v Southampton (h) - 25/10/25

[chaddyrovers]

26 minutes ago, sharpysharps86 said:

Agree on O'Riordan. Feels strange that he's hardly had a look in at Rovers, but unless we're planning to splash some cash in January (doubtful) then recalling him in January is essential. Even then I'd be tempted to bring in a CB on loan as well if Ismael wants to persist with 3 CB's.

supposedly doing very well on loan

26 minutes ago, sharpysharps86 said:

 

Seen the script with Toth before. They likely won't give him what he wants.

Tronstad is certainly not performing as he was last season. I suspect its due to a multitude of reasons...some of which may be personal to him and his family. We forget footballers are human beings sometimes. His performances last season give him enough credit in the bank for me, but its sad knowing that he's likely leaving at the end of the season and he probably already knows it. You can appear fine on the outside celebrating a win like he was yesterday, but who knows what's going through his head.

Its a point I have made plenty recently that you got to allow new players time to settle and imagine yourself moving to a new country where you know nobody mainly. 

on Tronstad, I think its was more down to fatigue of 3 games in 7 days 

26 minutes ago, sharpysharps86 said:

De Neve and Hedges are players that will never pull up any trees, but they're hard workers for sure. You do need players like that around the squad, but Rovers problem is they're reliant on them and there isn't enough technical quality to balance things out. Pleased to see De Neve has improved a touch though.

Both are performing and making chances for our front line. 

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35 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

I would be looking to sign 1 more striker(whilst selling Gueye) and either recalling O'Riordan or buying another centre back plus I would look at another right wing back player in January. Maybe more but decide later in the year

Gudjohnsen's improved came from the start of the second half, his link up better, hold up play and he got the chance he want and got the winner, throughly delighted for him, His confidence will be through the roof now

on your comment on the back 3 balance, changing so much is massive part that from last season but developing partnership takes time, Balance looks fine for me and Wharton wouldn't push up so much like McLoughlin did second half. Why aren't you having Miller? 

 

same as I did 2 games ago when I answered the same bloody question RF99, are you going to ask me every game now? 

he got his subs right yesterday and sticking with 3 at the back plus half time kick up the arse clearly worked given we won. He has alot to prove yet here and wins is what is need from him and the players. 

I have told you MORE than once when I will give my view whether its time for a change post Derby game. 

Where do you stand on Ismael?

[Herbie6590]

The BRFCS POTM is Balazs Toth…👏👏👏

[RoverLad04]

Absolutely thrilled with the result yesterday, I can see what Val and Rudy are doing and trust in them for us to be up there come the end of the season. Come on  🔵⚪️🔵⚪️

[simongarnerisgod]

3 minutes ago, RoverLad04 said:

Absolutely thrilled with the result yesterday, I can see what Val and Rudy are doing and trust in them for us to be up there come the end of the season. Come on  🔵⚪️🔵⚪️

put some proper bait on the hook,you won`t catch anything otherwise🐠

[jim mk2]

10 minutes ago, RoverLad04 said:

Absolutely thrilled with the result yesterday, I can see what Val and Rudy are doing and trust in them for us to be up there come the end of the season. Come on  🔵⚪️🔵⚪️

Thank you Mr Ismael. 

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12 minutes ago, RoverLad04 said:

Absolutely thrilled with the result yesterday, I can see what Val and Rudy are doing and trust in them for us to be up there come the end of the season. Come on  🔵⚪️🔵⚪️

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On 22/10/2025 at 23:19, We Are The Rovers said:

Come and say hello.

We want your feedback and ideas.

We’ll have something for you to take away.

What's the plan for Derby?

(Over in the protest thread)

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[Tomphil2]

2 hours ago, Exiled_Rover said:

They're all bookmarked as developed assets to sell - that was the entire point of the summer transfer window.

'Next' as in next to sell, obviously.

There have been loads signed over the last decade for the same purpose but not many actually make it.

Something tells me the turnover and development time is set to be somewhat less these days with fees off 1-3 million being the most likely process.

With a big focus on add on's and sell on's to keep the future bill paying cash flow coming in.

[aletheia]

Well done lads. Great effort and you kept going until the end.

Perhaps we should chant Vs and VI out more often.

[Tomphil2]

1 hour ago, RoverLad04 said:

Absolutely thrilled with the result yesterday, I can see what Val and Rudy are doing and trust in them for us to be up there come the end of the season. Come on  🔵⚪️🔵⚪️

The evidence so far suggests not.

[RoverLad04]

34 minutes ago, aletheia said:

Well done lads. Great effort and you kept going until the end.

Perhaps we should chant Vs and VI out more often.

Venkys aren’t great at all but why VI? He’s had most the squad taken away and given inexperienced players? He’s doing a solid job 🔵⚪️

[aletheia]

No he isn't.

Read the specific thread devoted to the topic.