Yep, always a tradition to have a scapegoat at Rovers! It's sad really, comes as a result of Bennett not really doing anything wrong or it'd be him.

He's definitely not lazy, he's got a smart footballing brain and that stands out a mile.

Bennett's far more suited to playing wing back, in fact I'd go as far as saying it's his ideal position. He's got that right sided centre half mopping up after him when he does push forward, in a 442 he doesn't have that luxury and it causes issues time and time again. Yesterday's formation can work, however we are very much dependent on none of the back 3 getting injured really. If we get lucky and line up like that for a decent period of time it'll only get better. So 4-5-1 next game Tony? ??‍♂️

Honestly? I think Armstrong's best position is sub. Not just being a nob towards him I just think he's better off the bench running at tired players. Unpopular opinion I bet but Rothwell also plays better as a sub, tin hat on.

I wouldn't call it spunking money on Armstrong he was cheap enough. The other 2, whilst not amazing are continually being played in stupid effing positions I'm honestly losing patience in it

It was never gonna be a classic was it, I'll take a 2-0 against that lot any day of the week.

Lol

In fairness I'm more comfortable with Bennett as a wing back than full back, he could do a decent job there. Not sure about the rest of the team though the chopping and changing is getting a bit silly now, you piss about in pre season doing things like this.

He was scoring pre season as well, then shunted to the wing, only one person to blame

Not really no, in fact it may turn out to be a positive in a weird way. He'll end up in the u23 team to regain match fitness and will play as a striker and bang some goals in. Maybe TM will then take note.

Were you in the Fernhurst after the Charlton game?

It was reported in Aussie press anyway. I can't see it happening now, but potentially end of the season and he would still score shed loads against A League defences even at 40 ?

Tbf we do have flair players if they a) play b) play in their correct positions and to their strengths, neither of which will probably occur on Saturday.

Absolutely no idea what to expect, always gets a bit daft after the ridiculous international breaks. Only real guarantee is that Mahoney will have the game of his life. Stats suggest a dull 1-1 draw which ain't much use at all, hopefully we turn up and put on a bit of a show though........

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Anyone COULD play left back, he is a centre half though

Exactly. Pretty sure this won't go unnoticed by Mowbray, he'll have him in the office Monday for a well done and keep it up chat I would have thought. Must admit I'm a bit frustrated by the lack of involvement from Chapman because he was great last time round but that's literally all I can base opinion on so not in the best place to judge.

So the kick up the backside did the trick then

Incidentally Samuel has banged 2 in as well and just gone close to a hat trick....

Just scored, again, for the u23 team. Isn't that 2 games in a row now? Struggling to see what hes done THAT wrong.

In fairness a lot of people are on holiday still as well, amount of out of office replies I've had this week is a joke. It's odd though as I know loads of people who were trying to get on our coach which sold out weeks ago so expected more. You're right about the league 1 novelty though, we need to start really pumping a few teams if we want to build the away followings up again.

Hmmm they've struggled a bit for goals past few games and been bailed out with late penalties to maintain the unbeaten start. Might be worth a few quid on 1-1 or btts draw if you like a punt. I think we'll have a decent following, I know quite a few going to this and some of them rarely travel to be honest, people being paid etc this week will be a late flurry in sales. Worth noting this anyone who's travelling and hasn't noticed:

2 really shite goals to give away from pretty much the blades only chances. Gallys goal was great and should do wonders for his confidence. Rankin-Costello looked to be causing them issues, sadly can't see him getting much game time now though unless he gets a game in the FA cup.

Those what??

So Walton has made the EFL team of the week again, twice in a row now. Still, Raya was amazing aye?