philipl Posted July 29, 2019 Posted July 29, 2019 Just now, Stuart said: The trouble is that a player like Nuttall needs regular game time (as, I expect, does Brereton) while at the same time Mowbray has a rotation policy that takes no account of form or ability or potential. They are like pinball machines that he just plugs in and expects them to operate. That’s bad enough but he then has the cheek to talk about players needing to “take their chance”. Nuttall took his chance when he first came into the side last season and was then dropped as soon as the eternal crock Samuel was back (temporarily). Rothwell took his chance but is in and out of the side. To a lesser extent Williams took his chance but it’s looking like Mulgrew is back in favour. Brereton also took his chance when actually played as a number 9 but then Mowbray-sense prevailed. My view is that Nuttall is an out and out striker who Mowbray can’t put out wide as he seems to want to do with his strikers. He could be the next Jason Roberts or Kevin Davies if he had a manager who believed in him. Sadly Mowbray is a tinkerer who buys too many midfielders and attackers and then spends his time trying to find a system which they can operate in, while the all take turns at being in the side. Meanwhile he sticks with mediocre players in defence who he leaves to it, barely even recruiting them (preferring to convert midfielders), let alone having enough depth for healthy competition. Nuttall has a striker's inate instinct but the rest of his game needs to be developed. I would loan rather than sell. Quote
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davulsukur Posted July 29, 2019 Posted July 29, 2019 Probably old news now but Boateng has left to join villa. Interestingly, he apparently applied for the U23's role here. https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/rovers/news/17800970.rovers-youth-coach-leaves-aston-villa/ Quote
AllRoverAsia Posted July 30, 2019 Posted July 30, 2019 (edited) Rovers are to participate in the Premier League International Cup https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/rovers/news/17802738.rovers-participate-premier-league-international-cup/ https://www.premierleague.com/premier-league-international-cup-explained A look at last seasons competition shows that it was spread out over the full season: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018–19_Premier_League_International_Cup It would be nice to see Rovers games on iFollow Edited July 30, 2019 by AllRoverAsia 5 Quote
Guest Posted July 30, 2019 Posted July 30, 2019 47 minutes ago, AllRoverAsia said: Rovers are to participate in the Premier League International Cup https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/rovers/news/17802738.rovers-participate-premier-league-international-cup/ https://www.premierleague.com/premier-league-international-cup-explained Great read, thanks! Quote
bluebruce Posted July 30, 2019 Posted July 30, 2019 (edited) 7 hours ago, AllRoverAsia said: Rovers are to participate in the Premier League International Cup https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/rovers/news/17802738.rovers-participate-premier-league-international-cup/ https://www.premierleague.com/premier-league-international-cup-explained A look at last seasons competition shows that it was spread out over the full season: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018–19_Premier_League_International_Cup It would be nice to see Rovers games on iFollow A look at last season's competition also shows a certain Sam Gallagher notched a winning goal in it for Southampton in the first group stage game. Against eventual finalists Dinamo Zagreb. Edited July 30, 2019 by bluebruce Quote
Atko's Engine Posted August 4, 2019 Posted August 4, 2019 I hear the U23s were beaten 4-0 by Man Ure today in a behind closed doors game. Not yet learned the Rovers line up but Utd's starting lineup was Romero, Dalot, Darmian, Smalling, Jones, Pogba, Lingard, Sanchez, Gomes, Daniel James, Fred, Greenwood. Pogba also got 30 mins. Sounds like that was quite a test for our youngsters! Quote
RV Blue Posted August 4, 2019 Posted August 4, 2019 Just now, Atko's Engine said: I hear the U23s were beaten 4-0 by Man Ure today in a behind closed doors game. Not yet learned the Rovers line up but Utd's starting lineup was Romero, Dalot, Darmian, Smalling, Jones, Pogba, Lingard, Sanchez, Gomes, Daniel James, Fred, Greenwood. Pogba also got 30 mins. Sounds like that was quite a test for our youngsters! U23s facing tougher competition in preseason than our first team, couldn’t make it up. The whole of the close season has been utterly incompetent. 6 Quote
Stuart Posted August 4, 2019 Posted August 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Atko's Engine said: I hear the U23s were beaten 4-0 by Man Ure today in a behind closed doors game. Not yet learned the Rovers line up but Utd's starting lineup was Romero, Dalot, Darmian, Smalling, Jones, Pogba, Lingard, Sanchez, Gomes, Daniel James, Fred, Greenwood. Pogba also got 30 mins. Sounds like that was quite a test for our youngsters! That’s ridiculous to even call it an U23s team. Quote
Tyrone Shoelaces Posted August 4, 2019 Posted August 4, 2019 1 hour ago, RV Blue said: U23s facing tougher competition in preseason than our first team, couldn’t make it up. The whole of the close season has been utterly incompetent. Hang on didn't we beat Rochdale 5-1 behind closed doors ? Quote
Atko's Engine Posted August 4, 2019 Posted August 4, 2019 I don't think it was an U23s game Stuart, just a Utd 11 v Rovers U23s. I suspect it was hastily arranged to give the Utd players more game time, or maybe it's something that they normally do versus Bolton but couldn't this season for obvious reasons & we stepped in last minute. Pure speculation on my part mind, but it would make sense. 1 Quote
Stuart Posted August 4, 2019 Posted August 4, 2019 Even our ladies have had stiffer opposition. Our pre-season has been poor in my view and led to over-confidence. Quote
Stuart Posted August 4, 2019 Posted August 4, 2019 Just now, Atko's Engine said: I don't think it was an U23s game Stuart, just a Utd 11 v Rovers U23s. I suspect it was hastily arranged to give the Utd players more game time, or maybe it's something that they normally do versus Bolton but couldn't this season for obvious reasons & we stepped in last minute. Pure speculation on my part mind, but it would make sense. You’ve got to hope so. Quote
SkipDonoghue Posted August 4, 2019 Posted August 4, 2019 Lutwiler Nyambe Magloire Grayson JRC Buckley Smallwood Evans Chapman Vale Brereton 3 Quote
Atko's Engine Posted August 4, 2019 Posted August 4, 2019 20 minutes ago, SkipDonoghue said: Lutwiler Nyambe Magloire Grayson JRC Buckley Smallwood Evans Chapman Vale Brereton Cheers Skip. Any idea if we gave them a closer game than the scoreline might suggest, standout performers or injuries? Any sign of Samuel or Williams? Sorry for the bombardment! Quote
SkipDonoghue Posted August 4, 2019 Posted August 4, 2019 Just now, Atko's Engine said: Cheers Skip. Any idea if we gave them a closer game than the scoreline might suggest, standout performers or injuries? Any sign of Samuel or Williams? Sorry for the bombardment! I know the game was organised more for united than Rovers, it was 3-0 at halftime, 2nd half a raft of changes for Rovers with some other u23s getting a run, the only players to get 90 mins were Nyambe, JRC and Vale for Rovers 1 Quote
bazza Posted August 4, 2019 Posted August 4, 2019 Let's hope our lads have learned a thing or two from the United boys. Glad this game went ahead............good experience. 1 Quote
AllRoverAsia Posted August 4, 2019 Posted August 4, 2019 4 hours ago, Atko's Engine said: I hear the U23s were beaten 4-0 by Man Ure today in a behind closed doors game. Not yet learned the Rovers line up but Utd's starting lineup was Romero, Dalot, Darmian, Smalling, Jones, Pogba, Lingard, Sanchez, Gomes, Daniel James, Fred, Greenwood. Pogba also got 30 mins. Sounds like that was quite a test for our youngsters! Maguire and Rashford amongst the bench but off duty Quote
Vinjay Posted August 6, 2019 Posted August 6, 2019 (edited) Man United agreed not to steal any promotions from the women's team for 2 years in return for providing cannon fodder...I mean opposition at short notice. Premier League International Cup draw has placed Rovers in a group with Newcastle United, Benfica and Hertha Berlin. Edited December 5, 2024 by Vinjay Quote
chaddyrovers Posted August 6, 2019 Posted August 6, 2019 Rovers are interviewing 6 candidates this week. I'm hoping for announcement at end of the week 1 Quote
islander200 Posted August 6, 2019 Posted August 6, 2019 3 hours ago, chaddyrovers said: Rovers are interviewing 6 candidates this week. I'm hoping for announcement at end of the week Window dressing, we all know Judan Ali has it in the bag Quote
Stuart Posted August 7, 2019 Posted August 7, 2019 5 hours ago, islander200 said: Window dressing, we all know Judan Ali has it in the bag Please don’t. Quote
pick32 Posted August 7, 2019 Posted August 7, 2019 U18s being shown on Real Madrid tv today against Madrid 1 Quote
Guest Posted August 8, 2019 Posted August 8, 2019 Under 18's played really well vs Madrid. Posted a new topic for the link to the game yesterday but thought I'd give a little review. Game finished 0-0 but Rovers should've won it. We lacked a presence up top to just put the ball in the net and often it felt like we weren't really playing with a striker. They started brightly, controlling possession for the first 15 minutes, but then we took control. Isaac Whitehall was really effective at the back and French centre-back Flavien Boyomo was immense too. We managed the game and looked much more energetic than them. We could've been 2-0 up by 70 minutes but it wasn't to be. Special mention for midfielder Chanka Zimba who came on in the second half and blew me away. A massive presence in midfield who had so much more physicality than everyone else on the pitch, and always the ball seemed to find him. Bright future at all levels in our academy it would seem. Jalil Saadi and Zak Gilsenan also looked bright. Quote
bluebruce Posted August 8, 2019 Posted August 8, 2019 7 hours ago, JoeHarvey said: Under 18's played really well vs Madrid. Posted a new topic for the link to the game yesterday but thought I'd give a little review. Game finished 0-0 but Rovers should've won it. We lacked a presence up top to just put the ball in the net and often it felt like we weren't really playing with a striker. They started brightly, controlling possession for the first 15 minutes, but then we took control. Isaac Whitehall was really effective at the back and French centre-back Flavien Boyomo was immense too. We managed the game and looked much more energetic than them. We could've been 2-0 up by 70 minutes but it wasn't to be. Special mention for midfielder Chanka Zimba who came on in the second half and blew me away. A massive presence in midfield who had so much more physicality than everyone else on the pitch, and always the ball seemed to find him. Bright future at all levels in our academy it would seem. Jalil Saadi and Zak Gilsenan also looked bright. Don't we have a highly rated 16/17 yr old fullback too? Jake Garett I think is his name. How did he play? Quote
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