Watford v Rovers Wed 21st Oct 7.45pm

[Feed the Yak]

Holtby back is a big plus. Rothwell is a big miss still, at the exact time he begins to prove his worth. Evans should not start after his efforts over the weekend. I'd stick with Dolan and drop Brereton if Elliot is deemed ready. 

I hope we bounce back after a couple of disappointing performances. In theory this kind of game should suit us, but the quality of Watford could kill us. I predict similar to Bournemouth 3-2 either way, just hope it's for Rovers. 

 

Edited October 21, 2020 by Feed the Yak

[G Somerset Rover]

Those predicting a high scoring game - I just cannot see it. They’ve scored 3 and conceded just the once in 6 games. Going to be a tough nut to crack at the back.

[rovers11]

I think Elliot will start tonight. We’ll need a bit of magic to breakdown their defence and he’s certainly got the ability to produce a bit of magic. 

No chance Buckley will play after his display at the weekend. 

[Oldgregg86]

Yeah don’t see a goalfest myself. Think it will be 2-0 Watford with the second coming very late on

[RoverKyle]

42 minutes ago, Hasta said:

Reminder that we are on Sky Sports behind the red button tonight. ?

Thanks for the prompt! Bought an ifollow pass earlier today so I've requested a refund. 

[simongarnerisgod]

we`ll see a mowbray special tonight,one of his tactical shenanigins and selections that will have us shaking our heads?

[davulsukur]

30 minutes ago, Oldgregg86 said:

Yeah don’t see a goalfest myself. Think it will be 2-0 Watford with the second coming very late on

Yer, sadly, I agree with your prediction.

Always going to be a tough game against Watford but let's hope we put in a performance regardless of the result.

[JHRover]

I don't think I've ever witnessed a win at Watford. Be nice to change that. When was the last one there?

[booth]

11 minutes ago, simongarnerisgod said:

we`ll see a mowbray special tonight,one of his tactical shenanigins and selections that will have us shaking our heads?

The tombola will be out now. Made worse by the fact iFollow has their own shenanigans. It's double the smack in the face when we lose.

Equivalent of going to the match and being forced to watch it on your laptop whilst an annoying cnut sporadically waves in front of your face.

[RoverKyle]

2 minutes ago, JHRover said:

I don't think I've ever witnessed a win at Watford. Be nice to change that. When was the last one there?

Rudy's last gasp headed equaliser felt like a win!

[Paul Mani]

Strong team...looks like BB through the middle and we’ll be countering down the wings

[islander200]

Elliot and Holtby in for Buckley and Dolan.

Trybull and Douglas on the bench.

Sam Gallagher injured

[JHRover]

1 minute ago, RoverKyle said:

Rudy's last gasp headed equaliser felt like a win!

One of the best headers I have ever seen in the flesh, along with his goal at Brighton the same season 

[RevidgeBlue]

As long as Evans is nowhere near the squad I wouldn't be that unhappy.

Edit: looks like he is, how the hell does he warrant a place in the side? ?

Edited October 21, 2020 by RevidgeBlue

[JHRover]

4 hours ago, Madon said:

Is this from a decent source? Harvey Elliott to score a brace at 100/1 is grabbing my attention! ?

intel correct 

[simongarnerisgod]

Just now, RevidgeBlue said:

As long as Evans is nowhere near the squad I wouldn't be that unhappy.

sorry to reveal he starts?

[G Somerset Rover]

1 minute ago, RevidgeBlue said:

As long as Evans is nowhere near the squad I wouldn't be that unhappy.

Well he’s starting!

Our lack of striker options does concern me and has done for a while. Not like we’re missing Gallagher from the bench for any goals either! 

Edited October 21, 2020 by Gavlar Somerset Rover!

[WacoRover]

I love the lineup today, I think even the most discerning of our fans can approve of what Tony has done juggling the roster.

[booth]

Bell, Evans, Brereton starting ?

[only2garners]

8 minutes ago, JHRover said:

I don't think I've ever witnessed a win at Watford. Be nice to change that. When was the last one there?

Feb 2001 apparently. 1-0, Marcus Bent.

The play-off semi final second leg in 1989 felt like a win. 1-1 after extra time after a 0-0 first leg so through on away goals. I won’t mention the final though.

[JHRover]

Where's Gallagher? Another injury? Need more attacking options in reserve than what we have.

[Mercer]

4 hours ago, Madon said:

Is this from a decent source? Harvey Elliott to score a brace at 100/1 is grabbing my attention! ?

Hope you've backed your hunch!

Gone for Rovers win (£20 @13/5) and Elliott to be anytime scorer (£20 @13/2).  More confident on Elliott bet though!  

[simongarnerisgod]

Just now, JHRover said:

Where's Gallagher? Another injury? Need more attacking options in reserve than what we have.

picked up a "knock",quite possibly had words with mowbray about being put on the wing,hence his exclusion and injury excuse,might not see him for a while

[Leonard Venkhater]

4 minutes ago, JHRover said:

Where's Gallagher? Another injury? Need more attacking options in reserve than what we have.

Probably stuck on the M6 with Danny G!

[DE.]

5 minutes ago, booth said:

Bell, Evans, Brereton starting ?

To be fair to Bell he's been doing OK all things considered, and Brereton has had a few moments where he's looked moderately useful which is as much as we can expect from our £7m man. 

As for Evans... unless we can hire a hypnotist to make him believe he's actually playing for NI, what's the point?