Blackburn Rovers: Latest News and Form
The Blackburn Rovers’ manager has apologised to Rovers’ travelling faithful for his side’s disappointing defeat at Old Trafford last weekend. Manchester United thrashed Blackburn Rovers by seven goals while only scoring one. Sir Alex Ferguson’s
thirty million signing; Dimitar Berbatov scored five goals for the Red Devils and become the third player in Barclays Premier League history to score five goals. Last year, Tottenham Hotspurs’ Jermain Defoe scored five goals in a nine nil victory over Wigan
Athletic at White Hart Lane.
It is the first time Blackburn lost by a six goal margin since 1983. Manchester United simply outclassed Sam Allardyce’s side who has been already hit with numerous injuries. After the 7-1 loss Sam Allardyce held his hands up and said
sorry to Rovers fans on behalf of his players.
Sam Allardyce said: "I would like to apologise to the Blackburn fans who made the journey because what they saw was not very good. You might say the first goal was a foul on the keeper but it is neither here nor there because the referee
didn't give it. That sort of defending was not good enough to cope with a Manchester United side that was full of running, flair and talent. In the end, they mesmerised us. It is not what we wanted or expected but we have to take it on the chin. What is important
is how we fight back from it."
Blackburn Rovers are currently at the thirteenth spot of Barclays Premier League table with eighteen points to their name in 15 matches. Their recent form has been very decent as they have won three and lost three matches out of recent
six matches.
Home Form:
Blackburn Rovers have played seven matches so far at Ewood Park, in which they have won three, drew two and lost two matches. In the recent six home matches; for the first time this season they have won two consecutive matches. However
they have also lost two matches and drew two matches.
Away Form:
The Rovers have played eight away matches in which they certainly have not been very impressive, especially on the road. Blackburn have lost their five away matches, won 2 and drew one. Moreover, their recent six away matches have been
lack lustrous as they lost four matches and won only two.
Blackburn Rovers will welcome Mick McCarthy’s side this weekend for the sixteenth round of Barclays Premier League. Wolves are currently in the relegation zone but their inspiring victory over Sunderland last weekend would surely boost
them when they will face Blackburn Rovers. Although, Blackburn Rovers are not in relegation zone but their last beating at Old Trafford would surely had some impact on their next performance.
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