The Madjeski (sp?) is the site of my only Rovers game thus far, a 2-1 Rovers win, with Armstrong & Dack doing the honors. Our son saw Rovers win by the same score a few years earlier, while a student at Reading, with Jordan Rhodes scoring. Methinks we will be happy with a similar result this time around, I will say 3-1. COYB!

…& Wharton returns quickly.

Amazing win, and one we would not have won last year. Tomasson’s blue & white army marches on!

I like our 11, sans Wharton, it still looks solid.

It sounds like todays game will have a big time atmosphere- two strong sides, a large crowd, a talented lad gets his starting debut, etc.

I love the way the season has started. At the time, I believed QPR & Swans were good tests. However, WBA is sure to be a tougher challenge. Losing Lenihan & Nyambe, I was sure we would lose some early battles. It has not happened. Kudos to Tomasson & his staff, as well as the players, for getting off to a great start. I’m starting to believe Britain, Pickering, Wharton & Ayala are a better group than last years. I’ve enjoyed seeing their collective work thus far.

That ends it! Good result, lads

Only negative about today, Pears hasn’t had anything to do. We cannot draw any conclusions about his performance.

Markanday, excellent result, & we’ve seen players we had questions about, come through.

Hartlepool, still no shots

Yellow cards handed out….

Yes, YES!!!

DACK!!! Yes, glad to see he has the touch

Get in YES!!!

0-0, 24”, Markanday, two shots. 73% poss.

0-0, 10’ Markanday, only shot so far

I know it’s not like watching it live, but Roverseas is doing updates on YouTube. I think he works weekdays, but he will have something up (bless you, ol’ boy, for doing this!)

It is a warm & sunny 97 (36 Celsius) here in Waco right now…. It will be at least 102 today. Ah, Texas in the summertime! 😎 ☀️

Man, that’s crazy… so two League Cup matches in 1974, a draw & a loss? Hopefully, our lads make up some ground today.

Wednesday/Sunderland is on ESPN+ here in the states.

Tomasson can work on his bench, hopefully, sort out the future of several guys. If JDT stays 3+ years, there may not be many of the current squad remaining- except the ones he has brought in. As far as tonight, we need a win in a cup. Just win, baby.

I’m a fan of Dacky; but as I said on another thread, after two massive injuries, he’s not the same player. If he is ever used, this is the game to do it. As far as Edun & Markanday, they need extended time. If they aren’t impressive vs hartlepool, they likely never will be.

I am full of love… I love jdt, I love GB, I love this board, & everybody on it; I love Rovers. Arte et Labore.

I wish I hadn’t lol’d at this, but it’s funny! 🤣

Dominant. Tomasson’s blue & white army marches through Wales