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Blackburn Rovers 1 v Sheffield United 0

The Championship

Saturday 4 March 2023

SUFC 2022/23 Game #49

Beerless Blog on the road back to 14 Units.

It is rare that I post a photo which requires some explanation. But, here goes. Try to ignore the kid looking at his phone. Try to ignore the kid turning his back on the action. Try to ignore the empty seats. Although, fuck me, Blackburn get poor crowds don't they. You may care to note that the Rovers in that stand are all looking at some action down the far end which Blackburn are attacking. Indicative, I'm going to claim, that the game is still going on. Take my word for it - there's five minutes to go.

In those circumstances, what I'm asking you to focus on is the greyish browny tarpaulin thingy centre stage. That is the thingy covering the Sky Sports behind the goal live TV camera. You might think there should be a cameraperson operating said camera. You know, for the capturing of a Sheffield United breakaway, counter attack, equaliser to put the pressure on Middlesbrough.

But, I'm afraid the camera was decommissioned before the final whistle and the cameraperson had simply fucked off. Which I think says a lot about the prospect of us equalising that 5th minute opener. FFS.

It's difficult for me to continuity comment. As my compadres on the Coach, particularly the GangMaster, pointed out - I've been missing in action since we beat Hull City. Although that still felt like a this is where we are performance.

Blackburn were closing every player down, every play. There was no time to think. I did wonder whether they'd be able to keep that level of intensity up. They did. And the Sky cameraperson knew they would.

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