MATCHWATCH : Blackburn Rovers (h)

[NathStPaul]

Have we got what it takes?

To lose 5-0?

[Gus the teenage cow]

Have we got what it takes?

To lose 5-0?

No, to get a result, any result!!

[windermereROYAL]

I just don`t believe the current CB pairing of Holmes and McIntyre have what it takes to keep Brereton and Gallagher out. either of them could be ok partnering an experienced CB, but together it`s a big no no from me.

[Hound]

Very mildly interesting but apparently (Twitter so caveats apply) Blackburn have the lowest Xg in the div

We’re about 9th

Obvs it doesn’t mean loads but would suggest Blackburn won’t stay top for too long

[Coppells Lost Coat]

I would set up to play as the away team. Sit back, keep tight and frustrate. Only thing I would change is that we play as a flat 5 at the back, dont get adventurous. Personnel / injuries will dictate who plays where - there is still plenty of time for more injuries to happen.

Would be a great boost to keep a clean sheet....even if its for 45 minutes. At least the players will still think they're in the game and mentally will draw confidence from that.

[windermereROYAL]

Very mildly interesting but apparently (Twitter so caveats apply) Blackburn have the lowest Xg in the div

We’re about 9th

Obvs it doesn’t mean loads but would suggest Blackburn won’t stay top for too long

That was us in Pauno`s first season.

[Stranded]

Very mildly interesting but apparently (Twitter so caveats apply) Blackburn have the lowest Xg in the div

We’re about 9th

Obvs it doesn’t mean loads but would suggest Blackburn won’t stay top for too long

No they do, as someone else pointed out they have a 60% conversion rate on shots on target at the moment - that just doesn't hold over a period of time - they have been set up to defend solidly and be clinical with the few chances they get.

Looking at their games - QPR 1-0 win - goal was a 30 yarder

Swansea (a) W 3-0 - first from 18 yards after turning the ball over high up the pitch, 2nd a smash on a slight angle from about 17 yards, last was a bit of class from Brereton-Diaz - how Swansea didn't score 2 or 3 themselves though I don't know.

WBA 2-1 - both goals from outside the area, 2nd probably on the 18 yd line - should have been at least 1 down before they scored.

So to date, they haven't really created a decent chance, or certainly not taken one. Half their goals have been from shots outside the box - that doesn't continue. There isn't much to be scared of, bar the talents of BBD, it is a winnable game but we simply cannot afford to give them space 20 yards out or fall behind in the first 10.

[Hound]

I know people have the views on XG and maybe rightly so, but it’s worth a look - footy stats.org

Blackburn actually are 20/24 for XG not bottom with 0.9 per game. Defensively they are top with 0.75

By contrast we are 7th on XG with 1.47 and 10th defensively with 1.17 expected goals against

Strangely against Rotherham we actually had 1.58 to their 1.4. Though no doubts they dropped off their effort a bit after scoring 4

Probably shows a few things which we already knew. We’re making a lot of silly mistakes again to concede and not converting the chances we should. But other aspects of the game aren’t too bad

[Snowflake Royal]

I know people have the views on XG and maybe rightly so, but it’s worth a look - footy stats.org

Blackburn actually are 20/24 for XG not bottom with 0.9 per game. Defensively they are top with 0.75

By contrast we are 7th on XG with 1.47 and 10th defensively with 1.17 expected goals against

Strangely against Rotherham we actually had 1.58 to their 1.4. Though no doubts they dropped off their effort a bit after scoring 4

Probably shows a few things which we already knew. We’re making a lot of silly mistakes again to concede and not converting the chances we should. But other aspects of the game aren’t too bad

Well at least 1 of their goals would struggle to be scored in 1 in 1000 efforts.

[windermereROYAL]

Naby Sarr needs to be signed by midday today to be involved tomorrow, happy days, looking like the same defence again, what could possibly go wrong against one of the leagues most prolific marksman.

[Stranded]

Looks like I may be attending my first game in nearly 6 years tomorrow as I happen to be in the area at the same time a game is on.

We won the last one I was at, so fingers crossed I'm a good omen.

[Snowflake Royal]

Looks like I may be attending my first game in nearly 6 years tomorrow as I happen to be in the area at the same time a game is on.

We won the last one I was at, so fingers crossed I'm a good omen.

Enjoy Stranded!

[Sutekh]

Blackburn will be without defenders Scott Wharton, Hayden Carter and Sam Barnes through injury, 17 year old Ash Philips will therefore continue at centre back after debuting v WBA.

[John Smith]

Blackburn aren't all that. We'll grab a valiant draw.

[Hound]

Looks like I may be attending my first game in nearly 6 years tomorrow as I happen to be in the area at the same time a game is on.

We won the last one I was at, so fingers crossed I'm a good omen.

Nice, hope you enjoy the evening

[Hound]

Blackburn will be without defenders Scott Wharton, Hayden Carter and Sam Barnes through injury, 17 year old Ash Philips will therefore continue at centre back after debuting v WBA.

Stick Long on him must surely be the plan

[blythspartan]

Naby Sarr needs to be signed by midday today to be involved tomorrow, happy days, looking like the same defence again, what could possibly go wrong against one of the leagues most prolific marksman.

I hope I am wrong but I wouldn’t be surprised if we can’t sign Sarr. Seen a few things on Twitter about Puscas playing hardball over his salary. We really need Sarr to sign and Puscas gone so fingers crossed.

I wonder how many more players we could add if we had no Puscas and Moore? I dread to think what will happen if we can’t do anymore transfer business in this window. I know that’s extremely unlikely but never say never.

[Nameless]

Naby Sarr needs to be signed by midday today to be involved tomorrow, happy days, looking like the same defence again, what could possibly go wrong against one of the leagues most prolific marksman.

I hope I am wrong but I wouldn’t be surprised if we can’t sign Sarr. Seen a few things on Twitter about Puscas playing hardball over his salary. We really need Sarr to sign and Puscas gone so fingers crossed.

I wonder how many more players we could add if we had no Puscas and Moore? I dread to think what will happen if we can’t do anymore transfer business in this window. I know that’s extremely unlikely but never say never.

Twitter ? It’s been discussed all over here as well ! And Bowen commented at the forum (not specifically about salary but about Puscas being set on what he wanted to do).
We couldn’t add many more players. We are only allowed 25 ! I would think without them on the wages we would have been more likely to go for a different type of player rather than more, although we’d still have been looking at players available for nothing.
Much less important than signing more players is getting and keeping the ones we have fit....

[Snowflake Royal]

Naby Sarr needs to be signed by midday today to be involved tomorrow, happy days, looking like the same defence again, what could possibly go wrong against one of the leagues most prolific marksman.

I hope I am wrong but I wouldn’t be surprised if we can’t sign Sarr. Seen a few things on Twitter about Puscas playing hardball over his salary. We really need Sarr to sign and Puscas gone so fingers crossed.

I wonder how many more players we could add if we had no Puscas and Moore? I dread to think what will happen if we can’t do anymore transfer business in this window. I know that’s extremely unlikely but never say never.

Well, Moore is easily 3 maybe 4 and Puscas is in the region of 2. So 5 to 6 extra players, or maybe 3-4 higher quality ones.

[Royals and Racers]

Sky red button seems to have changed in 22/23- none on this midweek ??