Very nice; Holtby comes through!

Agreed. It appears he’s not fit for this one.

A point is a point. At times, it seemed like Rovers would take all 3. But in the final result, we score early like always, and then have to fight like two possums in a sack to keep the point. Future schedule is tough, as well.

Agreed, Wood26, this is a huge game. I don’t care what is said about this not being a rivalry. PNE has owned us in recent years. A win does so many things- not only do we defend our house, but we can breathe a bit easier for another year. Without dingles or Bolton on the schedule, this should be the most anticipated game of the season.

Great video, thanks!

It will take a remarkable turnaround to get all 3 points vs PNE. When we were soundly beaten at QPR after losing Lenihan & Cunningham, it took Tony a few games to get the squad squared away. The 5 games after QPR, we took only 4 points out of a possible 15; the next 8 games, we took 18 out of 24, only allowing 5 goals in those 8. Losing Dacky is a terrible blow; but TM’s history suggests he is capable of righting the ship. But, the games don’t get any easier after PNE, either.

Unbeaten in 8, then we lose Dack. He should have to the end of the season. Who can replace him without Dacky and do any better?

I won’t pass judgment until we see some play; it’s unconventional to say the least, but if Tony makes no changes (other than forced ones), some would say he’s stale, predictable, etc. The guy will get the back of the hand, no matter matter he does. He deserves some credit for 16 pts in the last 21, when most everyone was sizing up new managers by Boxing Day.

Start Holtby. Evans stays in the 11. Get as many minutes as possible from DG and Downing; if they are knackered, Armstrong & Bennett. Not a great many other options. Tony may surprise us!

Armstrong assisted DG’s goal... he’s sometimes useful, but remarkably inconsistent

I’m really pumped about our squad and recent form. Even without Graham and/or Downing, a draw would be nice, a win would be cause for dancing in the streets. Time for Rovers to make history at Liberty Stadium!

This team is rolling. Tony has it figured out, his personnel decisions have been so wise. Barring injury, the same 11.

Yes, clean sheet!!!

I should have put a winkie on there, not serious (yet)

We’re going up

I have no problem with Evans, except we lose him at some point for YC accumulation.

The obligatory YC from Evans, lol

Can’t stop us now?

Yes!!!

Attack, lads, attack!

A well-won 3 points today, and 4 in the last 5. Good for team & Tony!

Oh my!

Dack, YES!!!

This is our best lineup, imo, and proof that TM reads brfcs, LoL

Our reasonably healthy squad, with 9 pts in the last 12, on the road vs a suddenly resurgent team with new manager. If it turns out, this is probably a good test for Rovers. We are in a much better place than we were two months ago, vs Luton. I have high expectations at Stoke.