[Archived] Newport

[arbitro]

Up to date forecast from the Met Office.

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcjvt6edj

[chor808]

Is everyone clued up on how to such this tonight if you are not going. Odd kick off time. In going to use iplayer and watch on there.

[FGS5635]

Is everyone clued up on how to such this tonight if you are not going. Odd kick off time. In going to use iplayer and watch on there.

Its on Sky Channel 134

[chor808]

Link: https://www.s4c.cymru/e_how_digital.shtml

3-0 Rovers opps sorry 1-0 Rovers!

[rog of the rovers]

Team for u21 Premier League Cup vs. Leicester this afternoon.

ROVERS: Fisher, Nyambe, Askew, Petshi, Lavelle ©, Wharton, Mahoney, Rankin-Costello, Forrester, Jackson, Thomson

SUBS: Crump (gk), Tanner, Carson, Green, Mansell

Probably safe to say none of these will be involved tonight.

Hardcastle is cup tied after playing for Salford City.

[JamieUK]

Just comparing that side to the U21s who played last week - Tomlinson & Rittenberg started last time but aren't in the squad - potential for them to be involved with the first team tonight...

[G Somerset Rover]

No chance Rittenberg will be, but Tomlinson perhaps?

Let's see tonight who has the fight to stay at this club.

[tomphil]

Saturday we had 'Hayeday' in the boxing, tonight we have 'Brownynight' at Newport. Chance for big Chris & co to shine against opponents more suited to their level.

Newport 0 Rovers 2

Hanley, Brown

[Hasta]

I'd never let Kilgallon pull on the blue and white halves again after his 'efforts" on Saturday frankly. Get rid this window and get someone younger hungrier and cheaper in.

Rhodes badly needs a couple of goals to restore his confidence imo. Theoretically he wont get a better chance. I'd either continue with him and Brown up front or pair him with Jackson and attempt to play the ball to feet more.

Generally I'd play the very strongest team possible. We need to build a bit of momentum again from somewhere. Conversely if there is a disaster, they should be the ones to take the fall.

It was Kilgallons first 90 minutes in the league in about 10 months and first appearance for months since injury. He was a mess for the goal but didn't think the was that bad. Considering he was touted as our best CH by some last year (he wasn't , that was Baptiste) , we have no experience to play alongside Hanley and we may be in a similar situation for forthcoming league games (in our relegation battle, not dead rubbers), I would personally play him.

I'd also play Rhodes but I think Lambert will use it as an opportunity to look at what happens without him.

[Mercer]

A huge, huge match.

IMV, we have to win tonight for the future of our club - it's that simple.

The consequences of a loss tonight and a loss on Saturday at Charlton are unthinkable.

I'm going for a Rovers' win by 3 or 4 goals to 1 with Newport finding Brown and Rhodes to be unplayable.

[FGS5635]

I think PL has to be brave and try a different formation. Dont think 441 or 442 is getting the best out the players we have at the minute. We need to find ways of playing higher up the pitch and getting players closer to the forwards. We cant keep picking the same team and formation thats constantly failing and suddenly expect a miracle

[chor808]

A huge, huge match.

IMV, we have to win tonight for the future of our club - it's that simple.

The consequences of a loss tonight and a loss on Saturday at Charlton are unthinkable.

I'm going for a Rovers' win by 3 or 4 goals to 1 with Newport finding Brown and Rhodes to be unplayable.

oh no

[G Somerset Rover]

A huge, huge match.

IMV, we have to win tonight for the future of our club - it's that simple.

The consequences of a loss tonight and a loss on Saturday at Charlton are unthinkable.

I'm going for a Rovers' win by 3 or 4 goals to 1 with Newport finding Brown and Rhodes to be unplayable.

Mercer we could not score 3/4 against a bunch of school kids. Why do you always have to tempt fate?

[Mercer]

Mercer we could not score 3/4 against a bunch of school kids. Why do you always have to tempt fate?

Look, it's what I believe will happen.

Got Rovers' win at 5/6 and 4-1 at 40/1.

[G Somerset Rover]

I hope you're right, but IMO we couldn't score a couple against the Dog & Duck right now.

[chor808]

Look, it's what I believe will happen.

Got Rovers' win at 5/6 and 4-1 at 40/1.

Newport sit 20th in League two, have just lost their manager to Oldham and are on what looks like a bad run. I hope you are right but whatever there are no excuses tonight we need to step up and win.

[Tom]

Surprised Simeon Jackson won't be playing as he just played for the reserves

[LDRover]

Newport sit 20th in League two, have just lost their manager to Oldham and are on what looks like a bad run. I hope you are right but whatever there are no excuses tonight we need to step up and win.

Beat the mighty York away this weekend. A similar level of performance might be enough to see us off.

[Madon]

Jackson isn't eligible as he wasn't signed before the original date.

Jackson isn't eligible as he wasn't signed before the original date.

[Tom]

Jackson isn't eligible as he wasn't signed before the original date.

Jackson isn't eligible as he wasn't signed before the original date.

Thank you

(Thank you)

[sharpysharps]

I think PL has to be brave and try a different formation. Dont think 441 or 442 is getting the best out the players we have at the minute. We need to find ways of playing higher up the pitch and getting players closer to the forwards. We cant keep picking the same team and formation thats constantly failing and suddenly expect a miracle

433 perhaps? Have Marshall and Conway pushed further up alongside Rhodes and have Lenihan, Evans and Akpan in the middle.

Bennett played a lot at right back for Bristol City - wondering whether its worth him slotting in there to see how he gets on as having a more creative player like Marshall at RB isn't ideal.

GK Steele

LB Olsson

CB Hanley

CB Kilgallon

RB Bennett

CM Evans

CM Akpan

CM Lenihan

RF Marshall

LF Conway

CF Rhodes

[Mike Graham]

M5 blocked solid. Not moved for 20 mins. 😡

[sambo]

Wouldn't mind Brown playing, as he will certainly provide the fight needed. Plus, a goal will do him the world of good.

However, I doubt he can start after playing the full 90 on Saturday.

[Mike Graham]

All lanes on M5 closed due to Lordy hiring a bridge. You could not make it up 😞

Lorry hiting a bridge

[AlanK]

where abouts are you?

If you are as far as Worcester follow the diversion off the motorway but take the A449 to Ledbury then on to Ross on Wye. From there head south on the dual carriageway ( starts off as a40 ) which goes all the way to the M4