The 'What Now?' Show - 20 Minutes From The Play Offs

[Herbie6590]

On the cusp of another new season - the panel reviews the summer trading, casts their eye around the rest of the Championship and predicts Rovers fate for 2025/26.

Who will be the new heroes?

Are Rovers a dodgy shoulder or a muddy hill?

How many times will Derby beat Rovers next season?

 

Listen carefully to find out..!

Roger Whiteside guides Ian Herbert, Rory Larmer & Jared Plotts through the running order...

 

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[rog of the rovers]

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[Herbie6590]

Just now, rog of the rovers said:

Shameless use of a baby....sorry son!

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[StHelensRover]

Good episode guys, just listened on my lunch break this afternoon. 

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On 06/08/2025 at 09:22, rog of the rovers said:

Shameless use of a baby....sorry son!

Just listened to it at work good pod lads it's really interesting listening to all the different podcasts everyone has mixed views on things this the more level headed in tune pod imho

[RoversTilliDie]

I reckon Kargbo could be one of the new hero's, he could chip in with a few goals. Haven't seen Tavares in action yet, but I like his attitude, hes something to prove in English football. Hopefully we'll hold our own in the 25/26 season.

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4 hours ago, RoversTilliDie said:

I reckon Kargbo could be one of the new hero's, he could chip in with a few goals. Haven't seen Tavares in action yet, but I like his attitude, hes something to prove in English football. Hopefully we'll hold our own in the 25/26 season.

Already said this midd off season. Kargbo will set the pitch ablaze this season 

[RoversTilliDie]

On 07/08/2025 at 17:54, ... said:

Already said this midd off season. Kargbo will set the pitch ablaze this season 

How come Ismaels put him on the bench against w.b.a, is it a game plan.

[KentExile]

On 07/08/2025 at 17:54, ... said:

Already said this midd off season. Kargbo will set the pitch ablaze this season 

Kargbo looked exciting last season, and also in pre season.

I have nothing to back this up, just a thought, I do wonder if he struggles to keep up that energy for 90 minutes, or even 60?  After his initial 10-15 minutes against NEC, he did get much quieter (which may have been due to other factors than simply his energy/stamina)

If so, then it is maybe why he has been coming off the bench in pre season rather than starting.  That pace, especially against tired legs could be a real game changer late on

 

Edited 3 hours ago by KentExile

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36 minutes ago, KentExile said:

Kargbo looked exciting last season, and also in pre season.

I have nothing to back this up, just a thought, I do wonder if he struggles to keep up that energy for 90 minutes, or even 60?  After his initial 10-15 minutes against NEC, he did get much quieter (which may have been due to other factors than simply his energy/stamina)

If so, then it is maybe why he has been coming off the bench in pre season rather than starting.  That pace, especially against tired legs could be a real game changer late on

 

Impact player for sure. I think it was highlighted in one of the pods. He could either be used to scare defenders from the off or to take advantage of tired legs later on in the game. Personally I'd like to see him come on later in the game and switch the momentum up a bit. 

 

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1 hour ago, RoversTilliDie said:

How come Ismaels put him on the bench against w.b.a, is it a game plan.

More an impact player as said below I'm not sure he can keep up that pace for a full 90 and can take advantage of tired defenders later on in the game