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Rovers v Blyth Highlights

Jan 5th, 2009 | Source: Blackburn Offside | Category: Latest Blackburn blogs

Matty’s offside goal:

Carlos’ free kick:



Rovers V Blyth Live Blog!!

Jan 5th, 2009 | Source: Blackburn Offside | Category: Latest Blackburn blogs

21st- Grella just going hardbody and working the ball out of any Danger for Rovers.
19th- Judge with a pass/shot? I’m not sure but its 5 shots for and 0 against, as Rovers keep forcing the issue.
17th- Corner cleared by Blyth and foul called on Judge. Didn’t see who took the corner itself but it was [...]



Rovers V Blyth Live Blog!!

Jan 5th, 2009 | Source: Blackburn Offside | Category: Latest Blackburn blogs

Final Score: Rovers 1-0 Blyth Spartans A nervy win but a win none the less. A fantastic free kick by Carlos Villanueva turns out to be all Rovers need to put the game away. Some positive things to be taken away here; Treacy, Simpson, Carlos’ performances for sure. One does have to wonder though why [...]



FA Cup Round Three Preview - Blyth Spartans AFC & 4th Round Draw

Jan 4th, 2009 | Source: Blackburn Offside | Category: Latest Blackburn blogs

Well the Rovers take a trip to Blue Square North Blyth today to take on the Spartans in the definition on a banana peel game. Currently in 21st out of 22 places, they’re three points shy of the safety spot at 19th. The Rovers’ staff knew just about as much as I did, and [...]



The Silly Season Starts

Jan 3rd, 2009 | Source: Blackburn Offside | Category: Latest Blackburn blogs

Some headlines or you to chew on about some recent going ons at Rovers. Santa is still with us for the time being while we have had a few outings. And a big yay for Sunderland who knocked Notlob from the cup today.
Rovers trial for Ghana Starlet-SkySports
Santa Cruz expecting bid by City??(Guardian)……but then is happy [...]



Blackburn 2-2 Man City, Another 2 Points Dropped

Dec 30th, 2008 | Source: Blackburn Offside | Category: Latest Blackburn blogs

A heads up and alert shot by Benni Mac and a sweet header from Jason Roberts wasn’t enough to down Manchester City this past Sunday. A late collapse and total lapse of confidence saw a poor clearance capitalized on and marking taking a back seat while Robinho waltzed home. Samba summed it up well when [...]



A Letter to Jason Roberts w/ Highlights

Dec 28th, 2008 | Source: Blackburn Offside | Category: Latest Blackburn blogs

Dear Jason Roberts,
KILL YOURSELF! The worst miss in the history of misses. Un-effin-believable. 2 points dropped but a point is a point and hopefully this will put us well on our way to getting out of the drop zone. Read some more after the jump.
So other then getting pretty outplayed the firsthalf, the second [...]



Happy Holidays from the Blackburn Offside!

Dec 25th, 2008 | Source: Blackburn Offside | Category: Latest Blackburn blogs

Whatever you calibrate from the Solstice to the New Year, happiness and fortune to all of you this season! And while this picture might be out of date very soon, a little cheer and a laugh is never a bad thing.
Right, well onto a quick summary of some Rovers news:
Big Sam has let Mr. Arsenal [...]



Dream Start for BFS; Rovers 3-0 Stoke W/highlights

Dec 21st, 2008 | Source: Blackburn Offside | Category: Latest Blackburn blogs

Big Sam’s start to his managerial career at Rovers could not have started better as a brace from Benni Mac and a poached goal bullet from Jason Roberts led the Rovers to almost an assured victory inside the first 27 minutes at Ewood Park on Saturday.
With RSC ruled out, Rovers went with Benni Mac [...]



Some Words From BFS

Dec 18th, 2008 | Source: Blackburn Offside | Category: Latest Blackburn blogs

BFS taking no time to start appealing to the fans, starting this afternoon at the press conference unveiling him officially. From the official site:
“This is a great club to be managing, having walked around the facilities today, this is the best facilities that I’ve experienced as a manager.”
He also added
“But having been there before I [...]