Brentford (A) - 12:30pm KO (Sat 22nd Feb 2020)

[Russ]

7 minutes ago, OldEwoodBlue said:

Buckley out of his depth today

Don't agree, he's one of the few calm and keeping possession under pressure. Done more than Samuel and downing put together.. for me at least.

[danger19_80]

There's the Brad Johnson we know and used to hate. Brilliant Savage-esque display from him so far.

Edited February 22, 2020 by danger19_80

[Scotland1]

Got back to mind do I watch the second half!? Feel I could jinx us here ?

[Miker]

Just now, TruRover said:

Buckley should be in the centre imo 

Who knows where he's playing? He looks to have a free role. He's popped up in the centre, left and right so far in this half.

[mick]

Good work by the Rovers. 

[Doaksie]

With Arma in this form, I always feel we have a real threat on the break. 

Get in, regroup, and we go again. Confidence is high. Season defining 45 coming up....

[Inglorious basturk]

Bit more like the Johnson I expected . 
 

I’ve  been quite happy with Buckley too . No sign of downing 

[callumrovers]

Half time. Played like warriors. Back 5 have played immense. Bodys on the line, concentration on point, nothing silly. Not been a threat coming forward but we will have at least 1 more good chance. Just need to make sure we take it. I cant seeing us shuting Brentford out for the next 45. Need to take the next chance we get.

[Bbrovers2288]

To a man superb so far, against a very good side. Let’s keep it up second half 

[Tom]

An almost Perfect first half away performance, keep it tight and nick one, their finishing has helped us but we've dealt with what Is thrown our way

[bboy]

You know what. 

 

That half was imperfectly perfect. 

 

Will be very tough next half. Huge 45 minutes. 

[Mr. E]

Great, great goal by Ama that was. He made it look easy, but that required top class composure and judgment. Could not have finished it any better, left Raya for dead.

Our defense has been tested heavily and so far doing the job. But we are being entirely overrun in midfield, it's almost as if we have no midfielders today. They really need to step up big time in the second half because Brentford look very dangerous and will punish us.

[TugaysMarlboro]

Buckley clearly good on the ball, think he's been quite decent. Terrible at tracking back though.

Samuel terrific at holding the ball up, and a few times he's controlled a big lump up field and found a teammate. Ball Isn't bouncing off him like Gallagher.

Edited February 22, 2020 by Traviscon

[darrenrover]

Good first half.

Need to defend further up the pitch second half: Samuel and Buckley in particular need to work harder.

Fingers crossed, COYB!

[Bigdoggsteel]

We could hit them on the break here. They will have to be mindful of Armstrong's pace on the counter. 

[Doug]

Brentford Players...…..thasands of 'em!

 

 

 

 

Edited February 22, 2020 by Doug
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[SoldierMo]

I feel Downing has had a poorer game than Buckley

[callumrovers]

I dont think I can watch the 2nd half ?

[Blue blood]

Nayambe excellent block, though whole team defending well. Our liabilities don't look like liabilities. Brentford look super uncomfortable with long balls in behind the defence. Utterly torn on Buckley today - does so much for us when in possession, so little when out of it. Brentford sloppy imo and could have had a goal I'd they had done a few simple passes better. That said our effort alone deserves something from the game. 

[superniko]

Our issue is keeping hold of the ball and possession. Replacing Buckley with Bennett will not solve that at all!

If we hold on here I’ll be amazed, feel like we need another. 

Missing being there as I’m over in Tipperary, Ireland, but managed to ensure the pub has it on over then Chelsea game!

COYB

[Tugay's Right Foot]

Massive and nervy second half coming up..

downing’s been quiet

[bluebruce]

2 minutes ago, callumrovers said:

Half time. Played like warriors. Back 5 have played immense. Bodys on the line, concentration on point, nothing silly. Not been a threat coming forward but we will have at least 1 more good chance. Just need to make sure we take it. I cant seeing us shuting Brentford out for the next 45. Need to take the next chance we get.

Not sure about 'nothing silly' from the defence, there have been several real kamikaze passes. The last ditch stuff has been phenomenal though.

[Tugay's Right Foot]

Walton’s inspired this match. Hope he gets his clean sheet today

[Bigdoggsteel]

They are certainly going to try something different, hopefully Mowbray has a plan 

This is going to be hard on the nerves 

[philipl]

Fabulous half against a very good side. Really disciplined stuff from Rovers.

Buckley excellent, Iniesta-style skill at one point from Johnson and Armstrong took his goal fabulously. Bell having a very good game- in fact they all are. Walton flawless and what an assist!

Got a feeling this will end 2-1 but either side could win it.