DavidMailsTightPerm
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v Hull City (a) - 29/12/23
DavidMailsTightPerm replied to chaddyrovers's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Probably not -
v Hull City (a) - 29/12/23
DavidMailsTightPerm replied to chaddyrovers's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
All these changes - and Travis still doesn't start ? -
v Southampton (a) - 16/12/23
DavidMailsTightPerm replied to NeilInBristol's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
I agree - but just can't help feel that with the correct investment we could easily creep into top 6. -
You are probably right - all I am saying, IMO, if there was ever a time to invest (e.g. Gallagher, Diaz) it is now. We have a set pattern of play, a good manager & some good youngsters. Main things we are missing is a bit more experience, some height in the team and most important a goal scoring striker who can add height and hold up the ball.
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My own thoughts from last night :- 1. Good to see Adam Wharton back in some sort of form - though still got caught out on the odd occasion. Tronstad continues to grow and improve 2. Strangely - thought Szmodics didn't play that well - obviously goal apart. 3. Considering make shift nature of defence - thought they did ok. 4. Best team lost on the night - but I feared that most of the night as we are always vulnerable to a sucker punch from ale-house teams. 5. Referee should really have got to grips with the repeated fouling from PNE. A yellow card for the foul of Moran early in the match (a clear push in the back which put the player in danger) would have set the tone. 6. We are a decent striker away from being half good - with the inability to put in crosses or even corners given the general size of our team is a constant issue. With a decent striker we would have been 1 or 2 up in the first 30 mins - but our inability to take chances always leaves us vulnerable. Though I am not sure Gallagher is the man to score the goals we need - we could have benefited from him playing last night. 7. As depressed as I was at the end - I actually enjoy watching our brand of football - just need to cut out the late goals (or preferably score when on top (22 shots and only 1 goal is nowhere near good enough). Be very interesting to see whether the owners want to see some return on their investment - can't help feeling that if still in touching distance by xmas - we could creep into the top six with the right investment in January.
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As much as I liked Ayala, he was injured more than he was fit - given previous history, his role would most likely have been to keep Hyam and Carter company in the treatment room. As for Phillips - he is IMO a bigger miss - but we didn't really have a choice in the matter given his contract position.
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v Chelsea (a) - 1/11/23 - Carabao Cup
DavidMailsTightPerm replied to pick32's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Leo again -
v Cardiff City (h) - 21/10/2023
DavidMailsTightPerm replied to Upside Down's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
I could see Wharton playing the role Bellingham does for England. -
Two of my favourite Rovers sides were based on actual wingers who hugged the touchline - one actually won the Premiership. I struggle to think of a team these days that plays with proper wingers - left footers on the left wing etc. Having said all that - amongst the mindless passing about at the back - Rovers have scored some exceptional team goals under JDT.
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v Coventry City (a) - 4/10/2023
DavidMailsTightPerm replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Starting to get worried now. Yet another match we played ok - but get 0 points. JDT got a job on his hands to keep confidence up. -
v Leicester City (h) - 01/10/23
DavidMailsTightPerm replied to speeeeeeedie's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Agree about the corner - thought the flight of the ball for the cross they scored from would have been difficult for any keeper -
v Leicester City (h) - 01/10/23
DavidMailsTightPerm replied to speeeeeeedie's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Thought 4-1 flattered them - and overall we played well. Obvious issues in defence for their first goal, second was Premiership class, third - yes a penalty but the guy is over 6ft and dives so easily it is untrue, 4th goal pressing to get back in game though thought keeper could have been quicker to close down shot. For all the stick the defence will get - our decision making in the final third was woefull at times - possibly highlighting the lack of a centre forward. Gallagher will get better and better the longer this goes on. -
Venky’s, HMRC…The Plot Thickens ?
DavidMailsTightPerm replied to tomphil's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Never had to deal with addiction ? -
v Leicester City (h) - 01/10/23
DavidMailsTightPerm replied to speeeeeeedie's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
TBH he has picked a front 4 who are all in the goals at the moment. I hope Travis plays a little deeper in this match to give the defence a bit more cover. For all the criticism of the defence, it is partly due to the system - which often leaves defenders 1 on 1 -
v Cardiff City (h) - 27/9/23 Carabao Cup
DavidMailsTightPerm replied to philipl's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Ignored -
All depends - what you say to the press and what you do on the training ground don't necessarily match. The players have to believe - and seem to have taken on board his philosophy. Confidence is a big thing - and JDT knows this. Small tweaks - like Travis playing more defensively can easily be made behind the scenes.
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v Sunderland (h) - 20/9/23 - 19:45
DavidMailsTightPerm replied to Aqualung's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Must admit it was a well won penalty - he knew what he was doing. But if it had been the other way around, I would be congratulating the Rovers player that won it. -
v Ipswich Town (a) - 23/9/23
DavidMailsTightPerm replied to philipl's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
I don't know why - maybe blind optimism - but I have a feeling we may win this one. -
v Ipswich Town (a) - 23/9/23
DavidMailsTightPerm replied to philipl's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
What happened to Garrett last night ? Way below his usual performance levels - also JRC didn't do his chances of a midfield start much good either. -
v Sunderland (h) - 20/9/23 - 19:45
DavidMailsTightPerm replied to Aqualung's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
I would consider dropping Wharton - nothing to do with ability - but more to protect him for the season. He looked knackered on Saturday. Let's play Buckley instead - doh... -
Not if that manager was Steve Kean 😒
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v Sunderland (h) - 20/9/23 - 19:45
DavidMailsTightPerm replied to Aqualung's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
I hope you are right about Telalovic scoring. He came on at a difficult time in the match on Saturday - so will reserve judgement. He didn't look particularly quick - not slow - but no Bellamy. Difficult to assess his hold up play, as service was so poor. His miss when through on goal was interesting (when offside) as he showed vision to try to chip the keeper - poor execution, but right idea against an on rushing keeper. I hope Gallagher is fit, so we can introduce Telalovic in the second half - rather than starting - and gently ease him in. -
v Middlesbrough (h) - 16/09/2023
DavidMailsTightPerm replied to Upside Down's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
For me it was a case of missed opportunities - we took 2, missed some very clear chances. But they also had some good chances. We would have been unlucky not to win - but it could have been so different. Boro look a good side - can't see them at the bottom come the end of the season. -
Venky’s, HMRC…The Plot Thickens ?
DavidMailsTightPerm replied to tomphil's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
There is a 3rd option - to appease the Indian government. Though either of your options could be the eventual outcome even if brought in for the 3rd option.