[Archived] Bowyer

[tomphil]

Interesting to listen to Mathew Upsons comments on how a team, in time, takes on and plays in the manner of the managers personality. Whilst Bowyer has done a great job of sorting out behind the scenes,I find that watching our side does reflect his personality,we lack a spirit to produce exceptional performances,Just above average is our position and maybe the status of our manager.

This is a very good point. You could compare the styles of the teams of Souness, Hughes, Ince ( all over the show) Kean even (useless) to their personalities. Not sure about Big Sam though as he is quite a colourful character, his teams not so much lol.

[Mr. E]

Bowyer's "best team in the world" got rolled over yesterday at home and were barely allowed to touch the ball. I hope in light of this he comes out with a statement to let us know his expertese thoughts on Barcelona.

[den]

Interesting to listen to Mathew Upsons comments on how a team, in time, takes on and plays in the manner of the managers personality. Whilst Bowyer has done a great job of sorting out behind the scenes,I find that watching our side does reflect his personality,we lack a spirit to produce exceptional performances,Just above average is our position and maybe the status of our manager.

A question I asked a few days ago Blondie - no one replied. Maybe you read it?

http://www.brfcs.com/mb/index.php/topic/29520-the-championship-201314/page-77#entry1488635

[blondie]

Den

No did not see your post,however as they say ,great minds think alike.

[yoda]

A question I asked a few days ago Blondie - no one replied. Maybe you read it?

http://www.brfcs.com/mb/index.php/topic/29520-the-championship-201314/page-77#entry1488635

Den

No did not see your post,however as they say ,great minds think alike.

Maybe you both read this subconciously

http://www.brfcs.com/mb/index.php/topic/29836-bowyer/

[Riverside67]

Wondering how Bowyer will approach tomorrow.

Does he and the guys want it enough.

Just think we have got to make them worry about our game plan as we did v City. It shows we can do it.

Who dares wins as the saying goes..

[gumboots]

And who goes gung-ho gets hammered probably

[DE.]

And who goes gung-ho gets hammered probably

With our team, absolutely. We'd already be relegated if some on here were in charge.

The squad have had a long break between games, which will have replenished them physically but may make things a little disjointed at first during the match. Hoping that the physical benefits will outweigh the mental disconnect and we notch another win.

[darrenrover]

GB is a nice guy whose given us 'stability' but tactically for me he's very much a poor mans SA.

Working on the philosophy that 'nice' seldom equals successful, if we're to move on in the right direction in future, something needs to change.

[yoda]

GB is a nice guy whose given us 'stability' but tactically for me he's very much a poor mans SA.

Working on the philosophy that 'nice' seldom equals successful, if we're to move on in the right direction in future, something needs to change.

Said it before, he needs tactician working with him,

nice guys deserve to succeed now and then

[darrenrover]

Said it before, he needs tactician working with him

Yeh but would you employ a chef who was a skilled all rounder or one lesser skilled with assistants?

Personally, I don't think GB is tactically inept. More that he doesn't have the courage of his convictions. There's a difference.

[yoda]

Yeh but would you employ a chef who was a skilled all rounder or one lesser skilled with assistants?

Personally, I don't think GB is tactically inept. More that he doesn't have the courage of his convictions. There's a difference.

I am not the Raos, I would have employed the best I could attract and afford thats' the difference and thats why we have a top chef, false economy by the lunes,

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[Riverside67]

Time then for GB to prove he can take us to the next level. One point is not enough tomorrow.

He has been extremely cautious so far this season. Now it is a sprint finish, so the marathon tactics can be dispensed with.

Agree that does not mean being reckless but certainly a bit braver.

[darrenrover]

I am not the Raos, I would have employed the best I could attract and afford thats' the difference and thats why we have a top chef, false economy by the lunes,

edit 2 top chefs

Fair dos, GB should know tactics inside out, perhaps a pair of bol1ocks may be the issue.

[yoda]

Fair dos, GB should know tactics inside out, perhaps a pair of bol1ocks may be the issue.

good point, hope we find out tomorow

[darrenrover]

good point, hope we find out tomorow

Agreed but shame puberty didn't kick in early December!

We are The Rovers!

[yoda]

Agreed but shame puberty didn't kick in early December!

We are The Rovers!

other influences maybe!

[darrenrover]

other influences maybe!

Crikey, who knows?

I would suggest that's why we're all still guessing and hence to a degree then write our own scripts.

If we had half an idea on what the actual script was then we could debate that.

Probably there isn't one.

[LDRover]

And who goes gung-ho gets hammered probably

Couldn't be any worse than Ipswich, Forest and Brighton away when we played conservatively.

[thenodrog]

Time then for GB to prove he can take us to the next level. One point is not enough tomorrow.

He has been extremely cautious so far this season. Now it is a sprint finish, so the marathon tactics can be dispensed with.

Agree that does not mean being reckless but certainly a bit braver.

We need a formation and tactics to allow our midfield to dominate and play higher up the pitch. Dunn, Cairney, King and Taylor are arguably our best and most creative players, they are not defensive midfield stalwarts and adopting tactics which see them defend our box for long periods is asking for trouble and nullifying their ability.

[Riverside67]

Bowyer does not seem to be a quick learner.

McLaren and Adkins appear to have found their feet quickly and their best starting 11.

If we go behind we do not appear capable of coming back at teams. If we go one in front we hold on for grim death and end up losing the lead..............and then blaming the referee.

The main reason for this has been the inability of the midfiled to retain posession when we get put under pressure and keep giving the ball away.

[chris_h]

Bowyer does not seem to be a quick learner.

McLaren and Adkins appear to have found their feet quickly and their best starting 11.

If we go behind we do not appear capable of coming back at teams. If we go one in front we hold on for grim death and end up losing the lead..............and then blaming the referee.

The main reason for this has been the inability of the midfiled to retain posession when we get put under pressure and keep giving the ball away.

Surely grossly unfair to compare Bowyer with Adkins and certainly McLaren? They have both managed at Championship level before and have a wealth of experience in comparison with Bowyer so it hasn't been a case of 'finding their feet' for either of them.

A good, steady job from a good, steady bloke is exactly what we needed and exactly what we have had.

[Riverside67]

Chris fair comment and agree he has been a steady pair of hands in difficult times.

Like to see him show some more ambition today.

[had.e.nuff]

Bowyer does not seem to be a quick learner.

McLaren and Adkins appear to have found their feet quickly and their best starting 11.

If we go behind we do not appear capable of coming back at teams. If we go one in front we hold on for grim death and end up losing the lead..............and then blaming the referee.

The main reason for this has been the inability of the midfiled to retain posession when we get put under pressure and keep giving the ball away.

A bit harsh when both Mclaren and Adkins have over 480 games each under there belts , if they had not hit the ground running it would have been a suprise .Bowyer making steady progress .

[roversR4ever]

It has to be remembered that McLaren stepped into very different circumstances to Bowyer. If we don't implode this Summer then if Bowyer can add more players of the Evans cairney Conway level we might have a chance next year.

The way Bowyer talks about being one or two transfer periods away from a good squad implies that we arent going to implode this summer and is planning for next year.

But that doesn't seem to tally with the financial mess we are in. Its this uncertainty that makes it hard to make a proper judgement.

In theory we can make the play offs but it doesn't seem we aren't quite there yet. If we had had Evans and Robinson available all season then we would be in a better position. I think its going to take Evans too long to get fully fit and match sharp.

For me we needed both of them back 2 months earlier.