[Archived] Rovers Vs Mansfield Efl Cup

[Al]

Raya

Lowe-Wharton-Duffy-Hendrie

Feeney-Lenihan-Byrne-Marshall

Stokes-Graham

I have my doubts about whether Byrne is defensively sound enough to play in a two-man midfield, but Mansfield seems like a good place to try it out. Hendrie can't be any worse than Henley last Saturday, Wharton is part of the squad now and needs to be blooded, and I still believe that Raya has enough about him to outcompete Steele.

I share your doubts. That was tried in the pre season friendly and he was not strong enough to play defensive midfield. He is quick and a good passer but needs a minder. Maybe Lenihan can do that job otherwise it needs an extra defensive midfielder with Stokes playing fairly wide to cover the left wing.

[philipl]

Not a new ground for me either, my last visit was in the seventies I think

Remember McKenzie scoring there with an unbelievable flick from a corner.

[Gav]

Same as me. I recall a 1-0 win for Rovers with a Micky Hickman header. The Leyland Blues were directly behind the net when he scored.

Until I saw this thread I thought we were playing Cardiff away tonight.

Please tell me you're already on M4 in the new motor, now that would be funny

[Mercer]

_{Wonder what this is all about?}

_{Graham Jones MP ‏@GrahamJones_MP 9m9 minutes ago}

_{Must add tomorrows column on #BRFC shambles in @lancstelegraph may make interesting reading (& has successfully passed thru the lawyers).}

[chaddyrovers]

Here are this evening's two teams: https://t.co/zvACXa3Xvc

Team is

Steele Lowe Duffy Greer Hendrie Marshall Lenihan Byrne Conway Stokes Graham

[Mercer]

Edit

Here are this evening's two teams: https://t.co/zvACXa3Xvc
Team is

Steele Lowe Duffy Greer Hendrie Marshall Lenihan Byrne Conway Stokes Graham

Good - think that's strongest 11available.

[Al]

_{Wonder what this is all about?}

_{Graham Jones MP ‏@GrahamJones_MP 9m9 minutes ago}

_{Must add tomorrows column on #BRFC shambles in @lancstelegraph may make interesting reading (& has successfully passed thru the lawyers).}

Need to know what this is about.

[Tom]

At the risk of doing a Chaddy I'm pleased with that team if you take the squad we have into account

I would have started Feeney but Conway deserves a chance to rediscover his Rudy form

[davulsukur]

Here are this evening's two teams: https://t.co/zvACXa3Xvc

Team is

Steele Lowe Duffy Greer Hendrie Marshall Lenihan Byrne Conway Stokes Graham

Good lineup in my opinion.

If we aren't winning this then Coyle needs to be asking himself some serious questions about his managerial ability.

[punerover]

Good lineup in my opinion.

If we aren't winning this then Coyle needs to be asking himself some serious questions about his managerial ability.

indeed. He has put the best foot forward. Will it be good enough? We will know in a couple of hours.

[levi]

i must be losing the plot

i thought this was the cup we had to field 6 academy players in utill i saw the line up

i was going to go to this too as its quite local to me but didn't know tickets weren't available on the night

[eddy11d]

Here are this evening's two teams: https://t.co/zvACXa3Xvc

Team is

Steele Lowe Duffy Greer Hendrie Marshall Lenihan Byrne Conway Stokes Graham

Lowe is nowhere near good enough, Marshall should be right back with Feeney on the wing. I'd have also played Wharton instead of Greer as he's 35 and surely can't play every game...

[chor808]

Here are this evening's two teams: https://t.co/zvACXa3Xvc

Team is

Steele Lowe Duffy Greer Hendrie Marshall Lenihan Byrne Conway Stokes Graham

Good no weak(er) team.

[tomphil]

Need to know what this is about.

He's probably just dropped that bit in to encourage views. More than likely end up slagging the stayaways or something.

[Mercer]

Good lineup in my opinion.

If we aren't winning this then Coyle needs to be asking himself some serious questions about his managerial ability.

Agree.

Got Rovers to win at 11/8 and to win 4-1 at 49/1. Good night to make a bob or two.

[1arC]

Agree.

Got Rovers to win at 11/8 and to win 4-1 at 49/1. Good night to make a bob or two.

I smell some grief tonight and I hope I am wrong. Good luck wit the bet, I would hate to lose money and the game tonight though, so you are a brave man.

[tomphil]

I pray no key men pick up knocks in this distraction game and miss out the relegation 6 pointer on Sat !

[allanncd]

Only 10 players listed in Mansfield team - so they must be confident!

_{Wonder what this is all about?}

_{Graham Jones MP ‏@GrahamJones_MP 9m9 minutes ago}

_{Must add tomorrows column on #BRFC shambles in @lancstelegraph may make interesting reading (& has successfully passed thru the lawyers).}

BRFC shambles is not news.

[Al]

He's probably just dropped that bit in to encourage views. More than likely end up slagging the stayaways or something.

He's an MP. He's unlikely to want to upset voters.

[martonrover]

Very pleased to see such a credible selection.

Also shows that Coyle is already feeling the heat and realises how badly he needs a win.

[SIMON GARNERS 194]

Anything other than a win tonight for Rovers is unacceptable after Saturday's debacle.

'Kin shape up!

[davulsukur]

indeed. He has put the best foot forward. Will it be good enough? We will know in a couple of hours.

All of his interviews since the opening day drubbing have been about how we need to get a result, bounce back etc.

I personally don't rate Coyle one bit and I'd say tonight is a massive gamefor him. Needs to instill some confidence in both the fans and the squad.

He could have thrown in some youth players and would have had a ready made excuse if we lose but he's gone bold with his selection and gone with a strong team.

No excuses now but could be a good confidence boost for the next league game.

[tomphil]

He's an MP. He's unlikely to want to upset voters.

Well the other fella had a pop. Can't be much if he's got it past the lawyers I wouldn't have thought but I live in hope.

[The Rover of Finland]

When was the last time we won a match in this cup? I can only remember early knockouts.

[Doug]

Need to come out of his match without any knocks, would be nice to win, but injury free is the best result with our threadbare squad.

2-0 Rovers