Our first team

[hal9thou]

Nouse would do for me. Playing people where they're meant to play.

that always helps

[davieqpr]

Luongo won't play v Blackburn as he usually needs a break after internationals. Presuming Henry plays whoever gets picked to play alongside him will
give an idea what JFH thinks about Sandro.

[Ginger Ninja]

Luongo won't play v Blackburn as he usually needs a break after internationals. Presuming Henry plays whoever gets picked to play alongside him will
give an idea what JFH thinks about Sandro.

True about Luongo. I think we can expect to see Borysiuk play. Hopefully alongside Sandro, but more than likely Henry.

[Shepherds Mush]

True about Luongo. I think we can expect to see Borysiuk play. Hopefully alongside Sandro, but more than likely Henry.

Surely Cousins will play alongside one of Borysiuk/Sandro? Unless he's on the wing....again

[Ginger Ninja]

Surely Cousins will play alongside one of Borysiuk/Sandro? Unless he's on the wing....again

That was, unfortunately, my reckoning mate, Cousins on the wing.

[LoftusRoadLad]

Blackburn Rovers from whoscored.com

+ Strengths=Creating long shot opportunities=Strong
- Weaknesses
Defending against long shots
Weak

Defending against skillful players
Weak

Avoiding individual errors
Weak

Avoiding offside
Very Weak

Defending against attacks down the wings
Very Weak

Yeni and Wszołek are gonna have fun then !!

[Hove Ranger]

Blackburn = Weak

[Ginger Ninja]

Blackburn = Weak

They have been this season. Which points to one painful, inevitable outcome when they visit Loftus Road

[skranger]

Yes that's that then ......

[davieqpr]

Weak ,there almost a fortnight.

[Shania]

Their new player from Norway, Martin Samuelsen on loan from West Ham, is one we should watch out for!!

[hal9thou]

Which points to one painful, inevitable outcome when they visit Loftus Road

When things go wrong for us against supposedly inferior opposition - and that has happened many many times during my Rs years -
it always starts with us paying way too much respect and sitting too deep. Invite them in and they will take advantage. JFH is naturally cautious but he needs to select positively for this one. Picking Henry for instance always sees our mid park sit that bit deeper. Bad idea against a struggling side because its easier for them to get some territory and some confidence.

[Ginger Ninja]

When things go wrong for us against supposedly inferior opposition - and that has happened many many times during my Rs years -
it always starts with us paying way too much respect and sitting too deep. Invite them in and they will take advantage. JFH is naturally cautious but he needs to select positively for this one. Picking Henry for instance always sees our mid park sit that bit deeper. Bad idea against a struggling side because its easier for them to get some territory and some confidence.

Completely agree Hal. We need to do what we did against Leeds and Cardiff, press high up the park and put their defence under pressure, they have proven this season that they panic under pressure and make mistakes.

[nasser95]

When things go wrong for us against supposedly inferior opposition - and that has happened many many times during my Rs years -
it always starts with us paying way too much respect and sitting too deep. Invite them in and they will take advantage. JFH is naturally cautious but he needs to select positively for this one. Picking Henry for instance always sees our mid park sit that bit deeper. Bad idea against a struggling side because its easier for them to get some territory and some confidence.

Very very true, We have to show a desire to push them, rather then allow them to push us. Best form of defending is attacking so they say. Hopefully Cousins is moved centrally and while unlikely due to international duty, Luongo can come in and show his creativity but if not, Ariel or Sandro will push and close the opp higher up the pitch. Have Yeni on the right and either Wszolek or Shodipo on the left.