Emerton and Reid have indeed been absent thus far, which is surprising given their form of late. I'd have to think that Emerton should be having more of a go at Stephen Kelly, given his inexperience.
Especially when Reid should have kept going instead of going down easily for a foul call. That was disappointing. Defoe and Keane were the only attcking players that were active and none of the Spurs' midfield haven't shown up yet.
No subs and the 2nd half starts. And as I type this (25 seconds in) Dickov's cross from the left to Gallagher and his one time shot is saved by Robinson. Best one so far in the match.
Gallagher fouled by Naybet. FK Rovers. 25 yards out. And Feguson's shot is block. CK Rovers. CK cleared. 50th Min.
Brown dribbles from the midfield to the edge of the box and lays a wonderful pass to a charging Keane and fires the shot pass Friedel. 1-0 Spurs. 56th Min.
Defoe had a 1v1 against Friedel but the ball is tackled away by Todd. Game's opening up now. 61st Min.
Reid's shot deflected by Atouba for a CK. Robinson mishandled a cross but Atouba saves it by clearing it. Thompson in for Tugay. (Thank God) 65th Min.
Dickov's cross saved by Robinson. Ziege passes to Keane and Keane was tackle outside the edge of the box. But no call. 68th Min.
Rovers pushing for the equalizer. But can't find the pass on the attacking third. Redknapp in for Ziegler. 73rd Min.
Rover CK cleared out but Rover's cross to Todd also cleared out from inside the 6 yard box. Thompson's shot goes over the crossbar. 75th Min.
Thompson fouled by Brown. FK Rovers. Brown booked and marched 10 yards. FK.....Reid's shot blocked and Dickov's shot saved by Robinson. Fulltime: Spurs 1 Rovers 0.
Disappointing home loss to Blackburn. They had most of the chances in the 2nd half but failed to connect them. Spurs were lucky to take 3 points on the road. I give Michael Brown and Robbie Keane for Men of The Match.