Pre season 23/24

[AllRoverAsia]

4 hours ago, alexanders said:

Are Stockport and Girona on RoversTV? 

I do not expect RoversTV to get off their arses.

Girona's 2-0 win v Sheff Utd at the Man City Academy a couple of days ago was live on DAZN LaLiga TV so there must be a chance that they will cover our game. Listing not available until tomorrow.

I can't see anything for the Stockport game but Betis v Dingles shows. Feck.

Currently enjoying Juventus v Milan. Good competitive attacking game, Milan lead 2-1 at HT. Giroud still class and Loftus-Cheek getting a game.

Edited July 28, 2023 by AllRoverAsia

[KentExile]

7 hours ago, Exiled_Rover said:

Have we been playing 4-3-3 in the pre-season?

It has certainly looked more like a 4-3-3 than a 4-2-3-1, the extra man, and getting Adam Wharton on the ball will hopefully mean we don't get overrun in central midfield areas this season, and Szmodics can still break forwards

Edited July 28, 2023 by KentExile

[M_B]

9 hours ago, roversfan99 said:

That would be the far better keeper then.

I suppose he'd be mad not to pick the keeper he feels is better. 

[roversfan99]

And if he doesnt think that better keeper is Kaminski then I seriously question that judgement.

With them both starting afresh, I would expect Kaminski as number 1 and he started last week in the stronger team with Pears playing with the kids.

[neophox]

Feel sorry for overseas fans that can't make the pre season games ...girona game could had been showed for overseas fans....

[ABRAM ROVER]

Looking forward to Stockport tonight. Although I think the 'strongest' team will be reserved for Girona tomorrow I think we might see Pickering, Ennis and Adam Wharton tonight. Maybe even Carter and JRC who are both from Stockport. 

3 tickets purchased for Girona as well. Looks empty on the ticket map which is surprising as the ticket prices are very reasonable. Girona look a very good team on paper played champions league and Europa league last season. Pablo Torre from Barca one to watch. 

[chaddyrovers]

my team for the Stockport game

                Pears

Brittain Barnes Wharton Batty

       Travis Garrett Buckley

Markanday Gallagher Glisenan 

team for Girona game 

            Kaminski

JRC   Carter    Hyam    Pickering 

  Szmodics Tronstad Wharton

Hedges  Leonard  Dolan

Ennis to come on for the last 30 mins and get some game time before next week 

[M_B]

I'd imagine Gallagher will get a half at most in whichever game he plays. 

I've a feeling he might give all 4 keepers a half each. 

[M_B]

2 hours ago, roversfan99 said:

And if he doesnt think that better keeper is Kaminski then I seriously question that judgement.

With them both starting afresh, I would expect Kaminski as number 1 and he started last week in the stronger team with Pears playing with the kids.

I honestly don't care who he picks, he'll pick whoever he feels suits his team best, I'm behind either of them.

The results will tell if he got it right. 

[wilsdenrover]

8 hours ago, AllRoverAsia said:

I do not expect RoversTV to get off their arses.

Girona's 2-0 win v Sheff Utd at the Man City Academy a couple of days ago was live on DAZN LaLiga TV so there must be a chance that they will cover our game. Listing not available until tomorrow.

I can't see anything for the Stockport game but Betis v Dingles shows. Feck.

Currently enjoying Juventus v Milan. Good competitive attacking game, Milan lead 2-1 at HT. Giroud still class and Loftus-Cheek getting a game.

If this website is correct then Rovers’ match against Girona isn’t on DAZN.

https://m.livesoccertv.com/channels/dazn-laliga /

Edited July 28, 2023 by wilsdenrover

[roversfan99]

I would like to think that tonight will be the second team and tomorrow against good opposition that our first team will get a final strong test.

That being said, the official website seems unsure and we did go stronger last Friday over Saturday.

[roversfan99]

2 hours ago, M_B said:

I honestly don't care who he picks, he'll pick whoever he feels suits his team best, I'm behind either of them.

The results will tell if he got it right. 

I will be behind whoever too, as will everyone, goes without saying.

But I do care in that having seen both lots, one is clearly better than the other.

I think last season, a mistake was made not putting Kaminski back in. But it was a different choice in that Pears perhaps hadnt done enough to be dropped as he had the gloves at that time. From a new season, surely back to Kaminski and I think he will. That risk of upsetting the applecart has lessened because Pears wouldnt be considered dropped.

[AllRoverAsia]

1 hour ago, wilsdenrover said:

If this website is correct then Rovers’ match against Girona isn’t on DAZN.

https://m.livesoccertv.com/channels/dazn-laliga /

I think it's accurate and that it's not on DAZN. Shame.

I will check the "source" tomorrow when the listing are published in case it's on somewhere.

[Hasta]

On the match report on their website for Girona's 2-0 win against Sheff United it says:-

"Girona's next friendly will take place on Saturday against Blackburn Rovers (16.00, Esport3, Movistar LaLiga, DAZN)."

Plus they've beaten what looks a decent-strength Sheff United team there.

https://www.gironafc.cat/en/news/victory-over-sheffield-united-2-0

Edited July 28, 2023 by Hasta

[goozburger]

1 hour ago, wilsdenrover said:

If this website is correct then Rovers’ match against Girona isn’t on DAZN.

https://m.livesoccertv.com/channels/dazn-laliga /

It's on DAZN LaLiga 2.

It would also appear to be on a few other channels in Spain, namely, Movistar+, DAZN, M+ LALIGA TV 3, and DAZN LaLiga 2.

[M_B]

2 hours ago, roversfan99 said:

I will be behind whoever too, as will everyone, goes without saying.

But I do care in that having seen both lots, one is clearly better than the other.

I think last season, a mistake was made not putting Kaminski back in. But it was a different choice in that Pears perhaps hadnt done enough to be dropped as he had the gloves at that time. From a new season, surely back to Kaminski and I think he will. That risk of upsetting the applecart has lessened because Pears wouldnt be considered dropped.

It doesn't matter what we think though, although obviously this is the place for debate.

We all know how this goes, if Pears throws one in, Kaminski should have been in, he's a better shot stopper, and if Kaminski gets caught playing out, Pears should have played because he's better with his feet. 

I'm happy with Tomasson's choice, whoever he chooses, I don't think there's much between them to be honest. 

[K-Hod]

4 hours ago, M_B said:

I honestly don't care who he picks, he'll pick whoever he feels suits his team best, I'm behind either of them.

The results will tell if he got it right. 

Shall I get you a cushion, so you’re comfortable while sitting on the fence?

😏.

[rigger]

1 minute ago, M_B said:

It doesn't matter what we think though, although obviously this is the place for debate.

We all know how this goes, if Pears throws one in, Kaminski should have been in, he's a better shot stopper, and if Kaminski gets caught playing out, Pears should have played because he's better with his feet. 

I'm happy with Tomasson's choice, whoever he chooses, I don't think there's much between them to be honest. 

I think there is a chasm between them. But as you say it all depends on who JDT wants.

[Waggy76]

5 hours ago, M_B said:

I honestly don't care who he picks, he'll pick whoever he feels suits his team best, I'm behind either of them.

The results will tell if he got it right. 

Me thinks , they want to sell Kaminsky..I think he is better goalkeeper than Pears but the tactics we employ puts too much pressure on the keeper!

[roversfan99]

Of course, it only matters who the manager picks and our opinion is not really relevant. But thats the point of being in here. No player is perfect but I think there is a noticeable gap in quality. If Kaminski made a mistake, that alone wouldnt change my mind.

[Polky]

Hopefully Ennis and Adam Wharton get some minutes tonight 🤞🏻

[M_B]

2 hours ago, K-Hod said:

Shall I get you a cushion, so you’re comfortable while sitting on the fence?

😏.

Who me? 😁

Honestly though, I didn't realise it was compulsory to choose, who would you choose? 

[Polky]

 

[Polky]

 

TK starting the season as #1

[BankEnd Rover]

3 minutes ago, Polky said:

 

TK starting the season as #1

No Ennis?