Blackburn V City FA Cup Pre Match Thread

[We'reNotReallyHere]

Good team for us, glad Lopes is on the bench (a very strong one at that).

Blackburn start without Rhodes.

 

[bluebc]

Nasri missing.

He had an ice pack on his hamstring when brought off at swansea

 

[Damocles]

This will be Ferdi's 10th game in 4 weeks.

 

[california blue]

No Jovetic!!!!!!???????

 

[mancity111]

Nasri missing.

Probably a precaution after Wednesday and to give Lopes a chance.

You would think he will be ok for Newcastle or being saved for West Ham which is the most important thing.

 

[BlueCityfan]

Why 2 strikers? I'd rather put 1 more midfielder there. And Ferna gets overplayed IMO. He needs more rest. Another reason to get another CM in. Let's hope he doesn't play against West Ham.

 

[FantasyIreland]

Shame for Lopes, really should have started instead of Negredo/Dzeko.

No he shouldn't.

Big guns out initially to ensure the victory and introduce Lopes as and when its deemed beneficial and with minimal risk.

 

[razman]

This will be Ferdi's 10th game in 4 weeks.

really needs a rest !! rodwell get fit already !!

 

[JoeMercer'sWay]

This will be Ferdi's 10th game in 4 weeks.

reckon he'll only do a half and swap for Yaya.<br /><br />-- Jan 4th, '14, 11:58 --<br /><br />Lescott, captain charisma today.

 

[Dr Jacoby]

This will be Ferdi's 10th game in 4 weeks.

really needs a rest !! rodwell get fit already !!

Slightly misleading statistic. I'm convinced he played only 50-60 minutes in at least one of those games.

Hard to deny he's in need of a rest, though.