[Archived] Newcastle v Rovers

[MarkBRFC71]

I'm pretty sure defending from set pieces is one of the things Sam would concentrate on

You wouldn't think so given some of the goals we've conceded.

[DE.]

It's so rewarding to actually see someone (Hoilett) taking the ball and attacking with pace.

Not when he finishes it with a dive tbf. He needs to have an end product before it becomes rewarding.

[BPF]

Come on Jason!

Quite scary to think that our fourth choice striker is potentially our best.....

[sambo]

Disgraceful from that moron Barton.

Kalinic was playing well from what I saw, JR could add muscle I guess though.

[Andy]

Yeah, it's Sam's fault that no one bothered picking up Carroll. That's exactly what he instructed in his team talk.

I'm pretty sure defending from set pieces is one of the things Sam would concentrate on, but it's upto the players to put it into action.

But hey, don't let the truth get in the way of someone wanting to bash Sam

I'm not a David Hoilett fan, but he's been really impressive today, dive aside.

[philipl]

BBC

2058: Not nice from Joey Barton, the Newcastle midfielder - off the ball - pushing Morten Gamst Pedersen to the ground. Not spotted by referee Michael Jones, will the FA look back at that?

[BRFC1995]

Jesus, what the hell man. Does Sam say, right guys, lets give them a goal to make it interesting 2nd half?

wish some journo would have the balls to ask him just how poor his team talks are. Sam why are yoiur teams so ££££ in 2ns halves, and what the hell do you see in pedersen.

[RibbleValleyRover]

What exactly happened with Barton? Was getting a beer at the time so missed it.

[Amo]

Pedersen's invisible friend is at it again!

[mark]

is it on any radio station, anyone, please... it wont let me listen to radio tyne / lancs...

[sambo]

What exactly happened with Barton? Was getting a beer at the time so missed it.

In the fall out following the Hoilett dive, Pedersen was there, he turned around and Barton punched him in the ribs

[chaddyrovers]

kalinic has been playing well according to sky sports website. should have took hoilett off instead

[Presty On Tour]

What happened with Barton and Pedersen?

Just heard the cameras have spotted a punch.

[ben_the_beast]

is it on any radio station, anyone, please... it wont let me listen to radio tyne / lancs...

http://www.bet365.com/home/?lng=1

audio at the top

[Amo]

kalinic has been playing well according to sky sports website. should have took hoilett off instead

Why? He's been one of our best players.

[sambo]

Why? He's been one of our best players.

Should have kept it the same for a while, maybe make a change if things are looking bad on the hour mark, not as soon as they score Not like it was Kalinic's fault, give him a chance ffs

[RibbleValleyRover]

kalinic has been playing well according to sky sports website. should have took hoilett off instead

Kalinic wasn't too bad, despite being the better side we haven't created many clear cut chances.

Hoilett has had a very decent game despite the blatant dive.

[BPF]

Should have kept it the same for a while, maybe make a change if things are looking bad on the hour mark, not as soon as they score Not like it was Kalinic's fault, give him a chance ffs

Pretty sure we've given him over a season now....

[BRFC1995]

kalinic has been playing well according to sky sports website. should have took hoilett off instead

according to someone watching hes a complete nothing of a player, does nothing and offers nothing and did nothing. bosko balaban now kalinic, hadjuk split must be pi$$ing themselves

[chaddyrovers]

kalinic can't score goals unless we create chances for him. would like to see him in a 4-4-2 or 3-5-2. Keep taking him off is doing his confidence any good. GIVE HIM A CHANCE BIG SAM!!!

And I'm watching the game live

[sambo]

Pretty sure we've given him over a season now....

I mean in this game

And he was fine last season, didn't do a lot wrong.

This season, he has constantly had the ball hoofed at him. Can't expect to play him as a battering ram striker. He will do better with a different style of football, which was shown in the cups, where we played a less direct style of football.

[BRFC1995]

I mean in this game

And he was fine last season, didn't do a lot wrong.

This season, he has constantly had the ball hoofed at him. Can't expect to play him as a battering ram striker. He will do better with a different style of football, which was shown in the cups, where we played a less direct style of football.

lower league and foreign

[JMillZz]

according to someone watching hes a complete nothing of a player, does nothing and offers nothing and did nothing. bosko balaban now kalinic, hadjuk split must be pi$$ing themselves

I'm more inclined to trust neutrals watching the game than certain rovers fans than have things against our players and love to blame Niko despite our lack of service for him.

A lot of rovers fans watch out for someone and pick out every mistake. Some do it for Pedersen, Emerton, etc. Niko has suffered from a great lack of service this year. If we created a lot and he missed sitters then I'd perhaps agree but he isn't Berbatov, he isn't going to create magic from nothing. The only reason why these fans don't moan about Roberts or Benjani is because they didn't cost as much and we all know they're rubbish anyways.

[bazza]

I think we'll win 3-1

Hope this doesn't put the heeby jeebies on it.

[BPF]

I mean in this game

And he was fine last season, didn't do a lot wrong.

This season, he has constantly had the ball hoofed at him. Can't expect to play him as a battering ram striker. He will do better with a different style of football, which was shown in the cups, where we played a less direct style of football.

I could swear that the purpose of a striker is to score goals.

I'm a teacher. If two of my sixty pupils pass their GCSES this year, I have a feeling very few people will be calling me a good teacher.

Kalinic's main strength is getting pulled off the ball and winning a free kick just over the half way line.

Also, he has had plenty of chances. In the Premier League you are not going to get six clear cut chances a game, you have to take your chances and he doesn't. He is looking more like Di Santo without the skill every day.