gallagher who had darted into the box and got an acute angled shot off which went for a corner. JFC delivered and after a header by Pearce it fell to Taylor back to goal who scored with a back heel in off the post on 75 mins......GET IN THERE!
Could we now defend this for the last quarter of the match? No need to have worried the youngsters ran their socks off and the old pros used their guile to run the clock down. In fact we could and should have made it three when JFC only had the keeper to beat after some great play involving Morgan and Taylor. Actually I thought Blackburn were a spent force the longer the game went on. Oshilaja entered the fray in the dying embers to see the game out with the six minutes of added time met with a crescendo of whistles from the travelling Addicks half way through it!
Revenge is sweet some 61 and 32 years on in the company of a raucous following who sang and chanted their Wembley heroes on from start to finish.
On a train back from Birmingham after the cricket. Massively surprised and impressed by the result and performance, a brilliant boost to morale in a crucial week as Lee tries to finalize his squad. I expected lots of effort and organisation but feared our lack of attacking quality would ultimately be crucial.
On the train back to Glasgow. I quite like football at the moment! First 20 mins were as expected - we looked scrappy, off the pace and kept giving the ball away far too cheaply. But gradually the defence got themselves sorted. Lockyer really grew into the game. Then Ben Purr stuck his foot out and turned defence into attack. Just like Wembley, he popped up at the far post to score.
Great singing from our support, hidden up in the gods. Only negative was that someone threw a banger or something which made my ears ring and I was a dozen places along from it. I hope the poor kid right next to it does not suffer any lasting hearing damage and that the culprit is caught - so unnecessary.
On to the second half and we let them back into it with a soft goal. Dijksteel needs many hours more practice to be proficient on the post at cormers. Otherwise he had a v good game. For the next 5-10 mins even the faithful went a bit quiet. But the introduction of Gallagher and then Albie provided renewed vigour. And Lyle oh Lyle finally completed my challenge from last season: a backheel goal. I love him. Despite the ridiculous six added minutes, we kept control. We have a team of leaders and winners.
A superb day out and lovely to see a few familiar faces along the way too. Even some 12 year old toerags back at Mill Hill station lobbing chips and a plastic bottle of Irn Bru towards us couldn't spoil the mood. It was quite funny, actually. Apparently they do it every match, though sometimes with glass bottles.
"We're on our way, we're on our way, to the PREMIERSHIP we're on our way!!"
Currently sat at Oxford services, it was a proper smash and grab performance superb tactics from bowyer and Jackson. Well worth the 9 hour round car journey up the reds!!!
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Detailed stats from the game, Blackburn are on the left with Charlton on the right.
Amount of times we were dispossessed and intercepted is the worry.
End of.
Taylor had more space to the right of Albie but it was still a well executed pass and I defo don't want Morgan to go out on loan.
With the goalkeeper so close maybe they didn't count it. But then again I probably wouldn't have put Taylor's as a big chance either.
A pleasant warm sunny afternoon in the North West which made a welcome change from the regular downpours and localised flooding we have had to suffer of late. My third visit to Ewood Park more in hope than expectation for a pay back win having been dealt a couple of low blows by Blackburn in my lifetime. The first being in 1958 when they beat us 4-3 at the Valley last game of the season when we only need a draw for an immediate return to the top flight. And then 1987 when we thought we were good and weren't by losing the Full Members Cup to them, a league below us to boot, 1-0 at Wembley.
No real surprises in the line up with Lapslie preferred to Gallagher, five at the back, four mids with Williams slightly advanced to support Taylor up top on his own. It was clear from the outset that we had come to hold onto what we started with and tried to get more when a chance came our way. The home side dominated possession and we were content to get men behind the ball. Dijksteel was the stand out defender early doors winning the battle with his winger. Sarr seemed to want too much time on the ball and we more than once got caught overplaying at the back when from one sticky situation of our own making Sarr had to foul his man before he broke on goal and was rightfully booked. Purrington was more than his usual average self and having a good game as he got forward down the left. Williams was will of the wisp looking to put Taylor in who manfully fought a lone furrow. Pearce was steady and Lockyer after some poor distribution improved as the half went on and made one great clearance with his head to keep the score level. Breakaway chances would come our way albeit few and far between and from one of these we took the lead just before half time. Williams broke at the right side of their box crossed in to the danger area where Taylor looked to be fouled for a pen but the ball carried to the far post where Purrington repeated his Wembley feat by finding the net again. 1-0 to the Londoners and cries of 'Who are Ya, Who are ya' to the home fans.
Second half no changes for either side and much of the same with Blackburn showing a bit more urgency but we weathered the early storm until yep you guessed it a bit of overplay at the back between Sarr and Pratley which led us having to concede a corner. In it came and a powerful header fortunately went straight to Dijksteel on the post who's clearing header hit an unsuspecting Phillips smack bang in the middle of his cranium and flew into our goal; 1-1 after 55 mins and back came the 'Who are ya' cries from the locals. Still if you live by the sword you die by the sword.
Sarr was subbed on the hour for Gallagher whom played RM and we went to a flat back four with Pratley continuing to do the ugly stuff in front of them JFC didn't look fit and did a lot of holding instead of sticking a foot in and was booked for one too many grapples which also prompted the ref to call Captain Pearce over to have a word with his midfielder. Williams then went off for Morgan who had a bright cameo at LM and also looked more defensively minded. And then came the move which resulted in our match winner. Dijksteel took a good throw to an alert Gallagher who had darted into the box and got an acute angled shot off which went for a corner. JFC delivered and after a header by Pearce it fell to Taylor back to goal who scored with a back heel in off the post on 75 mins......GET IN THERE!
Could we now defend this for the last quarter of the match? No need to have worried the youngsters ran their socks off and the old pros used their guile to run the clock down. In fact we could and should have made it three when JFC only had the keeper to beat after some great play involving Morgan and Taylor. Actually I thought Blackburn were a spent force the longer the game went on. Oshilaja entered the fray in the dying embers to see the game out with the six minutes of added time met with a crescendo of whistles from the travelling Addicks half way through it!
Revenge is sweet some 61 and 32 years on in the company of a raucous following who sang and chanted their Wembley heroes on from start to finish.
Blackburn had so much of the ball without causing us many problems.
We we had a game plan and executed it brilliantly with every player putting in a real shift and also growing into the game as it went on.
I dont know how far this team and fan togetherness can take us but I’m enjoying the ride.
Roland do your best this is our Charlton
First 20 mins were as expected - we looked scrappy, off the pace and kept giving the ball away far too cheaply.
But gradually the defence got themselves sorted. Lockyer really grew into the game.
Then Ben Purr stuck his foot out and turned defence into attack. Just like Wembley, he popped up at the far post to score.
Great singing from our support, hidden up in the gods. Only negative was that someone threw a banger or something which made my ears ring and I was a dozen places along from it. I hope the poor kid right next to it does not suffer any lasting hearing damage and that the culprit is caught - so unnecessary.
On to the second half and we let them back into it with a soft goal. Dijksteel needs many hours more practice to be proficient on the post at cormers. Otherwise he had a v good game.
For the next 5-10 mins even the faithful went a bit quiet.
But the introduction of Gallagher and then Albie provided renewed vigour.
And Lyle oh Lyle finally completed my challenge from last season: a backheel goal. I love him.
Despite the ridiculous six added minutes, we kept control. We have a team of leaders and winners.
A superb day out and lovely to see a few familiar faces along the way too.
Even some 12 year old toerags back at Mill Hill station lobbing chips and a plastic bottle of Irn Bru towards us couldn't spoil the mood. It was quite funny, actually. Apparently they do it every match, though sometimes with glass bottles.
"We're on our way, we're on our way, to the PREMIERSHIP we're on our way!!"
One can but dream.