v Portsmouth (a) - 13/12/25

[RevidgeBlue]

We just can't win an important game under Ismael.

Something wrong with the mentality.

[simongarnerisgod]

Just now, Exiled in Toronto Mk2 said:

Pears watches an obvious deflection roll out for a corner, watches the header go in, then gives it the usual arms outstretched.

you can`t blame the keeper for that,it was a free header,someone in the backline not doing their job

[aletheia]

Oh well.

Apparently, if it wasn't for a bit of the rain and the fact that every referee hates us and is conspiring against us, we'd be near the top of the league and we're clearly in a false position. That's what the club hierarchy and some on this board have said anyway.

And Pears (despite 3 good saves today). Miller poor on corner.

[B16Rover]

I'm confused, they're a goal up - why are they still trying to score another? 

[joey_big_nose]

McLoughlin does have a real issue with heading the ball up rather than out. Been three in this game.

[Lancaster Rover]

Bolton, Wigan and maybe Blackpool away at least next season 

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So let's be clear, the inability to pick up a ball which let's be honest could of be collected by either of them, has just cost us a goal. 

[Exiled_Rover]

3 minutes ago, superniko said:

Clearly De Neve - the bloke is a liability - cost us multiple points this season

So Ribeiro is ok just watching the ball flash across him?

[booth]

3 minutes ago, superniko said:

Clearly De Neve - the bloke is a liability - cost us multiple points this season

The guy in the dugout is the one that keeps putting him on the pitch. I'd say he's the liability.

[superniko]

Bit worried about how we look as a back 5 if we end up with De Neve LWB and Miller RWB once Alebiosu goes to ACN.

Not sure you’ll find two worse wing backs in the whole division

[RTM08]

We can't beat anyone down near us. In fact, if it wasn't for some of the better teams meeting us when their form was in thr pits we'd be cut adrift by now.

Clueless owner, clueless management and an at best mid table League One squad was always leading to this 

[Dreams of 1995]

On a positive if Henrikson gets booked I win 1200 

[superniko]

Just now, booth said:

The guy in the dugout is the one that keeps putting him on the pitch. I'd say he's the liability.

Well yes, I agree. But just stating that goal fell on De Neve more than Ribiero

[simongarnerisgod]

will venkys **** off if we get relegated

[G Somerset Rover]

We’re heading down this season. Surprised more don’t see it.

[Exiled_Rover]

1 minute ago, superniko said:

Bit worried about how we look as a back 5 if we end up with De Neve LWB and Miller RWB once Alebiosu goes to ACN.

Not sure you’ll find two worse wing backs in the whole division

You can't play Miller RWB, he doesn't have the mobility. It's either a switch to a back 4, or TGH.

[RevidgeBlue]

1 minute ago, Dreams of 1995 said:

On a positive if Henrikson gets booked I win 1200 

Good luck. I've won £300 today on over 2.5vgoals various teams.

[yankfan]

Not a single rovers player has left the ground to attempt to win the corner. 

[StHelensRover]

3 minutes ago, B16Rover said:

I'm confused, they're a goal up - why are they still trying to score another? 

This made me laugh, is there any way we can show it to Ismael?

[superniko]

2 minutes ago, Exiled_Rover said:

So Ribeiro is ok just watching the ball flash across him?

It was a great cross and Ribiero was marking the man on the penalty spot in that freeze frame. Back post is De Neves man who he is not goal side off (which we’ve seen countless times this season). 

[Herbie6590]

 

[chaddyrovers]

McLoughlin should score there

[Bethnal]

I think you see what teams are made of chasing a game late or defending a lead late.

I also think we’ve seen enough of what this squad is made of to assume we’ll really struggle to close games out or get points late.

There’s something very wrong at Brockhall.

[superniko]

3 minutes ago, simongarnerisgod said:

will venkys **** off if we get relegated

Nope - championship or national league, it makes no difference to them 

Edited 3 hours ago by superniko

[booth]

Just now, simongarnerisgod said:

will venkys **** off if we get relegated

Nah, Venkys are here for life. I think when we get relegated that's me done with Rovers, and probably football in general. It's not a joyful pursuit with them in charge and 15 years is probably my limit.