v Rotherham Utd (h) - 1/1/24

[Sweaty Gussets]

6 minutes ago, harryhealless1928 said:

Not sure if off-track or bang on match thread.

Arsenal fans on social media calling for Arteta to be sacked after 3 losses in a row! Apparently they always play the same way every game so opposition clubs have worked them out. Generally boss possession, create loads of chances but fail to take them! They want to walk/pass the ball into the net. No real goal-scorers in the team, Saka leads with 6? 

Does this sound familiar?

Yes it does sound familiar.  There are entitled fans at every club. Some Ipswich fans apparently booed their team off recently.

 

[rovers11]

A must win game and I think we will. Telalovic to bag his first goal. 

[davulsukur]

No surprises in the line up 

[Blow-in]

19 minutes ago, harryhealless1928 said:

Not sure if off-track or bang on match thread.

Arsenal fans on social media calling for Arteta to be sacked after 3 losses in a row! Apparently they always play the same way every game so opposition clubs have worked them out. Generally boss possession, create loads of chances but fail to take them! They want to walk/pass the ball into the net. No real goal-scorers in the team, Saka leads with 6? 

Does this sound familiar?

Spent money to downgrade their keeper and Venkey have watched both teams live the same number of times in the last 10 years

[wilsdenrover]

26 minutes ago, arbitro said:

No Ayala for Rotherham. After his four match ban he has picked up an Achilles injury which will keep him out for a 'significant period'.

'Twas ever thus.

https://www.rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/rotherham-united/after-the-red-cards-comes-an-injury-for-rotherham-uniteds-daniel-ayala-4461813

Also known as winter.

[roverblue]

Good to see Telalovic given another shot after the other night. 
Moran should be out for Travis but seems to be a manager favourite. 

Edited January 1, 2024 by roverblue

[Sweaty Gussets]

1 minute ago, roverblue said:

Good to see Telalovic given another shot after the other night. 
Moran should be out for Travis but seems to be a manager favourite. 

They aren't remotely similar players. 

[harryhealless1928]

Think Moran is a "manager favourite" cos of the number of assists hes provided this season.

[RTM08]

7 minutes ago, davulsukur said:

No surprises in the line up 

Another game we'll probably lose because of the bench. Even at full strength it's not all that.

That said, hopefully Semir can get about a bit and get off the mark. COYB

[Sweaty Gussets]

Just now, harryhealless1928 said:

Think Moran is a "manager favourite" cos of the number of assists hes provided this season.

Yes, he's been very inconsistent, and sometimes really poor, but he's still top of the assists chart. Just goes to show what JDT is working with.  I think we know where the blame goes for that. 

[wilsdenrover]

2 minutes ago, RTM08 said:

Another game we'll probably lose because of the bench. Even at full strength it's not all that.

That said, hopefully Semir can get about a bit and get off the mark. COYB

If our bench loses out to Rotherham’s we really are in trouble. 

[Sweaty Gussets]

Just now, RTM08 said:

Another game we'll probably lose because of the bench. Even at full strength it's not all that.

That said, hopefully Semir can get about a bit and get off the mark. COYB

Yep, 4 or 5 of them have never even played in the Championship, and possibly never will. 

Rotherham's bench is much stronger, which pretty much sums up where we are as a club.

Fuck off Venky's. 

[Waggy76]

I can't help thinking Travis should be playing !!!

[Armchair supporter supremo]

Telavovic is going to be a revelation today. 

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

16 minutes ago, wilsdenrover said:

If our bench loses out to Rotherham’s we really are in trouble. 

Yes because Rotherhams bench is frightening! 🙄

[WacoRover]

I’m not sure if I’m more confident in our ability to defend, or score. 

Therefore, I will say, 1-1. COYB!!!

[RoversClitheroe]

Buzzing to see Telalovic get another start! Thought he was excellent v Hull.

[matt83]

Anything other than a win today is unacceptable. 

[davulsukur]

2 minutes ago, matt83 said:

Anything other than a win today is unacceptable. 

Agreed. JDT has probably been under the most pressure in his time at Rovers over the last few games.

He couldn't be presented with a better game to end the rot.

Yes, we've got injuries but the starting 11 is more than good enough to see of bottom of the league at home.

Admittedly, no game changers on the bench but some reasonable options in Garrett, Leonard, Ennis, Travis and even Gilsesnan.

[bazza]

I was about to post about those 5 benchers

[SIMON GARNERS 194]

Win at all costs.

[bazza]

3 minutes ago, SIMON GARNERS 194 said:

Win at all costs.

A quote from Brad Friedel before the 2002 League Cup final.

[SIMON GARNERS 194]

Spoke volumes...what we could do with a stopper of that quality right now bazza!

Edited January 1, 2024 by SIMON GARNERS 194

[davulsukur]

Siggy 1-0!!

[OsloRover]

Siggy!! 1-0

[WacoRover]

🇮🇸!!