TEAM NEWS: Rekik handed Blackburn Rovers debut

7:12pm Tuesday 19th February 2013 in Football Photograph of the Author By Andy Cryer, Blackburn Rovers reporter

KARIM Rekik will make his Blackburn Rovers debut in this evening's Championship clash at Hull City.

The Manchester City loanee replaces Markus Olsson at left back, allowing Martin Olsson to play in a left midfield position.

Danny Murphy returns to the line-up after missing Saturday's FA Cup win at Arsenal with Morten Gamst Pedersen making way.

ROVERS: Jake Kean, Bradley Orr, Scott Dann, Grant Hanley, Karim Rekik, Colin Kazim-Richards, Danny Murphy, Lee Williamson, Jason Lowe, Martin Olsson, Jordan Rhodes

SUBS: Seb Usai, Gael Givet, DJ Campbell, Morten Gamst Pedersen, Markus Olsson, Nuno Gomes, David Bentley

HULL CITY: David Stockdale, James Chester, Jack Hobbs, Corry Evans, Robert Koren, Gedo, Ahmed Elmohamady, Alex Bruce, Stephen Quinn, Robbie Brady, David Meyler

SUBS: Eldin Jakupovic, Liam Rosenior, Jay Simpson, Tom Cairney, Seyi Olofinjana, Ahmed Fathi, Nick Proschwitz

Comments(36)

forever blue and white says...
7:30pm Tue 19 Feb 13

Good move by MA. Keeps all the players on their toes despite the win at Arsenal. Proves that every place is up for grabs. Just hope changing the back four doesnt back fire. Hull 1 Rovers 2 please

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Lancs - pensioner says...
7:35pm Tue 19 Feb 13

Anyone got this on a TV channel

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forever blue and white says...
7:48pm Tue 19 Feb 13

Lancs - pensioner wrote:
Anyone got this on a TV channel
Not likely Lancs with the Champions League being on. I will have a search and let you know if I find it

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passingfootball says...
8:05pm Tue 19 Feb 13

There are 5 defenders, how are Rovers set up?

the only champiionship streams i can find is a cardiff v brighton

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tugaycomeback says...
8:14pm Tue 19 Feb 13

That is a strong bench. Strength in depth strategy working already?

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Lancs - pensioner says...
8:22pm Tue 19 Feb 13

forever blue and white wrote:
Lancs - pensioner wrote:
Anyone got this on a TV channel
Not likely Lancs with the Champions League being on. I will have a search and let you know if I find it
Cheers

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Lancs - pensioner says...
8:35pm Tue 19 Feb 13

0-0 halftime

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A Game of Blue & White Halves says...
8:55pm Tue 19 Feb 13

Livestream footba

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passingfootball says...
9:02pm Tue 19 Feb 13

gone one goal down,

rovers keep inviting pressure sooner or later teams wise up to it, need an attacking threat, hull need players running back to their goal,

rovers have to be looking to score at least 2 goals per game, whatever the other team does

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JPainter90 says...
9:11pm Tue 19 Feb 13

Sounds like we're taking an absolute battering.

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mcadee says...
9:15pm Tue 19 Feb 13

Lancs - pensioner says...
7:35pm Tue 19 Feb 13

Anyone got this on a TV channel


Yes it's on Channel 4 you silly old git...

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passingfootball says...
9:17pm Tue 19 Feb 13

dont think hull keeper has had a serious save to make, as i say that hull double their advantage,

rovers have to be imposing their game more than they are doing

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bluenwhite says...
9:19pm Tue 19 Feb 13

Its a joke..........playof
fs my arseee

Absolute rubbish....

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Wellsy11 says...
9:29pm Tue 19 Feb 13

We are not going to go anywhere until he sorts that centre midfield out. It's been out problem all season! Lowe & murphy cannot go forward and cannot drive the game on.

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merlinrabbit says...
9:30pm Tue 19 Feb 13

Think the recent form was misleading somewhat. Appleton isn't a genius and will make mistakes. Tonight he got it wrong. Too defensive, trying to hit on the break and Rhodes not getting a look in. The teams at the top are way ahead.

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pistols blue says...
9:34pm Tue 19 Feb 13

Problem with rhodes is, he won't chase the ball,he can't tackle.Chris Sutton was good at this, and it makes a BIG difference.

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JPainter90 says...
9:36pm Tue 19 Feb 13

Certainly looks like another transfer window is needed if we want to get out of this league.

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Abbot says...
9:49pm Tue 19 Feb 13

No surprise really we haven't even looked close to beating any of the top teams since our flying start.

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pistols blue says...
9:52pm Tue 19 Feb 13

We need to attack teams more instead of defending against nearly every team we play. It's a lot better under appy, but we need to have more of a go , not sit back most of the time

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moh says...
9:58pm Tue 19 Feb 13

merlinrabbit wrote:
Think the recent form was misleading somewhat. Appleton isn't a genius and will make mistakes. Tonight he got it wrong. Too defensive, trying to hit on the break and Rhodes not getting a look in. The teams at the top are way ahead.
We have just been defending in last few games and hoping for a lucky goal at the other end. We have been lucky in last few games but its not going to happen in every game. We need to attack more and play better football.

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moh says...
9:58pm Tue 19 Feb 13

merlinrabbit wrote:
Think the recent form was misleading somewhat. Appleton isn't a genius and will make mistakes. Tonight he got it wrong. Too defensive, trying to hit on the break and Rhodes not getting a look in. The teams at the top are way ahead.
We have just been defending in last few games and hoping for a lucky goal at the other end. We have been lucky in last few games but its not going to happen in every game. We need to attack more and play better football.

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pistols blue says...
10:01pm Tue 19 Feb 13

We need to attack teams more instead of defending against nearly every team we play. It's a lot better under appy, but we need to have more of a go , not sit back most of the time

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kfc yummy says...
10:17pm Tue 19 Feb 13

Played terrible tonight Appleton beginning to be found wanting.

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PersianRover says...
10:31pm Tue 19 Feb 13

Missed our most creative and technical players, the ones out on loan. I am big fan of creative players, I fully believe they are easily picked on but without strong holding players it becomes difficult.

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fanny.tickler. says...
10:33pm Tue 19 Feb 13

Appleton OUT!

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Two Hats says...
10:43pm Tue 19 Feb 13

What of load of Burnley!

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Two Hats says...
10:44pm Tue 19 Feb 13

What a load of Sh1t3

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reiko082 says...
11:25pm Tue 19 Feb 13

A couple of scroats crawling back out of the woodwork i see. Must have been on a "family holiday" for the past couple of weeks.

Wasn't the best performance today but Hull are a good side, they're now second, and we're not going to win every game so lets keep this into perspective. Heads up and move on.

Agree with some comments on the mid though, I sigh every time I see Murphy on the teamsheet. For me the mid has been the problem for the last 2 years. Neither got steel and engine power to support the df, or the vision, pace and creativity to provide for the forwards.

Pederson and Rochina are the midfielders that have the most assists, neither played tonight.

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BlueSkies says...
1:11am Wed 20 Feb 13

Olsson played at left-back with Rekik in front of him. Team looked well set-up initially and looked like we could have a good night.
Obviously very flat after the Arsenal game so not too despondent, it's a work in progress after all.
Kean is looking a very good prospect, made a couple of exceptional saves and has a good future ahead of him.
Hanley very involved but nobody able to cover themselves in glory.

We defend reasonably well but are unable to break quickly, with Rhodes and Kaz feeding off absolute scraps.
I won't criticise these players as they put in a good shift tonight but weren't good enough, simple as that.

BTW is Bentley carrying an injury? He runs like he has a knee or hip problem or is it my eyes?

We ain't going up folks, let's just beat the Dingles then concentrate on doing better next year.

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Harwoodstblue says...
8:15am Wed 20 Feb 13

kfc yummy wrote:
Played terrible tonight Appleton beginning to be found wanting.
Hello the coward has turned up. Where have you been the last three weeks?
Coward.

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Harwoodstblue says...
8:17am Wed 20 Feb 13

fanny.tickler. wrote:
Appleton OUT!
And another coward here. You disgusting yellow git.

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bburnrover says...
8:32am Wed 20 Feb 13

Well thats it we need to rebuild for next year,we are not good enough ,Lowe maybe young but he hasnt enough skill to move the ball forward and Murphy is just too slow that is why Liverpool got rid a few seasons ago. We need a good midfielder and that is what we should be looking for in the summer as Appleton is a good manager he just needs to build his own team and get rid of the Pedersons,Murphys Danns and Lowes from our side.

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walshy2866 says...
8:46am Wed 20 Feb 13

reiko082 wrote:
A couple of scroats crawling back out of the woodwork i see. Must have been on a "family holiday" for the past couple of weeks.

Wasn't the best performance today but Hull are a good side, they're now second, and we're not going to win every game so lets keep this into perspective. Heads up and move on.

Agree with some comments on the mid though, I sigh every time I see Murphy on the teamsheet. For me the mid has been the problem for the last 2 years. Neither got steel and engine power to support the df, or the vision, pace and creativity to provide for the forwards.

Pederson and Rochina are the midfielders that have the most assists, neither played tonight.
I was there , Hull were NOT a good side, and aren't a good side, but wanted it more. We were shocking and we'd do well to play Rochina, seeing he's out on loan in Spain! Think you need to get up to speed, but agree on Peds, only creative quality midfielder we have & look at the games we've done well in, he's played.

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Harwoodstblue says...
8:53am Wed 20 Feb 13

bburnrover wrote:
Well thats it we need to rebuild for next year,we are not good enough ,Lowe maybe young but he hasnt enough skill to move the ball forward and Murphy is just too slow that is why Liverpool got rid a few seasons ago. We need a good midfielder and that is what we should be looking for in the summer as Appleton is a good manager he just needs to build his own team and get rid of the Pedersons,Murphys Danns and Lowes from our side.
Look at Hull's team, no household / star names there but flying in the league.
A properly managed team with players playing in their natural positions could walk this league.
Appleton needs more time and importantly, backing from the owners to take us up. Some of our players simply aren't good enough and there needs to be some more outs and ins in the next twelve months before we can make a serious challenge.

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kfc yummy says...
10:23am Wed 20 Feb 13

Harwoodstblue wrote:
kfc yummy wrote:
Played terrible tonight Appleton beginning to be found wanting.
Hello the coward has turned up. Where have you been the last three weeks?
Coward.
Why am i a coward? I have a life not obsessed with football also im not a child.

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Harwoodstblue says...
1:50pm Wed 20 Feb 13

kfc yummy wrote:
Harwoodstblue wrote:
kfc yummy wrote:
Played terrible tonight Appleton beginning to be found wanting.
Hello the coward has turned up. Where have you been the last three weeks?
Coward.
Why am i a coward? I have a life not obsessed with football also im not a child.
You are a coward because you dare not come on here when Dingles lose or Rovers win. Only when Rovers lose.That's why.
In any case a supporter of a team with a record like Burnley is in no position to criticise anyone.

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