[Archived] Rovers v Leicester City - Sat 22nd March KO - 3pm

[gumboots]

Just a club without many supporters at all unfortunately. Anyway it's always easier to criticise than to praise. It was actually one of the best games for the last few seasons

[Stuart]

One of the best second halves...

[USABlue]

Not much traffic on here considering it was one of the best games that we have seen this season. Have we become a club supported by a bunch of moaners?

Raised thar issue before, it clearly looks that way. Good result quite match day thread, bad result lots of reading to be done.

[Tom]

Raised thar issue before, it clearly looks that way. Good result quite match day thread, bad result lots of reading to be done.

Surely there is more to debate when there are issues to address?

First half was poor but second half pretty much everyone played well and the manager obviously did well in the dressing room

Once that has been said there's little to add as everyone is in agreement

When we play awful some say so then some defend the team and counterpoint it and it goes back and forth

[Jimmy612]

To be fair I'm not convinced Lowe is the answer at right back anyway. I'd pick him to play there over Henley or Kane, but that really isn't saying much. I'd still want a proper right back brought in this summer regardless.

Not sure if I suggested this in the summer, but when Bardsley got sidelined by Di Canio we could have gone in for him. Transfer would have been cheap, just not sure about his wages. I do like him though, and at this level he would have been fine.

[Majiball]

Shame for the lad but if GB had had the same mentality as Pearson he wouldn't've been on the pitch to get injured!

This issue with ankle injuries is now starting to concern me. Are they doing something in training which either a) weakens the ankle or b.)doesn't strengthen it as it should?

2 or 3 is unlucky. 8? draw your own conclusions.

edit: why does this editor insist on putting an emoticon in when all I want is a letter b followed by closed brackets?! Aaarrrggh!

It's all down to luck. Injury prevention isn't one of the major disciplines of Sports Science at all.

Not good for any young player to suffer so many serious injuries this soon into their development. Doesn't bode well for him, in all honesty.

Henley suffered back to back hammy's if I remember right, for a quik player like king that's a disaster. It's funny how our quick player are injured all the time and with the same injuries, hammy's. Dam bad luck that, bad luck.

Not much traffic on here considering it was one of the best games that we have seen this season. Have we become a club supported by a bunch of moaners?

Are you seriously berating others for moaning. LOL They've got a buy one get on free on pampers in ASDA, I'll buy you some.

How childish to berate others for the exact same thing as you do everyday on here.

[DE.]

Not sure if I suggested this in the summer, but when Bardsley got sidelined by Di Canio we could have gone in for him. Transfer would have been cheap, just not sure about his wages. I do like him though, and at this level he would have been fine.

Ability-wise he's a good shout, would have adapted to this division very well imo. Unsure about his attitude but he surely can't be any worse than Bradley Orr.

Fingers crossed we can get in a half-decent player to slot in there. Tommy Spurr is fairly average but does all the basics well, and that's all we need out of our full-backs, hard work, graft and a bit of intelligence gained from experience. Henley and Kane have the first two attributes but are severely lacking in the last category and if we have serious aspirations of playoff/promotion contention next year we need a solid defence all the way across.

[Blueandwhitemike]

Funny thing about people praising Pearson for taking off De Laet and saying it's something GB wouldn't have done. Didn't he do that at M'boro when Kane was having a mare? Or some saying Lowe will be straight back to midfield, but when he was fit GB put him in at right back ahead of Kane... Am I remembering this all wrong?

Loved the game, thought it was a fair result, they had good spells as did we, same for chances.

Conway and Keane did very well. Nice to see Evans improving again as he moves towards full match fitness, Williamson did well enough but one of the problems with our side is not just the lack of pace in the legs but also in ball movement. Sideways passes are fine done at pace and leaving the winger or full back with space but Willo is a little bit ponderous on possession i thought.

[tomphil]

I didn't like the way GB was talking up Henley and Kane in the telerag saying they've both done magnificently well when called upon this season. Very far from the truth as they have both mostly struggled and that's why he ended up putting Lowe there, it's been a weak spot all season that he failed to address despite being able to complete numerous signings. They've been swapped around constantly and that hasn't helped either them or the team Wouldn't expect him to call them in the press but he talks people up way too much at times and I fear he puts individual players above the team at times and it seems his priority is to them.

[West Yorks Rover]

I didn't like the way GB was talking up Henley and Kane in the telerag saying they've both done magnificently well when called upon this season. Very far from the truth as they have both mostly struggled and that's why he ended up putting Lowe there, it's been a weak spot all season that he failed to address despite being able to complete numerous signings. They've been swapped around constantly and that hasn't helped either them or the team Wouldn't expect him to call them in the press but he talks people up way too much at times and I fear he puts individual players above the team at times and it seems his priority is to them.

Totally agree, he says far too much about individuals.

I see young ' Danny boy ' is talking him up again, stability is definitely ' the word '

[Majiball]

Totally agree, he says far too much about individuals.

I see young ' Danny boy ' is talking him up again, stability is definitely ' the word '

http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/11100909._/

One assumes you're talking about the above article? Personally I think the staff at the LT should take a long hard look in the mirror for the way they treat their fans/customers. The one line in the whole article I remember is this 'I know Rovers fans are a glass half empty lot' and they should be more positive? Who on earth does he think he is to be telling his fans/customers how to feel? We were not a glass half empty lot before the loons came along and self destructed our club. Dan some 14,000 fans have walked away from Ewood, we average 12,000 odd now and you want to attack them further? What's the aim of the club and you (clearly you get on he's 'the gaffer') to drive out anyone who isn't 100% happy with the carcass of a club the loons and others have created? Prior to their arrival we were heralded the best run club in the country, now we can't even send a fax on time. Everyone deals with grief in different ways and you should respect that. Telling others how to think or feel about an incident that has caused a strong emotional response is silly and will only ever lead to issues. As opposed to looking at us as cattle, like has been the case for the last 3 years, how about you actually try and be the middle man between fans and club. Give a balanced report from both sides or something to help matters, rather than attacking the fans. No fan has played a role in what has gone on at Rovers, they've watched and suffered and know you want them to smile about it? All you are doing with this drivel is making the divide bigger, almost purposefully and coinciding with our new director of communications arrival.

[tomphil]

There has definitely been a slight change of tack from everyone writing Rovers related stuff in the LT. It's perfectly understandable for them to try and be more supportive towards what now appears to be going on at the club but they are going a bit over the top. The 2nd half v Leicester was good but giving players 9/10 is a bit much, by that scale I don't remember 3's or 4's for the Bournemouth shambles. pretty soon they'll be like the printed version of radio rovers lol

[West Yorks Rover]

http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/11100909._/

One assumes you're talking about the above article? Personally I think the staff at the LT should take a long hard look in the mirror for the way they treat their fans/customers. The one line in the whole article I remember is this 'I know Rovers fans are a glass half empty lot' and they should be more positive? Who on earth does he think he is to be telling his fans/customers how to feel? We were not a glass half empty lot before the loons came along and self destructed our club. Dan some 14,000 fans have walked away from Ewood, we average 12,000 odd now and you want to attack them further? What's the aim of the club and you (clearly you get on he's 'the gaffer') to drive out anyone who isn't 100% happy with the carcass of a club the loons and others have created? Prior to their arrival we were heralded the best run club in the country, now we can't even send a fax on time. Everyone deals with grief in different ways and you should respect that. Telling others how to think or feel about an incident that has caused a strong emotional response is silly and will only ever lead to issues. As opposed to looking at us as cattle, like has been the case for the last 3 years, how about you actually try and be the middle man between fans and club. Give a balanced report from both sides or something to help matters, rather than attacking the fans. No fan has played a role in what has gone on at Rovers, they've watched and suffered and know you want them to smile about it? All you are doing with this drivel is making the divide bigger, almost purposefully and coinciding with our new director of communications arrival.

Brown envelopes anyone ?

[windymiller7]

And even Radio Rovers called the Bournemouth performance 'Dire'.

Anyone else click on the "20 Hottest WAGs" link at the bottom after reading that article?

No?

No?

Really?

Lying Barstewards!

[West Yorks Rover]

And even Radio Rovers called the Bournemouth performance 'Dire'.

Anyone else click on the "20 Hottest WAGs" link at the bottom after reading that article?

No?

No?

Really?

Lying Barstewards!

Missed that, must be getting old !

[Al]

Totally agree, he says far too much about individuals.

I see young ' Danny boy ' is talking him up again, stability is definitely ' the word '

"Stability" to me means Boring, Stuck in the mud, Going nowhere and neatly summarises the manager's attitude at the moment.

[No Nay Never]

http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/11100909._/

One assumes you're talking about the above article? Personally I think the staff at the LT should take a long hard look in the mirror for the way they treat their fans/customers. The one line in the whole article I remember is this 'I know Rovers fans are a glass half empty lot' and they should be more positive? Who on earth does he think he is to be telling his fans/customers how to feel? We were not a glass half empty lot before the loons came along and self destructed our club. Dan some 14,000 fans have walked away from Ewood, we average 12,000 odd now and you want to attack them further? What's the aim of the club and you (clearly you get on he's 'the gaffer') to drive out anyone who isn't 100% happy with the carcass of a club the loons and others have created? Prior to their arrival we were heralded the best run club in the country, now we can't even send a fax on time. Everyone deals with grief in different ways and you should respect that. Telling others how to think or feel about an incident that has caused a strong emotional response is silly and will only ever lead to issues. As opposed to looking at us as cattle, like has been the case for the last 3 years, how about you actually try and be the middle man between fans and club. Give a balanced report from both sides or something to help matters, rather than attacking the fans. No fan has played a role in what has gone on at Rovers, they've watched and suffered and know you want them to smile about it? All you are doing with this drivel is making the divide bigger, almost purposefully and coinciding with our new director of communications arrival.

Are Rovers fans In general not a glass half empty lot? In my opinion the majority are, and as earlier pointed out the lack of traffic on this post sort of proves this point, especially when defeats can attract two times as many posts.

[Leonard Venkhater]

Are Rovers fans In general not a glass half empty lot? In my opinion the majority are, and as earlier pointed out the lack of traffic on this post sort of proves this point, especially when defeats can attract two times as many posts.

The general, sweeping label doesn't stand up for me. However, I do think gutless defeats against poor to ordinary Championship teams are a valve for expressing all the frustration of a group, who have a load of unresolved grievances. Poor performances like Bournemouth at home, Doncaster away, Ipswich away( the list is seemingly endless) are a constant reminder just how far we have fallen..or rather.been taken down. Any group of fans would find the circus of last 3 years difficult to take.

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[thenodrog]

Are you seriously berating others for moaning. LOL They've got a buy one get on free on pampers in ASDA, I'll buy you some.

How childish to berate others for the exact same thing as you do everyday on here.

Maybe I do but I hope I'm not tedious and bore everybody to distraction just cos I've read a book or two.

I didn't like the way GB was talking up Henley and Kane in the telerag saying they've both done magnificently well when called upon this season. Very far from the truth as they have both mostly struggled and that's why he ended up putting Lowe there, it's been a weak spot all season that he failed to address despite being able to complete numerous signings.

Surely you know that no manager of any standing will ever criticise his players in public. That is saved for the office. Thats why Di Canio is out of work and likely why Sherwood will be replaced this summer too.

[thenodrog]

The general, sweeping label doesn't stand up for me. However, I do think gutless defeats against poor to ordinary Championship teams are a valve for expressing all the frustration of a group, who have a load of unresolved grievances. Poor performances like Bournemouth at home, Doncaster away, Ipswich away( the list is seemingly endless) are a constant reminder just how far we have fallen..or rather.been taken down. Any group of fans would find the circus of last 3 years difficult to take.

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Leonard how many times over the past 45 years or so as a Rovers supporter have you come away from Ewood after an excellent showing against a top team saying 'if only we could play like that every week'?

Most teams raise their games against better teams and lower their performance against to e supposed poorer ones. It does provide for the magic of the FA Cup and served Littlewoods Pools and various bookies very nicely too. It's just football isn't it ?

[Majiball]

Maybe I do but I hope I'm not tedious and bore everybody to distraction just cos I've read a book or two.

No you don't bore anyone, you belittle, ridicule and generally put people down. Other than that you clearly love telling everyone you're always right, even when you're wrong. I'm quite grateful to be boring over being like that as I'm sure it leads to a lonely life?

[Amo]

No you don't bore anyone, you belittle, ridicule and generally put people down. Other than that you clearly love telling everyone you're always right, even when you're wrong. I'm quite grateful to be boring over being like that as I'm sure it leads to a lonely life?

Napoleon complex?

[Brfcrule1]

"Stability" to me means Boring, Stuck in the mud, Going nowhere and neatly summarises the manager's attitude at the moment.

Al you do realise that generally once the team has one season together usually do a lot better in the 2nd season.

You do also realise there is still a slim chance chance of the play offs.

So stability in the short term may mean boring, stuck in the mud going nowhere.

But in the long term could mean the ultimate prize.

[Al]

Al you do realise that generally once the team has one season together usually do a lot better in the 2nd season.

You do also realise there is still a slim chance chance of the play offs.

So stability in the short term may mean boring, stuck in the mud going nowhere.

But in the long term could mean the ultimate prize.

Mate of Chaddy's are you?

One season together? Do you know how often we have put the same team out or how many different players we have used? Must admit I have no idea.

[Mike E]

No you don't bore anyone, you belittle, ridicule and generally put people down. Other than that you clearly love telling everyone you're always right, even when you're wrong. I'm quite grateful to be boring over being like that as I'm sure it leads to a lonely life?

While I agree that Theno is often guilty of this, there's a hint of pot and kettle tbh. You can quite often do the same, using your professional status to belittle rather than pass on knowledge.