[Archived] Loony Toons: Newcastle Preview

[joey_big_nose]

Interesting. I wonder if we realy are going to play a 442? It could be 433 with a lineup like that, or 4231?

Will be interesting.

[cn_barlow]

It's refreshing to have a manager who is prepared to make changes.

The left hand side does look strong offensively, but King Carlos may leave us a little exposed.

0-2

[Lurid Coat]

Would have liked to see Treacy given a chance in the starting XI against Newcastle, but I'm still positively surprised that Ince has been prepared to make a lot of changes to the side.

[novella]

Bench looks pretty strong too, can change it around if things go wrong.

[RoverJoexx]

I think Ince is going to make some heads turn now cos he's not a conventional type of manager!!

We're really in for an exciting time under his reign!! I'm being optimistic now by changing my prediction.

Going for a 2-0 Rovers win. Com'on let's stuff those bunch of miserables!!

[RoverRich]

Bench looks pretty strong too, can change it around if things go wrong.

I agree especially compared to their bench who I wouldn't have thought would be able to make much of an impact if things aren't going their way/

[No Nay Never]

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[McClarky]

This team looks so exciting, brave almost to the point of foolhardyness. I really hope it doesn't go wrong because Ince will be asked a lot of questions for making so many changes from last week. I support him though as I reckon this is a far better team with Carlos and Tugay pulling the strings and Warnock doing all the running in midfield.

Cum on u Blues!

[Mr. E]

dammit Ince why Nelsen and Samba??? Didn't Oiijer and Zurab just prove that they are 100% more reliable? I have no faith whatsoever in our central defense.

[1864roverite]

Personally, I would have left Tugay on the bench to bring him on when we need it as the game opens up int he second half.

Looking at the barcode 11 its a team full of experience, they on paper look like a solid team with Butt pulling the midfield and Owen up front.

Rovers look a strong side across the middle and we know we can score goals. I just hope the defence turns up today.

Got myself an open text at the game from a mate as I attend a family function (apart from the times I am listening on t'radio/internet).

[Plastic Head]

Can't believe both the centre backs got back in.

No MGP a massive positive.

Can't see another clean sheet with Samba and especially Nelsen in.

[Amo]

It's a 4-5-1

Brown

Simpson Samba Nelsen Olsson

Emerton Tugay Warnock Villanueva Derbyshire

Santa Cruz

[1864roverite]

Anhyone with a link to commentary?

[Tom]

Sounds like Derbyshire is doing his best to prove he in fact isn't the 'best natural finisher at the club' lets hope he proves me wrong eh?

Sounds like we're on top but I'm always uncomfortable when we have plenty of chances and don't take them.

[rovers1993]

SAMBA!!!! HAHAHA what a ball from villanueva!!! samba with a magnificent header! haha come on incey's army!

[Nelsta]

Samba diving header wohhooo 0-1

[RibbleValleyRover]

SAMBA!!!! HAHAHA what a ball from villanueva!!! samba with a magnificent header! haha come on incey's army!

Great freekick from carlos, and a decent finish from big chris.

[pksrover]

Get in Samba Really good goal!!

Btw, has any Rovers World users got any problems with the Radio coverage today? Can't get it to work.

[rovers1993]

defence looking extremely solid now... and we're attacking potently with lots of chances just need to put em away and we'll be fine.

[Exiled_Rover]

defence looking extremely solid now... and we're attacking potently with lots of chances just need to put em away and we'll be fine.

It's because we have pace on the field now - Olsson, Simpson, Derbyshire, Emerton and Warnock can all move which means you don't get caught out half as much when the opposition have the ball.

Jinxing it, but we've looked good today. Villenueva's set pieces are a cut above anything we've seen for a good season (after Pedersen forgot how to take them).

[rovers1993]

ince has got the formation spot on... we're controlling the game and olsson is just enjoying every minute, having another game of his life. villanueva is living up to everything literally, he's involved in everything. this is just a joy to watch. so much cutting and lovely passing.

[RoverRich]

We could wrap this game up with a second before half time and, with the way we are playing and controlling the game, there is no reason why we can't score another in the next 5mins

And there it is haha!!!!!

[rovers1993]

santa cruzzzzzz 2 -0 !!! woohooo!!! joy to watch as i said before!!!! emerton with a good ball in the box. villanueva also with another great intelligent pass to emerton.

woah never seen this in a LONGG time.

[colin]

Roque 0-2!

[frosty]

Get in Roque!