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Opposing teams won't be having nightmares about the number of goals he scores

Will be going to this one - and the last match I saw was the debacle at Coventry, so hoping for a better outcome this time but wouldn't be surprised if it's another thumping. I watched the Leeds match last night and this lot are a decent side with players that can hurt us. Watford 3 Rovers 0

You weren't at Coventry

Not sure which game you’re watching Sigurdsson can’t beat a man on the inside or the outside because he doesn’t have the skill or the pace He doesn’t like a physical contest either; any decent full back would kick him hard after 2 minutes and Sigurdsson would hide for the rest of the game And I wouldn’t like to comment on his crossing ability because I can’t recall him ever crossing the ball.

It was a simple explanation as to why Germany is England’s greatest football enemy and why many fans would be aghast at Tuchel’s appointment. I also made it clear in a previous post that I have no problem with him as England manager, at least on the grounds of his nationality. As per usual you’ve jumped in with both feet and I hope this clears up any misunderstandings you may have.

The Germans dropped bombs on us… within living memory. Most folk have relatives living or deceased who fought against them in 2 world wars. The animosity has been passed down subsequent generations. This shouldn’t need explaining

Have to say it’s a staggering appointment. It doesn’t bother me personally England now have a German manager but there will be considerable opposition from a large percentage of fans who oppose having any foreign manager and the fact a German is in charge with all the history involved will cause many to blow a fuse. Talking of which where’s Chaddy?

Soldier Blue - Buffy Sainte-Marie

World in Motion - New Order

Beatles - Let It Be

Yep, Coventry did it for their 1st goal on Tuesday night. So simple Rovers couldn't defend it

I agree the Baath - Hyam partnership needs to be axed. They can't defend simple crosses - witness Coventry's 1st goal in midweek. Baath no world beater but I'd drop Hyam, he's weak physically and always has a mistake in him. A very average defender Carter needs to be moved to centre back and Brittain brought back. Beck straight in for Pickering There's alot riding on Cantwell this season as he's just about the only creative player we have apart from JRC. I'd bring back JRC, we need more skill in this team If Sigurdsoon is the answer I don't know what the question is, and the Japanese lad looks lost up front on his own. In truth, we needed to sign a proven Championship striker in the summer

Right, I've seen enough of this player now and - this is not going to be a popular opinion - but I do not think he is any better than Sam Gallagher He's more physical certainly - though Coventry's defenders gave him short shrift - but his first touch is abysmal, his link-up play poor, he can't shoot properly because he usually scuffs the ball, and his lack of instinct is such he offers virtually zero threat in front of goal Don't get me wrong - Gallagher drove me to distraction but I don't see this guy as un upgrade. He's our only centre forward and he's supposed to lead the lead the line and score goals but, let's be honest, he's not up to Championship standard and I think we've got another dud.

OK, let's talk Tyrhys Dolan Why on earth was he picked for today's game? I've never seen such a wretched performance by an individual player as he served up at the Ricoh, so what does he have to do to get dropped?

What a difference a week makes From eyeing top spot to looking down the league and seeing how far we might fall Two pathetic performances and a reality check - this is not a top 6 squad by any stretch of the imagination. And the manager needs to explain why he largely stuck with the team that was an absolute disgrace at Coventry. If I were manager Dolan would never play for me again Just had a text from a Coventry supporting friend. He thinks they'll be in a relegation battle this season. What does that say about us?

Hopeless Give me the OK and I'll start the relegation thread

You mean he’s so good no one can get near him or he’s so bad he shouldn’t be playing?

Why didn’t Eustace change the team? At least 5 needed to be dropped. Dolan should not play for Rovers again after last Tuesday yet he’s in the starting line up. Why? Carter is and never will be a full back yet there he is again. Poor by thd manager

After the defensive nightmare at Coventry I’m very surprised he hasn’t made changes. And I would have left the totally useless Dolan behind in Lancashire after his “performance” . Let’s see how it goes and hopefully stabilise the ship. 0-0 is fine

After the Ricoh debacle that I had the misfortune to attend I’d be very happy with a point today. I wouldn’t be surprised at another heavy defeat though. Eustace needs to get back to the bunker mentality of the end of last season and stop the team conceding silly goals

An amateur player would be banned from the game for what Milutin Osmajić did.

You're not the only one. I looked around me halfway through the second half at the Ricoh and it was a sea of faces stunned in disbelief at what we were witnessing. After a poor first half you thought there would be an improvement but Rovers got worse, started by Dolan's imbecilic run back towards his own goal The idiot wants a big pay rise by all accounts. If I were the manager I'd fine him and cut his wages after last night. He was dreadful - and that in a team that was dire from back to front for 95 agonising minutes

I'm still in a grumpy mood after witnessing that inept display at the Ricoh. I've rarely seen Rovers fans stunned into silence and so many leave the ground early. This will be another defeat, for sure. 2-0 at best.

It’s inexplicable why Rovers were so poor. Not one player played well. Soft first goal and ridiculous second, and zero reaction to both. We didn’t deserve to score and Coventry could have had 5. And another thing: why did some of the few fans remaining at the end clap the players? Embarrassing and bloody awful evening and now a long drive home. Fuming 😡

I think that was one of the most abysmal performances I’ve witnessed in 55 years of watching Rovers Pathetic