RV Blue Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 I don't know if someone is doing a proper preview for this, please delete this if they are, just thought I'd get the discussion going... Massive game and one we should be winning after Rochdale's poor start, they have played 5, won 0 (we know what that means don't we?), drawn 3, and lost 2, although they got a decent draw away at Southend with 10 men on Saturday. I would play: Raya Caddis Ward Mulgrew Williams Chapman Smallwood Evans Conway Bennett Samuel Dack in for Conway and Bennett pushed out wide if he's fit & Nuttall on the bench. Should be a good turnout from Rovers fans, looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bigdoggsteel Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Raya Caddis Mulgrew Ward Williams Evans Smalwood Conway Dack Chapman Samuel We look to have real competition for the attacking midfield roles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islander200 Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 4 minutes ago, Bigdoggsteel said: Raya Caddis Mulgrew Ward Williams Evans Smalwood Conway Dack Chapman Samuel We look to have real competition for the attacking midfield roles No place for yaya? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdoggsteel Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Just now, islander200 said: No place for yaya? NoNo See how he gets on off the bench first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipl Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 A win is needed because: - the fans level of expectation is going to be pretty high and there will be a strong Rovers turn out. Rochdale average 3,500 in a 10,000 capacity stadium so the travelling fans might be as numerous as the home fans) - being a game behind at such an early point in the season - mentally picking up where we left off for the club and players. Having said that it must be a long time since we last won three league games on the trot. In the context of a 46 game season, no way is this a must win or must not lose but in current circumstances, a win would be very welcome indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roversfan99 Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Raya Caddis Ward Mulgrew Williams Bennett Smallwood Evans Chapman Dack Samuel Subs: Leutweiler, Hart, Wharton, Graham, Whittingham, Nuttall, Conway Graham if Dack isn't fit. Anything less than a win is a failure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV Blue Posted September 4, 2017 Author Share Posted September 4, 2017 Just now, philipl said: the fans level of expectation is going to be pretty high and there will be a strong Rovers turn out. Rochdale average 3,500 in a 10,000 capacity stadium so the travelling fans might be as numerous as the home fans) They might get a few more on because they're playing us but it should be pretty close to an even split between home and away fans. I believe that over 2000 had been sold by last Friday so we should be pretty close to a sell out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaddyrovers Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 my team would be Raya Caddis Ward Mulgrew Williams Smallwood Evans Bennett Chapman Conway Samuel Subs:- Luetwiler, Downing, Nyambe, Whittingham, Dack, Antonsson, Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garage Flower Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 I'd be happy to see Chaddys team. How fit is Dack? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 49 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said: my team would be Raya Caddis Ward Mulgrew Williams Smallwood Evans Bennett Chapman Conway Samuel Subs:- Luetwiler, Downing, Nyambe, Whittingham, Dack, Antonsson, Graham I'd be ok with that too. Think Conway will probably be the one to make way when Dack is fit though. The lack of Rovers youth in the side is saddening though. Downing and Antonsson keeping our lads out. Nuttall needs to be involved in the first team set up more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderation Lead K-Hod Posted September 4, 2017 Moderation Lead Share Posted September 4, 2017 25 minutes ago, Garage Flower said: I'd be happy to see Chaddys team. How fit is Dack? The Daily Mail described him as a 'hunky footballer', a bit feminine like.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Venkhater Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 This brings back memories. We were on a great run in November/December 73. Rovers fans were on a high. Then Furphy went to Sheffield Utd. We were gutted. A couple of days later, our victory away at Rochdale meant 10 points out of 10 ( only 2 points for a win back then) Tony Field scored his 100th league goal right in front of us and somehow managed a 100 sign with his fingers. Anyone would have thought he had practised beforehand Cue "Tony, Tony, Tony Field!" and "We don't need Furphy anymore!". Great days. "We are the Blackburn Rovers, who all the authorities betray. I say stuff your politicians and stuff your fckin' F.A." Venky's Out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preben Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Still wondering about going to this. Anyone need a lift? I'm traveling through Settle, Gisburn, dingle land and Bury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueboy3333 Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 2 hours ago, chaddyrovers said: my team would be Raya Caddis Ward Mulgrew Williams Smallwood Evans Bennett Chapman Conway Samuel Subs:- Luetwiler, Downing, Nyambe, Whittingham, Dack, Antonsson, Graham Why would you play 4-2-3-1 when the only time we've got results in the league this season have been 4-4-2 or 4-4-1-1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cesus Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Mulgrew has just limped off for Scotland with an ankle injury, great!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkBRFC Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Well Mulgrew wont be playing on sat, or any sat for the forseeable future by looks of things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV Blue Posted September 4, 2017 Author Share Posted September 4, 2017 Sickener, hardly unexpected though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaddyrovers Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 48 minutes ago, blueboy3333 said: Why would you play 4-2-3-1 when the only time we've got results in the league this season have been 4-4-2 or 4-4-1-1? for me, 4-2-3-1 and 4-4-1-1 is the same formation. Bennett and Conway can play discipline and defend well. Chapman in the hole behind Samuel would causes them problems and give a threat on the counter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueboy3333 Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Just now, chaddyrovers said: for me, 4-2-3-1 and 4-4-1-1 is the same formation. Bennett and Conway can play discipline and defend well. Chapman in the hole behind Samuel would causes them problems and give a threat on the counter It isn't because Mowbray plays the '3'narrow, leaving our full backs exposed. Two solid banks of four is what has been working for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaddyrovers Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Just now, blueboy3333 said: It isn't because Mowbray plays the '3'narrow, leaving our full backs exposed. Two solid banks of four is what has been working for us. and Bennett and Conway give us this solid, defensive cover and work rate. Chapman and Samuel would be the key players for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueboy3333 Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Just now, chaddyrovers said: and Bennett and Conway give us this solid, defensive cover and work rate Not if they are inside playing catch up all the time on their full backs. We got caught out a few times against MK Dons, including for the goal and that was with 'hard working' Conway not tracking his man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdoggsteel Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Mulgrew injured. So predictable. Hopefully not serious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrone Shoelaces Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Just now, Bigdoggsteel said: Mulgrew injured. So predictable. Hopefully not serious Well it looks like we'll be seeing how good Downing is sooner than we though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueboy3333 Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Just now, Bigdoggsteel said: Mulgrew injured. So predictable. Hopefully not serious Exclusive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozz Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Never thought I`d pay £22 quid for a game at Rochdale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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