Just now, USABlue said:

Bothers me that does, how the hell else do we expect to get better, or even attract good players in the first place.  I also have a strong Gut feel that Tony's insistance on pulling this.crap is the reason for the delay in getting the City kid through the door  Grrrr.  Rothwell who could have helped us sat out a large chunk of the season cos of it

Yeap. Its almost like primary school behavior. I can't even believe that mowbray rates the likes of Evans, Smallwood & Bennett? Yes they have done their good deeds and been good servantS. But we have to have better options in order to move forward. 

Would love to see Travis & Johnson in the middle for this one.  Feel Brereton should start. With his current form only right for him to keep it up and gain the confidence he needs. Of course Tony wont pick an 11 without me questioning. That will be Rothwell on the bench.

Just now, MarkBRFC said:

I'd say in Mowbrays eyes that Armstrong is well ahead of Rothwell in the pecking order.

100%. 

Just now, briansol said:

Mowbray was referring to last season. Rothwell did mature and establish himself as a regular towards the end. No evidence that he won't be a starter. The old guard was starting against Rangers because they had the least minutes. Pretty sure Rothwell will start at left wing vs Charlton. 

Here's hoping. Him & travis are the difference for us this season. 

Just now, West Yorks Rover said:

The bit I noticed was about Joe Rothwell being young and needs to develop, he needs to bloody well start.

Sigh. He won't start - Can put money on that. Some of his comments don't half wind me up. Tony, your pals need developing. Either that or getting shut of.

Surely we have to see a defender today? 

Just now, stinny1 said:

I'm gutted that Smallwood , Evans and Bennett  are shoe ins . And Buckley , Butterworth will be loaned  out  sorry too say it but big Tony  as took us as for as he can. We are crying out for a big strong center  half who could boss  the back four a right back and left back  who could defend and get forward . But it  doesn't  look like Tony who was a big strong center half himself  cant see it  . I'm very frustrated that with a better manager with abit of know how could get that bit extra  out of the squad and at least get us challenging  but i can't  see this happening

Im giving him the first few games to see but I'm more or less with you. I see Mowbray starting the season with the usually suspects. Then come February (when it's too late) referring to the quality we have. I hope to god TM proves me wrong.

Hart injured now. Need to see some defenders Tony!

Breo!!!!!

Just now, Angry_Pirate said:

10 days until the new season, penultimate game, and Richie Smallwood is again captain ??

Sometimes the case when given the honour of captaining the team, before the ultimate doom of leaving.

Just now, joey_big_nose said:

Teams  below. Most interesting is Nyambe playing centreback again with Magloire on the bench. Maybe that is  where we are thinking of using him this term?

 

 

Tonight’s team to play

@buryfcofficial

.Leutwiler, Rankin-Costello, Nyambe, Grayson, Hart, Smallwood (c), Johnson, Buckley, Rothwell, Brereton, Gallagher.

Subs: Fisher, Magloire, Mulgrew, Bell, Downing, Travis, Dack, Armstrong, Graham.

Replace Smallwood with travis and I'm liking that line up!

12 hours ago, S8 & Blue said:

Don’t really know what to say to that tbh.

Think of the bigger picture. Mowbray starting his regulars? Or Mowbray starting the players that deserve to be starting? 

Just now, S8 & Blue said:

Even if we win 5-0?

Most probably. I dont like Mowbray - last season was enough to decide that. Strange tactics & unfair comments to certain players. There is no reason what so ever to have Travis & Rothwell on the bench come the first game. We all agree on that. Like I said (one last chance) we will see how we start the season. I would rather draw against charlton playing the players we should than win with Tony's friends.

Just now, Bbrovers2288 said:

I’m not mowbrays biggest fan and believe he has made a bit of a hash of the summer window- still time. But if he believes in the youngsters and gets a tune out of them then I will happily hold my hands up that I was wrong. I will leave it 10 games before I got my mowbray out pitchfork out

In all honesty mine is his starting 11 on the first 3 games. Can sign all the players he wants and I'll be happy. But as soon as that first line up includes Evans instead of Travis & Downing for Rothwell its Tony out for me. 

Just now, AdamRochina said:

anymore signings today then or we done our summer business now?

Doubt it any more today. Hopefully 2 more defenders in the next few days and I'll be happy. 

Nixon says Walton confirmed. Loan only.

Just now, Bigdoggsteel said:

Williams injured again, eugh. Heaven forbid Lenihan gets injured now too. Our 3 centre halves are all so injury prone. 

Could be the young lad from city and Magloire come the end of August.....

I bet Mowbray is kecking his pants.

Just now, CD_93 said:

Sharpe says nothing more today but no reason to panic - told “everything is on track.”

Surely we will hear about a signing tomorrow. Ideally a GK.

Just now, 1864roverite said:

Let’s be real coyle was and is a tw@t and nearly ruined us there can be no further argument on that point.

As good as Smallwood was in L1 he is out of his depth now there are better players in the squad he has been usurped by the youngsters who appear to be grabbing their chances a bit like a young Johnson did when he was a young lad. Evans should follow Nuttall as well should go on loan. It’s time to trim the squad down to 25/27 players and get them playing attacking football from the off. Like some one has mentioned there are teams much worse off than us in this league even the relegated teams seem to be on a par with the established top 6 teams. Rovers have a real chance to make an impact from the off.

If we play the quality we have i honestly think we could challenge top 6. Our problem is our Manager really can't seem to start these players. This is his last chance for me to start well - if not then i'd want mowbray out by xmas.

Just now, Bbrovers2288 said:

Not heard anything about a cash buy centre back or fraser Campbell- don’t believe that one to be honest. I’m still hoping there is a few going out the door. Nuttall and Smallwood on loans at the very least 

O how i hope this is true. Please lord.

Just now, mustard said:

Brereton and Rothwell energy and pressure forces mistakes and Travis there to finish it off.  More bite shown in last two minutes than previous 63.

Rothwell on, the games gets more exciting. (Pretend to be shocked)

Just now, davulsukur said:

Hes taken Bell, Dack and Graham off.

Buckley, BB and Rothwell all on. Who's at left back?

Downing I think.

Just now, Gavlar Somerset Rover! said:

Awful from Armstrong - he simply has to add more end product to his game. They just look so much fitter than us; appreciate they’ll have returned before us but we’re only 2 weeks off now.

Like last season. One of the most frustrating players we have. Rothwell is well above.

Just now, Gavlar Somerset Rover! said:

Bennett over Nyambe, Evans over Travis. No Rothwell. As we all predicted and as will be the case against Charlton. He never changes. 

So frustrating! Really hope we don't see this lineup in 2 weeks.