v Sheffield Wednesday (h) - 3/2/26 - 19:45 k/o

[WacoRover]

27 minutes ago, philipl said:

Club has just announced Damien Johnson in charge tomorrow evening.

For me, keep Johnson the rest of the season. The club needs to get this hire right (not that they will). 

[M_B]

1 hour ago, Old Codger said:

Finally managed to get the ticketing system to accept my dosh, so it should be 7,801 at least. I think there might be a bit of a (literal) groundswell of support, in the short term at least, and perhaps a little optimism that brighter times are ahead. Let's face it, there wasn't much chance of it getting much bleaker! Or was there? Will need to sleep on the news before penning a prediction. Watch ths space eh?

Think you're right there, if nothing else Johnson is an appointment everyone can get behind. 

[Cherry Blue]

47 minutes ago, WacoRover said:

For me, keep Johnson the rest of the season. The club needs to get this hire right (not that they will). 

Looks like we've no choice, VI was a big mistake.

Johnson is the best we have the day before a massive game. Ok we have other issues but appointing the right manager will take time. 

Good look Damien, we'll be right behind you and the lads tomorrow.

[ROVER_N_OUT1978]

I would be inclined to use Igor and Valentin Joseph from the bench now. What choice do we have? #shambles

[Mercer]

Rovers nailed on to win now.

Will set off like a house on fire.

Rovers winning at half time is 19/20 (full time 2/5, Owls 19/2 - shows you what the bookies think).  Fill your boots!!!

[Tom]

Cadamateri gone but they’ve brought in 3 players it looks like today, no excuses though we need to knock them out of the park 

[ROVER_N_OUT1978]

What are we expecting tomorrow night then? 4-4-2 ?

[Old Codger]

39 minutes ago, ROVER_N_OUT1978 said:

What are we expecting tomorrow night then? 4-4-2 ?

To be royally and deservedly entertained for 90 minutes, with Arte et Labore to the fore.

Just for once in a long while, to feel like there is some pride in pulling on the Blue and White jersey, and some semblance of a thoroughly professional approach from our ragbag of misfits and toffee apples.

Not much to ask.

[wilsdenrover]

1 hour ago, Tom said:

Cadamateri gone but they’ve brought in 3 players it looks like today, no excuses though we need to knock them out of the park 

Did they sign in time to play tomorrow?

[KentExile]

13 minutes ago, wilsdenrover said:

Did they sign in time to play tomorrow?

2 of them were announced this evening, so you would assume not (although I will caveat that with "announced" does not necessarily mean they were not registered earlier)

https://www.swfc.co.uk/news/2026/february/02/wednesday-sign-marvelous-nakamba/

https://www.swfc.co.uk/news/2026/february/02/joel-ndala-makes-owls-loan-switch/

 

One was announced yesterday so he should be available

https://www.swfc.co.uk/news/2026/february/01/tayo-adaramola-joins-the-owls-on-loan/

Edited 27 minutes ago by KentExile

[davulsukur]

2 hours ago, WacoRover said:

For me, keep Johnson the rest of the season. The club needs to get this hire right (not that they will). 

We need to get a manager in.

Johnson has only been in caretaker/interim charge for 1 game in his entire time here.

Our Championship status hangs in the balance, huge risk to leave an unsupported first team coach in charge.

[Tricky]

Wednesday at 10s is value 

[Eternal Optimist]

My worry is that yes it’s great we no longer have Ismail in charge but we still have the same bunch of players who seemingly can’t shoot…..it’s the hope that will kill you 🤣