v West Bromwich Albion (H) - 05/08/2023

[superniko]

Hedges is league 1 level. Dolan has no brain. We’re desperately short in those wide forward areas. 

Leonard missed two good chances, but looks a real player, some great touches and hold up play at times. Also positionally he gets in the areas to find those chances. 

Travis man of the match for me. Very solid, and better alongside Wharton. Closely followed by Hyam 

[Tugay-is-God]

Get in! As good a start as we could've asked for. 

[NeilInBristol]

Hyam well deserved MOTM

[ItsRoverZ]

Just going to go check the oven to see how my humble pie is cooking 

Cracking win, played poor in parts but dug deep and scored two decent goals, Wharton has to start he's too good not to

[Ianrally]

If there is wasted time it will get added on. It’s not rocket science but probably out of the intelligence factor of the players. 

[yankfan]

Excellent 3 points. Could have been 4 or 5 today. A bit sloppy throughout but really saw that out quite comfortably 

[Dan]

Yes! Fuck that final whistle felt so good. Even enjoying Status Quo’s 4 chords! 😂

 

Rovers ❤️

[OsloRover]

Yes!!

[DE.]

Consdering how bumpy the past couple of weeks have been that's a great result. Fantastic to see Leonard and Markanday getting on the scoresheet. Venky's, please find a way, any way, to back this manager and please have more ambition than our CEO. 

Well done to Travis as well. Despite many of our own fans wanting him pushed out the door he was very good today.

[RTM08]

7 minutes ago, OsloRover said:

New rules or not, 16 added minutes is unnecessary

It's just going to result in too many injuries and a reduction in quality in the long run.

[Mars Rover]

I thought Brittain was really good when he came on, the defence was much more assured with his introduction.

Hopefully he can keep fit and make the position his own, potentially freeing up JRC in a more advanced role.

[BullcrapFC]

5 minutes ago, OsloRover said:

I see where you got your name

Just cause you don't like the rules doesn't mean they aren't right. If we were losing you would be applauding it.

[Mashed Potatoes]

Excellent start to the season . Debut goals for 2 forwards and strong showing by Wharton points to us being much better placed for scoring goals than some had feared.

[Cordoba]

YESSSSSSS!

[CambridgeRover]

Leonard was my motm. His runs and awareness were really quality. Should have had a hattrick.

Some talent

[NeilInBristol]

4 shots on target at home from 13 shots isn't great reading! 

Good result though. Ground through.

[Southside Rover]

Must choose the goal scorers more carefully

[neophox]

Good win and JDTs coaching was spot on! The subs had an impact. Could had been more goals but we spare them to the next game!!! 3p!!!!

[benhben]

Good win with a bare bones squad against a team that should be challenging near the top. 

Leonard looks a lot more promising than Vale. A CF and RW we wouldn't look too bad when all are fit.

[imy9]

Brilliant result. 
i would love to know the average age of that side, must be one of the youngest starting 11s we have ever chosen!

[yankfan]

Just now, DE. said:

Consdering how bumpy the past couple of weeks have been that's a great result. Fantastic to see Leonard and Markanday getting on the scoresheet. Venky's, please find a way, any way, to back this manager and please have more ambition than our CEO. 

Well done to Travis as well. Despite many of our own fans wanting him pushed out the door he was very good today.

Travis was very good. Solid in the tackle as always and confident in possession. 

[Armchair supporter supremo]

2 hours ago, Exiled_Rover said:

Yeah that's a disgraceful front 3 to start a season with.

They're talking 'top 10' on Radio Lancs. No chance at the moment - just no goals in the side. We've really been let down this summer. Sat in the car about to head down to the ground and I have zero enthusiasm for the match / season.

Still disgraceful? 

[G Somerset Rover]

Great win! Did not see that coming after the pst few weeks. Great to see Leonard scoring and playing well. 

[neophox]

Leonard what a gem! Also believe we have more options now with a soon fully fit Markanday hitting the ground.

[neophox]

Weve now completed one game without Sigurdsson and Ennis.

Edited August 5, 2023 by neophox