Trent Canary 0 Posted August 24, 2010 [quote user="McCanary"]1 -0 to us. Late winner from Jackson. Have you lot got no faith in your team?[/quote]So saying that we think we will lose away against a Premiership side shows we have no faith in our team? Surely its just common sense that a mid-table premiership team is highly favoured to beat a recently promoted championship side...at home? Theres faith, and blind faith. Not to suggest we cant win tonight, its just unlikely.2-0 Blackburn, and will hope we put in a good performance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaun Tilly Lace 0 Posted August 24, 2010 I would expect Blackburn to win, but you never know they might field a weakened side; so let''s take a punt at a 2-1 City win and hope we get a home tie for the next round. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
25overpar 0 Posted August 24, 2010 Big, big gulf between mid-table Premiership and ''hoping to do well'' Championship side. I really hope I''m wrong, but am expecting 3-0 City defeat. Forest game more important and maybe we can avoid Premiership opposition for a couple of rounds longer in the FA Cup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thecanaryfan 0 Posted August 24, 2010 Last visit to Ewood ended in 4 nil defeat I think? When we were in the prem? I can only see something similar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snakepit Lass 0 Posted August 24, 2010 i think 3-1 to blackburn but i hope they prove me wrong! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I am a Banana 0 Posted August 24, 2010 [quote user="Snakepit Lass"]i think 3-1 to blackburn but i hope they prove me wrong![/quote]yeah I expect a 4-1 [:P] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bomber 48 Posted August 24, 2010 Taking off my yellow and green spectacles and being realistic I reckon 3-0 to BlackburnPutting on my yellow and green spectacles and being totaly unrealistic 2-1 to City Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary Man of Kent 0 Posted August 24, 2010 4-0 BlackburnWe''ll go one down early on, the second just before half time and then a goal around 75 mins and another after 90. FACT!Any one got any questions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,384 Posted August 24, 2010 I''ve asked the cat but he seems totally uninterested in the Carling Cup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leedscanary 337 Posted August 24, 2010 I predict Tangable Fixed Assets to lose another umbrella! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenerationA47 751 Posted August 24, 2010 Here''s a trivia question (whose answer I don''t know!) for people - why did PL say in his pre-match interview that we''d never visited Ewood Park before? I assume he meant his particular management team hadn''t..? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Congo Canary 0 Posted August 24, 2010 Blackburn lead 1-0 until 90 mins. +1, then Ollie brings it back to 1-1. We win 2-3 in extra time, Crofts and an Askou header. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shyster 0 Posted August 24, 2010 [quote user="morty"]Can''t say I''m overly arsed lol.A win would be nice, and keeping the winning habit would be good, and getting fringe players involved in the absence of a reserve league would be handy, and we may make some cash.So, on balance, a win would be good, but if we lost I certainly wouldn''t lose much sleep, I would take 3 points on Saturday at Forest over a win tonight.[:)][/quote]Can''t be arsed ffs! [:@] I get incredibly irate by this attitude that the League Cup doesn''t matter, especially from older fans like yourself who should know better -- a run in the cup is good revenue and winning the fu*cker is actually qualification for the UEFA Cup - two pretty major reasons to want to do well in the competition I''d say.Of course Lambert is hoping the likes of Fox, Lappin & Askou will be out to impress this evening, but I''m a little peeved he''s resting form players, especially so early in the season - surely fitness levels of professional footballers are high enough to cope with three matches in eight days ffs.Let us football fans who care about the League Cup hope that Lambert''s gamble pays off with the selected players playing out of their skins to advance in what IS a very important competition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canary cherub 1 Posted August 24, 2010 [quote user="Shyster"][quote user="morty"]Can''t say I''m overly arsed lol.A win would be nice, and keeping the winning habit would be good, and getting fringe players involved in the absence of a reserve league would be handy, and we may make some cash.So, on balance, a win would be good, but if we lost I certainly wouldn''t lose much sleep, I would take 3 points on Saturday at Forest over a win tonight.[:)][/quote]Can''t be arsed ffs! [:@] I get incredibly irate by this attitude that the League Cup doesn''t matter, especially from older fans like yourself who should know better -- a run in the cup is good revenue and winning the fu*cker is actually qualification for the UEFA Cup - two pretty major reasons to want to do well in the competition I''d say.Of course Lambert is hoping the likes of Fox, Lappin & Askou will be out to impress this evening, but I''m a little peeved he''s resting form players, especially so early in the season - surely fitness levels of professional footballers are high enough to cope with three matches in eight days ffs.Let us football fans who care about the League Cup hope that Lambert''s gamble pays off with the selected players playing out of their skins to advance in what IS a very important competition.[/quote]I agree with you Shyster [:O]If we were going all out for promotion this year then I accept that the league would take precedence, but imo promotion this year is neither possible nor desirable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QueensHills Canary 0 Posted August 24, 2010 I think Blackburn have looked good so far, so i''m just hoping for good performance. But you never know at the moment we seem to have a team that dont give up till +90 mins. Maybe 2-1 blackburn, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted August 24, 2010 [quote user="Shyster"][quote user="morty"]Can''t say I''m overly arsed lol.A win would be nice, and keeping the winning habit would be good, and getting fringe players involved in the absence of a reserve league would be handy, and we may make some cash.So, on balance, a win would be good, but if we lost I certainly wouldn''t lose much sleep, I would take 3 points on Saturday at Forest over a win tonight.[:)][/quote]Can''t be arsed ffs! [:@] I get incredibly irate by this attitude that the League Cup doesn''t matter, especially from older fans like yourself who should know better -- a run in the cup is good revenue and winning the fu*cker is actually qualification for the UEFA Cup - two pretty major reasons to want to do well in the competition I''d say.Of course Lambert is hoping the likes of Fox, Lappin & Askou will be out to impress this evening, but I''m a little peeved he''s resting form players, especially so early in the season - surely fitness levels of professional footballers are high enough to cope with three matches in eight days ffs.Let us football fans who care about the League Cup hope that Lambert''s gamble pays off with the selected players playing out of their skins to advance in what IS a very important competition.[/quote]I think you need a word with Mrs Shyster. You seem to be storing up a lot of pent up tension.[;)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted August 24, 2010 [quote user="canary cherub "][quote user="Shyster"][quote user="morty"]Can''t say I''m overly arsed lol.A win would be nice, and keeping the winning habit would be good, and getting fringe players involved in the absence of a reserve league would be handy, and we may make some cash.So, on balance, a win would be good, but if we lost I certainly wouldn''t lose much sleep, I would take 3 points on Saturday at Forest over a win tonight.[:)][/quote]Can''t be arsed ffs! [:@] I get incredibly irate by this attitude that the League Cup doesn''t matter, especially from older fans like yourself who should know better -- a run in the cup is good revenue and winning the fu*cker is actually qualification for the UEFA Cup - two pretty major reasons to want to do well in the competition I''d say.Of course Lambert is hoping the likes of Fox, Lappin & Askou will be out to impress this evening, but I''m a little peeved he''s resting form players, especially so early in the season - surely fitness levels of professional footballers are high enough to cope with three matches in eight days ffs.Let us football fans who care about the League Cup hope that Lambert''s gamble pays off with the selected players playing out of their skins to advance in what IS a very important competition.[/quote]I agree with you Shyster [:O]If we were going all out for promotion this year then I accept that the league would take precedence, but imo promotion this year is neither possible nor desirable. [/quote]So if promotion is achievable, in my mind, does that make my view of the cup more relevant? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supermarket Prodigy 0 Posted August 24, 2010 1-0 City, we''ll grab an early goal, Blackburn will be all over us, though Mr. Ruddy will continue to build on his weekend heroics with a terrific goalkeeping display!SP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter-plastic 0 Posted August 24, 2010 I said earlier that I think we''ll lose, but I don''t really have much of a clue for scoreline forecasts. However I reckon I can accurately predict the post-match reaction from the managers PL: "The lads that have come in have done terrific ..."SA: "This was a potential banana skin, and I told my lads to do a job for me tonight ... (followed by the usual old cr*p)" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ca 1 Posted August 24, 2010 [quote user="Supermarket Prodigy"]1-0 City, we''ll grab an early goal, Blackburn will be all over us, though Mr. Ruddy will continue to build on his weekend heroics with a terrific goalkeeping display!SP[/quote] You''re nice and positive [:)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lordyfan 0 Posted August 24, 2010 just heard the line-up. i still think we''ll do it 1-0. come on city! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I am a Banana 0 Posted August 24, 2010 [quote user="I am a Banana"]But i fancy blackburn to win by 3.[/quote][y][:P][;)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grow Up Mate 0 Posted August 24, 2010 [quote user="Grow Up Mate"]3-1 Blackburn with Hoolahan scoring for us[/quote]Was right apart from Hoolahan! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites