Black hails Rovers' patience

6:11pm Saturday 27th October 2012 in Football Photograph of the Author By Andy Cryer, Blackburn Rovers reporter

ERIC Black believes patience was a virtue this afternoon after Jordan Rhodes's injury time winner cemented Blackburn Rovers' position in the Championship top six.

Rovers struggled to break down a defensive Watford at times but, after Colin Kazim-Richards had missed a penalty, Rhodes came to their rescue to make it two wins in a row for the hosts.

Caretaker boss Black insisted he was still in the dark about the future, with Rovers expected to make a managerial appointment in the next few days, but was full of praise for his players.

He said: "We knew it would be a difficult game. Watford set up with 10 behind the ball and played on the counter.

"We had to be patient and I thought we were. As a coach I thought the players were fantastic.

"I thought Jordan Rhodes was going to take the penalty, but Kaz did. Thankfully Jordan has done what he does best at the end.

"I don't know what is going to happen. I was told to take it up to today and I have read what you all have."

Comments (12)

6:39pm Sat 27 Oct 12

A Darener says...

All's well that ends well!
All's well that ends well! A Darener

6:47pm Sat 27 Oct 12

thresholdweller says...

Well done. Two good results. Let's hope that the interview process can find someone who can build a good back-room team, organise decent training, plan winning tactics, motivate the players and rebuild the fan base by persuading folk that it is worth buying match day tickets.
Well done. Two good results. Let's hope that the interview process can find someone who can build a good back-room team, organise decent training, plan winning tactics, motivate the players and rebuild the fan base by persuading folk that it is worth buying match day tickets. thresholdweller

7:26pm Sat 27 Oct 12

lewis 87 says...

Radio lancs said Harry was in directors box today any truth any one ?
Radio lancs said Harry was in directors box today any truth any one ? lewis 87

8:10pm Sat 27 Oct 12

Dan11 says...

lewis 87 wrote:
Radio lancs said Harry was in directors box today any truth any one ?
You just made that up
[quote][p][bold]lewis 87[/bold] wrote: Radio lancs said Harry was in directors box today any truth any one ?[/p][/quote]You just made that up Dan11

8:13pm Sat 27 Oct 12

Matt Newcastle says...

Did not see Harry

Great result today man of the match Ruben Rochina by a mile. Spread play brilliantly in the first half and was always looking for that killer Forward pass. Yes he misplaced some passes but I bet if you were to ask the Watford players who gave them the hardest time they would say Rochina

Etuhu faded second half.

Unfortunately will not get the best out of Rhodes unt we have some true pace on the flanks

Sorry but Morten and Givet have very little pace now to take on full backs, get to the bye line or in Givets case overlap. Olsson threatened more when he came on.

On the right Orr and Kazim Richards posed no threat either. Richards had so many great opportunities of taking their full back on 1 on 1 and never did it thus getting no crosses in for Rhodes from the byeline

If we don't have threats down both flanks then everything has to go down the middle. Oh for a Stuart Ripley and or Jason Wilcox players who just loved to take full backs on and skin them leaving them in their wake.
Did not see Harry Great result today man of the match Ruben Rochina by a mile. Spread play brilliantly in the first half and was always looking for that killer Forward pass. Yes he misplaced some passes but I bet if you were to ask the Watford players who gave them the hardest time they would say Rochina Etuhu faded second half. Unfortunately will not get the best out of Rhodes unt we have some true pace on the flanks Sorry but Morten and Givet have very little pace now to take on full backs, get to the bye line or in Givets case overlap. Olsson threatened more when he came on. On the right Orr and Kazim Richards posed no threat either. Richards had so many great opportunities of taking their full back on 1 on 1 and never did it thus getting no crosses in for Rhodes from the byeline If we don't have threats down both flanks then everything has to go down the middle. Oh for a Stuart Ripley and or Jason Wilcox players who just loved to take full backs on and skin them leaving them in their wake. Matt Newcastle

12:17am Sun 28 Oct 12

smellthecoffee says...

lewis 87 wrote:
Radio lancs said Harry was in directors box today any truth any one ?
Fingers crossed!! If he was then surely that is a positive development - as long as he brings his own backroom staff!! No Kean luvvies please!!
[quote][p][bold]lewis 87[/bold] wrote: Radio lancs said Harry was in directors box today any truth any one ?[/p][/quote]Fingers crossed!! If he was then surely that is a positive development - as long as he brings his own backroom staff!! No Kean luvvies please!! smellthecoffee

11:42am Sun 28 Oct 12

billyblue2 says...

Rochina was brilliant. Rhodes ran his socks off and defence looked solid.
Black made correct decisions.
One downside. Surely they should decide whi takes penalties before the game.
Rochina was brilliant. Rhodes ran his socks off and defence looked solid. Black made correct decisions. One downside. Surely they should decide whi takes penalties before the game. billyblue2

12:46pm Sun 28 Oct 12

1952 rover says...

Dont hold your reath waiting for Harry, He would want total control, and the talking machineShebby would not allow that to happen.
Dont hold your reath waiting for Harry, He would want total control, and the talking machineShebby would not allow that to happen. 1952 rover

3:50pm Sun 28 Oct 12

Jack Herer says...

1952 rover wrote:
Dont hold your reath waiting for Harry, He would want total control, and the talking machineShebby would not allow that to happen.
How do you know? You don't.

Not being funny but things were far worse before Shebby arrived.
[quote][p][bold]1952 rover[/bold] wrote: Dont hold your reath waiting for Harry, He would want total control, and the talking machineShebby would not allow that to happen.[/p][/quote]How do you know? You don't. Not being funny but things were far worse before Shebby arrived. Jack Herer

4:29pm Sun 28 Oct 12

1952 rover says...

Jack Herer wrote:
1952 rover wrote:
Dont hold your reath waiting for Harry, He would want total control, and the talking machineShebby would not allow that to happen.
How do you know? You don't.

Not being funny but things were far worse before Shebby arrived.
Because Harry always likes contorl and as for Shebby he is all bluster.
[quote][p][bold]Jack Herer[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]1952 rover[/bold] wrote: Dont hold your reath waiting for Harry, He would want total control, and the talking machineShebby would not allow that to happen.[/p][/quote]How do you know? You don't. Not being funny but things were far worse before Shebby arrived.[/p][/quote]Because Harry always likes contorl and as for Shebby he is all bluster. 1952 rover

10:49pm Sun 28 Oct 12

turd moor says...

harry redknapp is pure speculation,i for one can't see him wanting to up root north
harry redknapp is pure speculation,i for one can't see him wanting to up root north turd moor

1:19am Mon 29 Oct 12

RespectTheK-Dog says...

billyblue2 wrote:
Rochina was brilliant. Rhodes ran his socks off and defence looked solid.
Black made correct decisions.
One downside. Surely they should decide whi takes penalties before the game.
Aye, and they shouldn't let Colin Kazim-Richards take them.

He just wants to take them so he can celebrate in front of the crowd saying "look at me" and then strut round town all night telling the birds what a hero he is. I'm glad he missed.

Colin Kazim Richards strikes me as an unreliable two bob joker who would prefer a 3-some in some grotty flat with a couple orange trollopes than put in a proper stint on the pitch. He's one of life bottlers. I bet he welches on bets as well.

People on here are saying Rhodes worked his **** off so let him take them. Not that lazy welching bottling maggot.
[quote][p][bold]billyblue2[/bold] wrote: Rochina was brilliant. Rhodes ran his socks off and defence looked solid. Black made correct decisions. One downside. Surely they should decide whi takes penalties before the game.[/p][/quote]Aye, and they shouldn't let Colin Kazim-Richards take them. He just wants to take them so he can celebrate in front of the crowd saying "look at me" and then strut round town all night telling the birds what a hero he is. I'm glad he missed. Colin Kazim Richards strikes me as an unreliable two bob joker who would prefer a 3-some in some grotty flat with a couple orange trollopes than put in a proper stint on the pitch. He's one of life bottlers. I bet he welches on bets as well. People on here are saying Rhodes worked his **** off so let him take them. Not that lazy welching bottling maggot. RespectTheK-Dog

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