A quiet Saturday night in, trying to avoid watching Match Of The Day, the wondrous sight of Rocky Balboa flashed onto my screen. The intimidating and imposing figure of the Russian Ivan Drago stood in Rockys way of achieving self respect and honor. As the underdog, he relied on spirit, heart, belief and courage. Thankfully he prevailed and Adrienne got a shout out!
Rewind to earlier that day and Liberty Stadium was the location as the might of Blackburn Rovers went to war with Swansea City to boost there chances of Premier League survival. Now Swansea are no Ivan Drago. Yes they play some decent football but if Rovers had of taken a leaf out of the Italian Stallions book they could have gave them a game. Instead, by half time Rovers were on their knees quicker than Jenny Thompson on a Saturday night. Hi Jenny!
The writing is on the wall for Blackburn Rovers this season. Wigans result at the Emirates Stadium puts another nail in the relegation coffin. Wigan were outstanding on the night and the performance of Victor Moses and his team mates proved with a little pride and passion, David can beat Goliath. One thing for certain Wigans fans will be proud and appreciate how the fought for the badge on their chest. This is something that David Dunn and Paul Robinson apart cannot be said about the Rovers team on Saturday last. Steven N’zonzi attitude was as courageous as Luis Suarez at a Snoop Dogg Concert. He went down in my estimation on the day. All all Rovers fans and I ask for is if we go down, go down with some pride, the fans will appreciate it for decades to come. We don’t forget hero’s. Its too late for Rovers but its not to late for the players to give suffering fans the chance to raise their chin.
We need a Hero! We need a Colin Hendry. We have Scott Dann.
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