It has been a sloppy game between Blackburn and Sunderland today, lots of bad passing. A nice goal by Hoillet is the difference at the moment but Sunderland is creating chances late, in the 84th minute now. It would be a huge 3 points for Rovers.
Great headed finish by the Yak, Blackburn up 2-0 in the 86th. That should wrap up the 3 points and put them 6 ahead of the bottom 3.
I hate Blackburn. They needed a miracle to revive their season and they got one. Junior Hoilett is on fire.
I'm pretty sure the other country is England because of him being at Blackburn for so long (similar to the Jonathan De Guzman situation for Canada) That being said, he was born in Brampton and lived there until he was like 13 until he went to the Blackburn academy so he should just play for Canada. Its our only hope if we ever want to qualify for another world cup.
Blackburn midfielder drops England call-up hint Published 23:00 11/02/11 By David Anderson Recommend Blackburn starlet Junior Hoilett has revealed he would be interested in playing for England. Hoilett already qualifies for his native Canada, Jamaica and US and would be eligible to represent the Three Lions under FIFA’s residency rules if he remains here for another three years. The midfielder has knocked back offers from Canada to pledge his international future to them to leave the door open for a future England call-up. Hoilett, 20, said: “I’ve not made any decisions. Right now I’m just focusing on Blackburn Rovers, so we’ll have to see about England. “I will always be Canadian, but all the options are open - Canada, Jamaica, possibly the USA and maybe one day England.
I think he is confused. Brian Sciaretta @briansciaretta Follow A few people asked me to look into this so I did. David Hoilett Sr. confirms his son Junior Hoilett is NOT & won't be eligible for the USMNT
Seems I need to stream this swansea-wolves match as well. Already 6 goals scored in the first 35 minutes god damn.
What in the hell has gotten into Wigan? Also if Villa gets relegated this season; will Alex McLeish be barred from city of Birmingham for life?
Wigan are master escape artists. If Wigan played the first half of the season as well as they do the second, they'd be comfortably in the top half.
Wasn't sure where to put this, but thought it was pretty great. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jexqTg-SIg4
Martinez deserves a shot with a big team. There's gonna be an 8th successive year of Wigan in the Prem?! Can't hardly wait.
for those who care, Premiership Promotion playoffs start Thursday. Cardiff City and West Ham United will face each other and Birmingham City and Blackpool will be the other matchup.
Want Blackpool to get back so bad. Will be watching tomorrow for sure. West Ham look tough tho if Blackpool were to get by Birmingham.
Not even sure if Birmingham would be mid table in the 'ship if McLeish was still their manager. Michael Bradley must have glared too hard at McLeish or something for him to pass on signing MB permanently.
Who didn't laugh at Villa when they hired McLeish? Is there a coach that wastes talent more than him? I think we all knew he was going to fail miserably, he was going to drag N'Zogbia down with him, and probably destroy Lichaj's growth. Up there with the predictability of Charlie Adam flopping at a big club.
Would love to see Blackpool come back up. Wouldnt mind West Ham as long as they keep Sam. B'ham and Cardiff better not. Have to be pulling for Sheffield United in the League 1 playoff to keep that local derby going with Wednesday in the Championship. No issue really unless MK Dons get promoted. Fuck them.
Cardiff is going to have a difficult time getting past West Ham now. Blackpool and B'ham City are still at 0-0 with a minute to go before the half in the first leg.