Vinegar and pepper - end of

I'll never be embarrassed to be a Rover !

I am sorry - but we are getting beat by a crap team like PNE - and he sits there chewing gum wtf

Beaten by TM really

They got their comeuppance- Ched Evans tried an even more blatant dive early on. Be interesting to see if PNE can keep up the level of pressing in the second half.

Teenage centre half !

Agree we played poorly - with each match decided by fine margins. Prior to QPR they went our way - against QPR we were unlucky. IMO this squad is good enough for top 6 inspite of TM - and TBH I couldn't give a monkeys if he has to change 5 players every match as long as we win.

Win this - and we are looking at top 6 form in 2021 - W4, D1, L1. If we lose or draw we are falling back into mid table mediocrity. Really wouldn't like to say which way will go.

In the Championship 2021 - W3, D1, L1 - and we possibly played the better football in the game we lost 😳 IF we can keep it tight at the back (without wishing to tempt fate, we have looked far better recently) - we have the forward talent to nick the odd goal. Also, the options from the bench are still good even with all the injuries.

Yeh - possibly a bit of kidology by TM in the press around Dack. But with TM you never know.

Did TM explain the Nyambe sub - only reason would be fitness (given his issues, understandable). Can somebody please confirm if we have a year option on Nyambe - I am sure I saw it reported we did. Regarding back 4 - we have one centre half to come back from long term injury - and a new left back due in the summer. On the match - we looked the better team for much of the match - but the fine margins that went for us in the previous 2 matches went against us in this. TBH with the players at TMs disposal we shouldn't have to rely on fine margins.

Yes - I think his time is coming to a natural end - though still worthy of a place in the squad at the moment.

Didn't think JRC was a full back ? Also - just because a youth team player is a full back doesn't necessarily make him the best back up player for that position.

Personally I have never seen Pike play, as far as I am aware he has never played at any level beyond U23. In the numerous times you have watched him actually play, what makes you think he is ready to start ahead of an experienced player ? JRC is injured.

Wow - I thought there was 11 players on the pitch. Didnt realise that one player could be responsible for so many goals - especially considering Nyambe played 31 and 29 matches in those two seasons - so I would presume Bennett wasn't playing right back all season.

Football is about opinions - I think he is a good option to have on the bench - and he does get undue stick from the fans. Is he 1st team material ? not any more - but as cover we could do a lot worse. Not ignoring your question - I can remember numerous good crosses, excellent covering tackles and good distribution - I can also remember some stupid passes to his invisible friend, and poor crossing from good positions - which is why he would only be a squad player for me. If it makes you feel any better - I think first cover for right back would now be Harwood-Bellis - who has played there on the odd occasion for City.

So you would prefer Buckley at right back ? Bennett gets undue stick from the fans - who still has some quality about him, and always gives 100% - an excellent bench player who can fill more than one position. Not as first choice - but a good option IMO.

All depends on what is happening at youth level - a good example may be Wharton - where he has been allowed to develop while we bring in short term deals to give us time.

The game plan against Luton worked - we got three points. May have been a poor match - we may have got lucky with their equaliser (not seen the replay to few whether off side or not) - but we got three points.

Thought we had a year option on Rothwell ?

Three of those players I had in my team. Dack is still coming back to fitness. Having Gallagher in is more a reflection of the pitch and how I think we need to change our playing style. Having the best 11 players on the pitch doesn't necessarily make the best team.

Would have slight adjustment - with Gallagher up front. Armstrong just behind him centrally - and Dack on the bench to create havoc later on against a tiring defence. I think we have to tweak our play a little- and play a little longer - the three behind Gallagher have the pace to run into space behind Luton defence- or if they pack their defence pick up the scraps when they clear (as long as Gallagher can exert the necessary pressure)

Interesting how people view the game differently isn't it. I agree about Nyambe. IMO it was defensively one of Douglas's better games - but for me only average. But I think this will always be the issue - his strength historically has been his passing/delivery - which we haven't really seen too much in his time at Rovers.

Has he fully recovered since his injury ? A good defender - but was never the quickest.

Was that the match Brotherston scored. I can remember watching the snow come over the hills - straight at the away fans in the uncovered away end. If I remember right - they allowed Rovers fans to move to covered seating area (we were lucky to be in the stand)