v Hull City (h) 15/4/23 @ 19.45pm

[goozburger]

A night match. We'll have to watch the day unfold. I'd rather this than be the early kick-off.

Begin the thread!

[roversfan99]

Very much must win territory. I wonder how many Sky have skimmed off the potential attendance with again a lack of consideration regarding the kick off time.

Assuming all of our players are available again, which considering that Brereton left in a protective boot is a real concern. Then I would just stick Kaminski back in and maybe Scott Wharton for Carter who has dipped in recent games.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

2 minutes ago, roversfan99 said:

Very much must win territory. I wonder how many Sky have skimmed off the potential attendance with again a lack of consideration regarding the kick off time.

Assuming all of our players are available again, which considering that Brereton left in a protective boot is a real concern. Then I would just stick Kaminski back in and maybe Scott Wharton for Carter who has dipped in recent games.

Wharton was poor before Carter got in.

[roversfan99]

5 minutes ago, Tyrone Shoelaces said:

Wharton was poor before Carter got in.

He hasnt had a good season compared to last season but he is a good player and I was thinking it is worth making a change to try and rectify our recent defensive problems. Tight call.

[1864roverite]

Going to be a tough game - hull have nothing to play for and will play with no fear

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

Just now, 1864roverite said:

Going to be a tough game - hull have nothing to play for and will play with no fear

If we can’t give Hull a game at home we don’t deserve to be in the play-offs.

[1864roverite]

2 minutes ago, Tyrone Shoelaces said:

If we can’t give Hull a game at home we don’t deserve to be in the play-offs.

You can only beat what’s in front of you

[BankEnd Rover]

Same team but Thomas for Diaz & Leonard for Dolan 👍🏻

[Ossydave]

Suspect I'm in a minority but I'm actually quite looking forward to a late Saturday game for a change,  its a bit rubbish for folk wishing to take their kids though.

Good chance we'll be out of the top 6 come kick off time, whether that spurs the team on or makes them even more nervy remains to be seen.

I feel as though we really can't afford any more slip ups now if we're serious about the play offs.

[chaddyrovers]

42 minutes ago, roversfan99 said:

Brereton left in a protective boot is a real concern.

He carried on playing after he sustained the injury so surely this is only as precaution action

[chaddyrovers]

Just now, Ossydave said:

Suspect I'm in a minority but I'm actually quite looking forward to a late Saturday game for a change, 

Its different for sure and maybe Some Rovers fans who can't attend cos working Saturday day time it will hopefully attract them to come to the game

Just now, Ossydave said:

its a bit rubbish for folk wishing to take their kids though.

why? nothing to get up for on Sunday. 

[philipl]

We are out of games we can afford not to win. This has to be 3 points in the bag.

Hull have improved a lot so it won't be a stroll in the park.

[roverandout]

5 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

Its different for sure and maybe Some Rovers fans who can't attend cos working Saturday day time it will hopefully attract them to come to the game

why? nothing to get up for on Sunday. 

Why are you so presumptuous about everybody else's situations just because it doesn't affect you?

[chaddyrovers]

6 minutes ago, roverandout said:

Why are you so presumptuous about everybody else's situations just because it doesn't affect you?

???

[roverandout]

1 minute ago, chaddyrovers said:

???

You say there's nothing to do on a Sunday.  How do you know other families don't have things to do? Church, carboot sale etc

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

The three of us will be coming over. Got to get the grandson hooked.

[tomphil]

Huge game and one the team and fans have no excuse not being up for, non of this mustn't lose attitude it's a must win.

They all are now.

[rigger]

1 hour ago, BankEnd Rover said:

Same team but Thomas for Diaz & Leonard for Dolan 👍🏻

So not the same team.

[BankEnd Rover]

1 minute ago, rigger said:

So not the same team.

What?

[chaddyrovers]

1 hour ago, roverandout said:

You say there's nothing to do on a Sunday.  How do you know other families don't have things to do? Church, carboot sale etc

I meant Kids going to School, etc. so 1 late night shouldn't be problem. That was the point. 

[M_B]

1 hour ago, Ossydave said:

Suspect I'm in a minority but I'm actually quite looking forward to a late Saturday game for a change,  its a bit rubbish for folk wishing to take their kids though.

Good chance we'll be out of the top 6 come kick off time, whether that spurs the team on or makes them even more nervy remains to be seen.

I feel as though we really can't afford any more slip ups now if we're serious about the play offs.

Quite pleased myself, we would have missed the Grand National. Be watching it with the family, with more than half an eye on Millwall v Preston. 

[Bbrovers2288]

Making this one, hope they make it worth my 11 hours driving to get there, massive game, must win no matter what results are before hand 

[Mattyblue]

John O’Groats Blues!

[AllRoverAsia]

19.45 on a Saturday, what condition of brain at Sky comes up with that as a ko time for a fixture of Rovers v Hull in the Championship.

The audience will be Rovers or Hull diehard fans including those who just can't get to Ewood and those who would, if it wasn't on TV at home or in the pub.

It may also pick up a few strangers, who really need to think about getting a life.

I'll be tuning in at 1.45 am Sunday and as it's being televised its easy access for anyone worldwide. Think Google.

That's not actually relevant though, a late Saturday ko is just mental Sky planning.

[Mattyblue]

They drop in an odd PL game at that time, understandable to an extent, as it’s kind of ‘event television’ as sport goes. 

But a second division game on a Saturday night? All very strange.