Rochina: I’ll back my ability to hit the net

8:21am Monday 3rd September 2012 in News Photograph of the Author By Andy Cryer, Blackburn Rovers reporter

RUBEN Rochina insists he has full faith in his own ability after rescuing Blackburn Rovers a point on Saturday with a stunning back heel.

Rovers’ Spaniard has yet to make a league start this campaign but gave boss Steve Kean a reminder of his talents with his late leveller to drag a rampant Leeds level.

Rochina has largely been a forgotten man at Ewood Park for almost a year, being restricted to cameo appearances here and there, but his inactivity has not dented any of his confidence.

The former Barcelona man played a key role in Rovers winner against Leicester a week ago from the bench before proving the hero on Saturday.

Rochina said: “I always try. I believe in me, you must shoot to score and when I have the opportunity, I do. Some times it is wide, sometimes it is a goal. I try always.

“In the moment you can’t think too much. I am really happy for the finish but most important is for the team to get the point.

“I don’t think I have scored like that before, I can’t remember one. It is normal, people were surprised, it is a good thing to finish.

“It was good.”

While Rochina was understandably delighted with his contribution, Leeds boss Neil Warnock was left feeling aggrieved at the manner of the equaliser.

Rovers boss Steve Kean insists two of Leeds’ goals should have been disallowed for fouls on his players and Warnock believes the same of Rochina’s leveller.

He said: “It was a cracking end to the game. That is why I am in the game for days like that. Everyone gave everything, what a good avert for the Championship.

“Shankly once said referees know the rules and the laws they just don’t know the game. When you watch the free kick and the way Pedersen arched his back to foul Tom Lees and see the referee give a free kick to Pedersen, I just don’t know.

“I have asked the assessor how are they educated on this because Pedersen did it all afternoon.

“Good luck to him. He was laughing at me in the dug out and he is not bad for an old man is he?

“The referee should be aware when someone deliberately fouls at such a crucial time. It is so disappointing to get done by a decision like that.”

Comments (22)

8:36am Mon 3 Sep 12

Hovis1945 says...

Rochine is definately work in progress but at least (at last) it seems to be progressing.
Rochine is definately work in progress but at least (at last) it seems to be progressing. Hovis1945

8:49am Mon 3 Sep 12

Rovers 1495 says...

4 points dropped, Steve, any more and I will order you a taxi, OK ?
4 points dropped, Steve, any more and I will order you a taxi, OK ? Rovers 1495

8:55am Mon 3 Sep 12

MatthewCA says...

I always believe in Rochina from the last season, he is a good talent and good pace and power shooter too. I prefer to play Rochia in wide with Kazim too. Let Rhodes and Gomes keep the center. They are excellent in finish.

Defence need to buckle up with midfield after getting two goals. It is shame to give away lots of balls into the box and robbo to act quickly.
I always believe in Rochina from the last season, he is a good talent and good pace and power shooter too. I prefer to play Rochia in wide with Kazim too. Let Rhodes and Gomes keep the center. They are excellent in finish. Defence need to buckle up with midfield after getting two goals. It is shame to give away lots of balls into the box and robbo to act quickly. MatthewCA

9:03am Mon 3 Sep 12

SimonGarner says...

Jeeeeeeebus...

Steve Kean quoting Shankly.

He has a long way to go.
Jeeeeeeebus... Steve Kean quoting Shankly. He has a long way to go. SimonGarner

9:16am Mon 3 Sep 12

andygmo says...

It was Warnock quoting Shankly
It was Warnock quoting Shankly andygmo

9:38am Mon 3 Sep 12

Frisson says...

Play Rochina just off Rhodes and between them they will bag a hat full of goals for us this season
Play Rochina just off Rhodes and between them they will bag a hat full of goals for us this season Frisson

10:06am Mon 3 Sep 12

dallydally says...

Needs to get his head up more and sometimes - instead of shooting - play a telling pass. Still much to learn
Needs to get his head up more and sometimes - instead of shooting - play a telling pass. Still much to learn dallydally

10:46am Mon 3 Sep 12

Rover Pete says...

It is pity that Kean does not trust this talented young man to play 90 minutes.
Give him a few games Kean, he will get better and better..
It is pity that Kean does not trust this talented young man to play 90 minutes. Give him a few games Kean, he will get better and better.. Rover Pete

11:24am Mon 3 Sep 12

PersianRover says...

This player is class. He almost scored the same amount of goals than Hoillet last year with 20% of the game time.

It is easy to pick on young players, he gives the ball away not less than anyone else. His our best passer, and a very positive player. I would play him in the center midfield with Ethuhu being the defensive rock. Fabragus of Arsenal wasn't a big player but like Rochina, their passing is excellent and ensures the team keep the ball, not lose it to then have to defend it.

Kean has more to learn than Rochina!
This player is class. He almost scored the same amount of goals than Hoillet last year with 20% of the game time. It is easy to pick on young players, he gives the ball away not less than anyone else. His our best passer, and a very positive player. I would play him in the center midfield with Ethuhu being the defensive rock. Fabragus of Arsenal wasn't a big player but like Rochina, their passing is excellent and ensures the team keep the ball, not lose it to then have to defend it. Kean has more to learn than Rochina! PersianRover

11:46am Mon 3 Sep 12

Road Runner Road Runner says...

Have to go with the comments above over Rochina............

His stunner at Fulham season last convinced me. At Leeds with the equalizer I didn't see at the time the back heel !

Rochina was criticized last season for his giving away of the ball in dangerous area's or hanging onto the ball and losing possession, but his talents are there for all to see.

I hope he is given more time on the pitch this season ?

Good to see Warnock handing the plaudits to MGP !!

Arte et labore
Have to go with the comments above over Rochina............ His stunner at Fulham season last convinced me. At Leeds with the equalizer I didn't see at the time the back heel ! Rochina was criticized last season for his giving away of the ball in dangerous area's or hanging onto the ball and losing possession, but his talents are there for all to see. I hope he is given more time on the pitch this season ? Good to see Warnock handing the plaudits to MGP !! Arte et labore Road Runner Road Runner

12:17pm Mon 3 Sep 12

bypass06 says...

Wonder if they'll get slated, If they go ahead.

Bolton talking about Protesting.

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Wonder if they'll get slated, If they go ahead. Bolton talking about Protesting. http://boards.footym ad.net/forum.php?tno =80&fid=54&sty=2&act =1&mid=2114190137 bypass06

12:20pm Mon 3 Sep 12

Rovers 1495 says...

Rover Pete wrote:
It is pity that Kean does not trust this talented young man to play 90 minutes.
Give him a few games Kean, he will get better and better..
Is it because he's not Portuguese ?
[quote][p][bold]Rover Pete[/bold] wrote: It is pity that Kean does not trust this talented young man to play 90 minutes. Give him a few games Kean, he will get better and better..[/p][/quote]Is it because he's not Portuguese ? Rovers 1495

12:30pm Mon 3 Sep 12

Road Runner Road Runner says...

bypass06 wrote:
Wonder if they'll get slated, If they go ahead.

Bolton talking about Protesting.

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Worth keeping an eye on me thinks ?
[quote][p][bold]bypass06[/bold] wrote: Wonder if they'll get slated, If they go ahead. Bolton talking about Protesting. http://boards.footym ad.net/forum.php?tno =80&fid=54&s ty=2&act =1&mid=211419013 7[/p][/quote]Worth keeping an eye on me thinks ? Road Runner Road Runner

12:36pm Mon 3 Sep 12

MxMave says...

dallydally wrote:
Needs to get his head up more and sometimes - instead of shooting - play a telling pass. Still much to learn
Agreed, Rochina is far too trigger happy. He may have scored and got a semi assist but I believe he will squander more chances than he creates due to his greedy nature. It beggars belief that goodwillie was loaned whilst rochina stays and kazim Richards is brought in on loan. Rhodes needs a runner around him, not a slow or greedy player.
[quote][p][bold]dallydally[/bold] wrote: Needs to get his head up more and sometimes - instead of shooting - play a telling pass. Still much to learn[/p][/quote]Agreed, Rochina is far too trigger happy. He may have scored and got a semi assist but I believe he will squander more chances than he creates due to his greedy nature. It beggars belief that goodwillie was loaned whilst rochina stays and kazim Richards is brought in on loan. Rhodes needs a runner around him, not a slow or greedy player. MxMave

12:37pm Mon 3 Sep 12

MxMave says...

Agreed, Rochina is far too trigger happy. He may have scored and got a semi assist but I believe he will squander more chances than he creates due to his greedy nature. It beggars belief that goodwillie was loaned whilst rochina stays and kazim Richards is brought in on loan. Rhodes needs a runner around him, not a slow or greedy player.
Agreed, Rochina is far too trigger happy. He may have scored and got a semi assist but I believe he will squander more chances than he creates due to his greedy nature. It beggars belief that goodwillie was loaned whilst rochina stays and kazim Richards is brought in on loan. Rhodes needs a runner around him, not a slow or greedy player. MxMave

2:26pm Mon 3 Sep 12

bburnrover says...

Rhodes does not need anyone around him he needs service from two quick wingers who can cross a decent ball and he will deliver.

The thing is we should have gone the whole Hogg and brought in Ince from Blackpool we would then have a 4 goal start before tinker man **** it up with his tacticless substitutions.
Rhodes does not need anyone around him he needs service from two quick wingers who can cross a decent ball and he will deliver. The thing is we should have gone the whole Hogg and brought in Ince from Blackpool we would then have a 4 goal start before tinker man **** it up with his tacticless substitutions. bburnrover

10:58pm Mon 3 Sep 12

Captain Dreckley says...

I don't think any of us supporters doubt his ability but to show that ability he has to be allowed to play. A fantastic talent that Kean chooses to ignore.
Save our season. Kean out now
I don't think any of us supporters doubt his ability but to show that ability he has to be allowed to play. A fantastic talent that Kean chooses to ignore. Save our season. Kean out now Captain Dreckley

11:16am Tue 4 Sep 12

MatthewCA says...

Rover Pete wrote:
It is pity that Kean does not trust this talented young man to play 90 minutes. Give him a few games Kean, he will get better and better..
35 mts of second half is fine , swap with gomes on each game.
[quote][p][bold]Rover Pete[/bold] wrote: It is pity that Kean does not trust this talented young man to play 90 minutes. Give him a few games Kean, he will get better and better..[/p][/quote]35 mts of second half is fine , swap with gomes on each game. MatthewCA

11:20am Tue 4 Sep 12

MatthewCA says...

bburnrover wrote:
Rhodes does not need anyone around him he needs service from two quick wingers who can cross a decent ball and he will deliver. The thing is we should have gone the whole Hogg and brought in Ince from Blackpool we would then have a 4 goal start before tinker man **** it up with his tacticless substitutions.
Ollson, Kazim, Fomica can play together with Rhodes and Rochina up front will be fire in the ground. Kean should have play a better team in the capital cup game to get more combination players. The bench players really loose there chance.
[quote][p][bold]bburnrover[/bold] wrote: Rhodes does not need anyone around him he needs service from two quick wingers who can cross a decent ball and he will deliver. The thing is we should have gone the whole Hogg and brought in Ince from Blackpool we would then have a 4 goal start before tinker man **** it up with his tacticless substitutions.[/p][/quote]Ollson, Kazim, Fomica can play together with Rhodes and Rochina up front will be fire in the ground. Kean should have play a better team in the capital cup game to get more combination players. The bench players really loose there chance. MatthewCA

12:49pm Tue 4 Sep 12

Wild Rover says...

Rovers 1495 wrote:
4 points dropped, Steve, any more and I will order you a taxi, OK ?
Ok but also 8 points in the bag, take the blinkers off
Unbeaten in 4 and you still want moan
Tell you what, order a taxi for yourself because I will guarantee that if Kean was sacked today you and your moaning mates would be on hete shooting holes in the next victim, sorry, manager to take the job
Oh and Rochina, talented but lacks team play and is a showboater, so SK has been right not to play him , Rochina cost us more goals than he scored last year..which you would know if you actually went to a game now and then
[quote][p][bold]Rovers 1495[/bold] wrote: 4 points dropped, Steve, any more and I will order you a taxi, OK ?[/p][/quote]Ok but also 8 points in the bag, take the blinkers off Unbeaten in 4 and you still want moan Tell you what, order a taxi for yourself because I will guarantee that if Kean was sacked today you and your moaning mates would be on hete shooting holes in the next victim, sorry, manager to take the job Oh and Rochina, talented but lacks team play and is a showboater, so SK has been right not to play him , Rochina cost us more goals than he scored last year..which you would know if you actually went to a game now and then Wild Rover

5:37pm Tue 4 Sep 12

srvp28 says...

Wild Rover wrote:
Rovers 1495 wrote:
4 points dropped, Steve, any more and I will order you a taxi, OK ?
Ok but also 8 points in the bag, take the blinkers off
Unbeaten in 4 and you still want moan
Tell you what, order a taxi for yourself because I will guarantee that if Kean was sacked today you and your moaning mates would be on hete shooting holes in the next victim, sorry, manager to take the job
Oh and Rochina, talented but lacks team play and is a showboater, so SK has been right not to play him , Rochina cost us more goals than he scored last year..which you would know if you actually went to a game now and then
Are you unable to tell the difference between moaning and wry humour?
[quote][p][bold]Wild Rover[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Rovers 1495[/bold] wrote: 4 points dropped, Steve, any more and I will order you a taxi, OK ?[/p][/quote]Ok but also 8 points in the bag, take the blinkers off Unbeaten in 4 and you still want moan Tell you what, order a taxi for yourself because I will guarantee that if Kean was sacked today you and your moaning mates would be on hete shooting holes in the next victim, sorry, manager to take the job Oh and Rochina, talented but lacks team play and is a showboater, so SK has been right not to play him , Rochina cost us more goals than he scored last year..which you would know if you actually went to a game now and then[/p][/quote]Are you unable to tell the difference between moaning and wry humour? srvp28

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