BLACKBURN ROVERS MATCH THREAD

[Blackadder]

Sadly I think this is quite a clear indication Robbie isn't in Mancini's plans. It's one thing being dropped for an in-form Petrov/Bellamy, it's another thing completely being dropped for Benjani

I think quite the opposite. Mancini will have seen the need for a big man up front against Blackburn, hopefully Benjani will - if nothing else - batter their centre halves and create space for Petrov, Tevez and Bellers to exploit.

At this stage of Robinho's recovery from injury, the last 30 mins should be enough, especially if we're 2 or 3 up and he can go on and express himself with no pressure. Same goes for SWP.

[wolfcity]

Sadly I think this is quite a clear indication Robbie isn't in Mancini's plans. It's one thing being dropped for an in-form Petrov/Bellamy, it's another thing completely being dropped for Benjani

Another way to look at it would be that Mancini is giving everyone their chance. Benjani starting against Blackburn alongside Tevez isn't dangerous. Robinho, Santa Cruz and Shauny Wright are all on the bench.

Has anyone got a working free stream yet? It's find one within 5 minutes or run to the Pub...

[edge275]

Sadly I think this is quite a clear indication Robbie isn't in Mancini's plans. It's one thing being dropped for an in-form Petrov/Bellamy, it's another thing completely being dropped for Benjani

So you'd put two smaller forwards together against Samba and some other Alladyce neanderthal? Benji is a good choice to soften them hup...Robby on to finish them off!! ;0)

I must agree Benjani is the perfect choice to roughen them up......If we were playing Rugby.

[trueblue64]

Man City: Given, Zabaleta, Richards, Kompany, Garrido, Petrov, De Jong, Barry, Bellamy, Tevez, Benjani. Subs: Taylor, Wright-Phillips, Robinho, Santa Cruz, Sylvinho, Boyata, Ibrahim.

Blackburn: Robinson, Jacobsen, Samba, Nelsen, Givet, Emerton, Andrews, Nzonzi, Pedersen, Dunn, Di Santo. Subs: Brown, McCarthy, Olsson, Kalinic, Hoilett, Salgado, Chimbonda.

[Blue Blood]

Man City: Given, Zabaleta, Richards, Kompany, Garrido, Petrov, De Jong, Barry, Bellamy, Tevez, Benjani. Subs: Taylor, Wright-Phillips, Robinho, Santa Cruz, Sylvinho, Boyata, Ibrahim.

Blackburn: Robinson, Jacobsen, Samba, Nelsen, Givet, Emerton, Andrews, Nzonzi, Pedersen, Dunn, Di Santo. Subs: Brown, McCarthy, Olsson, Kalinic, Hoilett, Salgado, Chimbonda.

Benni McCarthy injured in the warm out so now out of the team.

[Manx Blue]

Sadly I think this is quite a clear indication Robbie isn't in Mancini's plans. It's one thing being dropped for an in-form Petrov/Bellamy, it's another thing completely being dropped for Benjani

I think quite the opposite. Mancini will have seen the need for a big man up front against Blackburn, hopefully Benjani will - if nothing else - batter their centre halves and create space for Petrov, Tevez and Bellers to exploit.

At this stage of Robinho's recovery from injury, the last 30 mins should be enough, especially if we're 2 or 3 up and he can go on and express himself with no pressure. Same goes for SWP.

Here Here Slackbladder!

[shawzy]

given zab micah kompany gaz
petrov dejong barry bellers
benji tevez

[TomS]

Good evening everyone from snowy northern germany.

Here we go,good day at the office, City on TV,a beer on the table, wife is away........ what could go wrong?

Come on City!

[mr_nool]

Is Ireland injured still/again?
I see SWP is on the bench. Anyone now if he's fully fit already?

[bluej]

Suprised about Benjani, but knowing him he'll probably grab a hat trick! I can see why Mancini has done it bearing in mind we've got two tough games coming up.

[Manx Blue]

Good evening everyone from snowy northern germany.

Here we go,good day at the office, City on TV,a beer on the table, wife is away........ what could go wrong?

Come on City!

Beer to get Warm?

[Blue Blood]

Who the fook is the prick commentator on 5 live??

Slamming Vieira and City. Twat.

[Kiss_The_Goat]

There's about 4 Blackburn fans here!

[Fidel Castro]

Sadly I think this is quite a clear indication Robbie isn't in Mancini's plans. It's one thing being dropped for an in-form Petrov/Bellamy, it's another thing completely being dropped for Benjani

So you'd put two smaller forwards together against Samba and some other Alladyce neanderthal? Benji is a good choice to soften them hup...Robby on to finish them off!! ;0)

Yes. Cos they are better footballers. If Benjani was actually strong, could hold the ball up well and time his jumps for headers I'd think it would be a good choice. Fact is he hardly wins any headers and is physically quite weak considering his size.

[Mr Miyagi]

Man City: Given, Zabaleta, Richards, Kompany, Garrido, Petrov, De Jong, Barry, Bellamy, Tevez, Benjani. Subs: Taylor, Wright-Phillips, Robinho, Santa Cruz, Sylvinho, Boyata, Ibrahim.

Blackburn: Robinson, Jacobsen, Samba, Nelsen, Givet, Emerton, Andrews, Nzonzi, Pedersen, Dunn, Di Santo. Subs: Brown, McCarthy, Olsson, Kalinic, Hoilett, Salgado, Chimbonda.

I know people are disappointed about Benjani, but this team is still good enough to beat Blackburn...

[Somerset Blue]

Where a frock anyway mate. It's liberating and I've just got back from Egypt where I bought and wore a fantastic frock. Think they call it summat else over there but it lets a nice little breeze tickle up to my nadgers:o)

Too. Much. Information!

[Andy, lincs]

Alan Green giving City and Vieira a slating. Wanker. Come on City!!!!

[mr_nool]

Looks like Petrov is on the right again. I'm not crazy about that, but I shouldn't complain given his goalscoring record this season.

[Blueboylewis]

Come on city!!!

[TomS]

Good evening everyone from snowy northern germany.

Here we go,good day at the office, City on TV,a beer on the table, wife is away........ what could go wrong?

Come on City!

Beer to get Warm?

German one, so it is cold......