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the goals from the Carling Cup 2008-2009
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Blackburn
Rovers F.C. - Carling Cup - 2008-2009
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CUP DRAW Rovers get home tie with Grimsby The draw for the second round of this years Carling Cup took place - with non European action Premiere League teams involved for the first time. For Blackburn Rovers - the first hurdle will be at home - and they'll be face Grimsby Town of league one, who beat Tranmere 2-0 in round one. They opened their league campaign with a 0-0 home draw against Rochdale. The Full draw is:- Ipswich v Colchester ~ Coventry v Newcastle ~ Hartlepool v West Brom ~ West Ham v Macclesfield ~ Huddersfield v Sheff Utd ~ Cardiff v MK Dons ~ Swansea v Hull ~ Rotherham v Wolverhampton ~ Brighton v Man City ~ Reading v Luton ~ Blackburn v Grimsby ~ Wigan v Notts County ~ Leeds v Crystal Palace ~ Crewe v Bristol City ~ Middlesbrough v Yeovil ~ Fulham v Leicester ~ QPR v Carlisle ~ Nottm Forest v Sunderland ~ Burnley v Oldham ~ Southampton v Birmingham ~ Bolton v Northampton ~ Watford v Darlington ~ Preston v Derby ~ Cheltenham v Stoke (13th August 2008) |
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DERBS and EMERTON ON TARGET As Rovers sail through to the next round Blackburn Rovers 4 - 1 Grimsby Town It didn't look like the perfect start when Tom Newey placed a free kick just under the bar and Grimsby took the lead after just 6 minutes. But normal service was resumed within ten minutes and Rovers pushed aside the Mariners to claim their place in the Carling Cup 3rd Round. All the talk was about the eight changes made by Paul Ince, and starts for new boys Villanueva and Simpson - with Keith Treacy at left back and Carlos up front with Matt Derbyshire. Everyone had their hopes for the Chilean, and he didn't disappoint. His goal in the 17th minute curled in from 20 yards out, and his reputation was assured. He could have made it two on the half hour, but the ball fell to Matt Derbyshire to tap in for his first of the night. Next up - for the first time since 2005 - Brett Emerton scored a cracking goal from 18 yards out. And he should have collected his second two minutes later if it hadn't been for the Grimsby keeper. So 3-1 at the break and lots to look forward to. Ten minutes into the half, Morten Gamst Pedersen provided Derbyshire with the perfect cross to claim his second, and he should have gone on to get at least two more! Phil Barnes had a great night between the sticks for the visitors, or it would have been a cricket score. Great entertainment and a wonderful debut for Carlos, Treacy and Simpson. Jason Brown (in for Paul Robinson) had nothing to do other than collect the ball from the back of his net in the early stages. Assistant Ray Mathias told RADIO ROVERS "In the first 20-25 minutes I thought they were in the game and pressured us a lot. But once we got into our pattern of play things started doing the right things I think things started to change then." Of Carlos Villanueva - Ray said: "He started off a little bit shaky, feeling the pressure of the game just trying to get into the tempo of the game. But once he got into that he was absolutely fantastic. We've seen him score goals like that all the time in training so it just shows what he can do. He also had a hand in two of the other goals so it was a complete performance from the boy..... When you talk about man-of-the-match displays I thought Matt did very well indeed, you look at the chances he's created for himself with his movement and the crosses coming into the box he could have four or five goals tonight. Keith is a great athlete, he can get forward and deliver good quality crosses and also he has pace to defend at the back." So Rovers are in the draw from Round 3 on Saturday lunchtime and another Rovers star was born! (27th August 2008) |
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CUP DRAW Rovers at home to Everton The third round draw for this years Carling cup sees Rovers getting a second home tie - but it's Premiere League opposition. Blackburn opened this years League campaign at Goodison - and it's Everton who'll travel to Ewood in the cup. Ties will be played week commencing 22 September. The Full draw is:- Arsenal v Sheff Utd ~ Brighton or Man City v Derby ~ Burnley v Fulham ~ Portsmouth v Chelsea ~ Blackburn v Everton ~ Rotherham v Southampton ~ Swansea v Cardiff ~ CIpswich v Wigan ~ Stoke v Reading ~ Leeds v Hartlepool ~ Watford v West Ham ~ Man Utd v Middlesbrough ~ Liverpool v Crewe ~ Aston Villa v QPR ~ Sunderland v Northampton ~ Newcastle v Tottenham (30th August 2008) |
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MARTIN -IN ALL CHANGE ROVERS Backburn Rovers 1 - 0 Everton Carling Cup 3rd Round Paul Ince made seven changes from the side who won 1-0 on Saturday against Fulham ... and the result - the same result! But the changes - which included Stephen Warnock a captain playing in midfield with Tugay - played some lovely passing football, and the win was well deserved. The winning goal came from Martin Olsson in the 10th minute - and courtesy of debutant Robbie Fowler who set up the young Rovers defender. The down side was an injury to Paul Robinson who left the game two minutes later to be replaced by Jason Brown. Matt Derbyshire started up front with Fowler, and could have made it 2-0 ... but didn't! Treacy also came close and later Fowler might have claimed his first Blackburn goal. Everton played most of their first team, and later brought on Tim Cahil and Yakubu. James Vaughan thought he'd equalised but his effort was ruled out. Tugay collected a well deserved man of the match, and was praised by Everton Manager David Moyes who told reporters "I have to give Blackburn credit. They played well and Tugay was the best player on the pitch. He controlled the game, especially in the first half, and we should have played much better." Paul Ince now has the headache of which 11 to start with at St. James's on Saturday! His mix of young & old provided the 14,000 plus crowd with some great entertainment. He said "The two old men (Robbie Fowler and Tuguy) were different class. Robbie was champing at the bit and keen to prove a point. I played him in a slightly deeper role and he did ever so well. He never lost a ball and had a couple of chances. He made a difference tonight and showed a lot of lovely touches. He is a natural goalscorer and you do not lose it. The signs are good." Two clean sheets this week, and two wins over Everton this season. (24th September 2008) |
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ROVERS
AWAY IN ROUND FOUR
Blackburn to face Sunderland in the Carling Cup
It's another all Premier League tie for Rovers as former Man Utd team, mates Paul Ince and Roy Keane were drawn against each other in today's draw fro the fourth round of the Carling Cup. Sunderland only progressed after a penalty shoot out having come back from a 2-0 deficit to Northampton. Keane was not a happy man - where as Ince had a much easier ride at Ewood Park seeing off Everton thanks to a solo goal from Martin Olsson. The Full draw is:
Sunderland v Blackburn Rovers ~ Arsenal v Wigan Athletic ~ Chelsea v Burnley ~ Swansea City v Watford ~ Manchester United v Queens Park Rangers ~ Stoke City v Rotherham United ~ Brighton & Hove Albion or Derby v Leeds United ~ Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool
Matches to be played in the week commencing 10 November. (27th Sepetember 2008)
Blackburn to face Sunderland in the Carling Cup
It's another all Premier League tie for Rovers as former Man Utd team, mates Paul Ince and Roy Keane were drawn against each other in today's draw fro the fourth round of the Carling Cup. Sunderland only progressed after a penalty shoot out having come back from a 2-0 deficit to Northampton. Keane was not a happy man - where as Ince had a much easier ride at Ewood Park seeing off Everton thanks to a solo goal from Martin Olsson. The Full draw is:
Sunderland v Blackburn Rovers ~ Arsenal v Wigan Athletic ~ Chelsea v Burnley ~ Swansea City v Watford ~ Manchester United v Queens Park Rangers ~ Stoke City v Rotherham United ~ Brighton & Hove Albion or Derby v Leeds United ~ Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool
Matches to be played in the week commencing 10 November. (27th Sepetember 2008)
ROVERS
CRUZ INTO QUARTER FINALS
Sunderland 1-2 Blackburn Rovers
Paul Ince made 7 changes from the team who lost at Ewood Park at the weekend - and the Blackburn Manager gave a debut to young midfield player Andy Haworth. Robbie Fowler joined Matt Derbyshire up front and there was also a recall for Keith Treacy. With just 6 minutes gone it was Haworth who had Rovers first shot at goal - but shot wide. There weren't that many more first half chances for either side - but Paul Robbinson made a reflex save to deny Danny Collins and Kenwyne Jones found the bar. 0-0 at the break. The game came to life with the introduction of Roque Santa Cruz - on for Andy Haworth ... within moments Chris Samba had provide the perfect cross for Roque to head home. Five minutes later Rovers were two up after Phillip Bardsley gifted them with an own goal. And that's when things could have gone badly wrong. 60 seconds later Kenwyne Jones had got one back for the home side ... and from a period of dominance, Rovers looked vulnerable. But Blackburn held on to continue their excellent record in the North East.
Rovers last win was at Newcastle at the end of September - and it's Sunderland again on Saturday at Ewood Park. Paul Ince will now be delighted to find his side in the Quarter Finals of the League Cup draw on Saturday lunchtime. (12th November 2008)
Sunderland 1-2 Blackburn Rovers
Paul Ince made 7 changes from the team who lost at Ewood Park at the weekend - and the Blackburn Manager gave a debut to young midfield player Andy Haworth. Robbie Fowler joined Matt Derbyshire up front and there was also a recall for Keith Treacy. With just 6 minutes gone it was Haworth who had Rovers first shot at goal - but shot wide. There weren't that many more first half chances for either side - but Paul Robbinson made a reflex save to deny Danny Collins and Kenwyne Jones found the bar. 0-0 at the break. The game came to life with the introduction of Roque Santa Cruz - on for Andy Haworth ... within moments Chris Samba had provide the perfect cross for Roque to head home. Five minutes later Rovers were two up after Phillip Bardsley gifted them with an own goal. And that's when things could have gone badly wrong. 60 seconds later Kenwyne Jones had got one back for the home side ... and from a period of dominance, Rovers looked vulnerable. But Blackburn held on to continue their excellent record in the North East.
Rovers last win was at Newcastle at the end of September - and it's Sunderland again on Saturday at Ewood Park. Paul Ince will now be delighted to find his side in the Quarter Finals of the League Cup draw on Saturday lunchtime. (12th November 2008)
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November 12th 2008
Carling Cup 19:45 hrs. Att 18,555 Rovers in Quarter Finals |
Sunderland
Kenwyne Jones 70'59 |
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Rovers |
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ROVERS
AWAY TO UNITED IN CARLING CUP
Tough Quarter final draw
Rovers hope of a home tie & possibly Championship opposition wasn't to be as the draw was made for the quarter finals of this years Carling Cup. The dream of a Lancashire derby with Burnley didn't materialise - what did is probably one of the toughest ties left in the competition. Blackburn Rovers heard Manchester Untied get a home tie & then ball number 2 - reveal their name to visit Old Trafford!
The full draw for the final four games is:
Stoke City v Derby County ~ Manchester United v Blackburn Rovers ~ Burnley v Arsenal ~ Watford v Tottenham Hotspur
The games to be played w/c 1st December 2008 (15th November 2008)
Tough Quarter final draw
Rovers hope of a home tie & possibly Championship opposition wasn't to be as the draw was made for the quarter finals of this years Carling Cup. The dream of a Lancashire derby with Burnley didn't materialise - what did is probably one of the toughest ties left in the competition. Blackburn Rovers heard Manchester Untied get a home tie & then ball number 2 - reveal their name to visit Old Trafford!
The full draw for the final four games is:
Stoke City v Derby County ~ Manchester United v Blackburn Rovers ~ Burnley v Arsenal ~ Watford v Tottenham Hotspur
The games to be played w/c 1st December 2008 (15th November 2008)
EIGHT
GOAL THRILLER
ROVERS GO OUT OF THE CUP
Manchester United 5-3 Blackburn Rovers
Carlos Tevez claimed four for United - Benni McCarthy two for Rovers ... The scoreline doesn't tell the tail of a game that saw the visitors have a first half that could have seen them at least two up! After weathering a little early Man U pressure, Blackburn were into their stride and kept testing Foster - the young United keeper. But on 34 minutes Ryan Giggs took a free kick, and Tevez headed home his first of the night. Just five minutes later Luis Nani made it 2-0. Rovers should have been well out of it - but at half time Paul Ince brought on Benni McCarthy to play along side Roque Santa Cruz, and after just two minutes he's scored his first to make it 2-1. Rovers were still celebrating their partial recovery when Andre Ooijer fouled Tevez and the striker scored again from the spot. Five minutes later and Tevez was there again and United had a 4-1 lead ... but still Blackburn tried to stay in the game. Next up with just seven minutes to go was Matt Derbyshire, and there was still belief that perhaps a late rally could force extra time. With 92 minutes on the watch Derbs shot across the box and McCarthy was there to tap in Blackburns third of the tie. 4-3 and still two minutes to play ... but sadly the final say went to Carlos Tevez - who claimed him fourth and send United into the semi finals.
Blackburn certainly never allowed Man U to have all the say - but left themselves with far too much to do - and too many goals conceded yet again. (3rd December 2008)
ROVERS GO OUT OF THE CUP
Manchester United 5-3 Blackburn Rovers
Carlos Tevez claimed four for United - Benni McCarthy two for Rovers ... The scoreline doesn't tell the tail of a game that saw the visitors have a first half that could have seen them at least two up! After weathering a little early Man U pressure, Blackburn were into their stride and kept testing Foster - the young United keeper. But on 34 minutes Ryan Giggs took a free kick, and Tevez headed home his first of the night. Just five minutes later Luis Nani made it 2-0. Rovers should have been well out of it - but at half time Paul Ince brought on Benni McCarthy to play along side Roque Santa Cruz, and after just two minutes he's scored his first to make it 2-1. Rovers were still celebrating their partial recovery when Andre Ooijer fouled Tevez and the striker scored again from the spot. Five minutes later and Tevez was there again and United had a 4-1 lead ... but still Blackburn tried to stay in the game. Next up with just seven minutes to go was Matt Derbyshire, and there was still belief that perhaps a late rally could force extra time. With 92 minutes on the watch Derbs shot across the box and McCarthy was there to tap in Blackburns third of the tie. 4-3 and still two minutes to play ... but sadly the final say went to Carlos Tevez - who claimed him fourth and send United into the semi finals.
Blackburn certainly never allowed Man U to have all the say - but left themselves with far too much to do - and too many goals conceded yet again. (3rd December 2008)
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Carling Cup 20:00 hrs. Att 53'997 Rovers out of the cup |
Manchester
United
Carlos Tevez 34'26, (pen)49'04, 53'36, 90'00 (+4) Luis Nani 39'23 |
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