Stoke v Rovers Nov 30

[Husky]

The ref's been terrible for the last 10mins.

[simongarnerisgod]

Just now, OnePhilT said:

Evans, Lenihan, and Adarabioyo have been absolute rocks for us. Arma looks sharp, and Dack being as smart as ever.

Rothwell needs to go off. Got the impression in his post-match interview that he was knackered, and it's showing.

Downing and Nyambe are getting done on the flanks, somewhat.

rothwell should`nt be tired as a young pro,he should be able to do two games a week easily,though iv`e long had a suspicion fitness is lacking across the whole squad,how many times have we wilted when the opposition raise their game

[Pedro]

Just now, simongarnerisgod said:

rothwell should`nt be tired as a young pro,he should be able to do two games a week easily,though iv`e long had a suspicion fitness is lacking across the whole squad,how many times have we wilted when the opposition raise their game

Totally agree. They need more high intensity training.

[Exiled_Rover]

Just now, OnePhilT said:

Evans, Lenihan, and Adarabioyo have been absolute rocks for us. Arma looks sharp, and Dack being as smart as ever.

Rothwell needs to go off. Got the impression in his post-match interview that he was knackered, and it's showing.

Downing and Nyambe are getting done on the flanks, somewhat.

Stoke fans booing their team off the pitch at half-time, but I think we need some tweaks to keep things solid and continue frustrating them. Stoke are poor, but we can't keep relying on a few players bailing us out for another 45 minutes.

I'd put Holtby on for Rothwell at half time. I like Rothwell a lot, but he's walking around out there. 

[tomphil]

This HT team talk and whatever changes he might implement need to be spot on in the game we'll be under the cosh in the 2nd half.  Need a smash and grab 2nd and the game will be ours.

No subs just to be generous today please, get it right.

[K-Hod]

3 minutes ago, philipl said:

Danny Graham caught offside- who says he doesn't still have the legs?

People who are overdue an eye test...

[BankEnd Rover]

Just now, Exiled_Rover said:

I'd put Holtby on for Rothwell at half time. I like Rothwell a lot, but he's walking around out there. 

Yeap I'm his biggest fan but Holtby on sounds a good plan. Shame for Rothwell. This maybe Tonya excuse for dropping him for the next 10 games.

[Exiled in Toronto]

Evans player of the half by a mile, making some crucial interceptions. Rothwell has been useless, headless chicken runs into traffic first 20 mins, looked knackered from then on.

I have to say I’m liking Downing’s pinpoint corners more than Charlie’s circus trick shots.

[Ossydave]

Wouldn't be surprised if Rothwell is a bit under the weather like half the UK, surely he can't be THAT unfit to struggle to see 45 minutes out

[philipl]

Crikey, we are so poor we lost at home to Luton who are being tanked 5-0 at half time.

[rovers11]

Just now, philipl said:

Crikey, we are so poor we lost at home to Luton who are being tanked 5-0 at half time.

Yet we beat the team who are beating them 5-0. Very strange division. 

[rovers11]

We just about deserve to be leading. The players look so unfit though, Rothwell in particular. 

Stoke look woeful, relying on hoof ball. 

 

Edited November 30, 2019 by rovers11

[Ossydave]

Just now, philipl said:

Crikey, we are so poor we lost at home to Luton who are being tanked 5-0 at half time.

Charlton got tubbed at home as well earlier, albeit with a fair old injury list.

We didn't deserve to lose either game tbf despite playing shite.

[simongarnerisgod]

mowbray should be telling them in no uncertain terms that stoke will not be as bad in the 2nd half

[lraC]

Agree with Evans having a good game. Tosin looking very good too and for my money, our stand out player so far.

Holtby for Rothwell at Half Time, as he is on his arse for me.

[Miker]

Just now, OnePhilT said:

Evans, Lenihan, and Adarabioyo have been absolute rocks for us. Arma looks sharp, and Dack being as smart as ever.

Rothwell needs to go off. Got the impression in his post-match interview that he was knackered, and it's showing.

Downing and Nyambe are getting done on the flanks, somewhat.

Stoke fans booing their team off the pitch at half-time, but I think we need some tweaks to keep things solid and continue frustrating them. Stoke are poor, but we can't keep relying on a few players bailing us out for another 45 minutes.

Tosin has impressed me in the last few games. Would love to have him signed permanently. 

Armstrong has looked good, but his decision making at crucial moments is extremely frustrating.

[tomphil]

Not sure they look unfit because they genuinely are i think it's just we play such a pedestrian game normally you'd presume that's how they train.

Then the other night they play at a higher intensity for 90 odd mins so are naturally unused to it so still look leggy a few days later.

Train as you aim to play is the key, same under Bowyer that's why we only ever got or will get one big performance every 5 or 6 games. Higher levels needed to get anywhere similar to the recruitment of the right types.

[DE.]

Luton 5 down to Brentford and Hudds being beaten 4-1 by Bristol City... The new manager bounce for them appears to be at an end!

[dallydally]

Bennett coming on! ???

[Pedro]

Very poor performance so far. Evans has been class.   

 

The ref is shite.

 

Benno on. He'll put the yards in for sure

[Exiled_Rover]

Just now, dallydally said:

Bennett coming on! ???

I don't mind him further up the field - he provides a lot of energy (if a lack of quality). It's when he's at RB that I worry.

[Wegerleswiggle]

Almost no square pegs on the pitch now.

[Exiled_Rover]

So 2 games in 4 days is showing. Rothwell knackered. Graham knackered.

Hanging on here. 

Edited November 30, 2019 by Exiled_Rover

[philipl]

Dack conceding a corner says everything about the game balance now.

Will be lucky to get a point out of this.

Fitness coaches need firing.

[West Yorks Rover]

No efforts at all from us, since taking the lead in the 13th min.