Chaddy called it

Garrett has been very good. Travis good at LB too surprisingly. Ennis is getting almost in the right places lol just looks like he’s not 100% on the same page as his teammates. Entertaining first half, we’ve been the better team and the score line is about right. Great goal from Wharton who has been excellent. What a good young squad we have. Great when it all comes together like this. 

2 hours ago, CP Company Dresser said:

Not a day for dressers today lads.Just a navy berghaus, CP woolly hat and dark blue Adidas Munchen with M&S dark blue blue harbour jeans today. I still look very impressive and much better than the local riff raff.

 

1 minute ago, booth said:

Handball from them in the box. Ffs, robbed by the ref again.

He was standing right there too. Shocking decision.

1 hour ago, Rogerb said:

Interview with David Raya in today's guardian.

Grim reading for a Rovers fan. Doesn’t seem to feel any attachment to us as we’re not mentioned although he takes the time to mention how much he loved his time at Brentford, Stockport and Arsenal. The only reference I could see to us was when he was snapped up after a trial but we’re “not exactly Barcelona”. Fuck off. 

1 minute ago, booth said:

Let’s be fair, the referee allowed that to happen. If he’s not going to book him for constant deliberate fouling he’ll keep doing it.

The referee was definitely not fond of the cards but I think this will have been a good lesson for Moran. Have to earn the right to play football at this level. 

5 minutes ago, Sweaty Gussets said:

Injuries and lack of depth have fucking killed us tonight.

100%

Travis is not a RB. Moran showed some class but was dominated by Potts. Wharton needs dropped for a while but who replaces him? Three players that are not good enough at the minute for a team that wants to be in the top 6. 

On the positive side I thought Dolan was very impressive, full of energy and drive. Szmodics is a very good player. Brittain was one of our top performers too. Tronstad also impressed me at the start but I didn’t see much from him as the game went on. We hit the bar twice and I thought the final ball in for their goal was offside.

So we aren’t far away but as you said it is our lack of squad depth that is holding us back, we are missing that extra 10% that would push us to the next level. It’s a bit worrying that we’re suffering from lack of bodies at this stage of the season though, we’re going to really struggle in the new year as more players get tired and injured.

14 minutes ago, roversfan99 said:

He can speak the language, very well.

That quoted comment is based solely on his performance today. Obviously the smallest of samples. If it said, he doesnt look up to standard so he never will be, different argument. But we only have today to base it off, just as if he scored 2, people would say wow he looks incredible which would be equally flawed but wouldnt be jumped on so quickly. We get our first look at him, most naturally gain a first impression. As long as that is an opinion that would change if and when he does well, then no problem.

I just think a more constructive way to have debate would be to counter by saying actually he did this or that well, and actually talk about the game, rather than trying to shut people down because they are judging so soon. Its obvious that its based on one game.

Hes come from such a low standard and is 23 so young but not really young, and he has come straight into the squad so hes not a kid for later on. Today might be a sign of whats to come, or just part of a settling in period.

I’m not going to spend days arguing back and forth with you mate.

All I was saying was that people can be overly harsh in their criticism of new players. You disagreed and asked for evidence, I provided it. I’ve already stated that I can’t comment on his performance as I couldn’t watch the game. 

Anyway, good 3 points today and hopefully telalovic kicks on and we can all get behind him 👍 

5 hours ago, Bethnal said:

Telalovic does not look the required standard, sorry.

1 hour ago, roversfan99 said:

Can you show me where he has been "written off" by quoting anyone who has been so conclusive. Not saying it didnt happen but most are just commenting on his performance today.

You clearly didnt watch as he played for alot longer than 10 minutes. My opinion was that it was a bit of a struggle for him, he looks very raw and like a player who has been playing in a very low standard division. He made one superb pass but in the main, he struggled to get hold of the ball, looked slow off the mark and missed a sitter. I say all that because it is very reasonable to comment on his performance.

Not a fan of people shutting discussion down because their personal stance is not to judge a player for a specific period of time decided upon by themselves. By all means say actually I thought he did x well or provided x to the team. Had he come on and bagged 2 those same people wouldnt reserve judgement so its purely "negativity bashing."

I don’t know why you are picking this hill to die on but as others have pointed out there is no doubt that people using this site can have a harsh judgement on players. And that is hardly a controversial statement to anyone other than yourself.

The post above was made 10 minutes in to the match, that’s what I meant when I said that people were writing him off after 10 minutes of his debut. Tbh it’s a pretty mental thing to do, especially when criticising someone who doesn’t speak the language, has never played at this level, has only been at the club for a couple of weeks, and has less than 45 minutes to impress.

I honestly don’t know why you are arguing this point but I hope this is the end of it!

Not sure where else to put this but I found it a very interesting read. He comes across as a thoroughly decent and humble bloke and seems genuinely touched by the regard we rightly hold him in. Reading the details of how his exit was managed is sure to raise the blood pressure. 

https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/23781240.nelsen-tugay-kean-voicemail-ended-rovers-career/

Never realised before but India has a very restrictive policy on the national team. Players with dual nationality are not eligible for selection, so that rules out the likes of Dilan Markanday and Danny Baath.

Seems a bit mad when you look at all the success that Ireland had in the past, and even top teams have no issue with foreign born nationals improving the national side.

Maybe another example of the Indian nationalism which is being harnessed and encouraged by Modi?

Article below

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/sep/12/india-can-aid-attempt-to-reach-world-cup-picking-overseas-born-players

46 minutes ago, riverholmes said:

Just spotted that former Rovers midfielder, Brad Lyons, is on the bench for Northern Ireland today, against Kazakhstan. He was a curious signing as he was brought in, I think, in his early 20s, so not exactly a youth player but didn't make it into the first team but was still given a contract extension, had some loan spells, and then left for Kilmarnock when it expired.

He’s been playing very well in Scotland and earning rave reviews. Surprised that he hasn’t been capped yet tbh. It would be good to see him come into the Northern Ireland squad and fulfill some of his potential. 

On 06/09/2023 at 14:48, DeeCee said:

Does anyone have any experience, self/family/friends, who have had it?

I start my treatment for lung cancer next week.

Best of luck DeeCee, I hope the treatment helps. 

2 minutes ago, Oldgregg86 said:

The problem I have with this is how long before Leeds, villa etc become the dominant ones of the teams left after the super league is formed. I agree with a lot of what you say but with the money involved throughout the game it would only be a matter of time before another top two, then four, then six formed

True, the cycle would probably just repeat itself. The ideal solution would be for a system similar to American football where every team gets a pick at the top players. I believe the NFL is very competitive with different winners every year. But I can’t see that happening after the big boys have spent billions on clubs that are used for sports washing and PR. 

3 minutes ago, wilsdenrover said:

 Man City’s wage bill is (if you believe their accounts ) lower than Man Utd’s.

I stand corrected, Chelsea also have a higher wage bill. I still believe the gap between the top and bottom clubs is too large though, and creates an uncompetitive league. 

8 hours ago, Tyrone Shoelaces said:

Phillips is supposed to be on his way out of City. They’re also trying to sign Guardivol. He’s going to be a top player in the future.

Gvardiol was the standout defender at the WC for me, incredibly composed as well as naturally gifted. 

On 19/06/2023 at 13:30, chaddyrovers said:

The Euro Super league won't happening and neither should it. Fans don't want. 

on Bournemouth sacking Gary O'Neil is a utter bizarre decision and truly shocking decision. He did a great job last season with them and keeping them up. deserve more respect and to keep his job

I think fans are coming round to the idea. I don’t know about you, but City winning the treble completely passed me by. It’s boring, they have unlimited resources and they’ve used them to win the biggest prize. How long until Newcastle and Man utd join them in being head and shoulders above the rest of the prem? Much as I hate to admit it, it was genuinely exciting when Utd won the treble. Arsenal going a season unbeaten was an amazing achievement but how long until one of the state-owned clubs does it again? The genie is out of the bottle and for a neutral (well me, anyway) top level football has become boring.

Edit: So I think separating the clubs with huge resources from the rest would be a good idea. Let the Harlem globetrotters play each other every week and allow the real fans to enjoy competitive and unpredictable football again. The championship is actually an incredibly entertaining league, purely because anyone can beat anyone as each team has similar resources. Man city’s wage bill is probably equal to most of the rest of the premier league. It’s obscene and not sustainable. 

On 19/06/2023 at 18:05, chaddyrovers said:

I don't want it either. 

The PL is the best football competition in the world. simple as. 

Plus by law they can't make it happen. Look at the backlash last time it was mentioned. Chelsea, Man City and Arsenal fans made their feelings well know. Guardiola and Klopp are against it

A super league would be boring always. We already have Champions league and other UEFA club competitions which I have problems with which I won't go into

On 19/06/2023 at 20:53, Blow-in said:

I assume you mean club competition?

The world cup was immensely entertaining.

Nailed it. The only football I ever watch on tv is Rovers except for the last WC which I became completely obsessed with. There was so much at stake, the competition meant so much, all the teams had an equal chance, it was unreal. The contrast with the vastly unequal nature of club football couldn’t be more stark. 

15 hours ago, Gav said:

Cormac McCarthy, America's Pulitzer Prize-winning author - has died aged 89.

Brilliant doesn’t even start to describe his work, No country for old men being one such masterpiece. 

For me Blood Meridian was his masterpiece, a brutal and blood soaked look at violence, human nature and the old west. A true master of the English language, I used to look words up in the dictionary as I read.

8 hours ago, JacknOry said:

That's what my mate said - but then he had the same issue. 

Do you dream of electric sheep?

On 03/06/2023 at 19:38, Oldgregg86 said:

Tim flowers v Newcastle 

no explanation needed

safe to say we had bottle

special mention to David Bentley v manure

On 03/06/2023 at 20:03, Oldgregg86 said:

I will have Bentley against united then

Bentley was class in that game. Tbh that’s the only one I can think of!

On 28/03/2023 at 11:46, Gav said:

I’ve not watched Succession myself, but the Mrs was all over the first of the new series last night. 

Show finale last night. Refreshingly the creators decided to end it after four seasons and wrapped everything up in a satisfying conclusion. I wish we could see that sort of sense from other shows. For me Succession has been one of the best acted, most sharply written and well observed shows of all time. The production values are through the roof and the incredible cast wring every ounce of emotion, humour, and pathos from their respective characters. I can’t recommend it enough to anyone who hasn’t watched it yet. For me it’s one of the best ever TV productions 👍👍

On 16/05/2023 at 22:17, Mercer said:

We will see.

£50 says either Potter or Rodgers at Southampton.  Are you on?

On 17/05/2023 at 23:15, Butty said:

I’ll take you up on that 👍🏻 No chance either of those two end up there. 

I’d like to take you up on it as well 👍 

13 minutes ago, ben_the_beast said:

There's no player we've had in recent times that deserves a thank you as much as Bradley Dack. 

Rovers have been a lifelong obsession for me and pre-Venkys, if you'd ever told me I could fall out of love with Rovers I wouldn't believe it. It didn't happen, but through the years of Kean, Jerome Anderson, the Bradley Orrs and just a long, long line of people who clearly didn't have the clubs best interests at heart, I was being worn down. It had come to the point where I wanted us to win every game but it was always through gritted teeth. I couldn't see any hope for the future. 

There were a few people who contributed towards turning that around. Mulgrew, Graham staying on. Even Mowbray in his early days. They actually wanted to do well for the club.

Above all of them though, was Dacky. It wasn't just his goals, but the fact he played with a smile on his face, the energy he brought into the club and the fact you could see he really cared about Rovers. On the pitch, the fact he played such a big part in getting us out of League 1 at the first attempt in my eyes, is one of the most pivotal points in our history. The club was truly dying before that season. 

I was devastated when he picked up his first injury, and then his second. We've had wonderful players at the club in the past. Ones with more talent, but for me Dack goes down as a legend. Some will debate that and that's ok. But for a player to come along and help me fall back in love with Rovers cements his place there for me. 

I truly hope he gets regular minutes and stays injury free. He deserves it and you can see he's a player that just loves playing football. So thank you from the bottom of my heart, for bringing the joy back and all the best Dacky. I've been a Rovers fan a long time now and you'll always be up there as an all time favourite. 

For me it was Dack, Rhodes and Mulgrew who brought some magic back into supporting Rovers. Sadly we’re now saying goodbye to probably the best of them and embarking on an exciting/scary rebuilding project. Perhaps the new talisman for the club will be JDT as he builds a fresh new squad to get us all excited 😬