Rovers @ Everton, 8/16 [R]

[blkbrnrvr]

And so the Paul Ince era officially begins with a trip to Goodison Park. Goodison can definitely be a tough place to pick up points, so I'd be ok with coming away with a draw from this one. Thankfully for those of us in the States, the game will be live on Fox Soccer Channel.

I'm guessing that we may be without Nelsen after his participation in the Olympics, so that doesn't necessarily help the cause.

[Alan_V]

Well. We're hurt without Morton and Roque. But I think Everton are worse off. Physio Room is saying they'll be missing Pienaar, Hibbert, Cahill and Van Der Myde.

Could be a decent chance for 3.

[Phil Margonis]

whats the formation supposed to look like?

[blkbrnrvr]

Well. We're hurt without Morton and Roque. But I think Everton are worse off. Physio Room is saying they'll be missing Pienaar, Hibbert, Cahill and Van Der Myde.

Could be a decent chance for 3.

I knew Pedersen and Santa Cruz missed the Breda game with injuries, but I wasn't sure if they'd miss this one as well.

[Revelian]

Incey played for Liverpool and ManUre. He'll not be welcome at Goodison, so neither will his side. It'll be a baptism of fire. If Cahill is playing, I fear for our chances. He is a really good, engine-like, player.

If we escape with a point, I'd be happy.

Revelian

[Alan_V]

Here's the link to my source
http://www.physioroom.com/news/english_premier_league/epl_injury_table.php

Says they're 'doubtful,' so I s'pose they could play.

[BlackburnRover]

Incey played for Liverpool and ManUre. He'll not be welcome at Goodison, so neither will his side. It'll be a baptism of fire. If Cahill is playing, I fear for our chances. He is a really good, engine-like, player.

If we escape with a point, I'd be happy.

Revelian

Yeah I'll be more than happy with a point here. It's the great unkown at the moment, and first games of the season are always a bit odd. But Everton are still a good team, a lot of those players were injured for most of last season too, it's going to be a tough game. Be interesting to see what we get.

Here's the link to my source
http://www.physioroom.com/news/english_premier_league/epl_injury_table.php


You're a genius, this'll help my fantasy league selection no end.

[dring1]

a nice trip to goodison park on saturday hoping for 3 points. it has been reported that santa cruz and pederson will be fit for that game as will our new chillian signing. will be making a report on how well we do at the shit hole of a stadium and then im off for a nice trip to wembley to watch england. 3 days in london cant wait for the season to start.

[BlackburnRover]

Talking to some Everton fans, they're not confident of getting much from the game either. Could go either way. If I had to put money on this one I'd go for a draw, but I haven't a clue, so I'm not putting any money on it ;)

[blkbrnrvr]

Emerton may be the only injury doubt tomorrow. (http://www.rovers.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10303~1366886,00.html)

[Alan_V]

Yeah I'll be more than happy with a point here. It's the great unkown at the moment, and first games of the season are always a bit odd. But Everton are still a good team, a lot of those players were injured for most of last season too, it's going to be a tough game. Be interesting to see what we get.



You're a genius, this'll help my fantasy league selection no end.

Genius, nah. Observant. Used to be a link on 4thgame.com and I just remembered it.

Thanks for the props though. :D

[JohnHolmesJr]

The Rovers lineup is not out yet.

I expect something like the Following:

Roque McCarthy

MGP Tugay Reid Emerton

Warnock Nelson Samba Simpson

Robinson

Excitment abounds.

Best thing about this game is EVerton no longer have AJ. He just tore us up last season. I have no idea what they will have w/o him. The will also not have :
Pienaar
Van Der Meyde
Hibbert
Cahill

Let's get this party started.....

It is Rovers time!!!

[JohnHolmesJr]

Starters announced:

Good Guys:
Robinson, Ooijer, Samba, Nelsen (c), Warnock, Reid, Mokoena, Dunn, Pedersen, Santa Cruz, Roberts.

Subs: Brown (GK), Tugay, McCarthy, Villanueva, Simpson, Treacy, Derbyshire.

Everton:
Howard, Baines, Yobo, Lescott, Jagielka, Arteta, Neville (c), Valente, Osman, Yakubu, Rodwell.

Subs: Turner (GK), Jutkiewicz, Gosling, Agard, Kissock, Baxter, Wallace.

[JohnHolmesJr]

FYI:

WBA 0 -- Gunners 1

Thanks for participating this year West Brum.

Actually a good showing when player @ Emirates.

Anyone out there now ?

Will any be chatting during the match ?

Wondering if I should stay and chat or move on.

[JohnHolmesJr]

Anyone find it interesting the only new signed starter is Robinson.

I mean if we had Brad in the Goal this could be last year.

[blkbrnrvr]

I'd say we've looked pretty sharp so far.

[JohnHolmesJr]

3 great chances so far MGP first then 2 headers by Roque.

All in all we look strong and powerful and Everton should fear our massiveness!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[lancashirepride]

Rovers looking solid at the start. The way Santa Cruz is heading the ball, he's got to put one through eventually.

[JohnHolmesJr]

Did I just see someone knock over Samba.

I did not think that would even be possible.

[JohnHolmesJr]

That Tim Howard is a great GK.

Another stop on great chance by DUnny.