17 minutes ago, DavidMailsTightPerm said:

For me it was a case of missed opportunities - we took 2, missed some very clear chances. But they also had some good chances. We would have been unlucky not to win - but it could have been so different. Boro look a good side - can't see them at the bottom come the end of the season.

for me we are two up going on five they get given a goal 2 yards off side we are denied a clear pen and they huff and puff a bit.

28 minutes ago, BigBar said:

Lucky to get away with 3 points today.

go on how come? I'd say unlucky to not walk out on back of a hammering of boro

tbf from 2 down you have to take a point but should have won that.

Just now, yankfan said:

Whartons ability to see and play this reverse balls in space is absolutely sublime 

it really is sees angles that others can't 

1 minute ago, Shirley Crabtree Wrestler said:

Mackems giving the Gurning Chump pelters on the BBC comments..

My faves..

Comment posted by neil, today at 21:46neil

21:46

Hopefully mason greenwood will get us some goals this season

 

 

Comment posted by Joseph Swan Lightbulb FC, today at 21:46Joseph Swan Lightbulb FC

21:46

Another rubbish performance managed by the clueless Fat Controller. Get Graham Potter in now

 

 

 

bit harsh calling someone clueless when your calling for a manager way above the level you could attract to replace him

2 minutes ago, West Yorks Rover said:

If we play like this at Rotherham on Saturday God help us.

Jesus calm down its a team of kids they are drawing home to Morecombe 

1 minute ago, bluebruce said:

LT says that one was top corner though, so presumably nothing much to be done about it?

seemed to loop up over him would.need to see his position again before I blame him for that one

1 minute ago, Tricky said:

Able to see the game on IPTV sky sports red button 4, but no sound so slightly annoying, anyone have the same experience with theirs? 

yeah no sound here.

3 minutes ago, ItsRoverZ said:

Buckley been poor but grabbed a goal which is always nice to see! Hopefully gives him a bit of confidence and he kicks on a bit more 

and an assist tbf

bucko

1 minute ago, bazza said:

Yeah. Only 900,000 from Walsall

it's a long trip for a weeknight

Just now, bluebruce said:

Attendance: 6,173 (579).

I momentarily read this as 6,173,579. Which would have been fairly impressive.

that would certainly have added a bit to the budget.

we have some technically good footballers a striker with good movement will score a hatfull in this team

3 minutes ago, deanives said:

Do we need another centre forward? Will Leonard continue to improve, look at the positions he got in today and his work rate, absolutely fantastic! 

I feel if we bought one this would push Leonard down the pecking order, he needs the game time and confidence. 

Either that or we ship Gallagher off and have Leonard and another CF

I kinda feel that myself but at 19 he will have dips and I'm not sure gally or eniss are the answer. tho I would hate anyone to stand in his way as I think he could beat Breretons figure from last year given the chance.

5 minutes ago, arbitro said:

Absolutely delighted with the win today particularly after predicting  Rovers nil scoreline. In parts we were excellent against an experienced West Brom side. One thing I do know though was that every player out in the maximum of effort, a trait Tomosson has imparted into his players. And when you do that you always have a chance. Defensively we were comfortable save for a fifteen minute spell at the start of the second half although in truth that was West Broms purple patch. Our centre backs gave the kind of performance that gets results, they won headers, tackles and some great interceptions through excellent reading of play. In midfield we just about shaded it as Tronstadt showed what an acquisition he is going to be. Everything nice and simple and always available. Leonard was really good and will benefit hugely from his excellently taken goal as will Markanday. Szmodics showed exactly why he is fast becoming a fans favourite with his work rate and attitude. I was pleased that Tomasson went early with his changes and going like for like helped us keep our shape. Adam Wharton needs game time but the pass he played to put Leonard in was world class and not many players would see the run let alone be able to execute the pass.

After the summer of discontent it was delightful to walk away from Ewood with a win. Well done JDT who I thought tellingly showed some emotion after the second goal. He is normally placid but he enjoyed that 😂😂.

can I just add to that JRC's goal saving tackle on moulumby was outstanding defending and also deserves recognition.

Just now, BankEnd Rover said:

The build up play to it was unreal, started with A whartons back heel.

Great play in cm I know we take risks playing out but when we string play like that together it's a joy to behold risk reward football 

the major miss for leonard was the first and I actually think the slip from the west Brom keeper may have helped him as he was further over to the side that was being aimed at than he would have been had he not slipped making the angle much tighter.

8 minutes ago, roverandout said:

I agree. Just need a couple more forwards 

I'd say we could do with a cf and and a rw tho we do have markandy hedges and possibly at a push gally in there just want a striker who can help release the burden on Leonard but at the same time I'd not really want anyone blocking his potential as after today I think he might be a gem

1 minute ago, Cherry Blue said:

Fully agree with goosburger re A Wharton. That through ball to Szmodic (I think) was world class. His quick passes are outstanding and at times in a direction no one expects. Just the odd loss of ball in cramped areas. 

yeah he's young and perhaps his patchy pre season has not helped so hopefully can iron out a few of the more sloppy moments 

oh and I echo what people are saying about smozdics a real leader on the pitch and his willingness to run and press helped us get further up the pitch after they pushed us back at the start of the half

1 minute ago, Sweaty Gussets said:

Leonard held the ball up well and surprised me just how strong he was. 

yeah for such a young player I thought his hold up play and his pressing were outstanding might have a real striker on our hands here.

1 minute ago, CambridgeRover said:

Travis was much better in posession today. Was a big weakness last season so hopefully he has progressed.

was great play from trav for first goal took charge ahead of Leonard as he could see the whole picture and played it out to dilan

Great game of football tbf

1 minute ago, Bbrovers2288 said:

Why wasn’t wharton starting, Jdt can jog on if he isn’t going to play our best player 

barely played in pre season