Fleetwood Town (A) - Pre-Season 2020/21

[WacoRover]

Thanks for all the comments! 

[TheRovers1994]

Guys let's not be too judgemental it's our first friendly back 

[Fraserkirky]

Very disappointing first half. Out played by an inferior side, when does it end.

Holtby very poor, Davenport, not impressed either. Buckley so out of position.

 Travis was shite

Bell sleeping as usual

[Bigdoggsteel]

6 minutes ago, Miker said:

Travis and Brereton looked pretty knackered today. Disappointing penalty from Brereton - a few bright moments but he looked more like pre-lockdown Ben than post-lockdown Ben.

Barely noticed Holtby and Buckley - not really convinced by either from that performance. Really want to see a lot more from both of them in creating chances or scoring goals. 

Bell and Nyambe were okay - but for a side that should be battling for promotion I'm not convinced they are good enough. If we were able to bring a class LB and RB, with Bell and Nyambe adding depth, we would have a much stronger squad.

Of course, it's just a friendly against Fleetwood, so can't judge a whole lot from it.

Did not notice Holtby playing. Turned on the last 15 min. 

[Bigdoggsteel]

6 minutes ago, Hoochie Bloochie Mama said:

He is, I've seen it. A far better footballer than BB will ever be. He just doesn't get the ball when he's stuck out wide. He needs to play central. It's not like Tony to get worst out of player by playing him out of position. ?

He has had chances in other roles and I haven't see it. What game did he play well in? 

[Bigdoggsteel]

8 minutes ago, WIR Second Coming said:

How does the iFollow thing work? Is it a youtube link, as Hoochie Bloochie blokey said?

No. You need to pay. Has its own website. 

[Bigdoggsteel]

Looking forward to seeing Lyons and the young lad from PNE 

[Hoochie Bloochie Mama]

Just now, Bigdoggsteel said:

He has had chances in other roles and I haven't see it. What game did he play well in? 

What roles? He's had a few decent cameos. He will be a good player. 

[Bigdoggsteel]

Armstrong to score inside 10 min 

[Bigdoggsteel]

Just now, Hoochie Bloochie Mama said:

What roles? He's had a few decent cameos. He will be a good player. 

What game would you say he played well in? 

[Hoochie Bloochie Mama]

Just now, Bigdoggsteel said:

No. You need to pay. Has its own website. 

No you don't. I put the link in above. Its free. 

[Admiral Nelsen]

1 minute ago, Bigdoggsteel said:

Armstrong to score inside 10 min 

Decent shout!

Not sure that Dolan would have expected his first two touches in Rovers colours to go as well.

[Tom]

Is that the new lad from Preston with the assist?

[Miker]

1 minute ago, Bigdoggsteel said:

Armstrong to score inside 10 min 

Didn't need that long!

Who's this Dolan kid?? Never heard of him before.

 

[Bigdoggsteel]

1 minute ago, Hoochie Bloochie Mama said:

No you don't. I put the link in above. Its free. 

He asked about Ifollow 

[hollowsr]

1 minute ago, Tom said:

Is that the new lad from Preston with the assist?

Yup

1 minute ago, Miker said:

Didn't need that long!

Who's this Dolan kid?? Never heard of him before.

 

As above, lad signed from PNE youth over the summer

[roversfan99]

5 minutes ago, Bigdoggsteel said:

He has had chances in other roles and I haven't see it. What game did he play well in? 

Charlton away, he was excellent, playing as a 10. Otherwise IMO he has been ineffective pretty much every time he has played/come on. And considering that he is behind a few in that role, I think he needs a loan.

[Bigdoggsteel]

1 minute ago, roversfan99 said:

Charlton away, he was excellent, playing as a 10. Otherwise IMO he has been ineffective pretty much every time he has played/come on. And considering that he is behind a few in that role, I think he needs a loan.

Ya a season starting in League 1 would do him the world of good. 

[Herbie6590]

15 minutes ago, WIR Second Coming said:

How does the iFollow thing work? Is it a youtube link, as Hoochie Bloochie blokey said?

Rovers YouTube channel

https://youtu.be/ZQlD0p-0zII

 

[roversfan99]

Just now, Bigdoggsteel said:

Ya a season starting in League 1 would do him the world of good. 

He tends to look neat and tidy and can clearly take the ball on the half turn, and is technically decent. But in fairness from not his favoured position, he struggles to influence and impact upon games.

[Hoochie Bloochie Mama]

Just now, Bigdoggsteel said:

Ya a season starting in League 1 would do him the world of good. 

Cliche. He's good enough for the Championship IF played in the right position. What roles have you seen him in, you didn't say?

[Gone to seed]

1 minute ago, Herbie6590 said:

Rovers YouTube channel

https://youtu.be/ZQlD0p-0zII

 

Got it,thanks! Great cross for Arna's goal

[roversfan99]

Just now, Hoochie Bloochie Mama said:

Cliche. He's good enough for the Championship IF played in the right position. What roles have you seen him in, you didn't say?

Does he get in or even near the team in a number 10 role, considering our other players in that area?

[Hoochie Bloochie Mama]

Just now, roversfan99 said:

Does he get in or even near the team in a number 10 role, considering our other players in that area?

I'd play him in a 3 man midfield, a bit more advanced than the other two. He's technically very good, can spot a pass and can take the ball on the half turn. 

[Bigdoggsteel]

3 minutes ago, roversfan99 said:

He tends to look neat and tidy and can clearly take the ball on the half turn, and is technically decent. But in fairness from not his favoured position, he struggles to influence and impact upon games.

I think it's more than that. Not physically up to it at the minute. Can understand why he doesn't play centrally more regularly. We have better options there for competitive games.