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FULL TIME: Nottingham Forest 0 Blackburn Rovers 0
9:41pm Wednesday 3rd October 2012 in Sport
BLACKBURN Rovers were held to a goalless draw at Nottingham Forest in the Championship tonight.
Rovers lined up in a 3-5-1-1 formation - with Scott Dann, Grant Hanley and Gael Givet all playing as centre backs – and Nuno Gomes saw an early shot saved by Lee Camp after collecting a lay-off from Jordan Rhodes.
Paul Robinson then had to be alert just before half time to keep out a deflected effort from Lewis McGugan at the other end.
Robinson had to deny Henri Lansbury after the interval, with Rovers introducing Colin Kazim-Richards from the bench on his return after more than a month out injured.
But Billy Sharp had a fine chance to break the deadlock for Forest, only to fire wide.
The match produced few other chances though, although Rovers felt they should have had a penalty when Jordan Rhodes went down.
Rovers: Paul Robinson; Scott Dann, Grant Hanley, Gael Givet; Bradley Orr, Jason Lowe, Danny Murphy, Mauro Formica, Martin Olsson; Nuno Gomes (Colin Kazim-Richards 63), Jordan Rhodes (David Dunn 86). Subs not used: Jake Kean, Bruno Ribeiro, Morten Gamst Pedersen, Fabio Nunes, Ruben Rochina.
Attendance: 18,748.
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Comments (85)
9:45pm Wed 3 Oct 12
A Darener says...
9:46pm Wed 3 Oct 12
Harwoodstblue says...
's that?
9:48pm Wed 3 Oct 12
Deadwoodchamps says...
OT!! MK Dons 2 barstewards 1........ whoooooo hooooooo ;-)
9:49pm Wed 3 Oct 12
A Darener says...
9:50pm Wed 3 Oct 12
merlinrabbit says...
9:50pm Wed 3 Oct 12
Harwoodstblue says...
9:51pm Wed 3 Oct 12
merlinrabbit says...
9:52pm Wed 3 Oct 12
kazz says...
9:56pm Wed 3 Oct 12
Ewood say that! says...
cant make the same mistake twice!
9:56pm Wed 3 Oct 12
cathedral citi says...
The mighty rovers have had some world renowned names linked to it's managers vacancy, something that drabby turd moor will Never have!
Now go and play with your sister, and remind her it's THIRTY FOUR years since you lot had something to cheer about ......she owes you some fun!
9:56pm Wed 3 Oct 12
moh says...
9:57pm Wed 3 Oct 12
Captain Dreckley says...
9:58pm Wed 3 Oct 12
Road Runner Road Runner says...
Arte et labore
9:59pm Wed 3 Oct 12
roverinmanchstr says...
Seems that Shabby Shebby was talking Venky bo!!ocks ref: Ole Gunn...as he has denide the RUMOUR ..Sky Sports...
Watch out for the cheapest option...Comming soon on the Venky hotline!!!!
10:00pm Wed 3 Oct 12
A Darener says...
10:01pm Wed 3 Oct 12
in moses we trust says...
Shabby for manager.
10:02pm Wed 3 Oct 12
Dr Zinc says...
However our coaching staff make it appear so
The players are there, the managment is not
New management team in soon please
10:03pm Wed 3 Oct 12
French Rover says...
It absolutely amazes me that you would still rather the Rovers did NOT win a game just so you can make a silly point...time you all called it a day I think.
10:07pm Wed 3 Oct 12
smellthecoffee says...
10:07pm Wed 3 Oct 12
ronnie clayton says...
" a rabbit caught in the headlights"
remind anyone of Black and Hendry on the touchline , the inability to be able to change things when things are clearly not working.
10:11pm Wed 3 Oct 12
French Rover says...
Sorry couldn't resist that RC - but to be fair after all your rants you deserved that one....
10:13pm Wed 3 Oct 12
kenbro says...
Anyone who went to the match, please give us your opinion.
10:14pm Wed 3 Oct 12
smellthecoffee says...
10:14pm Wed 3 Oct 12
jogalot says...
10:14pm Wed 3 Oct 12
roverinmanchstr says...
....................
.No experienced manager wants to work for Venky's
10:17pm Wed 3 Oct 12
DirtyHarry says...
10:19pm Wed 3 Oct 12
proud burnley lad says...
10:19pm Wed 3 Oct 12
ronnie clayton says...
" yesterdays history ,tomorrows a mystery today`s a gift that`s why we call it the present "
we cant change the past thats history , but we can change the future , get back a winning mentality ,a manager that is a winner.
10:19pm Wed 3 Oct 12
passingfootball says...
10:19pm Wed 3 Oct 12
passingfootball says...
10:22pm Wed 3 Oct 12
wampam says...
ps
dont back any new manager at less than 4-1
10:23pm Wed 3 Oct 12
French Rover says...
10:25pm Wed 3 Oct 12
dangerous dave says...
OUT WITH HENDRY AGNEW SINGH VENKYS
10:25pm Wed 3 Oct 12
A Darener says...
10:25pm Wed 3 Oct 12
Harwoodstblue says...
10:29pm Wed 3 Oct 12
French Rover says...
10:34pm Wed 3 Oct 12
baldie says...
10:34pm Wed 3 Oct 12
azza234 says...
10:35pm Wed 3 Oct 12
proud burnley lad says...
10:36pm Wed 3 Oct 12
fickle fan says...
10:36pm Wed 3 Oct 12
French Rover says...
10:36pm Wed 3 Oct 12
bburnrover says...
10:37pm Wed 3 Oct 12
azza234 says...
10:38pm Wed 3 Oct 12
goldfinger59 says...
10:39pm Wed 3 Oct 12
kazluvsrovers says...
We need a new manager after the Wolves game but I said the other night I dont think Venkys will want to pay and unfortunately I think Black will be the one we get stuck with. I hope I'm wrong!!!!
10:43pm Wed 3 Oct 12
M.DANNY says...
10:50pm Wed 3 Oct 12
DirtyHarry says...
I think you need to listen to your own advice numbnuts.
11:00pm Wed 3 Oct 12
Vilesinner says...
11:07pm Wed 3 Oct 12
A Rover 45 years and over says...
11:09pm Wed 3 Oct 12
petergray says...
The clown has left us with an emperor
with no clothes as venky's left us alone with a grinning abuser who treated us no better than the world's first DJ treated his young female fans as it 'appens guys and gals.
Taking the positives, however, we have some of the best individual players in the league.
Venky's owe it to us to appoint a manager who can reverse the damage and give us an excellent chance of promotion.
If they again fail us in this then it is incumbent on us all to ensure that our owners are left with the same tattered reputation that will befall the cigar smoking shell suited one.
Now then, now then, now then - how's about that then, Shebby?
11:13pm Wed 3 Oct 12
i8dingles says...
11:19pm Wed 3 Oct 12
azza234 says...
11:31pm Wed 3 Oct 12
DirtyHarry says...
11:33pm Wed 3 Oct 12
azza234 says...
11:36pm Wed 3 Oct 12
DirtyHarry says...
11:43pm Wed 3 Oct 12
azza234 says...
11:43pm Wed 3 Oct 12
DirtyHarry says...
There's clearly a bit too much lead in those windows you've been licking, my soup stained, shoeless tramp friend.
11:49pm Wed 3 Oct 12
DirtyHarry says...
12:49am Thu 4 Oct 12
bluenwhite says...
suck it up my dingle friend :-)
4:21am Thu 4 Oct 12
MatthewCA says...
I am happy that David Dunn get few mts to play. I feel we should give chance to Rochina, Is Black is not confident on him ?
Attacking football we need to adapt to get more goals, If we do this defence and get draw all the matchs dosen't show as a champions, so get more tactical game plan and adopt it with sitivation soon to win matchs. we are a big club, now show the power of players we have in hour ewood.
A strong Experianced manager is necessary as soon as possible and hope Eric will be ok with that, no ego to carry over from such appointment. If we delay the appointment the players balance will affect, they become more lazy inside to do drills and match fitness.
Good Luck to next match.
5:00am Thu 4 Oct 12
77'sss says...
It s creates very little going forward yes it's a clean sheet, but you ain't going to be in the final shake up at the end of the season, to get promotion in this league you need at least 17 points out of every 27
That's
5 wins + a couple of draws every 9 games
As the table shows there's half a dozen at least on that target already
So getting 2 points out off 9 is nowhere near
We are playing mid table teams ,and the points return simply isn't good enough
5:26am Thu 4 Oct 12
Roverthere says...
5:37am Thu 4 Oct 12
whappen says...
7:21am Thu 4 Oct 12
ewood1952 says...
8:07am Thu 4 Oct 12
A Darener says...
Mick McCarthys blue and white army?
Solskjaers b. w. a?
Henning Bergs b..... ?
Shearer shearer?
Roy Keanes B and w a?
Shebby Singhs Blue and White Army?
Or COME ON YOU BLUES!!!
8:21am Thu 4 Oct 12
mellorb&w says...
8:26am Thu 4 Oct 12
Harwoodstblue says...
8:32am Thu 4 Oct 12
dids198 says...
9:19am Thu 4 Oct 12
Ryanb74 says...
pro tip for the caretaker manager there
9:21am Thu 4 Oct 12
DirtyHarry says...
9:23am Thu 4 Oct 12
proud burnley lad says...
9:29am Thu 4 Oct 12
proud burnley lad says...
9:59am Thu 4 Oct 12
A Darener says...
Go bother your few fans on your own pages.
10:20am Thu 4 Oct 12
greenscreener says...
Sadly I think I've learnt 3 things:
1) that there probably wasn't much worth writing about
2) whoever is appointed the next manager our fans will still be highly divided
3) the education system in Burnley is still producing illiterate peasants.
Things can get better, here's hoping the Wolves match will start to restore some pride, both on the pitch and in the crowd. Although I doubt I'll ever see an intelligent dingle.
10:20am Thu 4 Oct 12
postman dudley says...
Went to my first game for months last night and as I thought, Black just carried on with the same old Kean rubbish. He had a chance to make his mark by shaking the team up but after the opening 30 minutes there was only one team going to win the game. Not a single player was better than average.
10:25am Thu 4 Oct 12
postman dudley says...
PS. Keep to your own site Dingle Scum!!
10:26am Thu 4 Oct 12
postman dudley says...
Went to my first game for months last night and as I thought, Black just carried on with the same old Kean rubbish. He had a chance to make his mark by shaking the team up but after the opening 30 minutes there was only one team going to win the game. Not a single player was better than average.
10:31am Thu 4 Oct 12
postman dudley says...
11:02am Thu 4 Oct 12
vicn1956 says...
But except for the 1st 40 mins we were under the cosh.
1st league game I've see this season-I refused to legitimise kean by going!
Thoughts on performance-
defence still disorganised/unfit/g
ood to see 2 "up front" yet they had to feed on scraps/too often the ball does not go forward quickly enough-lack of confdence or lack of pace of midfielders?/Murphy?
??????? over rated from this viewing.On this showing there is not enough wit or fight to see promotion. If were a Forest fan I'd despair that they could not beat us.
Result? Get a manager in quickly with experience and the ability to- organise defence-team in general/
get them fit/
instil fight +desire to win!
Will venkys want such a manager and give him the funds?
Just my opinion.
There is much to work on after leaving kean in charge for so long.
ps-the stewards were great-friendly/helpf
ul. A contrast to the gangs of intimidating thugs in the darwen end last year.And a pat on the back to the rovers fans.Great support. Are the rifts healing? It was not nice at accrington pre season being confronted by 2 morons because I expressed displeasure at kean.
11:30am Thu 4 Oct 12
juanbbien says...
12:38pm Thu 4 Oct 12
Bazzer says...
Perhaps it is those who do not go who are mostly deluded.
12:58pm Thu 4 Oct 12
A Darener says...
2:02pm Thu 4 Oct 12
BlueSkies says...
Olsson reluctant to use his pace going forward which suggested to me that he's carrying an injury, but lightning quick when he did attack. Orr, I'll simply say he's not the best full back to grace that position for BRFC, and leave it at that.
Lowe, Murphy and Formica were all weak and failed to dominate anywhere in midfield. If that was one of Murphy's better games, then don't bother ordering any champagne for an end of season party.
The front two had no service of note and had to scrap for everything.
I think Black did ok considering the players he has. Kid yourselves not, this is not a good team and a new manager will need to bring players into the midfield and defence (quite where the money comes from I don't know), because some of those on display last night are simply not good enough to get us promotion.
It will get better I feel as the players certainly have the will and desire to succeed, no complaints on that score.
Get down Ewood on Saturday.
2:13pm Thu 4 Oct 12
PersianRover says...
Our best player from a few games ago, Nunes, did not feature. Our most creative talent Rochina, who has impressed when he has played did not feature. Its simply not fair on Rochina, what must he do to get a place in the team. He gives the ball away far less than Murhpy, Lowe, Orr .....
Formica only players well down the middle, with other players around him who can pass the ball, whats the point passing the ball to Murhpy or Lowe, probably a 30% chance of getting it back. With Rochina, and Nunes, they will be playing nice football and passing the ball round.
6:25pm Mon 8 Oct 12
Mr John says...