v Watford (a) - 13/9/25

[OnionBalaji]

Just now, OnionBalaji said:

Would love a Bullseye themed kit for Jim Bowen…. IIIIN ONE - Pears, oh

Edit - read on and beaten to it… great minds 

[joey_big_nose]

On 10/09/2025 at 20:12, Norbert Rassragr said:

Or a Bullseye themed shirt.

Definitely could see a Bullseye kit being an absolute classic still remembered in 50 years.

If the club doesnt make one BRFCS should! Could use one of those concept kit manufacturers.

[G Somerset Rover]

Baradji ‘medium-term’ injury according to VI. This one has dark agents written all over it.

[roversfan99]

What a bit of business that was. Replacement for Travis.

Henriksson also out with a broken hand. 

Edited 8 hours ago by roversfan99

[Tomphil2]

13 minutes ago, G Somerset Rover said:

Baradji ‘medium-term’ injury according to VI. This one has dark agents written all over it.

A contract for a player like that coming in on a pay as you play set up can never be straightforwards.

Be very interesting to see a breakdown of the particular deal 🤔

[roversfan99]

The thing is, there was a big gap between him failing a medical and then us revisiting the deal, and also a further gap between him signing and us knowing what was going on. 

If they were so intent on signing him, could this recuperation not have started far sooner?

Ismael said he might be back after the next international break but maybe even the one after that. Basically he cant put a timescale on it. 

Ill be amazed if we see him before Christmas. An utterly pointless signing and within a squad lacking quality in depth.

Although according to one or two, its a very clever bit of business. 

[Tomphil2]

Saving then thousands per week though having a player in the squad who isn't being paid until he players.

I'm sure they'd love a few more like that if they could find them.

[Waggy76]

59 minutes ago, roversfan99 said:

What a bit of business that was. Replacement for Travis.

Henriksson also out with a broken hand. 

If any of these recent signings are any good, it will be more good luck , than management !

Already , the sick bay is becoming busy !

[davulsukur]

1 hour ago, G Somerset Rover said:

Baradji ‘medium-term’ injury according to VI. This one has dark agents written all over it.

Not seeing this guy till next year then

[sharpysharps86]

Can only see a loss in this one. Which is how I felt before the Hull game too so maybe Rover will surprise me again.

I'll go 2-1 Watford, Gudjohnsen to come off the bench and get a late debut goal.

[pedrob2014]

Do we still have to travel to long distance games on the SWAG Bus or are we now allowed to either fly or use the train like any other professional club 

[Tomphil2]

25 minutes ago, pedrob2014 said:

Do we still have to travel to long distance games on the SWAG Bus or are we now allowed to either fly or use the train like any other professional club 

The Rovers account tweeted about a couple of hours ago about a last training session before setting off for Watford.

So it looks like train this afternoon then off down South on the bus in peak Friday traffic.

 

[USABlue]

On 10/09/2025 at 14:15, Herbie6590 said:

Always enjoy my chats with DNSYE podcast…

FF to the last 20 minutes or so…

Hey Herbie, thanks for you help with the shirt, much appreciated.

[Eternal Optimist]

2-1 Rovers! We will go 2-0 up and concede around the 80th minute. Followed by 10/15 minutes of completely shitting ourselves but hanging on in there for the win 💪🔵⚪️

[GHD]

Just now, GHD said:

He’s not a goalkeeper so why can’t he play with a sore hand?

 

[rigger]

10 minutes ago, GHD said:

 

Perhaps they have to sign for their kits ?

[chaddyrovers]

                       Toth

Alebiosu  Carter  Wharton Ribeiro 

              Tronstad Tavares 

Morishita      Cantwell        Hedges

                       Ohashi 

[davulsukur]

14 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

                       Toth

Alebiosu  Carter  Wharton Ribeiro 

              Tronstad Tavares 

Morishita      Cantwell        Hedges

                       Ohashi 

Is Carter ready?

It's either him or Miller who's been half way around the world, I suppose.

[rigger]

9 minutes ago, davulsukur said:

Is Carter ready?

It's either him or Miller who's been half way around the world, I suppose.

Did Miller hitch-hike, or fly business class ?

Edited 1 hour ago by rigger

[davulsukur]

7 minutes ago, rigger said:

Did Miller hitch-hike, or fly business class ?

Probably the former, if Pasha was involved.

[chaddyrovers]

19 minutes ago, davulsukur said:

Is Carter ready?

It's either him or Miller who's been half way around the world, I suppose.

yes 

[StHelensRover]

Sadly, I think we'll lose narrowly tomorrow. Probably 1-0 or 2-1. Watford aren't very good, but our inexperienced, injury prone, cobbled-together defence has me expecting the worst. While I've been very unimpressed with our opening 5 matches, the defence wasn't so much the main worry in going into those 5 matches, it was the other end of the pitch.  We've looked very tame in attack aside from the Hull match, because we don't have a proper striker at the club besides Ohashi. Hyam leaving last minute and McLoughlin out will have me watching from behind the sofa.

Who am I kidding? Wharton and Carter to stay injury free and play a blinder, 0-4 Rovers (Gueye x4)

Venkys, Suhail and Rudy out.

Edited 57 minutes ago by StHelensRover

[rigger]

13 minutes ago, StHelensRover said:

Sadly, I think we'll lose narrowly tomorrow. Probably 1-0 or 2-1. Watford aren't very good, but our inexperienced, injury prone, cobbled-together defence has me expecting the worst. While I've been very unimpressed with our opening 5 matches, the defence wasn't so much the main worry in going into those 5 matches, it was the other end of the pitch.  We've looked very tame in attack aside from the Hull match, because we don't have a proper striker at the club besides Ohashi. Hyam leaving last minute and McLoughlin out will have me watching from behind the sofa.

Who am I kidding? Wharton and Carter to stay injury free and play a blinder, 0-4 Rovers (Gueye x4)

Venkys, Suhail and Rudy out.

One thing I have taken away from  all our games this season, is the thought of "how did he miss that ". A few players have contributed to that thought.