Brentford (A) - Saturday 5.12.20

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

1 hour ago, Tom said:

More class on the ball but for me worse defensively than Bell

Really ? That's a really low barrier.

[TheWeasel]

I turned off in disgust after the red card and pen, I decided to brave the second half and I’m glad I did. That was some effort. Gallagher ran himself absolutely ragged and he has to be my MOTM. Buckley looked shaky as owt at first but grew into his role and got us up the pitch with some excellent passing from RB. Nyambe and Ayala were excellent and even Amari Bell looked good. That was a hell of a fighting spirit from a group of players who clearly give a shit. Good stuff. 

[HowieFive0]

2 minutes ago, Hoochie Bloochie Mama said:

Watching it at the in-laws again?

In my Naked Bubble Hooch ...

[Silas]

That elephant looks traumatised!

[bluefred]

On wards and upwards common you blues

[neophox]

We have scored most goals in champ at the moment.

[rigger]

11 minutes ago, darrenrover said:

No. I have an old satin scarf that I used to wear round my wrist to games in the early seventies. I always take it with me to big games and we seldom lose. It's called the lucky scarf! (I wear it round my neck though!)

 

 

I have a similar scarf story, bought in the early seventies. The letters have faded that much it just looks blue.

[HowieFive0]

1 minute ago, Silas said:

That elephant looks traumatised!

Bigger trunk than me  though ..

[Riversider28]

17 minutes ago, davefarnworth said:

Amazing. What a point. People reckon Davenport can play. Begs the questoin. 

And the question is............?

[Miller11]

Heroic from every player (barring one) who set foot on that pitch for us today. 

Could pick out anyone you like for special praise really... Can’t believe some of the grief I’ve seen directed at Buckley and Bell at times during the game! Ayala showing his true ability. Delighted for Davenport - this may just be the catalyst he needs to kickstart his Rovers career.  Nyambe is so vital. Gallagher was superb, MOTM.

Potentially a massive result. Certainly one to build on. Another really hard earned point and encouraging signs we might be able to find that elusive bit of consistency over the course of a season.

Frightening how good we could be with all our players available!

[neophox]

Ayala was up to speed against pacy brentford. Good for wednesday.

[Silas]

1 minute ago, HowieFive0 said:

Bigger trunk than me  though ..

[DeeCee]

I'd have been happy with a point before the game, after what went on, I'm thrilled by the point. ?

[darrenrover]

1 minute ago, rigger said:

I have a similar scarf story, bought in the early seventies. The letters have faded that much it just looks blue.

Identical rigger. All you can see on the blue satin are the grounds I went to written in black pen. The heady days of The Shay, Field Mill and Boothferry Park!

[OldEwoodBlue]

highlights

https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/12152255/brentford-2-2-blackburn

[HowieFive0]

1 minute ago, Silas said:

?? ...woahhhhhh steady on Silas !!

[Ewood Ace]

A well earned and hard fought point after being put into trouble by the skipper. Very poor defending from Lenihan and highlighted his biggest problem as a player which is that he still hasn't matured and is still making bad, rash decisions.  A number of excellent performances, Ayala had his best game in a Rovers shirt, Rothwell was excellent and Nyambe filled in very well at centre back. I thought that our standout performers were Gallagher and Johnson whose work rate's were phenomenal. Delighted for Davenport to get his first goal and I liked the look of him when he came on he looked to have plenty of energy and a bit of bite about him. Buckley at right back was an aberration, he desperately needs a loan in January he is miles and miles away from being good enough for this level. Also a special mention for Kaminski coming to take a high set piece in stoppage time to ease the pressure, that is the sort of thing that we have lacked between the sticks for many a year.

Edited December 5, 2020 by Ewood Ace

[darrenrover]

10 minutes ago, Proudtobeblue&white said:

TM saying Wharton's injury doesn't look good. Feel for the lad.

Is it his achilles?

[Proudtobeblue&white]

Just now, darrenrover said:

Is it his achilles?

Apparently, having a scan.

[Tom]

Another Dolan assist as well, 3 goals, penalty won, an assist today 

Reckon that is one small gamble that has officially paid off!

[darrenrover]

Just now, Proudtobeblue&white said:

Apparently, having a scan.

Yeh, I thought it looked like his achilles tendon when it happened. If it's torn and the tendon has gone up his calf, it'll be 6 to 9 months.

Really feel for the lad.

[tomphil]

Why oh why do our lads seem to have so many weak joints it can't all be bad luck. 

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

1 hour ago, JacknOry said:

How do you figure that? Lenihan, Williams, and Ayala are all injury prone and Lenihan always picks up a suspension or two. Throw in 3 matches a week cos of COVID and it was plain to see we needed another CB.

It was crazy letting Magloire go out on loan to non league knowing we have 3 injury prone centre halves plus Lenihan always has a suspension in him. Ground hog day with our centre halves.

[darrenrover]

1 minute ago, tomphil said:

Why oh why do our lads seem to have so many weak joints it can't all be bad luck. 

I'm beginning to think something may be amiss too.

[OldEwoodBlue]

Raya should have been booked for that dive when Davenport scores.

Kaminski massive upgrade.