Rovers v Barnsley. Sat 28 Nov 3pm

[joey_big_nose]

We aren't going to be able to pass through them so need a plan B.

Reckon getting both Gallagher and Nyambe on their left wing back should do it. Don't think he can handle it.

Not sure who to bring off for Gallagher though... Elliott or Holtby I guess. 

[Kie_BRFC]

Death, taxes and Adam Armstrong scoring goals

[RevidgeBlue]

Terrible half from us, can't believe we're winning.

We've had no answer whatsoever to Barnsley's press, Trybull is absolutely useless for me, both he and Holtby need to work a lot harder and  impose themselves more second half.

Sensational play from Nyambe for the goal.

Think Wharton's done ok. Don't understand the criticism of him at all. Perhaps people would prefer Tosin making a few fancy passes and us conceding three goals every week.

[darrenrover]

3 minutes ago, Exiled_Rover said:

If they keep up this level of pressing beyond 60 mins I want them all tested for EPO. 

Don't disagree but what's EPO?

[ben_the_beast]

Just now, Miker said:

Barnsley have setup perfectly here to nullify us... we are struggling against the 3-4-3 as they've packed the centre of the pitch, which is stopping us from controlling the game through the centre. We look dangerous when Bell and Nyambe are brave and attack down those flanks. Both were very sloppy for most of the first half, which was hampering us considerably.

Given we're 1-0 up now, not sure if we need to change anything around. Barnsley aren't posing us any particular problems, they were just nullifying us quite well. 

It feels as though they have about 2 extra players in there. The amount of passes Kaminski, Lenihan and Wharton have made between them as there's a yellow wall ahead of them.

[Bbrovers2288]

Didn’t deserve it, but we have been behind and lost many we didn’t deserve to so we take it and hope to build on it second half. Cmon rovers 

[Wood26]

To be a top side you got to sometimes play crap and still win, we haven’t had that yet, hope this is the day!

[TheRoversReturn]

Barnsley have been excellent in pressing our defenders and that has lead to errors. We probably need to launch it up more often for a bit of variety, the opposition have obviously targetted us for that. It's true that Wharton misplaced some balls, but he was being given no options from our midfielders when he made those errors, so they need to be being doing more off the ball to support our defence.

Bell has done very well since coming on, Rothwell looks a handful when he runs at them and Kaminski is looking so much of an upgrade on last season's keeper that it's night and day.

I'd be looking to bring Johnson on to sit in front if the back four and protect them, with maybe a touch of shithousery thrown in. I think we're missing Travis today more than anyone.Coming away from a poor half like that with a clean sheet still intact and the lead is somewhat inspiring, this is how teams grind out results. That said, not sure we'd survive another half like that, come on lads!!!

 

 

[RevidgeBlue]

Just now, joey_big_nose said:

We aren't going to be able to pass through them so need a plan B.

Reckon getting both Gallagher and Nyambe on their left wing back should do it. Don't think he can handle it.

Not sure who to bring off for Gallagher though... Elliott or Holtby I guess. 

Would have to be Elliott for me, think he's been very poor again despite his part in the goal.

[The Mighty Chaffinch]

Barnsley remind me a bit of Wagner’s early Huddersfield side. Maximum effort, pressing constantly and hard to maintain the ball against. We haven’t coped well with it, however, unlike some frustrating matches we have actually tested their keeper on a few occasions. Definitely need another! 

[USABlue]

Lucky to be ahead but whar a great run by Nyambe.

[Wing Wizard Windy Miller]

We need to start winning scruffy at Ewood.

[Exiled_Rover]

Just now, darrenrover said:

Don't disagree but what's EPO?

A performance-enhancing drug, Erythropoietin. Allows the body to produce more red blood cells, which increases your endurance (with the proper training, obviously). 

[BigBar]

Here comes the second half... buckle up?

[Oldgregg86]

Just now, darrenrover said:

Don't disagree but what's EPO?

It’s a drug banned in sport that thickens the blood helping oxygen levels. It’s a performance enhancer basically 

[Doug]

Elliot for Johnson if things don't change. Go 442

[Miker]

Brereton not doing enough for me.. I would take him off for Gally or Dolan. Elliott not done much either except the pass for Nyambe's assist.

Trybull has been excellent today.

[West Yorks Rover]

PNE 2-0 down now.

[Sparks Rover]

Just now, West Yorks Rover said:

PNE 2-0 down now.

Very iffy penalty 

2-1 now

Edited November 28, 2020 by Sparks Rover

[bluefred]

Just now, West Yorks Rover said:

PNE 2-0 down now.

2-1

[Joar]

Clever this by Barnsley. You can see they have been told to pressure Wharton and Lenihan at all times, our two worst ball players

 

[Sparks Rover]

Just now, Joar said:

Clever this by Barnsley. You can see they have been told to pressure Wharton and Lenihan at all times, our two worst ball players

 

Which is called attacking,  no? Centre halves are normally your worst technical players anyway.

[Joar]

Just now, Sparks Rover said:

Which is called attacking,  no? Centre halves are normally your worst technical players anyway.

Well, if we played long balls, I would've given those two time on the ball, so they are the ones playing the long balls

[Sparks Rover]

Just now, bluefred said:

2-1

3-1 ?

[simongarnerisgod]

watford bang another one in?