v Portsmouth (a) - 13/12/25

[Elrovers]

9 minutes ago, davulsukur said:

Although in Ismael's post match interview after the (shite) Oxford result he suggested Baradji wouldn't be ready to start this game, I'd like to see him start, especially if Tronstad is back and TGH isn't. Tronstad and Taveres doesn't work as a midfield pairing.

TGH will be available. It was just a tactical change as was with George Pratt. 

[DE.]

Lose this one and we really are in trouble. Not being able to beat any of the teams you're scrapping for survival with is a surefire way to get relegated. 

[Waggy76]

6 hours ago, RoversTilliDie said:

It's the worst Rovers team I've seen for decades, sorry if I spoilt your optimism. Getting  rid of Ismael would be a step in the right direction. There's nothing more I'd like, than to see Rovers back on the winning trail, but I can't see it at the moment.

I agree with you 100%

[MarkBRFC]

For me this is the only game we have a chance of winning before the break for the FA Cup 3rd round.

Milwall will bully us all over the pitch next week.

Even though we have a good record at Middlesbrough, they are absolutely flying and won't have a better time to see off there bogey club.

Despite our decent away form, you just know that Sheffield Wednesday's first home win of the season will be against us.

Then two home games against Wrexham & Charlton which we will probably take 1 point from on current home form.

We have to win on Saturday to give us some breathing space.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

33 minutes ago, MarkBRFC said:

For me this is the only game we have a chance of winning before the break for the FA Cup 3rd round.

Milwall will bully us all over the pitch next week.

Even though we have a good record at Middlesbrough, they are absolutely flying and won't have a better time to see off there bogey club.

Despite our decent away form, you just know that Sheffield Wednesday's first home win of the season will be against us.

Then two home games against Wrexham & Charlton which we will probably take 1 point from on current home form.

We have to win on Saturday to give us some breathing space.

Tell your wife to hide all your sharp knives.

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12 hours ago, DE. said:

Lose this one and we really are in trouble. Not being able to beat any of the teams you're scrapping for survival with is a surefire way to get relegated. 

💯 we always talk about "it's a must win its a must win" 

In this league you have got to be beating those below you no excuses. 

If we can't win these games in this battle below like you say we are in serious trouble and will put ourselves in contention for relegation. 

Time to turn it up now. We know we can play when we want. It's not pretty football but we have enough tools to get the job done. The standard this year bar a few teams is shite and we can beat most of the teams in this league. Can't rely on penalties, no calls etc. Go out. Play football.