Pre Season Matches

[AdamRochina]

Some of our passing is shocking ..i know it's pre season and this is a strong ish Liverpool side but we look a little light and slow 

 

Have to add I think Williams passing is the worst but i like his and our teams pressing so far 

Edited July 19, 2018 by AdamRochina
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[perthblue02]

Smallwood got a bloody lip from a slap in the mouth (didnt seem intentional). Shirt looks slightly better with a bit of red on

Edited July 19, 2018 by perthblue02

[Butty]

Just now, perthblue02 said:

4-3-3 Rothwell (left) Dack and Samuel (right) up front

Aye, 4-5-1 when defending 4-3-3 going forward. Too be fair we've started quite well. It's a pre season friendly but I'm loving being able to watch us play again. Roll on the 4th of august! 

[AdamRochina]

Just now, perthblue02 said:

Smallwood got a bloody lip from a slap in the mouth (didnt seem intentional). Shirt looks slightly better with a bit of red on

Bout to say the same haha it's slowly growing on me personally though 

[Tom]

Rovers players all doing their job well, Samuel and Nyambe strong running down the right.

What stands out though is we have a real lack of flair in the squad as it stands.

Last season at times we had Dack, Armstrong, Payne and Chapman - now we just have Dack 

[Doaksie]

Well, Dack isn't a forward. At all. Not that there was any doubt. If Samuel isn't played in the central role with us this desperate - he never will be. 

Ewood looks beautiful in the setting summer sun

[Bigdoggsteel]

I actually think we are passing it pretty well 

[Butty]

Lovely nutmeg front Dack and then nearly played Samuel in. Magician back at work 

[AdamRochina]

Just now, Bigdoggsteel said:

I actually think we are passing it pretty well 

We are now yeah I agree..  Just lack that killer bit of flair

[rickard]

It's broadcasted via Liverpool TV on Viaplay here in Sweden. Those Liverpool color commentators are... Not good. To put it mildly

[perthblue02]

Just now, rickard said:

It's broadcasted via Liverpool TV on Viaplay here in Sweden. Those Liverpool color commentators are... Not good. To put it mildly

Of course they are biased, but find them quite entertaining and listenable. Cameramen doing a good job as well 

[Scotland1]

1 hour ago, Tyrone Shoelaces said:

I'd say that was a weaker team than the one we finished last season with.

Not justvweaker significantly weaker

[Tormund]

Playing well by the sounds of it.

Only a friendly though, won’t be upset if we lose.

[Swanson]

Lovely nutmeg by Dack on Klavan.

[perthblue02]

The 10 bet logo on the shirt looks a little smaller than in the previews

[SoldierMo]

Williams is awful passing is awful

[perthblue02]

Liverpool hit post, then mulgrew stops one on the line

Decent last 25 minutes from Rovers

[Swanson]

Hope to see Davenport in the second half.

[RoversClitheroe]

Just now, SoldierMo said:

Williams is awful passing is awful

He cannot keep pace with the game. Out of position constantly too.

[robbojohnno]

How's Dack playing in the false 9 role? He might be needed there next season...

[AdamRochina]

Thoughts on the first half. 

slow start but after we were excellent but just lack that killer ball and a bit of flair..  One major aspect we lack is the target man.. We would win the ball but would just hit it into the wing for a Runner but it barley worked.

Games passed by rothwell as we have played on the opposite side

Williams shocking as passing but solid enough at the back.

[Reedy You're A Star]

Got a bit lucky at the end there. Raya was totally beaten with that first shot, Good stop from Mulgrew for the second though.

0-0 HT

[Angry_Pirate]

Who is that #10 for us playi... Oh wait.

Samuel looks okay wide right but nothing defensively. Looks like he is now no longer thought of as a striker. Lazy on that counter though.

Thought we had some nice passing but not enough up front; Liverpool looked pedestrian but still could and should have scored 3 despite us playing 10 behind the ball. 

Expect more ambition second half! Evans off for Nutall. Mowbray playing for a replay??

Edited July 19, 2018 by Angry_Pirate

[Doaksie]

Good workout against a very fit Liverpool side. There is a Danny Graham shaped hole as an outlet, but more worryingly, an Adam Armstrong shaped one on the flank. 

[RoversClitheroe]

Just now, AdamRochina said:

Thoughts on the first half. 

slow start but after we were excellent but just lack that killer ball and a bit of flair..  One major aspect we lack is the target man.. We would win the ball but would just hit it into the wing for a Runner but it barley worked.

Games passed by rothwell as we have played on the opposite side

Williams shocking as passing but solid enough at the back.

Rothwell appears to have something about him imo. He's got a bit of flair just needs to work on his touch