Rochina: I’ll back my ability to hit the net
8:21am Monday 3rd September 2012 in Sport
By Andy Cryer, Blackburn Rovers reporter
RUBEN Rochina insists he has full faith in his own ability after rescuing Blackburn Rovers a point on Saturday with a stunning back heel.
Rovers’ Spaniard has yet to make a league start this campaign but gave boss Steve Kean a reminder of his talents with his late leveller to drag a rampant Leeds level.
Rochina has largely been a forgotten man at Ewood Park for almost a year, being restricted to cameo appearances here and there, but his inactivity has not dented any of his confidence.
The former Barcelona man played a key role in Rovers winner against Leicester a week ago from the bench before proving the hero on Saturday.
Rochina said: “I always try. I believe in me, you must shoot to score and when I have the opportunity, I do. Some times it is wide, sometimes it is a goal. I try always.
“In the moment you can’t think too much. I am really happy for the finish but most important is for the team to get the point.
“I don’t think I have scored like that before, I can’t remember one. It is normal, people were surprised, it is a good thing to finish.
“It was good.”
While Rochina was understandably delighted with his contribution, Leeds boss Neil Warnock was left feeling aggrieved at the manner of the equaliser.
Rovers boss Steve Kean insists two of Leeds’ goals should have been disallowed for fouls on his players and Warnock believes the same of Rochina’s leveller.
He said: “It was a cracking end to the game. That is why I am in the game for days like that. Everyone gave everything, what a good avert for the Championship.
“Shankly once said referees know the rules and the laws they just don’t know the game. When you watch the free kick and the way Pedersen arched his back to foul Tom Lees and see the referee give a free kick to Pedersen, I just don’t know.
“I have asked the assessor how are they educated on this because Pedersen did it all afternoon.
“Good luck to him. He was laughing at me in the dug out and he is not bad for an old man is he?
“The referee should be aware when someone deliberately fouls at such a crucial time. It is so disappointing to get done by a decision like that.”
Comments(22)
Rovers 1495
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8:49am Mon 3 Sep 12
MatthewCA
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8:55am Mon 3 Sep 12
Defence need to buckle up with midfield after getting two goals. It is shame to give away lots of balls into the box and robbo to act quickly.
SimonGarner
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9:03am Mon 3 Sep 12
Steve Kean quoting Shankly.
He has a long way to go.
andygmo
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9:16am Mon 3 Sep 12
Frisson
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9:38am Mon 3 Sep 12
dallydally
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10:06am Mon 3 Sep 12
Rover Pete
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10:46am Mon 3 Sep 12
Give him a few games Kean, he will get better and better..
PersianRover
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11:24am Mon 3 Sep 12
It is easy to pick on young players, he gives the ball away not less than anyone else. His our best passer, and a very positive player. I would play him in the center midfield with Ethuhu being the defensive rock. Fabragus of Arsenal wasn't a big player but like Rochina, their passing is excellent and ensures the team keep the ball, not lose it to then have to defend it.
Kean has more to learn than Rochina!
Road Runner Road Runner
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11:46am Mon 3 Sep 12
His stunner at Fulham season last convinced me. At Leeds with the equalizer I didn't see at the time the back heel !
Rochina was criticized last season for his giving away of the ball in dangerous area's or hanging onto the ball and losing possession, but his talents are there for all to see.
I hope he is given more time on the pitch this season ?
Good to see Warnock handing the plaudits to MGP !!
Arte et labore
bypass06
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12:17pm Mon 3 Sep 12
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Rovers 1495
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12:20pm Mon 3 Sep 12
Rover Pete wrote:Is it because he's not Portuguese ?
It is pity that Kean does not trust this talented young man to play 90 minutes.
Give him a few games Kean, he will get better and better..
Road Runner Road Runner
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12:30pm Mon 3 Sep 12
bypass06 wrote:Worth keeping an eye on me thinks ?
Wonder if they'll get slated, If they go ahead.
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MxMave
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12:36pm Mon 3 Sep 12
dallydally wrote:Agreed, Rochina is far too trigger happy. He may have scored and got a semi assist but I believe he will squander more chances than he creates due to his greedy nature. It beggars belief that goodwillie was loaned whilst rochina stays and kazim Richards is brought in on loan. Rhodes needs a runner around him, not a slow or greedy player.
Needs to get his head up more and sometimes - instead of shooting - play a telling pass. Still much to learn
MxMave
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12:37pm Mon 3 Sep 12
bburnrover
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2:26pm Mon 3 Sep 12
The thing is we should have gone the whole Hogg and brought in Ince from Blackpool we would then have a 4 goal start before tinker man **** it up with his tacticless substitutions.
Captain Dreckley
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10:58pm Mon 3 Sep 12
Save our season. Kean out now
MatthewCA
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11:16am Tue 4 Sep 12
Rover Pete wrote:35 mts of second half is fine , swap with gomes on each game.
It is pity that Kean does not trust this talented young man to play 90 minutes. Give him a few games Kean, he will get better and better..
MatthewCA
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11:20am Tue 4 Sep 12
bburnrover wrote:Ollson, Kazim, Fomica can play together with Rhodes and Rochina up front will be fire in the ground. Kean should have play a better team in the capital cup game to get more combination players. The bench players really loose there chance.
Rhodes does not need anyone around him he needs service from two quick wingers who can cross a decent ball and he will deliver. The thing is we should have gone the whole Hogg and brought in Ince from Blackpool we would then have a 4 goal start before tinker man **** it up with his tacticless substitutions.
Wild Rover
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12:49pm Tue 4 Sep 12
Rovers 1495 wrote:Ok but also 8 points in the bag, take the blinkers off
4 points dropped, Steve, any more and I will order you a taxi, OK ?
Unbeaten in 4 and you still want moan
Tell you what, order a taxi for yourself because I will guarantee that if Kean was sacked today you and your moaning mates would be on hete shooting holes in the next victim, sorry, manager to take the job
Oh and Rochina, talented but lacks team play and is a showboater, so SK has been right not to play him , Rochina cost us more goals than he scored last year..which you would know if you actually went to a game now and then
srvp28
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5:37pm Tue 4 Sep 12
Wild Rover wrote:Are you unable to tell the difference between moaning and wry humour?
Rovers 1495 wrote:Ok but also 8 points in the bag, take the blinkers off
4 points dropped, Steve, any more and I will order you a taxi, OK ?
Unbeaten in 4 and you still want moan
Tell you what, order a taxi for yourself because I will guarantee that if Kean was sacked today you and your moaning mates would be on hete shooting holes in the next victim, sorry, manager to take the job
Oh and Rochina, talented but lacks team play and is a showboater, so SK has been right not to play him , Rochina cost us more goals than he scored last year..which you would know if you actually went to a game now and then
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8:36am Mon 3 Sep 12