LIVE: Blackburn Rovers (2) Bristol City (0)

2:27pm Saturday 5th January 2013 in Football Photograph of the Author By Andy Cryer, Blackburn Rovers reporter

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  • Murphy gives Rovers 8th minute lead and Hanley doubles lead in second half
  • Rosado comes in for Josh King as only change
  • Bowyer looks for third successive win as caretaker boss
  • A weakened Bristol City side named for this FA Cup third round tie
  • Rovers youngster Hugo Fernandez named on bench

4:54pm

Full time 2-0

4:41pm

Olsson breezes past City defence but shot saved

4:39pm

Martin Olsson fires wide

4:37pm

King for Rosado

4:26pm

4:24pm Sat 5 Jan 13

BRFC0808 says

16k on new year and 5k today, why are fans inconsistent in showing anger :-(

4:26pm

4:23pm

Morten Gamst Pedersen on for Jason Lowe

4:21pm

4:18pm

GOAL 2-0, Hanley. Rochina chips pass to Dann, balls falls loose and Hanley scores from the ground

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The second half has continued in a similar fashion. All a bit too easy for Rovers

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4:10pm Sat 5 Jan 13

A Darener says

5504! if that doesn't send a message to the Venky's then nothing will!

4:12pm

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4:11pm

I would play Hugo as a holding midfielder

4:11pm

3:49pm Sat 5 Jan 13

willhelmrover98 says

where would you play fernandez andy?

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4:07pm

Attendance is 5,504

4:06pm

Second half underway

3:51pm

Taylor has a header tipped over bar by Kean as half finishes 1-0 to Rovers

3:46pm

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3:26pm Sat 5 Jan 13

tugaycomeback says

when you look at the turnout for the Brighton game, it's a sorry state of affairs to hear about such a low attendance. Get more than that at Carlisle United games.

3:46pm

3:43pm Sat 5 Jan 13

hotpot8200 says

wots the gate at ewood reports all over saying hardly anybody in the ground ?

3:45pm

3:44pm Sat 5 Jan 13

merlinrabbit says

No1 Ryan wrote:
Why is Ewood Park so empty
Glad to see the young boys getting a chance gives te other boysa chance on Friday against wolves
I would guess its because people dont want to pay the 15+quid as they are feeling pretty naffed off with whats been going on down here!

3:45pm

3:42pm

Fernandez is very versatile. Has played striker, midfield and defence for Rovers in his time

3:41pm

3:40pm Sat 5 Jan 13

willhelmrover98 says

what position is this young fernadez?

3:41pm

Rochina has a shot cleared away from goal by Fontaine

3:40pm

Simon Vukcevic on for the injured Henley. Vukcevic will go out wide, Lowe at right back and Rosado more central

3:31pm

Not much to report on at the moment. A goalkeeper's mistake and that has been about it so far

3:24pm

3:22pm

Kazim-Richards fires over from tight angle after good pass from Rochina

3:21pm

3:15pm Sat 5 Jan 13

stefjam says

goal... ! Hope a defender doesn't get injured as no cover on the bench & our LB is really a midfielder !!!!

3:21pm

3:19pm Sat 5 Jan 13

A Darener says

Gary Bowyer....the new Tony Parkes, gets us out of the quagmire.

3:21pm

3:16pm Sat 5 Jan 13

BRFC0808 says

just last match we had 16k fans and now we r crying stadium is empty
we r in championships and have to realistic

3:17pm

Kazim-Richards almost doubles Rovers' lead. Curls ball low to far post but Heaton tips it wide

3:16pm

Ryan Taylor heads over bar from a rare Bristol City attack

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3:13pm

GOAL 1-0 Rovers Murphy. The midfielder picks ball up in midfield and hammers home from 25 yards. Keeper should save itDanny Murphy

3:09pm

DEcent enough start by Rovers. Playing the ball around nicely without much end product at the moment

3:04pm

We are underway here at Ewood. Rovers kicking towards Ronnie Clayton End

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2:56pm

Ewood Park is looking very empty just a few minutes from kick off. No surprise

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2:50pm Sat 5 Jan 13

trueblueaccy says

steve18gls wrote:
why is josk king not starting ??
Hope he's in crowd to make up the numbers

2:51pm

2:44pm Sat 5 Jan 13

steve18gls says

why is josk king not starting ??

2:49pm

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2:38pm

DIOGO Rosado has been handed just his second start for Blackburn Rovers for this afternoon's FA Cup third round visit of Bristol City.

The Portuguese winger replaces Josh King, who is on the substitutes bench, as Rovers look to make it three wins in a row under caretaker duo Gary Bowyer and Terry McPhillips.

Simon Vukcevic returns to the substitutes bench, while Spanish youngster Hugo Fernandez-Molina is named on the bench for the first time.

ROVERS: Kean, Henley, Dann. Hanley, Olsson, Murphy, Lowe, Rosado, Rochina, Kazim-Richards, Rhodes

SUBS: Sandomierski, Vukcevic, Pedersen, King, Gomes, Goodwillie, Fernandez

BRISTOL CITY: Tom Heaton, Mark Wilson, Liam Fontaine, Louis Carey, Jon Stead, James Wilson, Cole Skuse, Stephen Pearson, Greg Cunningham, Ryan Taylor, Paul Anderson

SUBS: Dean Gerken, Martyn Woolford, Steven Davies, Joe Edwards, Bobby Reid, Wes Burns, Matthew BatesJason Lowe can be Blackburn Rovers inspiration, says Gary Bowyer

Comments (28)

2:44pm Sat 5 Jan 13

steve18gls says...

why is josk king not starting ??
why is josk king not starting ?? steve18gls

2:50pm Sat 5 Jan 13

trueblueaccy says...

steve18gls wrote:
why is josk king not starting ??
Hope he's in crowd to make up the numbers
[quote][p][bold]steve18gls[/bold] wrote: why is josk king not starting ??[/p][/quote]Hope he's in crowd to make up the numbers trueblueaccy

3:15pm Sat 5 Jan 13

stefjam says...

goal... ! Hope a defender doesn't get injured as no cover on the bench & our LB is really a midfielder !!!!
goal... ! Hope a defender doesn't get injured as no cover on the bench & our LB is really a midfielder !!!! stefjam

3:16pm Sat 5 Jan 13

BRFC0808 says...

just last match we had 16k fans and now we r crying stadium is empty
we r in championships and have to realistic
just last match we had 16k fans and now we r crying stadium is empty we r in championships and have to realistic BRFC0808

3:19pm Sat 5 Jan 13

A Darener says...

Gary Bowyer....the new Tony Parkes, gets us out of the quagmire.
Gary Bowyer....the new Tony Parkes, gets us out of the quagmire. A Darener

3:26pm Sat 5 Jan 13

tugaycomeback says...

when you look at the turnout for the Brighton game, it's a sorry state of affairs to hear about such a low attendance. Get more than that at Carlisle United games.
when you look at the turnout for the Brighton game, it's a sorry state of affairs to hear about such a low attendance. Get more than that at Carlisle United games. tugaycomeback

3:31pm Sat 5 Jan 13

No1 Ryan says...

Why is Ewood Park so empty
Glad to see the young boys getting a chance gives te other boysa chance on Friday against wolves
Why is Ewood Park so empty Glad to see the young boys getting a chance gives te other boysa chance on Friday against wolves No1 Ryan

3:40pm Sat 5 Jan 13

willhelmrover98 says...

what position is this young fernadez?
what position is this young fernadez? willhelmrover98

3:42pm Sat 5 Jan 13

trueblueaccy says...

No1 Ryan wrote:
Why is Ewood Park so empty
Glad to see the young boys getting a chance gives te other boysa chance on Friday against wolves
Can't believe you don't know why it's empty - wer av u been for last 2 years
[quote][p][bold]No1 Ryan[/bold] wrote: Why is Ewood Park so empty Glad to see the young boys getting a chance gives te other boysa chance on Friday against wolves[/p][/quote]Can't believe you don't know why it's empty - wer av u been for last 2 years trueblueaccy

3:43pm Sat 5 Jan 13

hotpot8200 says...

wots the gate at ewood reports all over saying hardly anybody in the ground ?
wots the gate at ewood reports all over saying hardly anybody in the ground ? hotpot8200

3:44pm Sat 5 Jan 13

merlinrabbit says...

No1 Ryan wrote:
Why is Ewood Park so empty
Glad to see the young boys getting a chance gives te other boysa chance on Friday against wolves
I would guess its because people dont want to pay the 15+quid as they are feeling pretty naffed off with whats been going on down here!
[quote][p][bold]No1 Ryan[/bold] wrote: Why is Ewood Park so empty Glad to see the young boys getting a chance gives te other boysa chance on Friday against wolves[/p][/quote]I would guess its because people dont want to pay the 15+quid as they are feeling pretty naffed off with whats been going on down here! merlinrabbit

3:49pm Sat 5 Jan 13

willhelmrover98 says...

where would you play fernandez andy?
where would you play fernandez andy? willhelmrover98

4:10pm Sat 5 Jan 13

A Darener says...

5504! if that doesn't send a message to the Venky's then nothing will!
5504! if that doesn't send a message to the Venky's then nothing will! A Darener

4:24pm Sat 5 Jan 13

awh says...

Nice ball in from Rochina on the second goal. He's got loads of raw talent and he's only getting better and better.
Nice ball in from Rochina on the second goal. He's got loads of raw talent and he's only getting better and better. awh

4:24pm Sat 5 Jan 13

BRFC0808 says...

16k on new year and 5k today, why are fans inconsistent in showing anger :-(
16k on new year and 5k today, why are fans inconsistent in showing anger :-( BRFC0808

4:39pm Sat 5 Jan 13

A Darener says...

BRFC0808 wrote:
16k on new year and 5k today, why are fans inconsistent in showing anger :-(
League games....season ticket holders already paid so they swell the gate.
[quote][p][bold]BRFC0808[/bold] wrote: 16k on new year and 5k today, why are fans inconsistent in showing anger :-([/p][/quote]League games....season ticket holders already paid so they swell the gate. A Darener

4:45pm Sat 5 Jan 13

juanbbien says...

Bloody hell five thousand supporters just goes to show what this lot have done to the club about seventy five thousand in gate receipts god knows what next seasons league attendances will be should we not go up,it really needs a concerted effort from all quarters to make this possible.
Bloody hell five thousand supporters just goes to show what this lot have done to the club about seventy five thousand in gate receipts god knows what next seasons league attendances will be should we not go up,it really needs a concerted effort from all quarters to make this possible. juanbbien

4:48pm Sat 5 Jan 13

dangerous dave says...

No1 Ryan wrote:
Why is Ewood Park so empty
Glad to see the young boys getting a chance gives te other boysa chance on Friday against wolves
What a stupid question - its empty because everyone is **** off with the running of the Club by these idiots Singh Shaw Agnew and Venkys
[quote][p][bold]No1 Ryan[/bold] wrote: Why is Ewood Park so empty Glad to see the young boys getting a chance gives te other boysa chance on Friday against wolves[/p][/quote]What a stupid question - its empty because everyone is **** off with the running of the Club by these idiots Singh Shaw Agnew and Venkys dangerous dave

4:48pm Sat 5 Jan 13

dangerous dave says...

No1 Ryan wrote:
Why is Ewood Park so empty
Glad to see the young boys getting a chance gives te other boysa chance on Friday against wolves
What a stupid question - its empty because everyone is **** off with the running of the Club by these idiots Singh Shaw Agnew and Venkys
[quote][p][bold]No1 Ryan[/bold] wrote: Why is Ewood Park so empty Glad to see the young boys getting a chance gives te other boysa chance on Friday against wolves[/p][/quote]What a stupid question - its empty because everyone is **** off with the running of the Club by these idiots Singh Shaw Agnew and Venkys dangerous dave

4:51pm Sat 5 Jan 13

stefjam says...

trueblueaccy wrote:
No1 Ryan wrote:
Why is Ewood Park so empty
Glad to see the young boys getting a chance gives te other boysa chance on Friday against wolves
Can't believe you don't know why it's empty - wer av u been for last 2 years
hahaha Ryan you been lost in the jungle for 2 yrs while the venkies ave been ruining our club !!!!
[quote][p][bold]trueblueaccy[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]No1 Ryan[/bold] wrote: Why is Ewood Park so empty Glad to see the young boys getting a chance gives te other boysa chance on Friday against wolves[/p][/quote]Can't believe you don't know why it's empty - wer av u been for last 2 years[/p][/quote]hahaha Ryan you been lost in the jungle for 2 yrs while the venkies ave been ruining our club !!!! stefjam

4:58pm Sat 5 Jan 13

A Darener says...

Well done to Gary and his team. Leave him in charge and we may get promoted and win the cup. But the Dingles aren't going to win it.
Well done to Gary and his team. Leave him in charge and we may get promoted and win the cup. But the Dingles aren't going to win it. A Darener

4:59pm Sat 5 Jan 13

A Darener says...

Before anybody laughs I wrote it with tongue in cheek. Lol.
Before anybody laughs I wrote it with tongue in cheek. Lol. A Darener

4:59pm Sat 5 Jan 13

merlinrabbit says...

BRFC0808 wrote:
16k on new year and 5k today, why are fans inconsistent in showing anger :-(
League games include season tickets whether they attend or not. Gate stats for league games are always skewed. FA cup early rounds have never been well attended but this one I imagine is worse due to the disgraceful goings on at ewood.
[quote][p][bold]BRFC0808[/bold] wrote: 16k on new year and 5k today, why are fans inconsistent in showing anger :-([/p][/quote]League games include season tickets whether they attend or not. Gate stats for league games are always skewed. FA cup early rounds have never been well attended but this one I imagine is worse due to the disgraceful goings on at ewood. merlinrabbit

5:03pm Sat 5 Jan 13

A Darener says...

merlinrabbit wrote:
BRFC0808 wrote:
16k on new year and 5k today, why are fans inconsistent in showing anger :-(
League games include season tickets whether they attend or not. Gate stats for league games are always skewed. FA cup early rounds have never been well attended but this one I imagine is worse due to the disgraceful goings on at ewood.
You don't say!
[quote][p][bold]merlinrabbit[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]BRFC0808[/bold] wrote: 16k on new year and 5k today, why are fans inconsistent in showing anger :-([/p][/quote]League games include season tickets whether they attend or not. Gate stats for league games are always skewed. FA cup early rounds have never been well attended but this one I imagine is worse due to the disgraceful goings on at ewood.[/p][/quote]You don't say! A Darener

10:25am Sun 6 Jan 13

wilpshireover says...

League games DO NOT include cup matches, I shold know as I am a season ticket holder and I had to buy a ticket. If I did not need to I am going to ask for a refund! Of the 5500 about 500 were city supporters. I went but if the Global Advisor is sill there in May I will not be next season. The man is an idiot.
League games DO NOT include cup matches, I shold know as I am a season ticket holder and I had to buy a ticket. If I did not need to I am going to ask for a refund! Of the 5500 about 500 were city supporters. I went but if the Global Advisor is sill there in May I will not be next season. The man is an idiot. wilpshireover

10:30am Sun 6 Jan 13

wilpshireover says...

Season ticket holders seem to pay less than non season ticket holders for cup maches, but that is the only concession. Suggest you look at the onerovers shop stuff for confirmation.
Season ticket holders seem to pay less than non season ticket holders for cup maches, but that is the only concession. Suggest you look at the onerovers shop stuff for confirmation. wilpshireover

10:47am Sun 6 Jan 13

wilpshireover says...

The following is an extract from the rules regarding season tickets. Quite clear., I think

Season Ticket admits the holder to all first team home league matches. For all home cup matches and play-off matches, if the area of the stadium in which your seat is located is open for that match, your seat will be reserved but you will have to purchase it within the timescale notified for the match. If the area of the stadium in which your seat is located is not available, you will be given priority to purchase a ticket in another area.
The Season Ticket admits the holder to all home matches in the Premier Reserve League or its equivalent, and to home Youth Cup matches up to and including the Semi-Final. The Season Ticket must be produced at the turnstile to gain entry.

If the owners were prepared to keep a useless manager for 2 years, I think that they are too thick skinned to worry about how many are at one match. The only people who will really suffer are the players, and what sort of motivation is that? Danny Murphy scored a screamer and you could see the disappointment in his face when he realised the number of empty seats. Not buying a season ticket wll make Venkys take notice.
The following is an extract from the rules regarding season tickets. Quite clear., I think Season Ticket admits the holder to all first team home league matches. For all home cup matches and play-off matches, if the area of the stadium in which your seat is located is open for that match, your seat will be reserved but you will have to purchase it within the timescale notified for the match. If the area of the stadium in which your seat is located is not available, you will be given priority to purchase a ticket in another area. The Season Ticket admits the holder to all home matches in the Premier Reserve League or its equivalent, and to home Youth Cup matches up to and including the Semi-Final. The Season Ticket must be produced at the turnstile to gain entry. If the owners were prepared to keep a useless manager for 2 years, I think that they are too thick skinned to worry about how many are at one match. The only people who will really suffer are the players, and what sort of motivation is that? Danny Murphy scored a screamer and you could see the disappointment in his face when he realised the number of empty seats. Not buying a season ticket wll make Venkys take notice. wilpshireover

11:09am Sun 6 Jan 13

wilpshireover says...

I owe Merlin an apology, reading his text quickly I thought he meant season tickets include cup matches. Sorry my friend.

However, I stand by my other comments.
I owe Merlin an apology, reading his text quickly I thought he meant season tickets include cup matches. Sorry my friend. However, I stand by my other comments. wilpshireover

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