Gaz85

If we are putting our strongest 11 together when all fit (appreciate in reality that rarely happens) there’s an argument as many as 7 were missing last night from the starting team. That’s; Toth, Wharton, Carter, Hedges, Tronstad, Cantwell and Baradji. I dont care who you are but that amount of disruption is going to have a huge impact on performance. I’m hoping we are close to seeing a midfield 3 of Tronstad, Cantwell and Baradji. A mix of solidity, strength, skill and flair. Have them playing consistently we will be so much better for it. Injuries are part and part of the game I get it, but we have been totally decimated this season. Very difficult to judge this team without actually seeing them play together. We certainly had the chances to win the game last night. Good save from TGH but Ohashi has to do better; poor miss. Let’s go to Pompey and get the win…..Ever the optimist….

Outstanding performance. Absolutely fucking fantastic. I’m sure we can all agree on that. Hedges, Tronstad and Morishita the stand outs for me. Get in Rovers!

Outstanding 3 points. I thought first half we were excellent and well worthy of the lead. Second half was a tough watch but to not concede a shot on target is credit to the team on how well organised we were. I never try to get too down after defeats and likewise will not get ahead of myself after these 3 wins. I think it was after the Sheff Utd game I made a post saying I’d stick with the manager (as unpopular as he was then). I think we’re starting to see a system and style of play that suits these players. The injuries to Wharton and Toth and suspension to Tronstad are a real blow for Saturday. Fingers crossed they are not too serious but as we know with Scotty history would suggest he may be out for a little while. Lets hope not. Roll on Saturday!

Half time I was in pretty good spirits. Deservedly leading with Sheff U not looking threatening at all. A better ball in from De Neve early in the second half and we could be 2-0 up. Then total implosion…. Totally understand why the manager is getting stick but reality is any change is not going to sort out the problem. Unpopular opinion, but I’d stick with him for now.

He just signed a contract extension…🤷🏼‍♂️

If all fit to play, surely Tronstad starts?

I fucking love Ribeiro!!! That is all…

For what it’s worth, I thought we did a lot of good things last night. Created some good opportunities, but when Batth missed the chance in the first half I got “Stoke City vibes”, and unfortunately I was proved right. The injury list is increasing and morale in the camp must be at an all time low. Here we are again, a third January in a row where if we showed just a little ambition and backed the manager we could have a real go for a promotion push. But unfortunately the disease that’s Venkys continue to hamper any such hope. Just FUCK OFF!!

I swear he was a competition winner picked from the crowd…..

Absolutely loved it. Singing the new Tronstad song all the way back on the M62!

What a great day! Awful conditions meant it was never going to be a great spectacle, but it’s all about getting the 3 points. Up in to 6th place!! What a job Eustace is doing 👏🏻

Taking my 6 year old son to his first away game on Saturday. I hope it’s better than mine (3-0 defeat to Sheff Wed in 1998!) Travis will be a big miss I fear. His partnership with Tronstad has been key these last few games. Personally I don’t think Buckley is good enough, and JRCs last performance against Cardiff nearly cost us 3 points. Will he go Baker??…

One of the most beautiful sights in English football is sending 7,500 Leeds fans back to the other side of the Pennines without a fucking point in the bag. Absolutely outstanding that from Rovers. This is a team we can all get behind! 💪🏻

As shit as we were on the ball, I thought we were very good out of possession and defending our box. Wasn't half a tough watch though. We have to improve our passing/ball retention. Beck the standout player for me. Love his aggression and confidence to get forward. Excellent signing so far.

Just some immediate observations… • 6 points against promoted teams; last season we managed 1…. • coming from behind in games and gaining points…. • scoring goals post 80th minute…. • substitutions positively impacting games…. • manager making changes early…. Not a brilliant performance yesterday (2nd half much better) but positive signs that the season may not be as bleak as the previous… COYB!