[Archived] Villa V Rovers

[tomphil]

Wow, a Rovers midfield player actually running more than half the length of the field with the ball. Is that still allowed ?

Nice reminder of what a good all round player Garner could be as well, really came alive in these games. I loved Rhodes as much as the next fan but as a player he could hold a candle to Garns. Whatever happened to strikers of his ilk they've all but disappeared in recent years.

Rumour on Wharton is if he plays another senior game he gets an extension to his contract and s 2k per week rise.

A promising young player who's proved ready for the step up and a modest wage rise or a short term contract to a 35 year old who's only managed 50 games in 5 years ?

Utter farce

Mind you it's probably just down to the legendary we'll get back to you with important decisions once every two months venkscum again.

[Dreams of 1995]

An automatic contract extension could well be in Coyle's best interests considering the troubles we have had securing our own players new contracts lately.

You cannot write it. The boardroom is like an Only Fools & Horses sketch at the moment.

[Waggy76]

Nice reminder of what a good all round player Garner could be as well, really came alive in these games. I loved Rhodes as much as the next fan but as a player he could hold a candle to Garns. Whatever happened to strikers of his ilk they've all but disappeared in recent years.

Could not agree more .

Theres Only One Simon Garner !!!!

[Husky]

Yawns.

To listen or to cancel Rovers Player and go out again that is the question.

3-1 to Villa.

[eddy11d]

I'd go with

..............Steele

.......Greer Lenihan Mulgrew

Marshall Evans Guthrie Conway

..........Bennett Emnes

............Gallagher

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

I'd go with

..............Steele

.......Greer Lenihan Mulgrew

Marshall Evans Guthrie Conway

..........Bennett Emnes

............Gallagher

Mm, you must have backed Villa to win by a mile.

[eddy11d]

Mm, you must have backed Villa to win by a mile.

We have to try something, it can't get any worse.

3 at the back is the way to go nowadays imo and there's no better opportunity than when we don't have any proper fullbacks in the squad...

[frosty]

No defender on the bench, that Wharton contract situation absolutely stinks. Obviously saving a few quid is more important than actual results (even at the expense of the development of a good young player).

[Cherry Blue]

Steele, Lowe, Greer, Mulgrew, Marshall, Evans, Guthrie, Conway, Gallagher, Emnes.
Subs: Raya, Feeney, Byrne, Samuelsen, Graham, Akpan, Bennett.

according to LT ??

[G Somerset Rover]

He's been banging on all week about us having all 4 frontmen available and Stokes hasn't made the squad. Coyle eh.

[eddy11d]

So what happens if a centre half or Mulgrew get's injured? There's a bloody good chance of that happening aswell!

[JWUpper]

So what happens if a centre half or Mulgrew get's injured? There's a bloody good chance of that happening aswell!

Hope Akpan? Aside from that you could put money on Wharton not playing until January and we sell someone to fund his new contract and then he'll suddenly be back in the first team picture...

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

Steele, Lowe, Greer, Mulgrew, Marshall, Evans, Guthrie, Conway, Gallagher, Emnes.Subs: Raya, Feeney, Byrne, Samuelsen, Graham, Akpan, Bennett.

according to LT ??

Is that Venkies latest move ? Play with ten.

Who's going to replace Mulgrew when his 70 minutes is up ?

[philipl]

Somebody has stacked the cash on Rovers getting hammered this afternoon.....

[West Yorks Rover]

Gestede on bench for Villa.

[tomphil]

Ignore the back line and that team has a decent look to it on paper. More mismanagement and the usual dose of crap ownership leaves us with no proper defence again. No good when your fighting a relegation battle that's for sure.

[AllRoverAsia]

Got a feeling we are in for a sound thrashing. Following it on here and Talkshiite as only have a mobile as pc retired itself earlier today. Past it like we are.

[Spalding Rover]

I have a feeling today might push some more people to protesting.

Anyone no if this @#/? is getting streamed?

[G Somerset Rover]

Just realised the lack of defensive cover on the bench. What are we, a pub side? If they won't sign off on Wharton's new deal then at least get another youngster on the bench who can actually defend. Coyle's excuses will be made for him now today if/when Mulgrew or Greer break down, when in reality it's just rank bad management.

[AllRoverAsia]

Just found out that Talksport match commentary not available here. Feck it.

[West Yorks Rover]

Wigan already 0-2 down to Reading.

[skous18]

Wigan and Cardiff both losing thats good

[Husky]

Wigan and Cardiff both losing thats good

As I'm not Mercer I have licence to say: "No matter how @#/? we are, there are at least 3 worse teams in this league".

[Tom]

Emnes off injured Graham on

[G Somerset Rover]

Hamstring gone? If so that'll be him done with us.