had.e.nuff 436 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 (edited) final score 2-1 Ward and Hoban both did 90 min Edited February 27, 2017 by had.e.nuff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Parsonblue 5498 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 A very good win and an excellent performance, particularly up to the point when Butterworth came off injured. First twenty minutes or so it was fairly even and Cardiff looked like being tough opponents. Then we started knocking it around with increased confidence and played some lovely pass and move football. Hardcastle and Mols were outstanding in midfield, Mols playing in an unfamiliar position on the right wing. Rankin-Costello took his goals well and Butterworth was a constant threat playing just behind Mansell. Ward and Hoban looked, as you would expect, a class apart and controlled things at the back without breaking sweat. This allowed Travis and Doyle to continually attack down the flanks from full-back. Injuries to Butterworth and Doyle meant we lost momentum in the second half and although we created numerous chances we didn't take them. Cardiff's consolation came with the last kick of the match. This was another very impressive performance from Rovers youngsters considering they were without Nyambe, Tomlinson, Mahoney, Platt and Thomson. Hardcastle is returning to form after a lean time, Mols looks an outstanding attacking prospect, as does Rankin-Costello and in Butterworth we looked to have picked up a real prospect from United. Travis and Doyle were excellent in the full-backs positions - both in defence and going forward. The ideal game for Ward and Hoban as they got 90 minutes in without being overworked. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fraserkirky 1867 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 (edited) Looking forward to the report. Rankins-Costello seems to love a goal, we could do with some of those in the first team. Would be great to have Hoban back for this Saturday. Free the Mulgrew!!!! I assume Mowbray was there? Edited February 27, 2017 by Fraserkirky Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigdoggsteel 8193 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Just now, Parsonblue said: A very good win and an excellent performance, particularly up to the point when Butterworth came off injured. First twenty minutes or so it was fairly even and Cardiff looked like being tough opponents. Then we started knocking it around with increased confidence and played some lovely pass and move football. Hardcastle and Mols were outstanding in midfield, Mols playing in an unfamiliar position on the right wing. Rankin-Costello took his goals well and Butterworth was a constant threat playing just behind Mansell. Ward and Hoban looked, as you would expect, a class apart and controlled things at the back without breaking sweat. This allowed Travis and Doyle to continually attack down the flanks from full-back. Injuries to Butterworth and Doyle meant we lost momentum in the second half and although we created numerous chances we didn't take them. Cardiff's consolation came with the last kick of the match. This was another very impressive performance from Rovers youngsters considering they were without Nyambe, Tomlinson, Mahoney, Platt and Thomson. Hardcastle is returning to form after a lean time, Mols looks an outstanding attacking prospect, as does Rankin-Costello and in Butterworth we looked to have picked up a real prospect from United. Travis and Doyle were excellent in the full-backs positions - both in defence and going forward. The ideal game for Ward and Hoban as they got 90 minutes in without being overworked. All sounds very positive. Cheers for that. Glad to hear the two lads played 90. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chaddyrovers 6325 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Just now, Parsonblue said: A very good win and an excellent performance, particularly up to the point when Butterworth came off injured. First twenty minutes or so it was fairly even and Cardiff looked like being tough opponents. Then we started knocking it around with increased confidence and played some lovely pass and move football. Hardcastle and Mols were outstanding in midfield, Mols playing in an unfamiliar position on the right wing. Rankin-Costello took his goals well and Butterworth was a constant threat playing just behind Mansell. Ward and Hoban looked, as you would expect, a class apart and controlled things at the back without breaking sweat. This allowed Travis and Doyle to continually attack down the flanks from full-back. Injuries to Butterworth and Doyle meant we lost momentum in the second half and although we created numerous chances we didn't take them. Cardiff's consolation came with the last kick of the match. This was another very impressive performance from Rovers youngsters considering they were without Nyambe, Tomlinson, Mahoney, Platt and Thomson. Hardcastle is returning to form after a lean time, Mols looks an outstanding attacking prospect, as does Rankin-Costello and in Butterworth we looked to have picked up a real prospect from United. Travis and Doyle were excellent in the full-backs positions - both in defence and going forward. The ideal game for Ward and Hoban as they got 90 minutes in without being overworked. Thanks Parson for the report. Hopefully Hoban will be back on Saturday. Is Platt injured? Was it just Johnson on the touchline or was Wes Brown there as his number 2? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blueboy3333 8316 Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 1 minute ago, Parsonblue said: A very good win and an excellent performance, particularly up to the point when Butterworth came off injured. First twenty minutes or so it was fairly even and Cardiff looked like being tough opponents. Then we started knocking it around with increased confidence and played some lovely pass and move football. Hardcastle and Mols were outstanding in midfield, Mols playing in an unfamiliar position on the right wing. Rankin-Costello took his goals well and Butterworth was a constant threat playing just behind Mansell. Ward and Hoban looked, as you would expect, a class apart and controlled things at the back without breaking sweat. This allowed Travis and Doyle to continually attack down the flanks from full-back. Injuries to Butterworth and Doyle meant we lost momentum in the second half and although we created numerous chances we didn't take them. Cardiff's consolation came with the last kick of the match. This was another very impressive performance from Rovers youngsters considering they were without Nyambe, Tomlinson, Mahoney, Platt and Thomson. Hardcastle is returning to form after a lean time, Mols looks an outstanding attacking prospect, as does Rankin-Costello and in Butterworth we looked to have picked up a real prospect from United. Travis and Doyle were excellent in the full-backs positions - both in defence and going forward. The ideal game for Ward and Hoban as they got 90 minutes in without being overworked. Do you know much about Butterworth, why he left Man U etc? He sounds like a real prospect. Is he quick. skilful etc? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
duggy9197 84 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Platt is on loan at Barrow Chaddy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chaddyrovers 6325 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RV Blue 1343 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 11 minutes ago, Parsonblue said: A very good win and an excellent performance, particularly up to the point when Butterworth came off injured. First twenty minutes or so it was fairly even and Cardiff looked like being tough opponents. Then we started knocking it around with increased confidence and played some lovely pass and move football. Hardcastle and Mols were outstanding in midfield, Mols playing in an unfamiliar position on the right wing. Rankin-Costello took his goals well and Butterworth was a constant threat playing just behind Mansell. Ward and Hoban looked, as you would expect, a class apart and controlled things at the back without breaking sweat. This allowed Travis and Doyle to continually attack down the flanks from full-back. Injuries to Butterworth and Doyle meant we lost momentum in the second half and although we created numerous chances we didn't take them. Cardiff's consolation came with the last kick of the match. This was another very impressive performance from Rovers youngsters considering they were without Nyambe, Tomlinson, Mahoney, Platt and Thomson. Hardcastle is returning to form after a lean time, Mols looks an outstanding attacking prospect, as does Rankin-Costello and in Butterworth we looked to have picked up a real prospect from United. Travis and Doyle were excellent in the full-backs positions - both in defence and going forward. The ideal game for Ward and Hoban as they got 90 minutes in without being overworked. Thanks Parson. If we go down one positive may be that these lads will get more of a chance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JAL 723 Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 On 25/02/2017 at 3:40 PM, DanielMB said: It's probably twelve months since I last saw Stephan Mols play but as for parsonsblue comments on Mols being an outstanding prospect very high praise indeed for this lad who looked very ordinary back then. Parsons still hasn't passed comment on David Lowe yet, an ex academy coach who achieved very little but suddenly promoted to the first team. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigdoggsteel 8193 Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Lads,what category is Rovers academy these days? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blueandwhitemike 312 Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 category 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigdoggsteel 8193 Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 OK. I was just reading about Kevin McDonald getting in trouble at villa for his approach to younger players. The article was laying out the huge differences between say cat 1 and 2 with regards standards. It is very positive that we still have 1. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Parsonblue 5498 Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Disappointing performance today at a very wet and windy Brockhall by the Under-23 team. A different system - three centre-backs with Henley and Hendrie operating as wing backs - didn't work and ultimately we were beaten by the only goal by the better side. We missed two decent early chances but never got a look in after that. Sunderland looked very impressive and thoroughly deserved their win. Both teams now go into the draw for the knock-out stage. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigdoggsteel 8193 Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Just now, Parsonblue said: Disappointing performance today at a very wet and windy Brockhall by the Under-23 team. A different system - three centre-backs with Henley and Hendrie operating as wing backs - didn't work and ultimately we were beaten by the only goal by the better side. We missed two decent early chances but never got a look in after that. Sunderland looked very impressive and thoroughly deserved their win. Both teams now go into the draw for the knock-out stage. We were already through though ,weren't we? Did Hoban and Ward play? I really don't understand why we used a loan spot on Hendrie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Parsonblue 5498 Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 8 minutes ago, Bigdoggsteel said: We were already through though ,weren't we? Did Hoban and Ward play? I really don't understand why we used a loan spot on Hendrie. Neither played today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigdoggsteel 8193 Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Just now, Parsonblue said: Neither played today. I hope they are on the bench on Saturday so. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JAL 723 Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 On 02/03/2017 at 4:07 PM, Parsonblue said: Disappointing performance today at a very wet and windy Brockhall by the Under-23 team. A different system - three centre-backs with Henley and Hendrie operating as wing backs - didn't work and ultimately we were beaten by the only goal by the better side. We missed two decent early chances but never got a look in after that. Sunderland looked very impressive and thoroughly deserved their win. Both teams now go into the draw for the knock-out stage. Any thoughts on David Lowes promotion yet parsons ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
islander200 2067 Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 22 minutes ago, JAL said: Any thoughts on David Lowes promotion yet parsons ? Any thoughts on the good performances of Nyambe Jal? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JAL 723 Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Just now, islander200 said: Any thoughts on the good performances of Nyambe Jal? Certainly ! He's faced nobody and done nothing to date. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chaddyrovers 6325 Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 (edited) 6 hours ago, JAL said: Certainly ! He's faced nobody and done nothing to date. How would you when you arent there? You cant stand it that Nyambe is proving you wrong. Its time you admitted you were wrong and that Nyambe's performances are getting better and better Edited March 5, 2017 by chaddyrovers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DanielMB 189 Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 We should think about handing Nyambe a new contract as well as we should Mahoney Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doug 672 Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Just now, DanielMB said: We should think about handing Nyambe a new contract as well as we should Mahoney Agreed, Nyambe has improved loads since his first appearance, and Mahoney is a really exciting player. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dunnfc 2092 Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Just now, Phil T said: Mahoney has been offered one, but hasn't signed. I think we all know what the situation is. Yeah the club offered 1.1k when he wanted 3k. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JAL 723 Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 6 hours ago, chaddyrovers said: How would you when you arent there? You cant stand it that Nyambe is proving you wrong. Its time you admitted you were wrong and that Nyambe's performances are getting better and better Don't have to be there chaddy as I know what your seeing but if he proves me wrong then that can only be good for Rovers first team which we'd all take. Do you think Ryan Nyambe is premiership material ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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