[Archived] Portsmouth v Rovers

[DE.]

Gary, once a Rover... ?

[FGS5635]

Wigan haven't really had a wobble all season. Would be a good time for them to start one with a fixture pile up

[Preben]

Just now, West Yorks Rover said:

Seems to be all Pompey since we scored, let's hope we can get to HT with this lead.

I'm watching and wouldn't say that

[davulsukur]

phew!

45mins to go!!

[G Somerset Rover]

We’ll have to dig very deep to get the win as we’ve been well under the cosh for the past 15 or so. Just cannot get out and keeps coming back. Aimless hoofing just has to stop - particularly Downing.

[Preben]

Well played Rovers! Team and tactics are sound, another 45 like that please

[Tom]

Massive massive half time teamtalk from Mowbray now, huge second half ahead

[Doaksie]

For me, this has been a good example so far of us needing to get as many of our attacking threats as possible on the pitch at any time. In scrappy games, we will get those glimmers of quality that shine through. Make the opposition worry about our threats. We have many

[Preben]

Jeez guys calm down 

[FGS5635]

Boooo Shrewsbury spoiling the half time brew

[Tom]

Bloody Shrews, worst small rodent!

[G Somerset Rover]

Just now, Preben said:

Well played Rovers! Team and tactics are sound, another 45 like that please

Really? Obviously score line wise and we’re breaking relatively well, but they’ll score at some point if they are on the front foot like they have been for the last 15 or so. Someone needs to get a foot on it in the middle of the park.

[Preben]

We've looked most dangerous I'm the last 15 and all the game. We know we'll concede at some stage though. I'm not sure what else we could have hoped for in the first half

[Lihamylly]

Just now, Tom said:

Massive massive half time teamtalk from Mowbray now, huge second half ahead

This must be true, hence the font size

[jim mk2]

Form team Plymouth winning again. 

Those Shrews won't be tamed

[AdamRochina]

They have the best luck in this league im starting to just settle for the play offs 

[West Yorks Rover]

1 minute ago, Preben said:

I'm watching and wouldn't say that

Well that's good, I'm only going off BBC text.

[neophox]

Alot can happen second half. Think Fleetwood can get a point against Shrewsbury. Also think Wigan will fire on all cylinders second half. We need a clean sheet. COME ON ROVERS!!

[Stuart]

21 minutes ago, philipl said:

Whisper it but we are joint top on points.

The whisper of death. 3rd minute of first half stoppage time...

[Guest]

Just now, Tom said:

Bloody Shrews, worst small rodent!

Looking at the stats, Shrewsbury appear to deserve their lead.

We've been decent, but Pompey have fashioned more chances than us. Need to hold it together and take our chances when they come, as I don't think we'll get many.

Downing has looked at lot more solid than he has recently, and Williams is having yet another stinker. I think it's time we put the Bell competition at left-back to use next time.

All to play for. COYB.

[Preben]

The longer it stays as it is the more Pompey must throw caution to the wind which is a worry but also leaves them more open at the back. Not a great match but exciting stuff. COYB!

[roversfan99]

2 minutes ago, AdamRochina said:

They have the best luck in this league im starting to just settle for the play offs 

Hows it luck? 

[ChrisPriceBaldSpot]

27 minutes ago, Rover_Shaun said:

Wigan have 299 games in hand

Means nothing when you are on a losing streak 

[Preben]

Just now, roversfan99 said:

Hows it luck? 

It's lucky we have the ignore facility

[Dreams of 1995]

Derrick Williams is still a weak link. Good first half performance by all but he is by a large margin our worst player on the pitch.