Personal observation. Maglorie is so ill disciplined in positioning defensively. (Not sure if its a Mowbray instruction) Constantly playing so high up, and at one point Gally has to keep looking back to him and signal to him to keep his position. First goal was his fault. 2nd goal came from his side as well for failing to stop the cross. No point running faster than Mbappe if u arent disciplined enough as a defender.

Such a big lad but did not use his body well. Far away from a first-teamer. I rather have Buckley there.

This game seems to be shown live on Skysports Red Button, does it mean overseas RoversTV subscribers (non-dark territories) won't be able to watch it LIVE?

From Barnsley's play, they seem to have a plan on what to do. We are just huffing and puffing and hoping some lucky will come our way.

1 minute ago, booth said:

Why's he not bringing Butterworth on when we need to nick a goal?

It's obvious Tony wants 1 point more than 3.

I miss Arma. He will slot that in and wheel off with the Angel celebration.

Nothing from Poveda and Dolan.

So sloppy play and passing everywhere. We can win this, get Butterworth and Khadra on soon!

Really happy for Butterworth finally getting his chance after all those injuries. And excited about what he brings to the team, seems to have that mobility, skill and pace and an eye for goal. Lets hope he can put those injuries behind him.

Someone mentioned he's like a Dack which i think he aint far off.

7 hours ago, jim mk2 said:

Brereton did not play well

He gave the ball away more often than not, passed to an opposition player most of the time, got knocked off the ball too easily, still can't play with his back to goal and his first touch is awful

Good goal but it came in a sea of mediocrity

4/10

 

Yes exactly. Bar the goal, it was almost like he's trying to play like Gally. Poor touch, constantly losing the ball in dangerous positions.

Hull's game seems to be on EFL broadcast list tonight which means overseas fans cant watch the game again, for the 2nd game running?

😡

Gallagher is so bad. No footballing brain, no first touch. Ben is equally to blame. Totally switched off as though we won the game.

Gallagher first touch is atrocious.

2 minutes ago, TheRoversReturn said:

Yes. Had all the games live until now. I'm outside the UK, btw. 

The game is selected for LIVE telecast and won't be shown on Rovers TV if you are overseas (unless you are in some 'dark' territories)

Poveda, Dolan and this Brighton kid. Some tricky attacking threat, hopefully they will combine and replicate Harvey's goal and assist contributions last season.

Now, we need a Armstrong's replacement.

Tony is just lazy here. Same formation with Dolan replacing Armstrong. Our two strikers are still on wings, cant win headers, did nothing.

Rothwell and Buckley might as well not play. Missing entirely. 

Defence is slightly better so far, dealt with the corners. But u just feel Millwall will score sooner or later.

We have zero attacking threat. Long balls against Millwall is a joke.

Whats our possession percetages?

Dont really care about scorelines.

On 23/07/2021 at 19:50, Sparks Rover said:

I want more red in the kit. My very first Rovers scarf was red white and blue. Red on the v collar for me.

Same thought, just a bit more red as accent color in the collar or sleeve will be make the shirt feels more complete.

Now, its just safe. Nothing wrong but just safe. Last season was better imo.

The result matches the shirt.

2 hours ago, LordBaltimore said:

The team has a bye for the last first round game and does not play again for another 9 days.  Due to the horrible training grounds & medical facilities in Brazil, the team will train back in Santiago until 48hrs before their 2nd round game.

Wow, when will Brereton be back for us then? Wont he be burnt out. Doubt we will see him much for pre-season or even the first month of the season?

Proudest of a Rovers player all season. Was critical of him and his price tag but he has improved this season. Really really happy for Brereton. Already more senior international goals than Arma. 😄

The faster we sell Armstrong the better. He's not going to stay here, we should just get as much as we can from his sale and say thank you and move on. I rather Venky keep the money than giving Tony more money to spend on Boro rejects. He spent 12mil on BB and Gally, he jolly well squeeze the best out of them. He shouldnt be get any more money.

14 hours ago, chaddyrovers said:

Bournemouth, WBA, Sheffield United all need new manager before the new season so it will be interest who they appoint

Wouldn't be surprise if Frank Lampard took the Bournemouth job

Sheffield United looks likely to appoint Jokanovic as next boss

Don't see WIlder getting the WBA unless he accepts Luke Dowling role as Sporting Director or he gets his wishes and Dowling role is removed or change and he gets overall charge. Other possible candidates could be Steve Cooper, Karl Robinson or Valerien Ismael. 

They should try and take Mowbray from us. He got West Brom promoted 2000 years ago and got us promoted from League One... as runner up, not too long ago. He's got good pedigree.

Rothwell is a frustrating one. You know he has the ability yet our manager can't seem to bring the best out of him. He has the quality bringing the ball from midfield to the edge of the box, then thats where his brain switches off, its often a misplaced pass or he doesn't know what to do with the ball. Of course, he did a score from a few solo-runs. But he hasn't been consistent with his performance.

Definitely still want to keep him if we can. A few glimpses of quality is better than non at all.

Seems like the journey is continuing eh? Can't wait for next season!

Gonna miss Armstrong and his goals of course.