v Rotherham United (h) 08/10/2022

[superniko]

1 hour ago, J*B said:

I’ve always said Rovers should ask BRFCS for access to our data. I’ve attached the last 90 days worth of activity… people are losing interest, fast. 

Really interesting - it does feel like a lot of the recent match threads have been far quieter. 
However a lot of that data is the transfer window which naturally is a lot busier here for rumours and discussion (though I do agree with the general point).

On the match itself. Hedges RWB and Szmodics central forward - shambles 

[AllRoverAsia]

1 minute ago, pick32 said:

Hope Rotherham crunch szmodics early doors 

And Hirst comes on ....... OMG

[joey_big_nose]

Three at the back = right call

Hedges at wing back = hmm

Two midfielders and three attackers = nope

[ItsRoverZ]

Hmm, JDT doing a Mowbray each week it seems... Hedges our best attacker this season at RWB when we have a very good RWB on the bench ..

[Mashed Potatoes]

9 minutes ago, pick32 said:

Hope Rotherham crunch szmodics early doors 

Wishing injury on a player is disgusting.

[WacoRover]

13 minutes ago, roversfan99 said:

It is always busier on here when the transfer window is open.

That’s an excellent reason. 

I still see a decent squad, with a lot to play for. Everyone is healthy, Rovers play at Ewood, Millers 6 spots below us on the table, etc. 

[Armchair supporter supremo]

Aside from the back 3 that looks shiiiiite. 

But we'll probably win anyway and lose the next one! I'd actually be excited just to get a draw today, just so that we know it is possible!!

(being sarcastic, course i want/expect! a win) 

 

Seriously Even a half fit Dack playing out of his best position is still always going to be twice the player of Sczmodics! And Where's Markanday? Not even in the under 21s today

Edited October 8, 2022 by Armchair supporter supremo

[harryhealless1928]

Hedges at right wing-back is to find a deputy for Brittain. JRC,Carter or Travis cant do it. Hedges looked reasonable when there before.

 

[K-Hod]

1 hour ago, starscascade said:

The board is filled with dread and negativity… means one thing. We will win today and go on a a run (the polar opposite of a death spiral) or do we need a 7-0er to get to there first 

If you feel like that, you’ve a choice whether to log on or not to be fair.

[BigBar]

27 minutes ago, pick32 said:

Hope Rotherham crunch szmodics early doors 

That's bad form to say that. Disgraceful.

[EwoodGlory]

Yeah, it's still early doors and the manager is trying different tactics, give them a chance ffs

Just look at how Ben started, support them. 

Hirst hasnt played much football and already getting stick as well. 

[Tricky]

30 minutes ago, pick32 said:

Hope Rotherham crunch szmodics early doors 

Hasn't he had his injury? Give the guy a break 

[Colt Seavers]

1 hour ago, Oldgregg86 said:

I’d love be sat next to you at five nil 🤣🤣

Unless he is already down to his leotard

[rovers11]

Tomasson tombola again today. Hedges at RWB when we have Brittain is just bizarre. 

[bluebruce]

Sorry but I'm struggling to see why Adam Wharton is struggling to get in this team.

[Mercer]

Perplexing selections.

Third game in a week for Ayala - a big ask.  Would have 'saved' him for Wigan and played Carter today.

As for Hedges at rwb instead of Brittain, unfathomable - this is really square pegs in round holes Mowbray territory.

Staggered Dack does not start  and Szmodics does.

JDT should have been brave, axed Travis and started both Adam Wharton and Morton.

I think our manager is leaving himself wide open to criticism today if it all goes t1ts up.  Concerns are growing................

Edited October 8, 2022 by Mercer

[Armchair supporter supremo]

10 minutes ago, Tricky said:

Hasn't he had his injury? Give the guy a break 

That's what he's hoping for 🙃

[bigbrandjohn]

5 minutes ago, rovers11 said:

Tomasson tombola again today. Hedges at RWB when we have Brittain is just bizarre. 

Did someone mention Tombola? Working for me at Roker lads. 🤪

 

 

 

photo credit BBC website

[harryhealless1928]

Cunning Tony Mowbray. The longest-serving manager in the Championship by a country mile whist at Rovers. Good pic,John.

[bluebruce]

Refs in this league don't seem to know what advantage is.

[bluebruce]

Right before I posted that, the ref gave us a free kick when we had immediately moved the ball forward into possession about 20+ yards ahead. Right after I posted it, he played advantage after we got fouled and had passed it backwards about 20 yards. Gonna be one of those refs again isn't he.

[roverandout]

Passing is shit already 

[rock steady]

Nothing against Hedges but having a very left footed player at RWB is extremely limiting.

 

[ItsRoverZ]

...10 minutes in and it already looks like another one of those games 

[davulsukur]

More strange decisions on the starting 11. Not good. Gotta back this up with a win.