Watford v Rovers Wed 21st Oct 7.45pm

[roversfan99]

Glad to see Elliott starting, how short are we up front beneath Armstrong though? Even with Gallagher.

The midfield looks rather immobile, hopefully (but doubtfully) we will see Johnson further forward than Evans.

Hope Douglas and Trybull come into the side soon.

[philipl]

Subs bench looks really strong

[booth]

Just now, DE. said:

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?

I think all three are passengers and that's three too many if you want to win games.

The only positive I can find is that Gallagher is nowhere near the team.

[jim mk2]

Just now, philipl said:

Subs bench looks really strong

Shame about the starting XI

[G Somerset Rover]

11 minutes ago, JHRover said:

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

Yep - I said the same. I don’t see a goal on that bench (despite it being strong talent wise) and it’s been a recurring theme.

Edited October 21, 2020 by Gavlar Somerset Rover!

[roversfan99]

Just now, philipl said:

Subs bench looks really strong

Not much in an attacking sense to change it.

[neophox]

Hope Evans can produce the gods. Been out too long but second game may see him step up a bit. He was poor last game against Forest. But with Rohtwell, Dack and Trybull soon in the team he must show something today!

 

Hope to see Trybull at some point. Davenport days seems long away now and Chapman isnt in the squad.

[neophox]

Just now, roversfan99 said:

Not much in an attacking sense to change it.

Dolan, Buckley and Rankin-Costello are all attacking minded.

[Stuart]

I see Dolan has already been relegated to the bench in favour of the loanee. Not Tony’s pick so will have to prove himself several times over.

Elliott definitely needs to hit the ground running tonight.

Meanwhile Brereton and Bell get yet another pass.

[neophox]

Will be interesting to see Elliott today. When he tires Dolan will be the perfect sub to throw on.

[Dan]

https://ibb.co/ch57CBY 

 

 

I’m sure Sky are wrong, but you never know with that idiot manager of ours

Edited October 21, 2020 by Dan

[simongarnerisgod]

evans for us and cleverley for them,battle of the look busy but do nothing brigade?

[neophox]

Just now, Stuart said:

I see Dolan has already been relegated to the bench in favour of the loanee. Not Tony’s pick so will have to prove himself several times over.

Elliott definitely needs to hit the ground running tonight.

Meanwhile Brereton and Bell get yet another pass.

You will see Douglas will start on saturday unless we win tonight and Bell is having a screamer!

[RevidgeBlue]

Above all else we need the 3 points tonight to get the show back on the road regardless of performance so we'll have to see if it works but......

Mowbray has quickly reverted back to his true colours imo. Couldnt wait to chop Dolan after 2 games in which they were ALL terrible. Conversely, Evans who barely ever has a good game, comes in out of the cold, has a stinker, and retains his place.

 

[simongarnerisgod]

official rovers site has elliot bennett starting on the right?

[Atko's Engine]

Decent line up I'd say, glad Holtby us back, hopefully he splits up the Johnson / Evans partnership & they each link well with him. Some decent pace up front, solid (of late) back 4.

We've another game on Sat, sure we'll see Douglas & Trybull then. Good options. 

COYB

[StaffordRover]

This is the formation according to my Sky Sports app.....have just checked and  that's Elliot Bennet playing centre forward???. Very random positioning to put it mildly, even by TM's standards.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

16 minutes ago, booth said:

Bell, Evans, Brereton starting ?

Depressing.

[Hoochie Bloochie Mama]

4 minutes ago, philipl said:

Subs bench looks really strong

Subs bench hasn't got a striker.

[BankEnd Rover]

Seeing the name Evans in that starting 11 gives me the chills. Get rid of him Tony.

[Ewood Ace]

Harsh on Dolan 2 bad games and dropped. Brereton has over 2 years of poor performances yet still starts.

[simongarnerisgod]

whats happened to butterworth,is he injured again??

 

[Roversider]

Evans had a much better 2nd half against Forest (1st half was pants) when the formation moved to him and Johnson acting as defensive midfielders.  I'd expect the same tonight with Holtby being the key pivot on the attack.

I'd expect the intention to be to keep it tight for the first half but who knows really ......

 

[Stuart]

Just now, Ewood Ace said:

Harsh on Dolan 2 bad games and dropped. Brereton has over 2 years of poor performances yet still starts.

We bring in these exciting players and Mowbray has no clue how to get the best out of them.

[rovers11]

One of the toughest games of the season tonight. I’d take a draw right now, but sadly I think we’ll lose.