pauli Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 TODAY’S OPPOSITES Blackburn are a long established football club with a rich tradition. Like us, they have had their ups and downs. Recent history has been particularly cruel though. Despite being taken over by a wealthy Indian family and spending shed loads of money they were relegated from the Premier league in 2012. In a desparate battle to stay up that season, the owners signed a new, unheard of goalkeeper. Known only as Rover, a name normally reserved for dogs, he came with a lifetime contract. Sensing an upturn in the club’s fortunes, the tormented but faithful fans snapped up the tickets for Rover’s debut. To their wide eyed surprise, the new shot stopper turned out to be a chicken! Of course, it was an unmitigated disaster. Anything more than a waist high ball had the new keeper flapping hopelessly. It soon became obvious that the team were doomed. Some suggested that they might even have conceded less by not bothering to play with a goalie at all. Blackburn were duly relegated having gained the lowest number of points in their entire existence. Blackburn entered the following close season determined to rebuild. Millions in parachute payments would ensure that solid signings could be made for a swift return to the top flight. Late that June, it was announced that Rover would also be in charge of transfer activity and for an undisclosed fee had already sourced the previously unknown free kick specialist and winger, Ken Tucky. Five minutes into their first game of the new season, Blackburn were awarded a penalty after a handball fowl. Game on! The crowd roared as Tucky limbered up to the spot to take the kick but then suddenly wandered off in the opposite direction, scratching at the ground and clucking with glee as he found a corn seed nestling effortlessly in the grass. Someone else would have to step up and take the nerve wracking twelve yard shot on goal. They did. They missed. The fans were furious. The board were forced to hold an inquiry. It later turned out that Rover and Ken Tucky were in fact related. Accusations of nepotism flew thick and fast. Both had previously worked laying eggs on a Venky’s factory farm in India and had no footballing experience whatsoever before being signed. Blackburn soon came to the realisation that it would be a long, hard slog getting back out of the Championship and that’s how we come to be playing them today. IMPORTANT THINGS THAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Venue: Ewood Park. Kick Off: Tuesday the 27th of September at 19:45. Matchday Apparel: Away shirt. Massive flags and voices. Matchday Pub: T’Squire has not come up with a Matchday Pub this time so everyone will have to take the Staying Sober For Yet Another Game Challenge as further retribution for the misbehaviour at Birmingham. Matchday Pie: Chicken Tikka Masala. Matchday Song: Chicken Lickin' by Funk Inc... MATCHDAY FACTS Doris Stokes could return from a knee injury for Blackburn Rovers, if the striker comes through a reserve team run-out on Monday. Elliott Bennett has returned to full fitness, while former England defender Wes Brown is again likely to be named on the substitutes bench. Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Barry Bannan is one of a number of doubts for Owls boss Carlos Carvahal. Defender Daniel Pudil and forward Lucas Joao are others being monitored. Rovers have won their last two matches while Wednesday are yet to win away from Hillsborough this term. Head To Head ▪ Sheffield Wednesday have lost only one of their last seven league encounters with Blackburn (W3 D3). ▪ Rovers have only failed to score in one of their last 17 home games against Wednesday in all competitions (W11 D3 L3). ▪ Blackburn are one of two sides yet to keep a clean sheet in the Championship this season (along with Nottm Forest). ▪ The Owls are winless in seven away league fixtures, drawing three and losing four. KING CARLOS’ PEARLS OF WISDOM The players, they are trying to kill me. Of this, I am absolutely certain. To be sure. MINTYNESS We are here to roast some chickens! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest minsk owl Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Handball Fowl 1st away win coming up !!! ................... Warhurst with a couple, and somebody else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzatheowl Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Naked Owen Coyle is going to haunt me forever now, thanks Pauli. 3-1 Wednesday. all 3 in second half injury time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauli Posted September 26, 2016 Author Share Posted September 26, 2016 He is not naked. Owen Coyle is wearing a chicken disguise. We must be careful. Otherwise he might get away with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onslow Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 C'mon Wednesday. Let's keep this run going now and start building some momentum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Sl-OWL-ly Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 I fancy a good roast with Tay Tay myself but that aside I'm nervous to call this one, they're on the up and look like they should start to fly so 0-2 to WEDNESDAY then, oh, if only... A Tay Tay and WEDNESDAY double up, never going to happen, sorry Tay Tay ! Gotta be a WEDNESDAY result.... UTO, FTB, WAWAW, SWEB rules ok ? etc, etc, etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Sl-OWL-ly Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 15 minutes ago, pauli said: He is not naked. Owen Coyle is wearing a chicken disguise. We must be careful. Otherwise he might get away with it. Oh goh, I hope that's not another Turkey trembler ow whatever from last week, think it was the Owlsman that couned a phrase but I'm damned if I can remember it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirodo Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 I remember going to Blackburn many years ago with my dad, cousin and uncle. We were driving down the back streets near the ground, looking for somewhere to park, when we were met head on by a rag and bone man's cart hurtling full speed towards us. My dad flung the car into reverse, did a J turn worthy of any stuntman and floored it until we were safely out of range. 3-1 Wednesday. Lee (89, 90+1, 90+5756). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingOwl Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Wednesday 4-2 Blackburn Fletcher Marshall Fletcher Emnes Hooper Buckley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauli Posted September 27, 2016 Author Share Posted September 27, 2016 1 minute ago, FlyingOwl said: Wednesday 4-2 Blackburn Fletcher Marshall Fletcher Emnes Hooper Buckley Here we go, Here we go. Here were go, Some sensible football knowledge instead of the testicles that has been posted so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Sl-OWL-ly Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 1 minute ago, pauli said: Here we go, Here we go. Here were go, Some sensible football knowledge instead of the testicles that has been posted so far. Didn't think your OMDT was that bad TBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevtheowl Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Quality as usual mate, Wednesday will be like a Nando's hot chilli sauce. We will be all over the Chicken men, 5-0 to the mighty owls. UTO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pachyderm Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 6 - 7 - 13 since '94? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Hi Jon Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owlsend Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Very tight game sheff wed 27-26 Blackburn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmowl Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Love the flapping goalie Pauli. Hope Carlos sticks to a positive 442 tonight. 1-3 Lee (obviously) Hooper Abdi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roscoe P. Coltrane Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 The Wednesday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmowl Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Three good results tonight and against Brighton and Udders, and we will be VERY close to a top two spot. Lets hope tonight we see most of the loose strands come together. This side has the potential to blow away the likes of Blackburn, and to cut right through this division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
full fathom five Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 ON OUR WAY, WE'RE ON OUR WAY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wonder Spaniel Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 A feather in your cap for this OMDT Pauli! Let's give them a right good stuffing today, Wednesday. I predict that our new Brazilian out of contract free signing will bag a debut goal. Blackburn 0 - 1 Wednesday (Paxo) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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