Tangerines vs. Rovers - PRE SEASON - 27th July 2019

[rigger]

2 hours ago, joey_big_nose said:

How did Downing fair at LB?

I don't think Downing is the answer to the left back problem, but he is much better than Bell.

[Ewood Ace]

Interesting to see Mowbray say that 'in an ideal world we would have been up against a premier league side'. I wonder why we weren't? I noticed a lot of Championship teams playing either Premier teams or top flight teams from other major European leagues. Let's hope that we aren't off the pace early doors.

https://www.rovers.co.uk/news/2019/july/mowbray-thatll-do-me/

[roverandout]

Because he doesnt want to be found out, the fraud that he is

[bluebruce]

Just now, Ewood Ace said:

Interesting to see Mowbray say that 'in an ideal world we would have been up against a premier league side'. I wonder why we weren't? I noticed a lot of Championship teams playing either Premier teams or top flight teams from other major European leagues. Let's hope that we aren't off the pace early doors.

https://www.rovers.co.uk/news/2019/july/mowbray-thatll-do-me/

He lamented the lack of a prestige friendly at Ewood earlier in the summer. Seems we just couldn't arrange one.

Probably the same team negotiating friendlies as negotiating transfers...

[Ossydave]

Getting beyond ridiculous on here, we've just played one of the most famous old clubs in football last week and people are crying because we didn't bow down and play a premiership team

[G Somerset Rover]

Just now, bluebruce said:

He lamented the lack of a prestige friendly at Ewood earlier in the summer. Seems we just couldn't arrange one.

Probably the same team negotiating friendlies as negotiating transfers...

Bit a shit show all round isn’t it! From the scouting team, through to the ability to organise friendlies. Venus solely taking care of the whole transfer process. Just can’t fathom how we can be this far behind.

Edited July 27, 2019 by Gavlar Somerset Rover!

[bluebruce]

Just now, Ossydave said:

Getting beyond ridiculous on here, we've just played one of the most famous old clubs in football last week and people are crying because we didn't bow down and play a premiership team

Bow down? No clue what you mean.

It is getting a bit ridiculous though. You're not allowed to have an opinion if it's remotely critical anymore. Best have a word with the manager, who said himself he wanted to be playing a Premier League team at this stage.

Or you could have a word with yourself.

[Ossydave]

Just now, bluebruce said:

Bow down? No clue what you mean.

It is getting a bit ridiculous though. You're not allowed to have an opinion if it's remotely critical anymore. Best have a word with the manager, who said himself he wanted to be playing a Premier League team at this stage.

Or you could have a word with yourself.

Rangers are actually into their season playing competitive European games, but no let's play west ham reserves instead eh?

[Ewood Ace]

Just now, Ossydave said:

Getting beyond ridiculous on here, we've just played one of the most famous old clubs in football last week and people are crying because we didn't bow down and play a premiership team

It was our own manager who said of todays game 'in an ideal world we would have been up against a premier league side'. And whilst I have no ill will to Bury or Blackpool I would not call either them one of them one of the most famous clubs in football.

Edited July 27, 2019 by Ewood Ace

[XLM]

15 minutes ago, roverandout said:

Because he doesnt want to be found out, the fraud that he is

Did Mowbray have an impassioned evening with you mother by any chance?

[bazza]

Just now, Ewood Ace said:

It was our own manager who said of todays game 'in an ideal world we would have been up against a premier league side'. And whilst I have no ill will to Bury or Blackpool I would not call either them one of them one of the most famous clubs in football.

He was referring to Rangers

[Ewood Ace]

Just now, bazza said:

He was referring to Rangers

How can they be one of the most famous old clubs in the football when they have only been in existence for 7 years?

[RevidgeBlue]

1 minute ago, Gavlar Somerset Rover! said:

Venus solely taking care of the whole transfer process. 

Eh? Did you mean Waggott?

First time I've heard that mentioned. Does he?

It would explain a he'll of a lot

 

[Boroblue]

3 hours ago, USABlue said:

So Tony is trying to do what Klopp did with Milner isn't he?

Yeah you’ve gotta love him. He clearly has a mentally image of his lads that bears no resemblance to reality. Unless he sorts that defence out for real and not in fantasy world we could be in serious trouble.

[Ewood Ace]

Just now, RevidgeBlue said:

Eh? Did you mean Waggott?

First time I've heard that mentioned. Does he?

It would explain a he'll of a lot

 

According to Mowbray he does.

https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/rovers/news/17799580.mowbray-adarabioyo-hold-up-rovers-defensive-search/

[RevidgeBlue]

Just now, Ewood Ace said:

According to Mowbray he does.

https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/rovers/news/17799580.mowbray-adarabioyo-hold-up-rovers-defensive-search/

Apologies. Just seen it on the other thread.

I am beyond astounded. I think we've got to the bottom of our failings in the transfer market. I always blamed Waggott.

[Ossydave]

26 minutes ago, Ewood Ace said:

It was our own manager who said of todays game 'in an ideal world we would have been up against a premier league side'. And whilst I have no ill will to Bury or Blackpool I would not call either them one of them one of the most famous clubs in football.

I give up, I really really do ???

[Ewood Ace]

Just now, Ossydave said:

I give up, I really really do ???

So you don't believe the manager when he said 'in an ideal world we would have been up against a premier league side'?

Edited July 27, 2019 by Ewood Ace

[rigger]

53 minutes ago, Ewood Ace said:

How can they be one of the most famous old clubs in the football when they have only been in existence for 7 years?

Do you really know nothing about football. You should have been in the Lounden last Sunday.

[DavidMailsTightPerm]

Choice of pre-season friendlies is an interesting one.

As some have said - what is better a Premiership team playing their reserves or a local rival putting their heart and soul into a match (some of the tackles today from both teams would have warranted yellow cards at least) 

In terms of preparation - most teams in the Championship are more hard work and running off the ball than they are finesse - so what is better preparation for a Championship season ?

Personally after watching today - I don't feel we are ready - but that is more to do with us not getting in a stronger defender to partner Lenihan prior to the start of the season

[Silas]

Please don't have a big Rangers discussion in the match thread. 

Take it to World Football thread. 

[Vilesinner]

                    Walton

JRC, Nyambe, Lenihan, Grayson

     Travis, Dack, Johnson

  Brereton, Gallagher, Armstrong

 

 

[tonygreenbank]

4 hours ago, philipl said:

Just got in. 

First mention of Armstrong's 3rd minute goal on here seems to have been at half time.

This really is the miserable old guys home from home.

I agree with you Philip. I put it on amazed that no one else had bothered. I can’t quite believe that more than one poster wanted us to lose heavily today so that the management team would realise we had a problem in defence.

I’m sure they are aware of the situation as it’s their livelihood on the line every single week.

 

[Fraserkirky]

1 hour ago, Vilesinner said:

                    Walton

JRC, Nyambe, Lenihan, Grayson

     Travis, Dack, Johnson

  Brereton, Gallagher, Armstrong

 

 

Bell at Left Back for now, and Rothwell for Gallagher, switch with Brereton. If Tony is telling truths about players being evaluated in friendlies, that should be the team vs Charlton.

[Oldgregg86]

41 minutes ago, tonygreenbank said:

I agree with you Philip. I put it on amazed that no one else had bothered. I can’t quite believe that more than one poster wanted us to lose heavily today so that the management team would realise we had a problem in defence.

I’m sure they are aware of the situation as it’s their livelihood on the line every single week.

 

No one mentioned losing. Ship a few goals was the phrase

i appreciated your updates anyway

thanks