Blackburn Rovers coming for a friendly in July?

Discussion in 'D.C. United' started by American40, Apr 17, 2003.

  1. greatscott

    greatscott Member+

    Dec 21, 2002
    Richmond
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  2. seahawkdad

    seahawkdad Spoon!!!

    Jun 2, 2000
    Lincoln, VA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  3. seahawkdad

    seahawkdad Spoon!!!

    Jun 2, 2000
    Lincoln, VA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Here are some more links:
    http://www.ananova.com/sport/story/sm_771581.html
    http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/foo...ers/2956911.stm
    From the BBC report:
    "The proposed meeting with DC United - which might attract the interest of local fans with the presence of American international Friedel in the Rovers line-up - would be played at the RFK Stadium in late July.

    "We've been approached by a third party about a possible Blackburn match, but we've not yet had the opportunity to discuss anything directly with the team," said DC spokesman Doug Hicks.

    "DC United are interested, however, in pursuing any opportunity that would bring a quality side like Blackburn to RFK Stadium."

    Let's hope. Got to get the dates so I can plan some vacation around this..
     
  4. How do I get tickets? :)
     
  5. revelation

    revelation Member+

    Dec 17, 1998
    FC St. Pauli
    Club:
    FC Sankt Pauli
    Re: Rovers to DC in July

    Actually, we decided this because the best way to prevent people from making mistakes is to humilate them for the simple ones they already made! :) I love to insinuate that posters don't have enough brain power to fully read and understand simple thread titles such as the one about this match. It truly is one of the few perks of being God-Emperor-King-Master-of-Cyberspace-Ruler-of-Bigsoccer! That and squashing trolls... :D
     
  6. American40

    American40 Member

    Jan 9, 2003
    OK, I'm confused as hell. Was their a thread about this already? I can't find it, maybe I'm just blind.

    I had heard July 23. It better not be much after that, because I'm out of town July 27 for a week, already planned my vacation!
     
  7. Atouk

    Atouk BigSoccer Supporter

    DC United
    Apr 16, 2001
    Arlington, VA
    Club:
    Queens Park Rangers FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    There was one that was started on April 7th and last posted on back on April 8th, but since it was on page 3 of posts, I don't figure Revelation expected you to find it.

    https://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=42870

    The hard time he was jokingly dishing out appeared to be for Seahawkdad.
     
  8. American40

    American40 Member

    Jan 9, 2003
    Thanks, Atouk.
     
  9. revelation

    revelation Member+

    Dec 17, 1998
    FC St. Pauli
    Club:
    FC Sankt Pauli
    Yes, someone surreptitiously merged Seahawkdad's HUGE, GLARING, INCOMPETENT GAFF ( ;) ) into your rather correct thread. Have a nice day. ;)
     
  10. American40

    American40 Member

    Jan 9, 2003
    I think I GET THE POINT!

    Hehe;)
     
  11. seahawkdad

    seahawkdad Spoon!!!

    Jun 2, 2000
    Lincoln, VA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    And I'm still chuckling about it...nicely done. It's one nice thing about these boards--it's ok (and sometimes too easy) to do embarrassing things...:)

    Sigh--I so much wanted to be first with the news.

    Anyoway, if the match happens you'll recognize me--the guy in the Rovers' home shirt with the DC United cap and scarf.
     
  12. American40

    American40 Member

    Jan 9, 2003
    Posted on a Rovers forum, by a 'frequent poster':

    Believe it, or not. It's up to you.:)
     
  13. IntheNet

    IntheNet New Member

    Nov 5, 2002
    Northern Virginia
    Club:
    Blackburn Rovers FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    FRIEDELFRIEDELFRIEDELFRIEDELFRIEDEL

    So if the Blackburn Rovers come to RFK that means that Brad Friedel comes to RFK and that means the world's best keeper comes to RFK....

    I CAN'T WAIT (if this is true)!

    IntheNet
     
  14. Hax

    Hax BigSoccer Supporter

    Feb 1, 2000
    Gee, do you think "IntheNet" likes Friedel? :D

    Does anyone know the proposed date of the match? July 23?
     
  15. subbuteo

    subbuteo New Member

    Dec 17, 2002
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: FRIEDELFRIEDELFRIEDELFRIEDELFRIEDEL

    Yeah, I can't wait for Tottenham to come either.
     
  16. TEConnor

    TEConnor New Member

    Feb 22, 1999
    Re: FRIEDELFRIEDELFRIEDELFRIEDELFRIEDEL

    Too bad you missed him when he actually played at RFK on a regular basis...but that's the price of being a fair weather fan.

    Tim
     
  17. Lanky134

    Lanky134 New Member

    Oct 25, 1999
    134, 3, 6
    Re: Re: FRIEDELFRIEDELFRIEDELFRIEDELFRIEDEL

    Well, that was during the time when Columbus couldn't win at RFK, so you can't really blame him, can you?

    7/25/97 - DC 2 Columbus 1 (SO) (Brad had 7 saves and even got an assist on a goal by Sneaky Pete Marino)

    7/30/97 - DC 4 Columbus 2 (Brad had 5 saves)
     
  18. IntheNet

    IntheNet New Member

    Nov 5, 2002
    Northern Virginia
    Club:
    Blackburn Rovers FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    TEConnor said:

    "...but that's the price of being a fair weather fan..."

    As opposed to you die-hards yes?

    IntheNet
     
  19. Bill-DC

    Bill-DC Member+

    May 20, 2002
    I've known Tim since the beginning of MLS and DC United and he's there at RFK every home game through the good and the bad.
     
  20. nancyb

    nancyb Member

    Jun 30, 2000
    Falls Church, VA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    The Post had a little blurb about this game today. Seems to be looking more and more likely.
     
  21. IntheNet

    IntheNet New Member

    Nov 5, 2002
    Northern Virginia
    Club:
    Blackburn Rovers FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    FRIEDELFRIEDELFRIEDELFRIEDEL

    IT IS NOW A REALITY....Blackburn Rovers this summer at RFK..............

    IntheNet
     
  22. American40

    American40 Member

    Jan 9, 2003
    Where do you see "it's a reality"? It's not on DC's website, nor is it on Rovers website.
     
  23. GoldSaber

    GoldSaber New Member

    Apr 5, 2003
    Memphis
    Friedel in goal at RFK, if only that was an every game kinda thing (fantastical dreaming ensues...)
     
  24. American40

    American40 Member

    Jan 9, 2003

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