Academy & U21s

[Exiled_Rover]

19 minutes ago, arbitro said:

An excellent game of football was to be enjoyed tonight as both teams set about each other but Rovers came out the winners when a draw would probably have been a fair result. The early tempo was intense from both teams who moved the ball quickly and accurately. Rovers got an early breakthrough with a well worked goal but Middlesbrough scored a terrific goal to equalise. The pace understandably dropped off a little in the second half but both teams still looked to get on the front foot as often as possible. Rovers took the lead again only for Boro to equalise with a few minutes to go. Rovers were then reduced to ten as Baker collected two quick yellow cards shortly after coming on. At this stage the vast majority would have accepted the draw but Mafoumbi lobbed the keeper from twenty five yards for the winner. What made his goal even more special was that he had to hold off two defenders to get his shot away. Rovers dug in for the remaining period and showed some mature game management to see the game out. The delight from the players was evident at the final whistle and the effort from every one of them was first class. 

I saw Igor Tyjon As we were leaving and asked him why he wasn't with the first team of indeed playing in tonight's game. He said he was injured with a calf strain but should be back next week

Are Doherty or Mafoumbi anywhere near first team quality?

[arbitro]

2 minutes ago, Exiled_Rover said:

Are Doherty or Mafoumbi anywhere near first team quality?

Which Doherty? Personally I don't think either of the Doherty's or Mafoumbi are anywhere near ready yet.

[rigger]

5 hours ago, arbitro said:

Which Doherty? Personally I don't think either of the Doherty's or Mafoumbi are anywhere near ready yet.

I think it is doubtful any will become ready