v Hull City (a) - 23/8/25

[Waggy76]

54 minutes ago, barry_ said:

yeh, I'd seen that. Was hoping that the amazing members of the board might know a way 😊

The annoying thing is there will be plenty of room  all over the ground , should just able to walk on at 1225..

It is pathetic !

[StHelensRover]

Go in the home end, won't need to sit on your hands or avoid shouting when we score, because we're unlikely to score.

[chaddyrovers]

10 hours ago, roversfan99 said:

That he wasnt happy with the interviews and felt like he was throwing under the bus?

Then its an issue of our own making because he played the first game.

And yes, I know, you appreciate Ismael being "open and honest" I dont need to hear it again. Its just a shame that it leaves the team much weaker ahead of an important game.

Rumours are there about why he wasn't picked on Saturday and that he hasn't been at the club all week,

Its non-issue now he is on the way to Derby Rovers 

I like Ismael answering the question he was asked by the media. Why shouldn't he be? Was Travis throw under the bus? not for me 100%

[chaddyrovers]

Cantwell is now the club captain, smart move by Ismael. Our best player 

[Eternal Optimist]

It all clicks tomorrow 3-0 Rovers! Watch this space 

[OnionBalaji]

In recent years this is a game I’d look at and think, a definite point to gain and no reason not to go for all three and full optimism and belief going into it excited to watch the game.  There is no excitement for tomorrow or optimism, expecting us to be marginally beat by another team who will likely be fighting to avoid relegation alongside us 

[RoversTilliDie]

Derby are losing again 0-1 at the moment. 

[roversfan99]

29 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

Rumours are there about why he wasn't picked on Saturday and that he hasn't been at the club all week,

Its non-issue now he is on the way to Derby Rovers 

I like Ismael answering the question he was asked by the media. Why shouldn't he be? Was Travis throw under the bus? not for me 100%

 

29 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

Cantwell is now the club captain, smart move by Ismael. Our best player 

Ismael is very much in your good books now, he can do no wrong.

[RoversTilliDie]

9 hours ago, lraC said:

It might not be his fault though, as you never know, what is going on behind the scenes. 

The way Derby are going, he might change his mind 0-1 after 68 min.

[RoversTilliDie]

23 minutes ago, Eternal Optimist said:

It all clicks tomorrow 3-0 Rovers! Watch this space 

I can see this happening in the near future, the new players are still trying to gel in the team.

[chaddyrovers]

23 minutes ago, roversfan99 said:

 

Ismael is very much in your good books now, he can do no wrong.

wrong actually. 

I thought Ismael was wrong to make that triple sub on Saturday when we did and where we were on the pitch, and who came on. 

Ismael isn't in my good books or bad books actually. Results will determine that but I do think Ismael was right for answering the question he was asked. 

[roversfan99]

Just now, chaddyrovers said:

wrong actually. 

I thought Ismael was wrong to make that triple sub on Saturday when we did and where we were on the pitch, and who came on. 

Ismael isn't in my good books or bad books actually. Results will determine that but I do think Ismael was right for answering the question he was asked. 

Whats your gut feeling on whether he will prove to be a successful or unsuccessful Rovers manager?

[chaddyrovers]

1 minute ago, roversfan99 said:

Whats your gut feeling on whether he will prove to be a successful or unsuccessful Rovers manager?

He will be judged on Results. 

[MarkBRFC]

3 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

He will be judged on Results. 

He's failing as things stand then, I think it's fair to suggest.

[roversfan99]

3 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

He will be judged on Results. 

Not answering my question but ok.

[RTM08]

1 hour ago, chaddyrovers said:

Cantwell is now the club captain, smart move by Ismael. Our best player 

A good player =/= a good captain. 

I'm not going to write him off as a captain just yet but based on his history of a Rovers player so far I don't see how he is a logical choice at all. Well, apart from the fact we're pushing anyone who would be a better choice out of the club.

Edited 1 hour ago by RTM08

[Tomphil2]

1000+ going over to Hull another great effort all things considered so lets hope they see a performance.

[Andy]

On 19/08/2025 at 11:28, Mercer said:

Rovers' fans had a notorious reputation in the 1960's and to a lesser degree early 1970's.

That's not something to shout about, to be fair.

And I agree with the points already made on this - it's a different world now.
Whilst we all care dearly about the football club, we all have careers and/or much to lose at the risk of arrest / etc.

A different approach is needed - and in traction - in the modern day.

[Old Codger]

7 minutes ago, Tomphil2 said:

1000+ going over to Hull another great effort all things considered so lets hope they see a performance.

More likely to see a flying pig. 

The chances of Hull being more disorganised, less drilled, lower in confidence, more unfamiliar with each other, less resilient, less driven by a sense of pride in their club, having less strength in depth, using more players to fill in the clear gaps in the side, putting less into the game - are practically zero.

We deserve some luck. I'd say we'll be lucky to come away with anything less than an absolute tubbing. For the thousand or so that are making their way duttifully down the M62, I salute your bloody-minded optimism and wish you a safe and happy trip. But you do realise you are completely mad, don't you?

Head - A mauling from the Tigers - Hull 4 Rovers 0

Heart - Heavy and Heartbroken - Tigers 2 Rovers 0

Hells teeth Myrtle, I'm Hallucinating! Hull breached 0 Rovers Rampant 5 - pass the Bolivian Marching Powder!

COYB!

VENKYS OUT OF THEIR TINY INBRED MINDS - OUT I SAY!