This will be a «park the bus»-game isn’t it? Can’t see us holding out for long if that indeed is the tactic. I think some of the reason we did well in the cups under JDT was that we didn’t roll over no matter the opposition. Made for some proud moments to be honest. Now I think the focus will be on avoiding relegation and nothing boost confidence like a heavy loss no matter who you’re facing. I always were of the opinion that a good run in the cup would be good for both the squad and the fans, but feel most clubs these days sees them as a nuisance the higher up they are. Hope Eustace proves me wrong and goes for the juggular but won’t get my hopes up. Would be nice to have a good performance full of energy etc even if it should result in a loss. I’m guessing being a Rovers supporter these days means the bar for what we accept as ok is getting lower by the minute. What should be the absolute lowest bar at this club is «Arte et labore» like it was in the old days of Kenny, Souey and Hughes. Even in the cups. Give s our pride back!

Yawn! New strategy: bore the opposition to death and draw

A bit of pressure now. Better but not good.

So…who’s gonna come off the bench and change the game for us?

Those who decided to stay away? /s

So that was 45 + extra time of football and I just feel deflated. Told my girlfriend at 2-0 up that we only need to score 3 more to win. Thank god for beer! Now get your heads together and start playing and defending as a team. Those final 20 mins were awful….again. Show us you’re better than this. Stop trying to mimick our hapless owners on the pitch. Get your shit together and stop sulking.

Oh FFS! Please please please don’t lose this!

Preston score. Good goal to be honest.

Way ahead of you mate! 4 down…a lot to go:-D Happy birthday to us!

I think I might get that birthday present I was hoping for!

Looks like Fleck is off already. Another one made of glass. Not been impressed what little I’ve seen of him. Seems off pace.

Sammie you beauty!!!

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So…I’m turning 50 today so could really do with a Rovers win as everything else has been perfect. Not sure if I should risk my good mood with Rovers but just can’t help myself. But a win would be a nice birthday present!

1-0….

Horror show. How have Big Club not scored?! Would be vivid if I were a fan. Not that being a Rover is better tonight but still. Give me 0-0 and I’m pleased.

Kinda makes you miss Pickering. For all his faults he’s mostly steady. Much like Pears. And a 0-0 draw would be a good result. A 1-0 a bloody miracle!

At this point I’ll happily take 0-0

Brum should be 1-0.

Big game against Big Club. A win against Tony & co would feel good after last months horrorshow. Still feeling deflated but REALLY hoping for an encouraging performance tonight. Rovers to win 2-1.

Rothwell scores 2 in quick succesion for Soton taking them level.

Pears saves!!

Penalty Stoke…

Should probably go for 5-4-1 and make sure we don’t concede, then hope for some Sammie-magic on the counter. Either way I can’t really get excited for this one but will watch as much as I can muster. Perpetual Stockholm Syndrome being a Rovers supporter these days…

Been trying not to post but here goes.... Really feel for JDT and the players as I've been exposed to a toxic work enviroment myself. Doesn't matter if you're a football pro or a hairdresser, you still go to work and starting every day with doom and gloom is not good for..well...anything. It always starts at the top. My favourite quote on this is (source unknown and freely translated): Shit don't drip upwards. And the Raos are like diarrhea in this scenario. All you need is one rotten apple at the top and the rest is more or less hostages. How anyone can believe players, coaches, admins and fans can operate in a normal manner is beyond my understanding. It's been repeated ad nauseum but it will be worth saying every day untill they're gone from the club: VENKYS OUT!