[Archived] GAME THREAD - Barnsley home 12/13

[Tom]

Just a placeholder thread really so people can discuss tonight's game seeing as are still awaiting the preview

In the meantime i'll leave you with a picture of Ashley Ward

[EWOODACE1]

Think we will win this in front of a very small crowd. Maybe 3-1 without ever looking great

[bradeagle]

I think a 4-2 or 4-3 is on the cards. two home games should see us clear of the pack by the weekend.

[rog of the rovers]

Actually looking forward to a Rovers game. First time in about 2 years!

Excited about watching Rhodes' home debut and also singing some 'top of the league' chants.

If we play well we will win, lets hope we do!

[BRFC95]

A win and a clean sheet is required, shipping two or three against these is not acceptable.

[Tom]

I'm looking forward to it as well

This positivity can't bode well! Hope it's not down to earth with a bump time

[OJRovers]

I think Gomes might be rested for this one, with CKR coming back in. I doubt Gomes can play 3 games in 6 days.

CKR sounds eager to get back into the team on twitter.

hopefully we'll get a much needed clean sheet and Rhodes continues to score.

[bennyboyt11]

Might stick a tenner on both teams to score tonight, seems inevitable really.

[ABBEY]

I'm looking forward to it

Im not

[DavidMailsTightPerm]

I think Gomes might be rested for this one, with CKR coming back in. I doubt Gomes can play 3 games in 6 days.

CKR sounds eager to get back into the team on twitter.

hopefully we'll get a much needed clean sheet and Rhodes continues to score.

Thought CKR was still injured ?

[dubdubdub]

Too skint to go to the next two matches which i'm pretty gutted about. I'll go for a three - one. Hopefully the defence can start matching our attacking performances and we'll get a clean sheet but I can't see it happening.

Wouldn't mind resting Gomes for this one either. Don't think we'll start with Rochina because he can be a liability (despite his two goals from the sub's bench) so think we'll start with Dunn there. Hopefully we'll see Richards on a wing.

Thought CKR was still injured ?

Thought I heard someone say he was out for a few more weeks too but OJ convinced me otherwise.

[davulsukur]

CKR is injured. Had a setback in training and will now miss a further 2 weeks or so.

http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/trio-miss-tykes-clash-372660.aspx

Givet and Markus also miss out.

[MarkBRFC71]

Despite our decent results, I still don't think we've fielded our strongest first 11 yet this season:

Robbo

Bruno Hanley Givet Henley

CKR Etuhu Murphy Martin O

Gomes/Rochina

Rhodes

Injuries might prevent the defence lining up like that but when everyone's fit it would be nice to see the pace of CKR/Olsson out wide instead of the much more pedestrian Pedersen and Lowe.

Should really be 3 easy points (with our squad comparative to the rest of the division most games should be) however the Kean-effect can always be relied upon to throw a spanner in the works somewhere, be it team selection, tactics, or subs.

[A cup of beans]

Wouldnt say i'm looking forward to tonight, but should be interesting.

If Gomes is tired, I wonder if we'll see Ruben get his chance in a forward role ?

[den]

Hmmm. Should I go?

[Tom]

I'd play Rochina in place of Gomes so as not to burn the latter out

[DavidMailsTightPerm]

Wouldnt say i'm looking forward to tonight, but should be interesting.

If Gomes is tired, I wonder if we'll see Ruben get his chance in a forward role ?

I hope he does rest Gomes - and possibly rest Murphy and play Dunn as the play maker in midfield.

[PAFELL]

I recently watched Brighton play Barnsley at the Amex. Barnsley were woeful. It was 5 1 to Brighton. But could easily have been 8. I think Rovers going forward are far better than Brighton - though Brighton are better in defence. I still expect an easy win for rovers.

[dubdubdub]

I'm not sure whether i'd play Rochina from the start. Though his two goals from the bench should be rewarded I still think his decision making is poor and detrimental at times.

[LeChuck]

We should probably use this an opportunity to rest some of the players.

Robinson

Orr Dann Hanley Olsson

Formica Etuhu Dunn Pedersen

Rochina Rhodes

There is no way Gomes or Murphy can play every game this season. I would have put Vukcevic but I know that wouldn't happen, so Formica is the next best thing in the absence of CKR (who really shouldn't be rushed back for Barnsley at home).

[1864roverite]

I toyed wth the idea Den, even n the back of a free ticket BUT just couldnt muster the interest.

Yes, I want Rovers to win and win handsomely however I fell the team will concede as they dont know how to defend. I think it might be closer than some think. Bartnsley will come to frustrate and hit on the break and it will mean Rovers will be wide open down the flanks and middle.

I wouldnt play Bruno I would swap him for Lowe or Orr. He clearly isnt good enough for a sustained run in the team.

I would go

Robinson

Lowe Hanley Dann Olsson

Vukcevic Etuhu Murphy Pederson

Rhodes Rochina

Subs Gomes Dunn Orr Henrique Formica Rosado Henley Kean

[SIMON GARNERS 194]

2-1 Rovers

12,400!

[3rdpillar]

Barnsley will bring a few, so 13000 and 3 - 2 home win. Plenty of Ref intervention.

[Devon Rover]

3-1 Rovers. Stay top for a bit. But then to slip up against Boro on Friday.

[bradeagle]

rest a few players its the 6th game of the season for crying out loud.