

Cup
Wolves Preview
By: Jimmy |Proper football returns to us this weekend around the world and, more importantly, at Ewood Park as the Blackburn Rovers take on the Wanderers of Wolverhampton in the fourth league game of the season.
I’ll be honest here; this is a must win game. After this game we have league games against Everton and Villa, with [...]
Warnock, OUT! Chimbonda, IN! Oh…and Gillingham too
By: Jimmy |So the big news today is Stephen Warnock is now a member of Aston Villa. On the replacement side, as soon as the door was hitting Warnock’s rear, a Mr. Pascal Chimbonda has moved in. A little case of the old switcheroo, and I’m not too upset. Here’s why…
Internet and Normal Service Return to the Blackburn Offside
By: Jimmy |Sorry for not being around lately at this clutch time in our season’s beginnings. Internet went out for a few days and work in the real world and you lose track of how much Rovers stuff is going on.
Here’s whats been going on:
First off, Sunderland stole three points from us. With more corners, shots, and [...]
Its Official: Coventry = Boogey Side w/ highlights
By: Jimmy |Despite a early lead for Rovers after just 2 (TWO) minutes, Coventry added goals from Gunnarsson in the 61st and Doyle in the 76th to take the lead late from Rovers having forced the chances and issues most of the game. It wasn’t till the 93rd that Chris Samba was able to snatch a draw [...]
Cup Magic? You Tell Me.
By: Jimmy |While this is a game preview, the ‘preview’ aspect of it wont be my main focus. The real question is if you believe in the magic of the cup.
Tomorrow we play the side that knocked us out of the third round last January. Coventry is also on a good bit of form lately, kind of, [...]
Benni Kills Off Sunderland and Aston Villa Tomorrow
By: Jimmy |Well finally we’re through with Sunderland.In the fifth meeting of the two sides this week in the FA Cup 4th round replay, Rovers won the last set in the match that saw the sides each take a draw and a win prior. Highlights were posted right before this, and they’re the long version so make [...]
Notlob tomorrow and a little apology
By: Jimmy |First the little apology, then onto the Notlob.
A small “I’m sorry” to readers of the Rovers Offside for lack of updates. My first week back at school just ended and I am re acclimating to the Uni life again. Normal service will resume asap. Moving on…
Side note: As you saw we draw Sunderland this [...]
Sunderland….again
By: Jimmy |We play Sunderland again tomorrow in the 4th round of the FA cup. We’ve beaten them every time we’ve met in this competition but I feel like we’ve played them so much this year already that it could be any ones game. According to the official site, Roque gets the start while Roberts, Dunn and [...]
Rovers v Blyth Highlights
By: Jimmy |Matty’s offside goal:
Carlos’ free kick:
Rovers V Blyth Live Blog!!
By: Jimmy |Final Score: Rovers 1-0 Blyth Spartans A nervy win but a win none the less. A fantastic free kick by Carlos Villanueva turns out to be all Rovers need to put the game away. Some positive things to be taken away here; Treacy, Simpson, Carlos’ performances for sure. One does have to wonder though why [...]







