Crocked Roque hoping to face Reading
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| CROCKED: Roque Santa Cruz |
ROQUE Santa Cruz is hopeful he WILL be fit to face Reading tomorrow - despite getting crocked by team-mate Aaron Mokoena whilst away on inter-national duty earlier this week.
Rovers' leading scorer lasted just 21 minutes of Paraguay's friendly with South Africa before he picked up an ankle injury as a result of a Mokoena tackle.
However, the 26-year-old, who arrived back in England yesterday afternoon, is still optimistic about his chances of being ready for the trip to the Madejski.
"Roque has been in touch with us and said it's not too serious.
"He will be checked by our medical staff, but we are hopeful he will be fit to play," said chairman John Williams last night.
9:59am Friday 28th March 2008
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CommentPosted by: Steve, Oxford on 11:10am Fri 28 Mar 08
It wouldn't be the end of the world if Roque's rested or put on the bench tomorrow - to be fair JR has looked every bit as good when he's come in (very well taken goal last week, absolutely outstanding against Fulham earlier in the season), so it's about time Sparky did the right thing and backed up the sentiments he's shared with the press this week by giving Jason a run..
It wouldn't be the end of the world if Roque's rested or put on the bench tomorrow - to be fair JR has looked every bit as good when he's come in (very well taken goal last week, absolutely outstanding against Fulham earlier in the season), so it's about time Sparky did the right thing and backed up the sentiments he's shared with the press this week by giving Jason a run..
Posted by: Rover the Top on 11:16am Fri 28 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Steve[/bold] wrote:
It wouldn't be the end of the world if Roque's rested or put on the bench tomorrow - to be fair JR has looked every bit as good when he's come in (very well taken goal last week, absolutely outstanding against Fulham earlier in the season), so it's about time Sparky did the right thing and backed up the sentiments he's shared with the press this week by giving Jason a run.. [/quote] Um, Roberts has started the last two games anyway...
Steve wrote:
It wouldn't be the end of the world if Roque's rested or put on the bench tomorrow - to be fair JR has looked every bit as good when he's come in (very well taken goal last week, absolutely outstanding against Fulham earlier in the season), so it's about time Sparky did the right thing and backed up the sentiments he's shared with the press this week by giving Jason a run..
Um, Roberts has started the last two games anyway...
Posted by: ossy rover, ossy on 11:22am Fri 28 Mar 08
as stated on previous posts the santa JR partnership has been looking good in the last few weeks so thats the preffered option.
lets hope he's fit but if i was a betting man my money would be on him not playing.
KEEP THE FAITH
as stated on previous posts the santa JR partnership has been looking good in the last few weeks so thats the preffered option.
lets hope he's fit but if i was a betting man my money would be on him not playing.
KEEP THE FAITH
Posted by: JOE, chester on 11:27am Fri 28 Mar 08
team id play against reading:
friedel
emerton(if fit)
ooijer
zurab
warnock
bentley
dunn
reid
gamst
roberts
derbyshire
subs: brown, tugay, roque (no point risking him), benni,vogel.
thoughts guys??
i think derbyshires mobility could
team id play against reading:
friedel
emerton(if fit)
ooijer
zurab
warnock
bentley
dunn
reid
gamst
roberts
derbyshire
subs: brown, tugay, roque (no point risking him), benni,vogel.
thoughts guys??
i think derbyshires mobility could
Posted by: Gem, Rossendale on 11:29am Fri 28 Mar 08
Hope roque plays tomorrow because then hopefully we are guarenteed some goals but then again it ROVERS vs reading theres normally goals in their games.
blue n white 4eva
Hope roque plays tomorrow because then hopefully we are guarenteed some goals but then again it ROVERS vs reading theres normally goals in their games.
blue n white 4eva
Posted by: Monkey, Jungle on 11:37am Fri 28 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Gem[/bold] wrote:
Hope roque plays tomorrow because then hopefully we are guarenteed some goals but then again it ROVERS vs reading theres normally goals in their games. blue n white 4eva[/quote] I hope he plays also, however im normally the optimist but i got a bad feeling about tomoro, Reading are strugglin and we always seem to lay down for teams out of form! any thoughts?
Gem wrote:
Hope roque plays tomorrow because then hopefully we are guarenteed some goals but then again it ROVERS vs reading theres normally goals in their games. blue n white 4eva
I hope he plays also, however im normally the optimist but i got a bad feeling about tomoro, Reading are strugglin and we always seem to lay down for teams out of form! any thoughts?
Posted by: ossy rover, ossy on 11:48am Fri 28 Mar 08
hey come on monkey this season we have a good record against the teams in the lower half of the league.
but as they say there are no easy games in the prem.
with the next four games coming up spurs(h) pool(a) utd(h) pompey(a), a win is a must if we are still harbouring european dreams.
if santa doesnt play the JR/Derbs combo might just be a suprise.
KEEP THE FAITH
hey come on monkey this season we have a good record against the teams in the lower half of the league.
but as they say there are no easy games in the prem.
with the next four games coming up spurs(h) pool(a) utd(h) pompey(a), a win is a must if we are still harbouring european dreams.
if santa doesnt play the JR/Derbs combo might just be a suprise.
KEEP THE FAITH
Posted by: jeppo, yorks on 11:48am Fri 28 Mar 08
with dunny gamst and bents all playing better, roberts very strong up front, benni with a point to prove, santa fit, vogel in the mix, and our defence probably better off without Samba at the minute, we're in great shape!!
with dunny gamst and bents all playing better, roberts very strong up front, benni with a point to prove, santa fit, vogel in the mix, and our defence probably better off without Samba at the minute, we're in great shape!!
Posted by: Monkey, Jungle on 11:58am Fri 28 Mar 08
[quote][bold]ossy rover[/bold] wrote:
hey come on monkey this season we have a good record against the teams in the lower half of the league. but as they say there are no easy games in the prem. with the next four games coming up spurs(h) pool(a) utd(h) pompey(a), a win is a must if we are still harbouring european dreams. if santa doesnt play the JR/Derbs combo might just be a suprise. KEEP THE FAITH[/quote] Good point, but it does seem to happen on occasions especially when a win is important.
I know there are no easy games but this one is going to be really tough!
I would rather play one of the top 4 every week as it is easier to raise your game against the better sides.
I HAVE ALWAYS HAD FAITH!
ossy rover wrote:
hey come on monkey this season we have a good record against the teams in the lower half of the league. but as they say there are no easy games in the prem. with the next four games coming up spurs(h) pool(a) utd(h) pompey(a), a win is a must if we are still harbouring european dreams. if santa doesnt play the JR/Derbs combo might just be a suprise. KEEP THE FAITH
Good point, but it does seem to happen on occasions especially when a win is important.
I know there are no easy games but this one is going to be really tough!
I would rather play one of the top 4 every week as it is easier to raise your game against the better sides.
I HAVE ALWAYS HAD FAITH!
Posted by: Rovers girl, Blackburn on 1:41pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Roque to play tomorrow. He's awesome and he always tries hard. If he doesnt play Roberts will be lonely.
LET'S HOPE HE'S BEEN GIVEN THE ALL CLEAR!!
Roque to play tomorrow. He's awesome and he always tries hard. If he doesnt play Roberts will be lonely.
LET'S HOPE HE'S BEEN GIVEN THE ALL CLEAR!!
Posted by: Sparkysrovers, Limerick Ireland on 3:55pm Fri 28 Mar 08
What an oaf Mokoena is....?!
He needs to go during summer surely.
Hope SC is fit!
What an oaf Mokoena is....?!
He needs to go during summer surely.
Hope SC is fit!
Posted by: dave, blakburn on 6:04pm Fri 28 Mar 08
what an idiot mokoena is injuring r best player the big moron!
whats the name of the music the players come out to?
what an idiot mokoena is injuring r best player the big moron!
whats the name of the music the players come out to?
Posted by: andrew, blackburn on 7:30pm Fri 28 Mar 08
seriously who the frig is this cretin who keeps sayin KEEP THE FAITH
was anyone losing THE FAITH??
is this a situation where u need to KEEP THE FAITH?
its not really a catchphrase that catches on im afraid :( i think most just find it annoying. wonder how long it took you to think it up whilst u simultaneously sit at home in your underwear watching challenge tv all week??
seriously who the frig is this cretin who keeps sayin KEEP THE FAITH
was anyone losing THE FAITH??
is this a situation where u need to KEEP THE FAITH?
its not really a catchphrase that catches on im afraid :( i think most just find it annoying. wonder how long it took you to think it up whilst u simultaneously sit at home in your underwear watching challenge tv all week??
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