1 hour ago, AllRoverAsia said:

Jameson and EFL initiative to promote "sip wisely". Yes, of course that's what Jameson wants....

Ads across the EFL and on Sky

"the creative will run across stadium screens, digital boards and video-on-demand across Sky Sports, the EFL and the websites of its 72 members clubs."

“Sip wisely” imo means pour the Jameson down the sink and get a bottle of bush 🥃 

Sorry to hear this. Hope he makes a full recovery. 

3 minutes ago, Bethnal said:

Warren Lucy has said it right: “avoidable.”

Definitely masters of our own fate here, which I hope is highlighted at half time. A great start stymied by a loss of composure/lack of concentration at set pieces. Some kind of mentality issue there, we just fall apart. A real shame considering the defending had been stout in open play.

Every chance that we can come back out and hurt them early again, but we need the composure to be there.

Generally good performances, although more attacking players have been the weak point in defensive situations. Garrett looking slightly peripheral, but not unreasonable being subbed on that early. Difficult to be fully in the mindset for this kind of game.

Better than Tuesday, but more needed.

💯 

Frustrating as I think we were very impressive in the first half hour and looked good going forward. I agree that it has to be a mental issue but I’m encouraged at the performance today compared to the abomination vs Birmingham. 

Bloody hell. Two corners two goals. 

Hyam has been good today as well after being a weak link for a long time. 

Took it well tbf. What a game. 

1 minute ago, Exiled_Rover said:

Credit where credit is due. He was awful against Birmingham, but he's been a menace today. 

Might be that he suits a more direct style. I’ve always appreciated his commitment and work ethic. If he can chip in like this on a regular basis I might be able to relax and enjoy the rest of the season. 

This is reminding me of why I love football. 2-0 up away from home after 25 minutes against folk who hate us. I’ve almost forgotten all the crap that’s been going on in the background ❤️ 

Big Sam playing a blinder so far. 

I feel bad for him but why did we sign a player with such a bad injury record? Looking forward to seeing more of young Garrett now. 

Get in!

lovely pass from big Sam and finished well by wee Sam. 

1 hour ago, NeilInBristol said:

Marlon Broomes... Wow

What a player (on championship manager 97/98)

He was no John Curtis. I was actually excited when we signed him based on how good he was in CM97/98. Not for the first time as a Rovers fan I was bitterly disappointed. 

17 minutes ago, KentExile said:

 

 

He also struggled with a debilitating sweetie addiction when he was with us

Just now, yankfan said:

McGuire must be praying the appeal is denied. No way he has any interest in joining this sinking ship. 

Yep. I thought it was a bit rich that our plan was to arrange a pre-contract deal for next season if the appeal is turned down. Why would he even consider signing for us after this clusterfuck?

Back on topic now - Waggott out! Farewell JDT, you were too professional and demanding for our dysfunctional club. 

Results haven’t been as good this season and we’ve gone backwards if anything. I don’t think it’s JDT’s fault though as his hands are tied through lack of investment and watching the squad be dismantled. Don’t for one minute think that poor results mean that his departure is justified.

If he’s gone it’s not because of poor results but because he isn’t happy about the conditions he’s working under. Let that sink in and wonder who exactly will come here next - who can we attract with no budget, a half-built squad and absentee disinterested owners? And who would be willing to work under those conditions? It’ll be a chancer or a no-hoper.

For the first time in years we were able to look up with JDT. The last three transfer windows slowly sapped my optimism, and now we’ve sold our best player, loaned out our captain and potentially lost the best coach we’ve had in thirteen years. If he’s gone it’s awful news and nothing to celebrate. 

18 minutes ago, Mike E said:

Spent today thinking about our incomings and I’m more distressed about it.

Add up the incoming and outgoing fees and wages, and Wharton needn’t have been sold for any of the other business to happen.

I think GB/JDT were told they’d need to sell significantly to raise funds (and contribute to the club finances), did so, and were then told ‘actually, no’.

Just my hunch, based on the maths of fees/wages. I’ll reiterate, every other piece of business in and out could have been done without selling Wharton.

Reminds me of the Lambert situation when we sold Rhodes. History repeating itself and I wouldn’t blame JDT for leaving at this stage. He did his best but he’s a professional dealing with amateurs, and when he isn’t given the tools to do his job he can call it like it is and leave with his head held high imo. 

1 hour ago, CambridgeRover said:

 

There is it in plain English. Money in Venky's back pocket. 

Edit ** Can Elliot Jackson proof read some of this shite

🤔 

1 minute ago, bluebruce said:

Be fair, it's hard to do arithmetic when you're balls deep in a sheep.

The commentators were quite strange throughout (Gallagher/Kane comparison) but my lol moment was when the fella described Szmodics “you could sense his frustration as he jumped into the air like a newborn lamb” 🤔 only in Wales….

Good result after going 1-0 down. With their excellent travelling support it was quite a testing atmosphere but we showed fortitude to come back and dominate after a shaky start. Szmodics, Gallagher and JRC excellent. Moran anonymous, he needs dropped. Like others have said I’d like to see Markanday or Gilsenan in for him. Loving these cup runs under JDT, and I am relishing testing ourselves against Newcastle. I just hope we aren’t humiliated but in the cup you never know what could happen. 

6 minutes ago, speedies gonna get ya. said:

How many Wrexham fans are there? If only BBC Wales would tell us !!!

7200 just confirmed 🙄

At least Sigurdsson is getting involved even if not everything is coming off. I can’t remember Moran doing anything in this match. Heard so many good things about him but I can’t see what all the fuss is about. 

3 minutes ago, rock steady said:

Always interesting to hear people who don't see him often talk about big Sam G and laugh at the nonsense they come out with.

To be fair it's kind of understandable, as sometimes it looks like he has everything needed to be a quality striker.

Not bashing by the way, I like Sam personally.

I had guys at work who never watch rovers remark on how good Gallagher is after watching us vs Celtic in a friendly. The odd time he is unplayable and he certainly has all the attributes as you say. Just no killer instinct. If he had Jordan Rhodes’s brain he’d be premiership quality. All that said I’m glad he’s back and he’s been impressive tonight (the championship Harry Kane 😂). 

13 minutes ago, davulsukur said:

Former Dingle Joey Barton, who has been on a one man mission to become the most controversial person on Twitter has now dragged Rovers into the mix, after the Rovers admin (perhaps regrettably so now) commented on one of Barton's tweets.

How it started:

And it continues:

Apologies for the tweet spam.

Fair play to the Rovers twitter account for taking him on. His views are popular with a lot of fans but he never impressed me as a player, even less as a half-baked philosopher, and not at all as a pound shop Tommy Robinson. He was a bully when he was a player and he’s still a bully now. 

17 minutes ago, BankEnd Rover said:

Would it really de-value? The players talent doesn’t change so why would his value? 

If we’re in League 1 then any decent player will be off. We can set our own price on players but if Wharton sees someone like Hayden Carter going for market value in L1 then I’d imagine he would be very upset if we refuse to sell for the perceived value of a talented youngster in the third tier.