WacoRover

Regarding Hedges, Pickering, etc.: Our roster has clearly been upgraded to the point we have some great depth on our bench. If Hedgy & Pick go to the bench, I’d say it simply enhances both starters & bench. It’s what has been needed, to get to playoff positions, & stay there. Yes, I do believe we can always upgrade our talent, but right now, I say Rovers, barring disastrous injuries, should be in the hunt for a playoff spot, all season.

We were in Canmore, Banff, & Lake Louise during the last two games. I will say, I am very pleased with our run to start the season, and the way Eustace has handled the team. I don’t have the time to look back through every page, but is it true Eustace might be looking elsewhere for employment?

I have confidence Eustace plays his best 11. Rovers are relatively fit, with some good scoring options on the bench. I will not guarantee a win vs Bristol, and we’ve got some toughies on the upcoming schedule. But, Rovers should be competitive in all these matches.

Eight pts from 12 to start the season; Transfers & loans appear to be solid; Eustace seems to have a plan in mind, in lieu of a project. He also seems to have the coaching acumen needed. We sit in 3rd at the break. I’m not saying that’s where we end up, but we are off to a good start. I’m encouraged.

Is Eustace a better football man than we imagined? Several of those draws last year were distasteful or seemed unfortunate for us; but some of those pts were very helpful in staying up. Other than Sammie, we weren’t any good. This season, our transfers are helping out, & we seem to have stabilized a bit. Defending still very suspect at times, but we’re seeing improvement under Eustace, that I did not expect.

Ha ha

Play burnley, at their place, down a man for 40 minutes, with the refs in their pocket, and we still get a point. Great showing, Rovers!

Burnley can’t win on their own merit. They have to resort to trying to be whining sissies titty baby Burnley.

Strange not to see posts from Mercer & chaddy

Made it to 90’ down a man, and still in it. Wonderful showing, Rovers

Burnley with a man advantage, they've done nothing with it

I’m seeing lots of fight from our defenders, stay with ‘em, lads

Too many dumb challenges. A close game, vs our biggest rival, we have to play smarter than this.

Rovers, so close there…

Yellows, argh! I like our bench, I bet we’re about to get several subs.

I’d take Gueye off, we’re about to be playing with 10 men

Get in, you beauty!

Unfortunately, these are the real Rovers; not the ones who defeated two recently promoted sides. But, once again, Burnley has a plan; we are a project…

As far as I’m concerned, burnley simply moving out high wages, bringing in younger, potentially better, players. Over time, I think it helps them. Burnley (& other teams) have a plan. We at Rovers, are a project. I’d like to think we have a shot because they’ve had so many changes, so fast; alas, I prophesy a 3-1 battering at twerp morgue

Judging by comments, it appears liquor sales are up wherever Rovers fandom abides 😆 coping mechanism, for sure

No words

I love seeing Rovers go as far as they can in Cup play, beating WHU & Leicester was highlight of the season for me. Gotta go for the gusto. If I’m not starting my best players, I rest ‘em the first half, & bring ‘em in the 2nd. 3-1.

Thanks, sympatheticclaret, I appreciate your comments. You guys definitely have the upper hand on us recently, in terms of wins, & PL appearances. I know it will be a battle at your place, I just hope Rovers do not embarrass themselves. Right now, I would settle for a 0-0 draw. I think we’re stuck with Pears, maybe a clean sheet would do wonders for him. At any rate, this is always a battle. Good luck the rest of the season!

I agree with all thats been said about our strongest 11. The only thing I’d add, is I want to see Siggy more. I still believe this guy is capable of scoring goals and helping us. I say he gets two vs Tangarines. Brittain & Gueye with an assist each in this one. COYB!

Rovers win, Dingles lose , yippee! & Sammie scores on Citeh