clint van damme
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Right then, Litten Tree.
Match Thread Blackburn Rovers (A) Sat 16th October 2021 - 3pm KO (2 Viewers)
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robbiekeane
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Hate international breaks, we lose momentum
Terry Gibson's perm
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But it has allowed a bit of rest as few of our players went away.
Brighton Sky Blue
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Speedie's Head
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We'll miss Maatsen for sure. I wonder how they'll line up. Kane on the right and Dabo left?
Yep I believe they'd been told they'd be killed or not allowed back home if they lost 3-0 or more. This was to run the clock down at 2-0. Motion called it 'an act of African ignorance' but in fact was the ignorant one himself that day! They'd just won the African cup of Nations and made the world cup they knew the fuckin rules
I'd say he'll do exactly that tbf
Brighton Sky Blue
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Yep I believe they'd been told they'd be killed or not allowed back home if they lost 3-0 or more. This was to run the clock down at 2-0. Motion called it 'an act of African ignorance' but in fact was the ignorant one himself that day! They'd just won the African cup of Nations and made the world cup they knew the fuckin rules
Think it was an act of defiance against whoever was ruling Zaire at the time who had made threats like that and mistreated the players.
PUSB-We_are_going_up
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Id say it will be Kane on the left
Brighton Sky Blue
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Sky_Blue_Daz
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I sound pessimistic but I’d happily take a draw
harvey098
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I was intrigued enough to google. Fascinating and sad.
Exposing The Myth: Why Zaire’s Infamous 1974 World Cup Free-Kick Was Far From Comical
It is one of the most memorable moments in football history. Labelled “a bizarre moment of African ignorance” by commentator John Motson, Mwepu Ilunga’s name…
www.thesportsman.com
Torquay Sky Blue
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I didn't know the reason behind that . Really interesting stuff. Thanks for posting itI was intrigued enough to google. Fascinating and sad.
Exposing The Myth: Why Zaire’s Infamous 1974 World Cup Free-Kick Was Far From Comical
It is one of the most memorable moments in football history. Labelled “a bizarre moment of African ignorance” by commentator John Motson, Mwepu Ilunga’s name…
Skybluefaz
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They seem to be missing a good few including the Chilean assassin. One to get back in the win column away from home.
skybluegod
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Safe travels to all going today. Should be a hell of an atmosphere. Shame I can't go myself.
At fucking last. Feels like months since Fulham.
That's why I wouldn't necessarily change things.
Stay with two up top ,see how we go,after all we're averaging 2 points per game .
SkyBlueGuy
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Anyone know of any pubs for the away fans today?
Brighton Sky Blue
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NordVPN
PUSB-We_are_going_up
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Im going 3-0 Gyo Hat trick
Terry_dactyl
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I’ve seen that clip loads of times over the years but that’s the first I’ve heard of that! As you say it’s always been portrayed as ‘how funny/sweet, they don’t even know the rules’!Yep I believe they'd been told they'd be killed or not allowed back home if they lost 3-0 or more. This was to run the clock down at 2-0. Motion called it 'an act of African ignorance' but in fact was the ignorant one himself that day! They'd just won the African cup of Nations and made the world cup they knew the fuckin rules
A moments thought should have told me otherwise. I’m disappointed in myself.
no_loyalty
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I have just read the pre match preview on the Blackburn website, and Mowbray says he is hopeful Ben Brereton Diaz will be able to play a part after jetting in from South America just hours before. I thought Diaz was definitely out of this game?
Sky Blue Harry H
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Agreed - can't even remember them blaming it on ignorance at the time, and as a young teen I put it down to the youthful like exuberance of a puppy. Had never heard the back story - as you and others have said, really sad.
Frostie
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I wonder if all this Brereton Diaz stuff is posturing & he actually features, albeit probably as a sub.
Match preview on their website says:
Preview: Rovers v Coventry City
Club football returns at Ewood Park this afternoon!
www.rovers.co.uk
And he got a private jet back from International duty:
Sky Blue Harry H
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No way will Brereton Diaz will be ok to play against us. It would be reckless in terms of player welfare after having played thosands of miles away on Thursday night/Friday morning.
Kneeza
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Massive clash. Theirs has 'COV' on it.
Brighton Sky Blue
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Not unless he’s set on playing
TomRad85
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Who cares anyway, we've got Gyok and he didn't even have to change his name to get good.
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Warwickhunt
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Possible blood clot in leg scenario! Travelling in a pressurised cabin 12 hours and concerted pressure on the calf muscles. I hope they don’t take a silly decision?
Johnnythespider
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Just a heads up, city are being featured on Football Focus in a minute