Give me Lewis Thompson at left back instead of Bennett any day. 

Just now, bluebruce said:

Buckley too. I'm curious why they're all out as well. LT not clear.

Probably need to rest Holtby, Travis and Nyambe tomorrow.

Bennett and Armstrong out

JRC and Graham in.

Never gonna happen I know but that's what I would do.

Just now, rigger said:

I still don’t understand why Holtby who was our man of the match ,was substituted 

Two letters.... TM

Just now, chaddyrovers said:

I haven't read everyone comments or even seen the goals but my thoughts are:-

Thought we played some excellent play today, Some good movement and short passing. Rovers played 4-2-3-1 with Armstrong as the main striker but he just didn't stay centre but use his movement

Holtby and Downing was different class. Johnson and Tosin a liability.

Nyambe did ok but just imagine if we had got Sam Byram as I wanted in the summer.  

Felt after they scored we struggle after/. I didn't understand why he took Holtby off or to bring on Gallagher. I would bought on Rankin Costello instead. Moving Armstrong wide just upset the balance of the team. Poor decision. 

I don't see how Graham come have on for Downing and who would have played with Johnson in centre mid. 

 

Nyambe was great today. Don't think Byram would have been much of an upgrade at all.

Tosin looked calm and carried the ball out well. Can't think of an occasion he looked troubled.

This thread is titled discussion.

There surely can be no more discussion.

Mowbray OUT!!

Mowbray OUT

Mowbray OUT

Just now, Gavlar Somerset Rover! said:

We’re gonna lose this aren’t we. 

Yep

Just now, chaddyrovers said:

Look like 4 at the back from warm ups

Nyambe Tosin Williams Bennett

Bennett at left back

Really???????

Just now, matt83 said:

League one defence. And no defenders on the bench. 

JRC on the bench as a defender. Plenty of options to shuffle it around too.

Really pleased to see Nyambe and Holtby starting. 

Have had money on 2-2 draw, but I am feeling slightly more optimistic now. 3-2 win, Holtby first goal.

Just now, Wegerleswiggle said:

If I was the gaffer this is how I would be lining up today.

However Tony Tombola will no doubt have very different ideas.

Wasn't far out!!!!

Just now, joey_big_nose said:

Id go for that too, good team. Id like to see JRC too either start or on the bench.

The U13s team I manage play this formation. The boys are all U12s but have moved up a year 

Currently top of the league with ?% record.

Tony, read this and shit yourself. I'm coming for your job!!!

If I was the gaffer this is how I would be lining up today.

However Tony Tombola will no doubt have very different ideas.

8 hours ago, skous18 said:

Maybe monkey noises in the UK sound like booing and thats why you got confused, who knows ?‍♂️

Absolute bullshit. Please don't try and defend these scumbags!! 

Don't suppose Southgate is a lifelong Rovers fan is he?

It will be a sad day when Southgate leaves the role as England manager. Absolute gent and seems to do and say everything right. Has his players playing for him and he stands by them no matter what the circumstances.

8 hours ago, 47er said:

TM did say at one point that the Raos had got "too excited" and he'd had to "calm them down". 

So maybe it is true.

To me, it sounds as though Tony didn't have the balls for a real good go at promotion. Whether he doubted the players or his own abilities as a manager I don't know.

Maybe if TM had gotten himself a little excited, like Barry was, us fans might have had a glimmer of hope.

I want a manager who will bust a gut to get the men he wants in and do everything possible to pick up 3 points every game. TM is clearly not that man. 

I wanna see a manager going ape shit on the touch line when our boys aren't doing the basics right, not just shaking his head, cutting a glum figure in the dug out. 

It's time for a change in what I see as a possible last role of the dice to save our Club.

2 hours ago, Trinidad Rover said:

Cunningham out for the season. 

I think this should force TMs hand to play 3 at the back. If we play Bell we are essentially playing 10 men - I've never seen a worse left back at Rovers. 

                                                         Walton

                                          Tosin    Williams    Lenihan

                                Bennet                                        Downing

                                                    Travis   Holtby

                                         Rothwell   Armstrong   Dack

Looks like we are putting everyone down the left hand side to strengthen up in Cunningham's absence. Good thinking!!

Is it just me or does Evans look like a completely different player when he pulls on the Northern Ireland shirt?

I am actually enjoying watching him tonight.

Just now, DeeCee said:

https://images.app.goo.gl/1HVpfAi2QUY5TFsK7

Don't forget this fella

He's not long taken over at his new job.

2 hours ago, Gavlar Somerset Rover! said:

You forgot David Pleat.

And

I forgot to add this man to the list...

Just wanted to get a general feel for people's opinions.

I know there will be lots of varying answers but what do you think would be the best route for Rovers to take..

If we aren't going to play Harry anytime this season then I would send him out to Germany on loan. He is the type of player they are trying to bring into their football. He would learn so much and develop other sides to his game.

I would love to see him start every week for Rovers but obviously TM doesn't trust him yet. Shame!!