[Archived] Fulham v Rovers

[Hekla]

We should play with pace in every game, it is the way forward as most teams use this in the Premier League. I don't see why we should be frightened to be attacking.

[Plastic Head]

Would you rather we kept the same team that capitulated at Villa?

No I'd rather he hadn't picked that team at Villa in the first place.

No consistancy in selection then he wonders why the players don't seem to know what they are doing

[alexanders]

Roberts will have to take chances in this game otherwise.....

:(

[dazmaz]

3 strikers and not 1 defender on the bench, seriously what is this guy thinking?

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[Blue blood]

+ Olsson & Hoilett on the wings.

+ Andrews dropped

+ Pedersen dropped

- Kalinic dropped

- Roberts starting

Good post. Agree with pretty much all of this, would only add as a + Givet at lb. Not sure whether I'd have dropped Pedersen, given he's stronger in centre mid, but certainly the metaphorical kick up the backside can't hurt.

Am suprised we start with Roberts and Diouf up front instead of Kalanic and Santa Cruz (fair play if Rocky not starting is due to fitness) but am not convinced that the two starting are our best forwards. Kalinic certainly fits with the football Kean is trying to play. And I certainly wonder what on earth Roberts has done to warrent a place in our team, much less a new contract...

[Bobby G]

3 strikers and not 1 defender on the bench, seriously what is this guy thinking?

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To be fair, do we have any sub defenders left? Emo can fit in right back, Olsson left back, Givet center back so not too worried. But having 3 strikers is pointless.

Not feeling positive. I fear an early goal.

[patrickvalery]

Salgado, Givet and Roberts are all experienced pro's. It may not be the best line up in terms of attacking flair etc... But it contains the 3 (arguably 4 with Samba) players who should know the magnitude of what is looming large. Essential that we have some wise old heads in there at the moment.

I don't think having the 3 strikers on the bench is necessarily a bad thing. If we are chasing the game with 10-15 mins to go, everyone on hear would be complaining if we had no options on the bench to throw on. Lets just see how things play out.

An early goal conceded and we might be in for a long afternoon.

[CrazyIvan]

There's a stream behind our house... It's actually more like a river these days.

This is a game we need to win. The only possible positive thing a loss does is maybe get rid of SK and Faxe. Since Faxe joined we've defended like schoolboys. Some assistant coach...

[Rovers Gals]

w.b.a just won . omg

[Doogs]

One thing we all know about Roberts is that he wont score. 5 nil Fulham. Were doomed with this clown picking the team.

We wont win another game this season.

[True Blue & White]

COME ON ROVBERS!!!!!!

Forget what the clown tells you boys, just play like you bloody know how and get the win.

[Mercer]

My missus has made a South Pacific Island Rum Punch for this afternoon. Must be powerful stuff as after two glasses and having seen the pace in the team, I now fancy a surprise Rovers win. On to another glass !

[grizfoot]

I'm a little more excited about this line-up than the Aston Villa one to be fair. The midfield four is the best we have in my opinion and bar Nelsen's absence at the back, it's probably our strongest back four also. The strikeforce doesn't totally fill me with confidence but at least you can always gurantee these two will offer good movement. Plus we have good options from the bench if we need to change things.

[Al]

Come on lad's. Do it for John Williams. He'll be watching somewhere.

[Commondore]

Good to see N'Zonzi and Jones start in central midfield, they are by far our two best players for that position.

[booth]

Roberts instead of Kali???

[imy9]

Diouf has pace- lot of it, will help on the counter with our wingers, Roberts will cause the Fulham defenders problems and what a good bunch of subs to bring on.

[Alex Rover]

Great contrast against the team picked against Villa.

[Amo]

w.b.a just won . omg

Would everyone please stop talking like it's the last day of the season?

Cheers.

[Bobby G]

The one thing Diouf doesnt have is pace. He's no Pedersen but he definitely isnt pacy.

[Darwen Rover]

Good to see N'Zonzi and Jones start in central midfield, they are by far our two best players for that position.

I rated Nzonzi last year.... but have you seen him this year..

[imy9]

The one thing Diouf doesnt have is pace. He's no Pedersen but he definitely isnt pacy.

Hey? We have been watching different players then, probably Dioufs only major asset.

[LeftWinger]

The one thing Diouf doesnt have is pace. He's no Pedersen but he definitely isnt pacy.

[Mercer]

w.b.a just won . omg

Running into form at the right time. Since Woy appointed, unbeaten in 4 with 6 points.

A wise old head.

[booth]

The one thing Diouf doesnt have is pace. He's no Pedersen but he definitely isnt pacy.

I disagree, when he wants to he can turn a player and leave them for dead. He just needs to do it more often.