On 16/04/2024 at 07:54, JHRover said:

Nobody else in the country gives the away team 7000+ away tickets at the drop of a hat to make some extra money 

Apart from fake club MK Dons 

Why do Rovers?

Look up the stats for % of the ground being filled, we're rock bottom. Most teams literally couldn't offer that many tickets for away fans, without not leaving enough for home fans.

Don't think anyone, ITK or not knows that level of detail. I do know Palace were after him last year too and were told to do one, multiple times. 

I don't get the people bemoaning them getting a 7k allocation. Yes Waggott is a cock regardless but a full Darwen end hasn't done too much harm this season, Newcastle arguably our best home performance? A full Elland Road didn't seem to give them much of an edge at weekend either. Just seems like another reason to moan.

I actually think we'll do OK, till about 70 mins then ship a few goals and lose, again.

Any optimism from the Sunderland/Southampton games has completely gone now.

I'm almost at the point where I think it might be better to get relegated, because next season, bearing in mind a number of this squad will be leaving, it would be an embarrassing season in the championship, far worse than this one.

Thankfully going away for the weekend from today so won't let these clowns ruin another weekend, I'll check the scores when I get round to it.

2 minutes ago, M_B said:

Apparently that's the first time in 30 odd games that Southampton have failed to score. 

Defensively, the turnaround has been remarkable. 

Absolutely, almost like a builder sorting the foundations, you cannot fault JE for the work he's done there, I dare say we'd have conceded 4 today under his predecessor. 

Wharton was barking orders and playing with absolute confidence, looks like his interview on JDT has some relevance. Brittain again looks so much better defensively. 

Enjoyed that, which is a bit weird for a 0-0.

Exceptional workrate and some great defensive performances. Some of these players are improving every day defensively under Eustace. Southampton had an embarrassment of riches with all the players they kept plucking off the bench, Martin wants binning for struggling with that lot at his disposal. I don't think they'll go up in the play offs either.

Bristol City are seemingly on the beach much like Sunderland, lots of dull games lately. Take it to them and get at least a point. I don't think we have enough to get anything at Leeds but nothing to worry about against Sheff Weds. 

They surely must have given up on automatics now, even if they win their games in hand it's a bridge too far. It'll be interesting to see how they react to Monday, on paper we're probably their easiest remaining game aside from maybe Stoke at home. Unless of course we make a habit of playing like WE did on Monday too. I think most of us were expecting a pumping before Monday, at least there's some hope now. Southampton games usually guarantee goals so it should be entertaining either way.

Plymouth go to Rotherham on Friday night so will be hoping for some kind of reaction after potting Foster. QPR will want to finish Sheff Weds off and put themselves safe. Millwall and Huddersfield should be a slug fest. No doubting how huge a win could be.

9 minutes ago, Proudtobeblue&white said:

1,091!

Could hear them loud and proud too 👏

11 minutes ago, RV Blue said:

Tronstad has barely got a mention on here, he’s excellent.

He's one of those players who just goes about his business kind of under the radar, but when he's not playing you damn well know about it, he's absolutely crucial, big fan.

Massively unexpected but that was superb, they were playing with such confidence you wouldn't believe we're struggling at the foot of the table. Sunderland were absolutely dreadful mind, if any of of relegation rivals have them to play I'm pretty sure they'll beat them too! Just had a gander and only Millwall have them, and sheff weds last game but I imagine they'll be down by then.

Dolan has impressed in his last 2 games, long may that continue.

I can't see us getting much from the next 3 games, which makes the 3 points even more crucial today. Still lots of work to do.

Still feeling worried despite Sunderland being dreadful that first half, maybe partly because they surely can't be that poor again after getting booed off. That said, I didn't expect to be 2 up at half time, in fact I didn't expect us to score 2 goals all game. Bit worrying seeing how strapped up Sammy is, although it's obviously not affected him too much!

On paper it's all set for an absolute stinker of a game. Given the apparent unpredictability of football at the moment there's always chance of a 3-3 draw though 🙄 

A draw is the best we can hope for I suppose as we quietly slide out of the league.

We've heard quite frequently from Eustace that he's had no time on the training pitch with the players, that excuse is out the window now and we must see the results of the time he HAS had. Brum had plenty of success with set pieces, I'd like to think we see some improvements in this area. When you're not exactly banging goals in for fun, it's critical set pieces are utilised.

Hard to predict a result but guessing he'd be happy with another draw so 1-1 😕

1 hour ago, DanielMB said:

How Venkys are this rich is a miracle. They must be the worlds worst investors.

You're saying that, but there's folk in this country who own sunbed shops, car washes and vape shops who are driving round in very expensive cars, it isn't purely down to the success of said establishments.  There's quite often more to it than meets the eye.... 

I suppose on paper it's a decent point, but we need more than just decent points/draws.

We're going to have to take more risks and potentially get tubbed a few times somewhere along the way with a few wins scattered in there.

4 minutes ago, Tyrone Shoelaces said:

2 assists yep, a goal - not yet.

Eh? It's finished and he scored.

Has anyone seen much of Leo Duru?

Another 2 assists and a goal tonight, impressive return for a wing back.

53 minutes ago, JHRover said:

I'm still at a loss as to why they need permission to send funds from India tomorrow when at least a portion of the Adam Wharton cash will have been received in the last few weeks.

Any ideas?

If you look at the October-December details last time, you'd imagine Jan-March is similar, so a fair chunk of the Wharton cash would be swallowed up. Those agent fees are enough to knock you sick. 

18 hours ago, Eddie said:

Cleaned up meaning what?

A nice payday for your average person? Or something that would interest a billionaire?

The reality is that these aren't very liquid markets, so the exposure that comes with any sizeable bet is too much to be worth it - even for illegal bookmakers.

Why would you want to make a book where you are guaranteed to lose tons if a specific outcome comes in? Nevermind the fact that who in their right mind would take a big bet on a specific market like that without being suspicious of the fact that the bettor has more information than the bookmaker.

Could someone give me a decent tip on a next manager and I could have a nice day? Sure. I could spread 100-200 (absolute max) bets around across a few bookmakers and have a nice day, but we aren't talking about a payday that would interest the UHNW.

You said its not possible to make thousands on markets such as next manager bets, it is and people have.

That's all I was responding to, because it's factually incorrect.

100% win record when I go to Boro, unfortunately working at weekend though 🥲

Gallagher for some weird reason always scores against them too, he was brilliant there last time I went.

That's about as positive as I can be, they seem to have turned a corner after Plymouth beat them at home.

Part of me is relieved I'm working, it's sad it's come to this.

6 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

You got sent a pic with 4 players on it. That's it. You don't know why they were out in Manchester do you? 

Also why does it matter? aren't footballers actually entitle to go out for few drinks or a meal out on a weekend? different if it 24 hours before a game. 

Not in the mood for you chaddy so ill leave you to shit rainbows and turd polish all day.

5 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

Could it been that they went out in Manchester for Callum Brittain's birthday which is on Tuesday? 

hardly breaking news is it? 

 

I wouldn't have thought so given he wasn't there 🤣

14 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

Maybe trying to get a bit of team spirit between the players or it might have been a player birthday bash they were attend. Until we actually know the circumstances of the event very unwise to speculate or pass comments without the facts. 

Who were the players out then?

2 people I worked with didn't attend yesterday cos they were going to Boxing night in Preston. 

Also about 10 ST holders wasn't there yesterday aswell. 

In the picture I got sent Szmodics, Pickering, JRC and Buckley.

The stupid thing is, you don't NEED pace to be a decent centre half, obviously it helps like. You adjust your game accordingly and your manager doesn't try and play high. He did, it cost us multiple times, he didn't adjust and it ultimately led to a red card. Absolute basics done wrong.