Other Football League 2018/19

[Norbert Rassragr]

No doubt that the few games in league 2 that sky show will be theirs. And don't forget Skybet also sponsor the league.

[RoverCanada]

On 01/05/2019 at 11:52, JHRover said:

The other advantage to Luton and Barnsley coming up and hopefully also Doncaster/Peterborough is it takes away another excuse from Rovers. If it were Sunderland, Portsmouth and Charlton coming up you can guarantee there'd be talk from Waggott and Mowbray about how tough it is to try and compete with these clubs and their support. Mowbray has been at it frequently this season talking about other sides having 'full houses' even though they don't. Luton and Barnsley are the two latest examples of smaller clubs showing that reputations and crowds are diminishing in importance as they've left Pompey and Sunderland in the play-offs. In no measure can either of those clubs be considered better placed than Rovers. Two less examples for us to hide behind. With Huddersfield, Cardiff and Fulham coming down none of which get substantially bigger crowds (or at least won't when the Premier League numbers have dropped off).

Haha, it certainly would be laughable if Waggott and Mowbray cite Charlton as getting massive home support these days...

Sunderland will actually still be getting £14m in parachute payments next year haha (although likely still to be a bit of a financial basket case. Their 2018-19 accounts should prove interesting reading...).

Certainly an oddly low Sunderland-Portsmouth attendance result yesterday. Lowest attendance of Sunderland's campaign, 6k less than the season average, and 14.5k less than when the same sides played only a month ago... Fans on the Sunderland forum seem confused about it too (though apparently was a great atmosphere).

Edited May 12, 2019 by RoverCanada

[Mattyblue]

Lowest league crowd of the season.

Play offs matches aren’t covered by season tickets. So no surprise, as just like here, a good number of season ticket holders just don’t buy match tickets.

[scotchrover]

Charlton are walking all over Doncaster- 2-0 in Yorkshire as it stands, but it could well be more. 

[blueboy3333]

20 minutes ago, scotchrover said:

Charlton are walking all over Doncaster- 2-0 in Yorkshire as it stands, but it could well be more. 

How's Downing playing? He always looked an average L1 player to me.

[Husky]

Probably better than getting smashed in the final by Sunderland.

 

[blueboy3333]

@Sparks Rover That Whiteman fella must be a bit shit if he's the midfield fulcrum of a side that's just been battered at home

[Sparks Rover]

38 minutes ago, blueboy3333 said:

@Sparks Rover That Whiteman fella must be a bit shit if he's the midfield fulcrum of a side that's just been battered at home

Wow you thought of me.....have you no life? 

[arbitro]

Willem Tomlinson is starting for Mansfield in their second leg playoff semi-final against Newport. It should be a good chance for him to prove he is good enough.

[Oldgregg86]

Chorley won on penalties.

Are they now up ?

[Ewood Ace]

Just now, Oldgregg86 said:

Chorley won on penalties.

Are they now up ?

Yes

[Ewood Ace]

How this Mansfield Newport game is still 0-0 I don't know but a very enjoyable game with plenty of chances at both ends.

[arbitro]

10 minutes ago, Ewood Ace said:

How this Mansfield Newport game is still 0-0 I don't know but a very enjoyable game with plenty of chances at both ends.

What terrific spirit shown by Newport with blocks, last gasp challenges and goal line clearances. Rovers could do worse than look at the Newport keeper Joe Day.

[LDRover]

Just now, arbitro said:

What terrific spirit shown by Newport with blocks, last gasp challenges and goal line clearances. Rovers could do worse than look at the Newport keeper Joe Day.

Thought that myself, Cowley the Lincoln manager also saying he's one of the best in the division.

[arbitro]

Just now, LDRover said:

Thought that myself, Cowley the Lincoln manager also saying he's one of the best in the division.

He is out of contract at the end of June.

[LDRover]

Just now, arbitro said:

He is out of contract at the end of June.

No brainer then and you'd think it's a deal that could be done - I'm sure the player would fancy it.

[arbitro]

Just now, LDRover said:

No brainer then and you'd think it's a deal that could be done - I'm sure the player would fancy it.

I agree. I remember him playing a blinder against Spurs in the FA Cup earlier this year and immediately after the game he rushed off to be with his wife who had just given birth to twins. He is 28 and I think would see us as a huge step up.

[Oldgregg86]

11 minutes ago, arbitro said:

I agree. I remember him playing a blinder against Spurs in the FA Cup earlier this year and immediately after the game he rushed off to be with his wife who had just given birth to twins. He is 28 and I think would see us as a huge step up.

Not seen him but you have to ask yourself why is he playing for Newport at 28

[Sparks Rover]

1 hour ago, Oldgregg86 said:

Not seen him but you have to ask yourself why is he playing for Newport at 28

I think you have to watch his performance and judge them. His age is irrelevant but probably perfect age for us after young flapper raya 

[old darwen blue]

3 hours ago, arbitro said:

What terrific spirit shown by Newport with blocks, last gasp challenges and goal line clearances. Rovers could do worse than look at the Newport keeper Joe Day.

Any relation to Mervyn Day I wonder?

[arbitro]

8 hours ago, Oldgregg86 said:

Not seen him but you have to ask yourself why is he playing for Newport at 28

I'd never heard of him until January to be honest but some keepers don't reach their potential until much later than outfield players. It would be a low risk signing perhaps on an incentivised contract.

[oldjamfan1]

11 hours ago, old darwen blue said:

Any relation to Mervyn Day I wonder?

I don't think so Mark

[rigger]

12 hours ago, old darwen blue said:

Any relation to Mervyn Day I wonder?

Que sara sara

[lraC]

16 hours ago, Oldgregg86 said:

Not seen him but you have to ask yourself why is he playing for Newport at 28

I wouldn't let that cloud your judgement, as Jim Arnold was 29 when we signed him from Non League Stafford Rangers. He was a quality keeper and followed the late Howard Kendall to Everton when he left us. I don't think he did much at Goodison, due to them also signing Neville Southall, but in my view was one of the best keeps we ever had. 

Edited May 13, 2019 by lraC

[Dreams of 1995]

Just now, lraC said:

I wouldn't let that cloud your judgement, as Jim Arnold was 29 when we signed him from Non League Stafford Rangers. He was a quality keeper and followed the late Howard Kendall to Everton when he left us. I don't think he did much at Goodison, due to them also signing Neville Southall, but in my view was one of the best keeps we ever had. 

Gems like this are fading out of the modern day game though. With more data analysts than you can shake a stick at it's a very, very rare occasion you'd be finding someone out of their level at 28. There will be 100+ videos of him training and playing circulated periodically to clubs to try and get his signature. Surely if he was any good some club would have took a punt on him earlier?