Rovers V Norwich 22/12/18

[BennyBennyson]

[Bigdoggsteel]

10 minutes ago, Husky said:

I was going to mention that in last week's match day thread. It was a bit of a disgrace how they allowed Raya to get shoved around.

It seemed very childish - like - "You've given a penalty away so you're on your own now" . . . .Certainly not in keeping with this 'team spirit' we've heard so much about. Maybe that only exists online?

It was very bad. Would that happened Cardiff last year, for example, you can bet your bottom dollar it wouldn't. You need some fight to get out of this league 

[Bigdoggsteel]

4 minutes ago, BennyBennyson said:

My God, wasn't expecting that team lol

I really don't know why Armstrong is starting. I have not liked what I have seen this season. Good finish last week, but I think Rothwell or Palmer could give us more all round. 

I would have preferred Williams over Bell too. 

Lenihan needs a big game today I feel. 

[toogs]

1 minute ago, Bigdoggsteel said:

It was very bad. Would that happened Cardiff last year, for example, you can bet your bottom dollar it wouldn't. You need some fight to get out of this league 

You need some fight to stay in it

[Stuart]

Once again, Mowbray says one thing and does... nothing.

Smallwood and Evans at the heart of a 6-man defence.

Same as it ever was.

[ChrisPriceBaldSpot]

Just now, Stuart said:

Once again, Mowbray says one thing and does... nothing.

Smallwood and Evans at the heart of a 6-man defence.

Same as it ever was.

Might just need 6 men to combat free scoring Norwich. Use Arma's pace on the break. They play high possession football so I reckon direct fast counter attacks is the only way we are gonna get a look in. 

[Stuart]

Just now, ChrisPriceBaldSpot said:

Might just need 6 men to combat free scoring Norwich. Use Arma's pace on the break. They play high possession football so I reckon direct fast counter attacks is the only way we are gonna get a look in. 

We need to aim to win 5-4 today, if we try to park the bus we’ll get Mourinhoed.

[FGS5635]

Still not time to let Rothwell off the leash I see. Sigh

[Stuart]

Just now, FGS5635 said:

Still not time to let Rothwell off the leash I see. Sigh

He’s the new Alan Judge.

[FGS5635]

Simce the bolton game where TM went all radical for a moment, its all got a bit groundhog day with these selections

[Ewood Ace]

A unsurprising but nonetheless uninspiring line up.

[darrenrover]

14 minutes ago, Stuart said:

Once again, Mowbray says one thing and does... nothing.

Smallwood and Evans at the heart of a 6-man defence....

Same as it ever was.

... that can't defend!

[FGS5635]

16 minutes ago, Stuart said:

Once again, Mowbray says one thing and does... nothing.

Smallwood and Evans at the heart of a 6-man defence.

Same as it ever was.

7 man defence really with Reed.

He needs to take the handbrake off more, especially at home and get rothwell and/or palmer in their to.

Give teams other threats to be wary other than Dack

[bluefred]

Need to ship bell out , he’s total shite.looks like another defeat then with him starting,

[bluefred]

Could get a real spanking today unfortunately 

[Oldgregg86]

I think that is what mowbray sees as his best 11. Let's hope the footballing God's are in our side today 

COYB

[G Somerset Rover]

The Smallwood/Evans axis really does need breaking up in January. So bloody boring and not even effective at keeping us tight defensively which is their only job. Palmer has to be off in Jan - hasn’t started for yonks.

I’ll still plump for 2-1 Norwich. 

[Gogger]

Armstrong done nothing to deserve a start.. One fluke goal doesnt change all the awfull outings from him this season. 

[Mercer]

Nothing changes with Mowbray, same old, same old.

What an uninspiring selection.  

Think our left flank will be targeted with Bell there.

Now doubled my bet on Norwich win.

 

[Stuart]

2 minutes ago, Mercer said:

Nothing changes with Mowbray, same old, same old.

What an uninspiring selection.  

Think our left flank will be targeted with Bell there.

Now doubled my bet on Norwich win.

 

I thought you’d put the farm on Rovers?

No wonder you are always winning if you back both horses.

[darrenrover]

5 minutes ago, Stuart said:

I thought you’d put the farm on Rovers?

No wonder you are always winning if you back both horses.

To be fair I think he said "away banker" Stuart, which initially gave me hope!

Having seen our lineup and the trio on The Canaries bench, I'd be inclined to agree with him on this occasion.

[perthblue02]

Just glad Norwich are wearing their away strip, was worried I was going to struggle telling canary yellow and green apart from our baby blue and white

[Gogger]

Downing warming up I think. Mulgrew or Lenihan strugling?

[yellowsubmarine]

Both Evans and Smallwood on yellow now.

[yellowsubmarine]

Think Smallwood is just one foul from a red.