v Preston North End (a) - 21/11/25, 8:00pm ko Sky TV

[USABlue]

2 hours ago, 47er said:

We're never going to have a better reserve keeper than Pears and I thought he did OK. I wouldn't want him as first choice

but thank God he wasn't sold by the gamblers who run us (as was their intention.)

He isn't Toth but Toth isn't available.

He did well overall but he is so shaky.  Made 3 really good stops.  The shot in the 2nd minute I thought was going in but he stopped it without putting it on a plate.  Goid double save later too thiugh the 2nd stop was if his own doing and a touch fortunate.  If you gonna punch make contact.  Couple of dicey clearances too and there was their goal he perhaps could have done better.  All's well that ends well

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1 hour ago, lraC said:

It’s been a very tough 3 weeks for me and my family, having lost a close family member, taken way too soon.

I haven’t been able to bring myself to post on here or watch the games, until last night, but this brought a smile to my face for the first time since.

Thanks Rovers and RIP Luke. Xx 

Sorry to hear that matey x 

We put on a good show and raised the roof off Dumpdale 😊

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[Wheelton Blue]

What a splendid night out, well played Rovers.

Absolutely terrific backing in the away end, which Ismael rightly pointed out.

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55 minutes ago, SIMON GARNERS 194 said:

Still buzzing this morning,you cant beat the feeling of beating another local side on their manor...

BUT can we beat QPR at home? 🙃

Play like that at home and there's no reason we can't beat anyone in our own gaff. Sustain the association form build the hone form and we'll be top 6 in no time. 

6 points away from 6th place.

9 points away from 22nd place. 

[Ossydave]

15 minutes ago, Wheelton Blue said:

What a splendid night out, well played Rovers.

Absolutely terrific backing in the away end, which Ismael rightly pointed out.

You could tell in Millers post match interview he was hinting at the poor crowds and atmosphere contributing to the poor home form and it’s hard to disagree

[Riversider28]

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

12 hours ago, Silas said:

Is it me or is every tackle a push or a grab.

Very handsy this Preston team. 

It’s creeping into the game at all levels. City started the fashion.

[SIMON GARNERS 194]

9 minutes ago, Ossydave said:

You could tell in Millers post match interview he was hinting at the poor crowds and atmosphere contributing to the poor home form and it’s hard to disagree

But the crowd's will only increase when the team start's winning..and then there's the off field bollox.

God only knows what the crowd will be v QPR!

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[Ossydave]

3 minutes ago, SIMON GARNERS 194 said:

But the crowd's will only increase when the team start's winning..and then there's the off field bollox.

God only knows what the crowd will be v QPR!

I know and I’m not criticising either those that attend and create little atmosphere or indeed those who choose not to attend, but the point remains that it’s a pretty crappy place to play. Ultimately we all know the main reason of course, the wankers in Pune. 

[47er]

Yes, there are 'fans' who believe that its up turn up in big numbers and shout loudly in support of the lads.

They have the wrong way round. The Club provides the entertainment, if we a) like it and b) think its value for money---we turn up.

They have to provide the package first, we aren't obligated in any way.

[Tomphil2]

He needs to hold his bosses to account om the crowd thing they've killed the Blackburn End iv'e never seen it as empty for league games.

Stupid targeted pricing policy designed to squeeze the most popular area for local adults.

The ONLY way to boost rovers crowds is do what North End and Bolton did a few years ago with season tickets, price according to your local market not national statistics.

By the way, when they had a big crowd and atmosphere last time out they flopped as did Preston last night so maybe just maybe it's really all down to the team management and recruitment.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

9 hours ago, Upside Down said:

We looked the opposite of the Eustace team today. Going forward we looked like we could score and created a lot of chances. Lots of crosses coming in as well, two of which we scored from. 

Defensively though we were not convincing and the goal was entirely down to shit defending and a really shit keeper. If we sort out the defence then there's a slim chance of a late playoff push, although bear in mind we haven't had our annual January sabotage yet.

Playing with two up front helps.

[sharpysharps86]

Well, this team continue to surprise me with their away form. Also couldn't be happier to be proven wrong on the set pieces comment I made on here yesterday. Two well worked goals off the training ground.

It was definitely the right call to stay with a back 3, and Pratt seemed to cope ok given he was chucked in at the deep end. Maintaining this shape with injuries / suspensions with Rovers thin squad is going to be difficult.

Delighted that Gudjohnsen bagged another, hopefully he can keep up a consistent run of scoring.

Hopefully the lads can kick on and start turning that home form around now, starting with QPR on Wednesday.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

I’ve only seen the highlights so I can’t really comment on performances. I thought the header from Gudjohnsen was top notch, they are very easy to get wrong at that angle. The lad can finish, not much doubt about that. Gueye should have scored with his header, how can a big guy be so poor at heading the ball ? 
 

All in all a great win. I couldn’t see that coming at 8.00 pm with so many players being out for one reason or another.  100% effort from every player and that’s all I ever ask for from Rovers players. Has I’ve said before the players are playing for the manager so we might has well get behind him. The set piece coach is earning his corn, that’s good to see. Top marks for Miller playing after flying all over the world last week. 

[chaddyrovers]

I thought we didnt want to be too open or gift them loads of chances in the first 30 mins hence why we didnt attack too much. After that we dominated the game and were deserved winners. 

Sherwood's comments about Rovers's performance were spot on. 

Still cant believe Whiteman got away with that clear red card 

Still buzzing about the win and performance. 

My PNE's supporting work colleagues were full of praise for our performance and slamming their own team's performance. 

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[Elrovers]

Have a few mates from Preston and a colleague. Was lovely to give em a bit of stick today and rightly so.