Millwall away Saturday 12th Jan kick off 17.30

[Tom]

Travis just has it

Didnt think he was at his best then plays a big part in two goals 

[ChrisPriceBaldSpot]

Well done again boys. 2019 starting in the right fashion. Perfect game plan. Subdue them, wear them down and then release Arma. Travis I fooking love you. Big Joe you might well save us a few quid in the transfer market, scrappy goal but at least he was in there for it. Lenihan and Rodwell looked in complete control at the back. 

Over the moon with this result. Safe journey home to all you that have made the trip, hope there's no bother getting out of the ground. 

Said I would have 3 beers for every goal we won by tonight. Best get to the fridge. 

Tony Mowbray's Blue and White Army!!!!!!! 

[neophox]

Nuttall is there to score goals, and he does.

 

Travis man of the match, what an engine...not one game...all games he's played so far. Why has he been left out? Strange.... 

[bigbrandjohn]

4 minutes ago, The Big Picture said:

The score? 

Two moments of magic in a dull game at a dodgy place. Travis’s passing and energy level. Lenihan strong at the back. Nuttall “scored” and put it about. Great finish by Armstrong. Three away points. 

[neophox]

Millwall had four wins on the row but Rovers showed carachter in a scrppy game...think mindset was all over next games against Newcastle...

[Bbrovers2288]

We played awful, defended well for a change though. 

Armstrong changed it, Travis has to be a starter in the middle, I hope to never see Smallwood in there again .

mowbray needs to be braver and stamp some sort of plan down, in every game iv seen of us this tear which is a good 16 or so, iv thought we looked poor. Results don’t cover up poor performances for long and another losing run is around the corner unless we improve. 

Hapoy tonight though so will take the robbery of the 3 points 

[K-Hod]

I was as confused as anyone by that lineup, I’ll be honest. 

But, it’s a cracking win, so who cares?

Let’s enjoy it and celebrate with booze or whatever your alternative is if you don’t drink....

Have a good one ladies and gents. If you’re out in Whalley, we’ll have a drink together....

[Exiled in Toronto]

A messageboard gold matchday thread on the balanced and always fair to Mowbray BRFCS.

Away win - check

Clean sheet -check

Positive subs - check

Surprise selection forces a goal - check

Sub for Dack seals a win - check.

Conclusion - the manager is awful

[Exiled_Rover]

4 minutes ago, Stuart said:

Not tonight Rev.

Delighted with three points.

The big question this evening is: is Dack now holding us back? Followed closely by: can he step up again?

Dack holds us back when we play so defensively, yes. He's too slow to play the counter attack football that formation / team selection favours.

Armstrong is also a far, far better player centrally. Another one that is wasted out wide. He should be our impact sub from here on out. 

[philipl]

Wonderful 3 points. Excellently worked two goals, particularly Armstrong's which took some scoring from where he received it but his composure was excellent. 

Fantastic 5 minutes.

Millwall are not a good side- thankfully- we would have got smacked today if they were half decent. 

Happy Happy!

 

[USABlue]

11 minutes ago, Stuart said:

Travis man of the match in the second half

The key to Armstrongs goal? Travis not bottling the challenge in the Centre Circle immediately prior to the ball that released AA.

[blueboy3333]

LT: A late bang in the face for David Raya who is led off the pitch holding his eye stemming the flow of blood.

It must be bad if his eye has come out. Hope it's not the same injury as before. 

[Husky]

Just wondering. Is that the first time Mowbray's late subs have actually made us better?

[Bigdoggsteel]

A lot on twitter giving Lenihan man of the match. Good to see, particularly with Mulgrew out. How did Rodwell do? 

Great win 

[blueboy3333]

Just now, Husky said:

Just wondering. Is that the first time Mowbray's late subs have actually made us better?

A few times last season when Chapman came on.

[RevidgeBlue]

Without wishing him any serious harm best thing about tonight apart from the result was the injury to Evans. Something not too serious that keeps him out for a month or so and Travis at the Club until after the transfer window would be just the ticket.

Kudos to TM he's just been interviewed and admitted it was a terrible game of football.

[Guest]

Just now, Bigdoggsteel said:

A lot on twitter giving Lenihan man of the match. Good to see, particularly with Mulgrew out. How did Rodwell do? 

Great win 

Rodwell fantastic today. That kind of battle suits him more than nippy strikers.

[TheWeasel]

Travis is an absolute baller, the composure he has for his experience is unreal. Key for both goals as well, what an exciting player. Nuttall grafted big time, and I thought he dealt with the stick from the crowd well you can tell he’s got bags of confidence. Rodwell and Lenihan superb as well. Rubbish game, great result.

[Bigdoggsteel]

Just now, RevidgeBlue said:

Without wishing him any serious harm best thing about tonight apart from the result was the injury to Evans. Something not too serious that keeps him out for a month or so and Travis at the Club until after the transfer window would be just the ticket.

Kudos to TM he's just been interviewed and admitted it was a terrible game of football.

What an odd comment. The second best thing to the win was one of our players getting inured. Madness. 

[Stuart]

1 minute ago, Exiled in Toronto said:

A messageboard gold matchday thread on the balanced and always fair to Mowbray BRFCS.

Away win - check

Clean sheet -check

Positive subs - check

Surprise selection forces a goal - check

Sub for Dack seals a win - check.

Conclusion - the manager is awful

This is what spoils some fans.

Smug.

Especially after that game. The reality is that was a relief grabbing three points after playing some dire football for 99% of that game.

That finishes 0-0 and suddenly taking off Dack doesn’t look so great.

As it is, you have to question if Armstrong has been used to his (and the team’s) best because of the need to accommodate Dack. Palmer scoring on his Bristol debut too adds to that debate.

It’s well done to Mowbray today but let’s not pretend that it’s time to start scoring points.

[Stuart]

2 minutes ago, USABlue said:

The key to Armstrongs goal? Travis not bottling the challenge in the Centre Circle immediately prior to the ball that released AA.

It was his quickness of thought that started an attack instead of a foot on the ball and letting them get back.

No place for Smallwood on this side. No way can Travis be dropped or loaned out now.

[rovers11]

Excellent win, shocking game. I’ll take that though as it’s all about the points. 

Rodwell, Lenihan, and Travis were outstanding. Armstrong changed the game when he came on.

Amari Bell needs to be replaced very soon, he’s an absolutely abysmal player, 

[CP Company Lad]

Always on the cards that. Said it at half time. Nice to see those clowns with their tails btw their legs. 

Good peformance on the road by Rovers. Not sure why so many of you have a downer on the manager. 

Proven at this level and a double over Burnley next season.

[Exiled in Toronto]

Just now, Stuart said:

This is what spoils some fans.

Smug.

Especially after that game. The reality is that was a relief grabbing three points after playing some dire football for 99% of that game.

That finishes 0-0 and suddenly taking off Dack doesn’t look so great.

As it is, you have to question if Armstrong has been used to his (and the team’s) best because of the need to accommodate Dack. Palmer scoring on his Bristol debut too adds to that debate.

It’s well done to Mowbray today but let’s not pretend that it’s time to start scoring points.

We scored three points Stuart, and never looked in danger of losing away at the Den. When they start awarding points for style and ifs/maybes, your points might be valid.

[briansol]

Travis proving to be our best midfielder.  Had a hand in both goals with his forward play. Seems to found the right balance in not overcommiting tackles as well. 

Also thought Nuttall had a decent game. Great work rate and won quite a few challenges against some very big centre halfs. Not everything came off, put got in the right position to grab a scrappy goal. Has a knack for scrappy goals. Will be hard to judge whether to send him on loan now.

Brave call of subbing Dack, but Armstrong really paid off and credit to Mowbray for going for the win when it was written 0-0 all over it.