v Birmingham City (h) - 16/8/25

[Old Codger]

2 minutes ago, Exiled_Rover said:

Why is Mowbray there?

Well, it's probably not for the excitement.

He's alongside a Rovers stalwart and ex-Chairman of the PFA, Gordon Taylor.

Neither of them look very interested. (or excited, for that matter)

[Exiled_Rover]

Just now, RoversClitheroe said:

Cantwell is absolutely wank

They got back really well to cover the slipped pass through to Kargbo - that was the best chance of the match though. 

[yankfan]

2 minutes ago, B16Rover said:

I personally think we should add more distance between Ohashi, Cantwell, Hedges and Kargbo - maybe that will work 

Definitely never play a cross into the box. 

[B16Rover]

Can we please sack Cantwell and his 30k off and sign 3 Swedish/Belgium plodders at 10k a week.  A fast one, a strong one and an angry one 

[joey_big_nose]

Cantwell is supposed to be the player to make those easy passes... All he needs to do to be significantly better  is take leas touches.

[yankfan]

Just now, Exiled_Rover said:

They got back really well to cover the slipped pass through to Kargbo - that was the best chance of the match though. 

It was and we didn’t have a shot or get a touch in the opposite box. 

[Exiled_Rover]

5 minutes ago, moerpho said:

Am I the only on bored by this? Could do with a goal or at least a chance. Kargbo and Cantwell both being invisible. Only Ohashi this far that can keep his head high

Sadly it's going to be a really attritional season. No investment into the squad in 3 years - we'll look to out athlete and out enthuse teams. Very little quality in the final third. 

[des]

Wedo not look like scoring at now or ever lol

[OsloRover]

2 minutes ago, Exiled_Rover said:

It's hilarious that opposing defenders are literally allowed to ragdoll Ohashi, but when Gueye gives them a taste of their own medicine it's a foul. 

Gueye is not on the pitch, so if he dishes it out it’s understandable if the ref blows

[joey_big_nose]

2 minutes ago, Old Codger said:

Well, it's probably not for the excitement.

He's alongside a Rovers stalwart and ex-Chairman of the PFA, Gordon Taylor.

Neither of them look very interested. (or excited, for that matter)

I think they are getting "Honor Caps" from Rovers as part of the 150 year anniversary.

[OllieNO]

Ref’s mates with Cantwell, but hates Ohashi.

[Old Codger]

30% possession so far this half. It IS being played at Ewood, isn't it? Riveting stuff.

[RoversClitheroe]

3 minutes ago, OllieNO said:

Ref’s mates with Cantwell, but hates Ohashi.

Absolutely 

[joey_big_nose]

Well from a "ensuring the wheels dont come off from a turbulent week" it's been a success.

But from a "look like a side that came 7th last year playing a newly promoted side" its been a failure.

Crowd looks really bad considering its first home league game.

[OsloRover]

7 minutes ago, B16Rover said:

Can we please sack Cantwell and his 30k off and sign 3 Swedish/Belgium plodders at 10k a week.  A fast one, a strong one and an angry one 

We already have those: Kargbo, Alebiouso and Miller

[B16Rover]

Put Kargbo on the left, move the right back forward and bring Miller on

[callumrovers]

1 minute ago, joey_big_nose said:

Well from a "ensuring the wheels dont come off from a turbulent week" it's been a success.

But from a "look like a side that came 7th last year playing a newly promoted side" its been a failure.

Crowd looks really bad considering its first home league game.

Playing a new promoted side that have spent millions this season and will be right up there come end of the season. 
 

let’s have a more realistic view.

[B16Rover]

1 minute ago, OsloRover said:

We already have those: Kargbo, Alebiouso and Miller

 

1 minute ago, B16Rover said:

Put Kargbo on the left, move the right back forward and bring Miller on

Nobody knows me like you do 

[Exiled_Rover]

Alebiosu has that 'Walker' recovery speed - gets him out of a lot of jams.

[DE.]

First 45 mins of the season at home and not a shot on goal. Nice. We are in fact the only team in the division this afternoon to have zero shots so far. 

Only positive is that Birmingham have been pretty shit as well. One of those games that would make somebody wonder why football is so popular. 

[Exiled_Rover]

7 minutes ago, OllieNO said:

Ref’s mates with Cantwell, but hates Ohashi.

Their CB was using Ohashi as a climbing frame at the end there.

Absolutely bonkers how little protection he gets. 

[joey_big_nose]

2 minutes ago, B16Rover said:

Put Kargbo on the left, move the right back forward and bring Miller on

Think id take Hedges off, move Ohashi on the right, put Gueye up top, and put Kargbo on the left. But... probably would make us defensively weaker, and I can see the sense in prioritising defence.

[doctorryan]

We didn't concede in the 1st half, so that's progress anyway.

[yankfan]

0-0 better than expected at half. No shots as expected. Still expect 0-3 by the final whistle. We don’t look like we will score before the festive season.  

[SIMON GARNERS 194]

2 minutes ago, callumrovers said:

Playing a new promoted side that have spent millions this season and will be right up there come end of the season. 
 

 

Cant see what all the hype is about tbh.

Looks like we will be more than happy with a point.