[Archived] THE BATTLE FOR PROMOTION....WON.

[Rogerb]

Just now, Leonard Venkhater said:

Really? I just read that he was expected to make their big game.What is the source for this?

 

[Leonard Venkhater]

Just now, DE. said:

https://www.shropshirestar.com/sport/football/shrewsbury-town-fc/2018/04/04/shrewsbury-town-captain-abu-ogogo-requires-knee-surgery-and-ruled-out-for-the-season/

Thanks.Least said, more taste etc!

[jim mk2]

It's hard to believe now but 20 years ago City were in the doldrums having sunk into the third division for the first time in their history. They came back at the first attempt under Joe Royle and are now one of the world's richest and biggest clubs. I'm sure our owners have similar vision for Rovers. 

[Tom]

With their captain out and the size of their squad fair play to them if they clinch promotion they’ll have more than earned it.

[Mattyblue]

Charlton could well stay as it is -

Fulham v Sunderland is the Friday night game.

Middlesbrough v Millwall, Saturday 5.30pm

However, noticed that Sky have live PL games on the Sunday at 14.15 and 16.30 - leaving a free slot at 12.00

[DE.]

5 minutes ago, Tom said:

With their captain out and the size of their squad fair play to them if they clinch promotion they’ll have more than earned it.

Since Ogogo's suspension they've gotten 6 points out of 9 so it hasn't really affected them yet. We'll see if it has an impact long term. By the sounds of it, it would be the equivalent of us losing Mulgrew.

[G Somerset Rover]

12 minutes ago, DE. said:

Since Ogogo's suspension they've gotten 6 points out of 9 so it hasn't really affected them yet. We'll see if it has an impact long term. By the sounds of it, it would be the equivalent of us losing Mulgrew.

Agreed, albeit which a much smaller squad for them. Many of their stand ins are loanees.

[Leonard Venkhater]

Just now, Gavlar Somerset Rover! said:

Agreed, albeit which a much smaller squad for them. Many of their stand ins are loanees.

Many of our first choices too !

[Paul]

25 minutes ago, Mattyblue said:

Charlton could well stay as it is -

Fulham v Sunderland is the Friday night game.

Middlesbrough v Millwall, Saturday 5.30pm

However, noticed that Sky have live PL games on the Sunday at 14.15 and 16.30 - leaving a free slot at 12.00

A decision would be nice, I want to go!!!!!!

[arbitro]

19 minutes ago, DE. said:

Since Ogogo's suspension they've gotten 6 points out of 9 so it hasn't really affected them yet. We'll see if it has an impact long term. By the sounds of it, it would be the equivalent of us losing Mulgrew.

Didn't they lose another centre back at Rochdale with a fractured cheekbone? If so it he would be unlikely to play again for a while.

[Leonard Venkhater]

Just now, Paul said:

A decision would be nice, I want to go!!!!!!

Me too. 3 train tickets booked weeks ago..

[Leonard Venkhater]

Just now, arbitro said:

Didn't they lose another centre back at Rochdale with a fractured cheekbone? If so it he would be unlikely to play again for a while.

I read he will be playing with a face mask.

[arbitro]

Just now, Leonard Venkhater said:

I read he will be playing with a face mask.

I hadn't seen that Leonard. Presumably a Phantom of the Opera type one.

[Leonard Venkhater]

Just now, arbitro said:

I hadn't seen that Leonard. Presumably a Phantom of the Opera type one.

Let's hope he's more Frank Spencer than phantom!

[Jim Royle]

6 hours ago, 47er said:

No--------you'd be wrong in thinking everything was perfect and nothing could be improved.

Perfect: no

enjoyable: yes

but hey, not on here with the nay sayers

[Bigdoggsteel]

1 hour ago, DE. said:

https://www.shropshirestar.com/sport/football/shrewsbury-town-fc/2018/04/04/shrewsbury-town-captain-abu-ogogo-requires-knee-surgery-and-ruled-out-for-the-season/

Just shows you need to take it handy in training at this time of the year. 

The fitness is there. Just ball work. Of course freak accidents can happen

Unfortunate for him and them, but good for us. I hope they win the play offs and he is in the championship next year 

[K-Hod]

Just now, Jim Royle said:

Perfect: no

enjoyable: yes

but hey, not on here with the nay sayers

Now you’re just putting words in people’s mouths to score points, please don’t. 

There is absolutely nothing wrong with people having observations about our matches. A lot more happens in 90 minutes than just the goals which are scored, so it stands to reason that said events will be discussed.

It’s a bit childish to label anyone a ‘moaner’ if they’ve got legitimate concerns.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

Just now, Leonard Venkhater said:

I read he will be playing with a face mask.

Best of luck with that if you're a centre half. Having said that Sean Edwards played 78 minutes of a Rugby League Cup Final with a fractured cheek bone. Not face mask either.

[darrenrover]

2 hours ago, Paul said:

A decision would be nice, I want to go!!!!!!

A decision would be nice, absolutely.  I can book my Eurotunnel booking then, hopefully seeing us promoted at Charlton in the process!

 

[Jim Royle]

2 hours ago, K-Hod said:

Now you’re just putting words in people’s mouths to score points, please don’t. 

There is absolutely nothing wrong with people having observations about our matches. A lot more happens in 90 minutes than just the goals which are scored, so it stands to reason that said events will be discussed.

It’s a bit childish to label anyone a ‘moaner’ if they’ve got legitimate concerns.

Sorry sir!

I’ll run my next post pass you first - see I really can be childish

We are top, yes I know it’s div 3 but it must be twenty years since we were top of a division. I’m enjoying it and so are all the folk I travel the length and breadth of country with. I would therefore expect more comment on the 8-9 players doing very well for us week in week out. It’s very easy to pick fault on players - I don’t understand why Antonsson gets picked every game he is fit for, but realise that TM knows more than us all on here, I would not have said that about his predecessor! Perhaps I am wrong as the first thing I heard from a fellow rover walking out of MK having hung on for the crucial 3 points was that Raya can’t kick a ball; hell he’d just made 3 worldies.

[G Somerset Rover]

2 hours ago, Leonard Venkhater said:

Many of our first choices too !

True; many of theirs are coming in from the cold however ??. Thinking positively is all Leonard.

[Leonard Venkhater]

16 minutes ago, Gavlar Somerset Rover! said:

True; many of theirs are coming in from the cold however ??. Thinking positively is all Leonard.

Positive? With apologies to George Michael..We'll be up before Ogogo!

[47er]

Ken Dodd's successor Len?!!

[Leonard Venkhater]

Just now, 47er said:

Ken Dodd's successor Len?!!

As in Tory tax dodger?

[47er]

As in cracking 1000 jokes in 45 minutes!