Bolton vs Rovers

[roversfan99]

Hope we change our corner taker today, Reeds corners have been as bad as anyones in recent memory, no idea what Mowbray has seen to want him to be on corner duty.

[bazza]

Are we on TV? I cannot find it on Sky or BT.

Found it. We are on Sky.

Edited October 6, 2018 by bazza

[AdamRochina]

Lose here today and we could be in a dog fight by end of the month as after today's game we have Leeds West brown and Swansea don't we? ,, come on rovers bounce back! 

[chaddyrovers]

17 hours ago, roversfan99 said:

 

Theres too many "can plays" in your list. I want specialists. Firstly, your wing backs, for whom I question their ability anyway as wing backs (Bennett defending 1 on 1 as we saw and also Bell going forward) but even so, if either are unavailable, there are no alternatives. Nyambe has looked like a fish out of water at centre back and isnt good enough going forward to play as a wing back. And Armstrong was deeper than Brereton, but either way, Dack was almost sidelined. I dont want the central partnership of Dack and Graham in any way being impeded.

Mowbrays signings are not above criticism. Looking at the team that played on Wednesday, only 2 of his 7 signings started, one of whom was here last season, and both were out of position. There is certainly some promise amidst his signings but they certainly arent above reproach. 

3 at the back is not the kind of formation that you tinker with. Look at Sheffield United, they play it every week and every player knows exactly what their role is and how to play it. Their squad and signings are built around it, they dont use it for half an hour then go to 4 at the back. If he wanted to use it then he should have started off in pre-season using it. If he wants to use it he should stick to it.

Totally agree on Chapman. If not him, then definitely a winger.

 

Bennett has played the wing back role under a number of managers like Lambert(Norwich), Cotterill(Bristol City), Mowbray(Blackburn). Bell played the wing back role for Fleetwood before he came here under Rosler. 

Lenihan, Rodwell(can play centre back), Mulgrew, Williams can all play there and I expect Bauer to sign in January. 

Dack was marked out of the game by Norwood. 

Mowbray signings, Rodwell and Brereton will take time to build fitness up and get used to the way we play. Davenport is injured, Armstrong and Reed played, Rothwell and Palmer both on bench. 

Mowbray wanted Chapman and Pulis blocked it last minute cos he didn't a winger

18 hours ago, FGS5635 said:

I think if he really wanted chapman, then chapman would be here. We will never really know on that one

He spent nearly 10 million on 2 strikers who are on the bench because graham plays upfront on his own.

We have to many centre mids and 2 many numbers 10's and no width.

I just think all that plus how he started his time at rovers points to a desire to play 3 at the back.

If Im right his signings make sense to me and he just needs to crack on with it.

If he doesnt then I think he has assembled a lobsided squad and spent a lot of cash on bench players and square pegs in round holes

Pulis wouldn't release him until he signed a winger but never did. 

Centre midfielders subject we have Smallwood, Reed, Evans, Davenport, possibly Rodwell. How is that too many? 

1 hour ago, roversfan99 said:

Hope we change our corner taker today, Reeds corners have been as bad as anyones in recent memory, no idea what Mowbray has seen to want him to be on corner duty.

With Mulgrew back he will be taking corners from the right side so he can in swing them. 

[chaddyrovers]

                         Raya

Bennett Lenihan Mulgrew Williams

                 Reed Rodwell

            Palmer Dack Rothwell

                        Graham

[CD_93]

Wow. Surprised to see both Evans and Smallwood dropped. New-look Rovers midfield tonight!

Edited October 6, 2018 by CD_93

[Bigdoggsteel]

Ballsy selection by Mowbray. I like the look of it on paper anyway. 

[Ewood Ace]

Pleased to see some changes being made and a positive looking line up although Bennett at right back is a worry. Also you also have to wonder why we didn't send Travis out on loan, he's not even on the bench again today what can the young lad possibly be gaining at the moment?

Edited October 6, 2018 by Ewood Ace

[Miker]

3 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

                         Raya

Bennett Lenihan Mulgrew Williams

                 Reed Rodwell

            Palmer Dack Rothwell

                        Graham

I like the look of that side. I am glad Rothwell has finally been given a well-deserved start. I’ve put some money on him to score tonight.

[AllRoverAsia]

I do like that team and hope we get a good performance. Good connection tonight, watching the Arsenal oldies at the moment, so hope the match comes through OK too

[Bigdoggsteel]

4 minutes ago, Ewood Ace said:

Pleased to see some changes being made and a positive looking line up although Bennett at right back is a worry. Also you also have to wonder why we didn't send Travis out on loan, he's not even on the bench again today what can the young lad possibly be gaining at the moment?

A move fell through, so maybe no one else wanted him. Strange though as he looked decent at times last year, if very, very raw. 

[frosty]

Decent looking team, glad it's been mixed up a bit. Rothwell stands out every time he comes off the bench so looking forward to seeing him from the start. 

[islander200]

Nice team, hopefully some good attacking football tonight

[Bigdoggsteel]

I'm looking forward to seeing Rodwell. He could be a Rolls Royce in the middle for us if he keeps fit and motivated 

[K-Hod]

I’ll be honest, that’s a good team selection!

[chaddyrovers]

14 minutes ago, Miker said:

I like the look of that side. I am glad Rothwell has finally been given a well-deserved start. I’ve put some money on him to score tonight.

Agreed on Rothwell. 14/1 on Sky bet. Worth a couple of pounds at least

[FGS5635]

Wow that selection is out of left field. Fair play Tony, that is a ballsy call and that team looks full of threat

[Oldgregg86]

Extremely happy with that team. Well done Tony. The Penny's dropped and the handbrake has been released. I smell blood. Sit back and enjoy what can only be described as a mauling. The macron Reebok University of failure is going to need chalk lines drawing round it. They will be battered. COYB

[FGS5635]

1 hour ago, chaddyrovers said:

Mowbray wanted Chapman and Pulis blocked it last minute cos he didn't a winger

Pulis wouldn't release him until he signed a winger but never did. 

 

If TM had bid 10 million for chapman, do you think Pulis would have said no way, I need another winger first?

Clearly we wouldnt bid 10mil and Pulis wouldnt let him leave for peanuts, but somewhere in between would have been a figure that worked if TM really really wanted chapman

Edited October 6, 2018 by FGS5635

[tomphil]

That's an attacking line up I think he's been reading the board again, go on Tony lad !!!!

If it backfires WE must take the lions share of the blame i'm afraid ...... ?

[FGS5635]

Just now, tomphil said:

That's an attacking line up I think he's been reading the board again, go on Tony lad !!!!

If it backfires WE must take the lions share of the blame i'm afraid ...... ?

Big game this now. Win this well with that lineup and you can see a shift of philosophy and personnel.

[Bigdoggsteel]

4 minutes ago, FGS5635 said:

If TM had bid 10 million for chapman, do you think Pulis would have said no way, I need another winger first?

Clearly we wouldnt bid 10mil and Pulis wouldnt let him leave for peanuts, but somewhere in between would have been a figure that worked if TM really really wanted chapman

Somewhere in between what and 10 million? 

With his injury record he is worth £500,000 tops. 

Edited October 6, 2018 by Bigdoggsteel

[jim mk2]

Fans happy with the team - has Mowbray been reading the comments on here ?

Now the team have to go out and perform

 

[FGS5635]

Just now, Bigdoggsteel said:

Somewhere in between what and 10 million? 

With his injury record he is worth £500,000 tops. 

Everyone has a different value on things. My point is if you really really want sdomething, you pay what it takes

He really wanted bereton

[Fraserkirky]

Wow strong team that