Backroom DE. Posted September 21, 2019 Backroom Share Posted September 21, 2019 Just now, Roverinbelfast said: So using this logic, are you now gonna be big enough to praise him for getting the 3 points? In fairness to Phil he's one of the more positive posters in recent times so a bit harsh to pull him up like that. Also I believe that was stated when it looked like Armstrong was starting up top, when instead I believe he started on the left? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This thread is brought to you by theterracestore.com Enter code `BRFCS` at checkout for an exclusive discount!
Roverinbelfast Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 Im honestly not pulling him up. If a defeat was gonna be 100% TMs fault then obviously a win should also be 100% his. Or does it not work like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backroom DE. Posted September 21, 2019 Backroom Share Posted September 21, 2019 Just now, Roverinbelfast said: Im honestly not pulling him up. If a defeat was gonna be 100% TMs fault then obviously a win should also be 100% his. Or does it not work like that? I think it's fair to give Mowbray significant credit for recent results. It's not how a lot of us would go about it but if we're winning then you can only hold your hands up and say fair enough. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1864roverite Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 Mowbray has it right, each and every game plan is set up about the opposition and how to win the game. Whilst I sometimes wonder at the team selection I can understand the approach he makes. Last weeks home win was backed up by an away win today. Today has to be backed up by a win next weekend v Luton. So looking ahead :- Luton (h) - has to be a win and I would expect a 3-5-1-1 approach. Forest (h) - has to be the same approach although I would expect Rovers will be concerned about the cheat that is Lolley ! Qpr (a) - really tough game this one - I would expect a 4-4-2 approach like today. Huddersfield (h) - as tough a game as we can expect, new manager will be looking to make a good impression. Rovers to stick 3-5-1-1. Birmingham (a) - 4-4-2 approach, if the nobbers can win there so can we. PNE (a) - 3-5-1-1 for me, we owe them big time and I am sure Mowbray will have the same thought process. So looking at the above games, every team has a different set up, different dangermen and different managerial styles from the players available to them. What can we expect ? I don't think its unreasonable to see a 12 point or more return for Rovers. We are slowly building more momentum each game by taking it just 1 game at a time which for me is the right approach. Come on you blues, have a great Saturday night ! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhodie Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 (edited) Highlights: https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/teams/blackburn-rovers/11816066/reading-1-2-blackburn Edited September 21, 2019 by rhodie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipl Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 Just now, Roverinbelfast said: So using this logic, are you now gonna be big enough to praise him for getting the 3 points? Already have done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBiz Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 (edited) https://twitter.com/bbclancssport/status/1175456788805820417?s=21 Rothwell was ill then. Have to say, Evans also sounded like he was immense today. Edited September 21, 2019 by Harry The Bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backroom Tom Posted September 21, 2019 Backroom Share Posted September 21, 2019 Superb win, we are a funny team, really good and capable of getting results anywhere but also at the same time capable of stinkers The way it’s going we shouldn’t be a million miles from the playoffs come May Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt83 Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 Just now, Tom said: Superb win, we are a funny team, really good and capable of getting results anywhere but also at the same time capable of stinkers The way it’s going we shouldn’t be a million miles from the playoffs come May Yeah. We could easily beat a Leeds away and then lose at home to Luton. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattyblue Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 (edited) The fact we now have better quality and more experienced players in key positions is beginning to tell, we are seeing games out in a much more assured way this season. Adding a player like Holtby can only improve this further. Edited September 21, 2019 by Mattyblue 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigUts Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 If we had started the season with this back 4 we would be in a playoff spot right now 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backroom Tom Posted September 21, 2019 Backroom Share Posted September 21, 2019 Amazing that after the start we had we are now 4 points off top spot Get the champagne out boys and girls 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossydave Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 Just now, matt83 said: Yeah. We could easily beat a Leeds away and then lose at home to Luton. Do we not think theres signs we're progressing beyond that now though? WBA was annoying because we deserved a draw there tbh. I feel LOT more confident about seeing a game out these days. Today would have ended 2-2 or even a 3-2 defeat last season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenrover Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 Just now, matt83 said: Yeah. We could easily beat a Leeds away and then lose at home to Luton. Haha, you beat me to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenrover Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 Just now, Ossydave said: Do we not think theres signs we're progressing beyond that now though? WBA was annoying because we deserved a draw there tbh. I feel LOT more confident about seeing a game out these days. Today would have ended 2-2 or even a 3-2 defeat last season. I'd agree with that. The last 10/15 minutes today we saw out relatively comfortably by playing possession football pretty much in their half. Last season would have been like the alamo as we defended deeper and deeper until we conceded at least an equaliser. Impressed with Holtby's cameo performance in the last 20: his capture could be quite a coup. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCMC1875 Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 Tony's tombola - how does he do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norbert Rassragr Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 It sounds like we were all wrong and Evans played well. Tony Tombola got it right. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenrover Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 Just now, MCMC1875 said: Tony's tombola - how does he do it? I think on occasions he's helped out by players' absences through last minute injuries or illness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJRovers Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 I disagree that we should be changing formation every game to combat the opposition. The top teams don't do this. It's a slippery slope before you're changing the shape of the team to combat the threat of a decent left back from Oldham. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaddyrovers Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 very good win and we have a much better squad than last season and we have improved. Look much better at the back without Mulgrew and Raya now. More strength in depth in midfield and Forward areas. Gallagher put a real shift in up front today. Impressed. Back 4 just get better game on game 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1864roverite Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 It doesn't really matter does it? Todays game has gone, 3 points firmly in the bag and we are all happy. We move on to the next game. It is not a sprint and there are no points to be gained at this stage of the season in the top 2 or top6, its a marathon, lets build, build and build and let other teams become properly afraid of the blue and white machine as momentum builds. Cheerio folks. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJRovers Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 1 hour ago, danger19_80 said: Another Mowbray myth busted Still came on out of position on the right wing though. God forbid we play a genuine right winger there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danger19_80 Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 12 minutes ago, Tom said: We are a funny team, really good and capable of getting results anywhere but also at the same time capable of stinkers Does this not sum up the top 15 in this league? Why it's so entertaining. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV Blue Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 Wonder if Travis was one of the ill players? He looked to be blowing out of his arse in the last 10/15 which is unusual for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacknOry Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 Couple of winnable home games in a row - especially the next one and we could be knocking on the door. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.