v Watford (a) - 27/8/23

[Exiled_Rover]

Just now, Butty said:

Scary thought imagining what JDT could do if he was properly backed. You can’t top a 1-0 away win 👍🏻

Imagine JDT with that Watford squad - they'd batter us. 

[Blow-in]

2 minutes ago, TommyRovers said:

Moran is who Dolan sees when he looks in the mirror

After a few beers?

[AllRoverAsia]

1 minute ago, Tugayisgod said:

Just a word on Moran as well. 

Looked good, far better imo than Dolan in that position.

So he should.

Moran from a PL academy, Dolan from a reject bin in Preston.

[sharpysharps86]

1 minute ago, Butty said:

Scary thought imagining what JDT could do if he was properly backed. You can’t top a 1-0 away win 👍🏻

Must admit I've had my doubts about him since he arrived, especially after some of those heavy defeats last season....but he's won me over for sure. It helps that he's not a miserable old git like the previous manager 😂.

I've no doubt that he'll go on to be a top coach at a club that backs him...just hopefully not anytime soon.

[Ossydave]

10 minutes ago, Ewood Ace said:

Good to see Scott Wharton put in a solid display when he came on.

I was thinking this, great to see 

[simongarnerisgod]

very satisfying performance away from home against a lively side,villa one up as well😆

[Exiled_Rover]

7 minutes ago, booth said:

Firstly, Leonard and Dolan shouldn't be in the first team.

Fantastic goal from Hedges, we needed someone to step up and he did.

Pears did well. Travis played very well. Hyam was Colin Hendry levels of brilliant.

I thought Gallagher did very well by his standards. Cock up at the end which shows he's still capable, but he was jumping higher than I've ever seen, winning balls and contributed.

When he came on Scott Wharton looked solid so hopefully he's back to his old self.

A much needed 3 points after the Hull game.

 

I'd like to see Leonard loaned out to a L1 team. There's a very good player in there, but I'd rather he learned on the job elsewhere and for us to bring in a #9.

[waynerovers]

I'd be surprised if we keep JDT past this season unless we somehow secure promotion. He's destined for bigger things.

[CambridgeRover]

Just to add, Moran looked good. A set up on Dolan!

[G Somerset Rover]

JDT highlighting our ‘change of budget’ in his interview with Sky post match. If only they backed the man over the next few days.

[Ossydave]

8 minutes ago, LeftWinger said:

Thought Hyam was magnificent 

Motm easily for me, but when you score a goal like that I guess you do deserve it.

[AllRoverAsia]

4 minutes ago, Butty said:

Scary thought imagining what JDT could do if he was properly backed. You can’t top a 1-0 away win 👍🏻

It keeps Waggott awake at night.

[Rogerb]

Think we can say Pears could well have won us the three points with his saves in this game.

[Bbrovers2288]

Brittain was excellent as well , upgrade on Pickering despite playing on the wrong side. 
Carter and hyam didn’t put a foot wrong. Rankin Costello seems a bit subdued but solid enough 

One of the poorer games for Adam wharton but still oozes class , need to mop up a bit of complacency at times 

Sammy worked hard with what little he had

as I said at the start of the season, Dolan and Leonard not good enough at this time 

[Mike E]

8 minutes ago, aletheia said:

Lines persons give offside, no? So hardly a reffing issue.

Thought the ref was decent today.

Most linos are themselves referees.

[Wing Wizard Windy Miller]

7 minutes ago, AllRoverAsia said:

Head height long balls to Dolan are as much use as tits on a carrot.

They weren't.  They were played in front of him to run onto. 

[Cherry Blue]

Watford had 24 shots but only 4 on target! Well managed game by JDT.

 

[Exiled_Rover]

8 minutes ago, AllRoverAsia said:

Smash and grab mugging by a quite brilliant piece of skill by Hedges with good defending where Hyam and Pears were outstanding.

All the players put the effort in.

Smash and grab implies that we were second best - I don't think they troubled us. A worldie of a strike hit the crossbar and Pears made a good save. Otherwise did they really threaten our goal? 

[AllRoverAsia]

1 minute ago, Exiled_Rover said:

Smash and grab implies that we were second best - I don't think they troubled us. A worldie of a strike hit the crossbar and Pears made a good save. Otherwise did they really threaten our goal? 

There were a few important blocks iirc

[joey_big_nose]

Fabulous result, though in truth after quite an even first half Watford were well on top second half. A moment of Messi/Maradona/Ronaldinho magic from hedges and some brilliant defending got the result.

Im very happy with our team except CF and wide left. Hopefully Sigurdsson is the real deal on the left. If we can just find that central striker....

[CambridgeRover]

Quick summary

Bad performances: Dolan way off it, JRC not good enough.

Mixed: wharton and travis. Wharton is 50 percent brilliance and 50 percent sloppyiness. Travis is not good enough on the ball. 

Good: Brittain, Carter, Hyam and Pears all solid. Moran Gallagher and Hedges all good towards the end.

 

I really must say Dolan is horrible.

[aletheia]

6 minutes ago, Mike E said:

Most linos are themselves referees.

Plenty on here too Mike 😉

Unsurprisingly, I guess, with blue and white vision 😉

[booth]

17 minutes ago, West Yorks Rover said:

Dingles 1-0 down already.

2-0 now!

[BankEnd Rover]

Wharton played a few sloppy balls but still has areas of brilliance.

Even on his poorer games you still have people talking about how good he is.

It would be criminal to let him leave this window. 

[lraC]

It’s days like this that make following BRFC, the nicest hobby in the world.

Everyone working hard, sticking to a game plan and showing that bit of quality, when needed.

JDT has a style about him, both in terms of his coaching and what he says to the press and in essence, the hierarchy at the club, through the press.

He has instilled both style and character and a real sense of togetherness in the players.

I thought Hyam and Carter were magnificent today, Pears did everything asked of him and Wharton is just a real gem.

The goal was worthy of winning the match and the start is now a decent one.

I always thought the result was key today and I’m delighted we did it.

Time to enjoy a beer and catch up with my daughter, son in law and Grandson, who are out to see me, for a holiday.

COYB.