Rovers v Canaries. Sat 12th Dec 3pm

[neophox]

Mark Hughes still out there and available.

[Mercer]

6 minutes ago, BankEnd Rover said:

We need a new Coach & back room staff. It’s that simple. We need CHANGE!

A new manager and back room staff.

Mowbray appointed what, IMO, is a shower of sh1t.

[USABlue]

No comments on Pukki being offside recieving the ball?

[Tormund]

3 minutes ago, Miker said:

I'm surprised at all the criticism for Johnson and Douglas. Thought Douglas one of the best players on the pitch with several great deliveries.  Johnson also controlling much of the midfield with several great challenges and passes out wide to Elliott.

Gally has been too quiet for me and also leaving Douglas exposed on the left flank. Elliott has looked good but he's picking the wrong decision too often. 

I think this might be a game for Buckley to have an impact in, as it feels like the right pass could unlock their defence and give us a goal. 

Unfortunately somebody has to be the scapegoat.

[Exiled_Rover]

4 minutes ago, Joar said:

I would say that was a fairly even first half, but Norwich clearly have more quality players and the biggest chances so far. Pukki is a level above. really. You can also tell they have more players good on the ball, as when they have possession it's faster and more precise

As evidenced by his PL season last year, no he's not. He's a very good Championship player, but nothing more.

[Butty]

1 minute ago, Mercer said:

A new manager and back room staff.

Mowbray appointed what, IMO, is a shower of sh1t.

You can’t think it’s that bad when you’re tipping us to win every week 😂

[philipl]

Douglas weak apart from his set pieces.

Midfield not making an impact.

Just not happening it for us up front in the same way it didn't at Bristol City.

Things might happen in the second half- we get it together or they run away with it. Would like to see Davenport get a run.

[Bigdoggsteel]

4 minutes ago, USABlue said:

This getting halfway into their half then within two oasses Kaminski has it is really bugging me.  Look forwards, we are.losing.

We have been at this since last season. Turning back in the opposition half and next thing it's with our keeper. We are far too conservative at times, but I do see why cos sometimes we try quick balls forward and it goes wrong. 

When Armstrong is off it, we struggle badly. Mowbray has faith in him as the main man, but I have my doubts he will do it consistently when it matters against teams above us or where he doesn't get 7 shots per game 

Edited December 12, 2020 by Bigdoggsteel

[Mercer]

Depressingly familiar.

The opposition know our weaknesses and set out to exploit.

IMO, we would be better off with Mulgrew at left back than Douglas!

[Hoochie Bloochie Mama]

1 minute ago, superniko said:

Worth noting after 18 games:

2018 - 26 points and 5 off playoffs 
2019 - 24 points and 6 off playoffs

Lose this and it’s 25 points and 6 off playoffs. We can complain about injuries but we’re just not progressing and it couldn’t be highlighted any more than by looking at our back 4 during that 45 mins. 

You'll not hear Tony quoting those stats.

[neophox]

Why we dont play as we did at Brentford, same team..

[bluebruce]

5 minutes ago, USABlue said:

Bit OTT some comments I think.  They look better, more a prem side with a good manager.  We have huffed and puffed but as is often the case we gonforward and I feel nothing is going to come of it, they go forward and I think they're going to score.

  Sadly I don't think we have anyone on the bench to effect change, maybe Davenport, Downing but for who.  Dolan?  Don't think he would do anything ither than the obligatory stepovers.

That description, and saying the comments so far are OTT, seems incongruous.

I do generally agree that some of the comments are a little excessive. They are looking more formidable than us, but they're also the top side in the league so far. Still, we have to be trying to get something today.

[Exiled in Toronto]

Lucky we aren’t 0-4 down IMO. Douglas getting skinned alive plus when he does get the ball he always turns back, at least Bell keeps them guessing. Illuminating for me has been the difference between Pukki and Armstrong, very clever run tracked by no-one for their goal, leaving Gallagher of all people as the shot blocker. Only bright spot for me has been Elliott.

[G Somerset Rover]

4 minutes ago, superniko said:

Worth noting after 18 games:

2018 - 26 points and 5 off playoffs 
2019 - 24 points and 6 off playoffs

Lose this and it’s 25 points and 6 off playoffs. We can complain about injuries but we’re just not progressing and it couldn’t be highlighted any more than by looking at our back 4 during that 45 mins. 

I assumed it would be similar to this but that’s got to be eye opening even for Mowbray’s biggest fans.

[Doogs]

4 minutes ago, superniko said:

Worth noting after 18 games:

2018 - 26 points and 5 off playoffs 
2019 - 24 points and 6 off playoffs

Lose this and it’s 25 points and 6 off playoffs. We can complain about injuries but we’re just not progressing and it couldn’t be highlighted any more than by looking at our back 4 during that 45 mins. 

Good points. We are standing still under this manager..

[simongarnerisgod]

1 minute ago, Exiled_Rover said:

As evidenced by his PL season last year, no he's not. He's a very good Championship player, but nothing more.

you could be a non league striker to get space in our box,all he did was wait for the inept defence to give him the chance

[philipl]

2 minutes ago, USABlue said:

No comments on Pukki being offside recieving the ball?

That linesman missed at least two offsides.

Hopefully remains as blinkered for the second half.

[Exiled_Rover]

3 minutes ago, neophox said:

Mark Hughes still out there and available.

Lost his mojo and his backroom staff.

It's a no from me. 

Go find a young, hungry manager from the lower leagues. Someone who's ripping up trees, but doesn't have the funds / hasn't been there long enough to kick the team on. 

[Angry_Pirate]

On the bright side, Armstrong has only shot 3 times so far when he should have linked the play...

I fear that will once again push double fingers over the next 45.

[neophox]

Really are Douglas better  than Bell?

[Roboftherovers82]

I genuinely believe we are a top 6 side we have the players just something seems lacking be it injuries or poor tactics from the boss I always said if tony left I would like Howe I think he could get us top 6 

[Tormund]

1 minute ago, neophox said:

Really are Douglas better  than Bell?

Alright you’ve made your point pal.

[bluebruce]

6 minutes ago, USABlue said:

This getting halfway into their half then within two oasses Kaminski has it is really bugging me.  Look forwards, we are.losing.

We are more interested in keeping possession than doing anything dangerous with it.

For all the pretty football, and the genuine potential this side has, that's our biggest weakness this season.

[K-Hod]

6 minutes ago, USABlue said:

No comments on Pukki being offside recieving the ball?

He may well have been tbh, but they mentioned nowt on commentary and there was no replay...

[jim mk2]

4 minutes ago, Mercer said:

Depressingly familiar.

The opposition know our weaknesses and set out to exploit.

IMO, we would be better off with Mulgrew at left back than Douglas!

You were confident we would "see off this lot" ??