QPR Away / Mercer’s Wine Club

[skous18]

Rothwell for Dack and Elliott for Dolan would do just fine 

[roversfan99]

Strange half. Started dreadfully, Nyambe all over the show and they kept exposing him and Bell. Then after that we were the dominant team. Not a fan of this false 9 bollocks though with Elliott.

Travis back to his old self, Davenport quietly effective, centre backs and keeper fine, Armstrong a constant threat, Rothwell anonymous again and Elliott always wanting the ball but lacking composure today.

[Dan]

2 minutes ago, simongarnerisgod said:

well we ar`nt losing and we look a lot sounder in defence,i`ll take the boredom if we get a point or late goal out of it,branthwaite by the way has a touch of the david mail about him,i.e don`t ****  about if in doubt  just boot the ball as far as you can😊

He’s definitely playing beyond his years. Was a bit worried when he took a blow to face, thinking it may be karma :lol

[SoldierMo]

Elliott been poor

[Blue blood]

Really could do with a win here. Results are going our way. Stoke-Reading 0-0, Bournemouth aren't beating the shambles that is Brum, Bristol City losing. As good as we can hope for so we really need to do our bit. Come on Rovers. 

[BigBar]

Praised Nyambe numerous times on here but he has been very poor today. Couldn't believe my eyes, Bell similar on the left. Harvey been lacklustre too.

Arma been very lively, Gally has done well and Trav playing well. Lenny and Branthwaite doing well in battle.

Rothwell not good.

[JacknOry]

still trying to figure out who is playing where tbh

[booth]

1 minute ago, SoldierMo said:

Elliott been poor

Needs a rest.

[booth]

Just now, BigBar said:

Praised Nyambe numerous times on here but he has been very poor today. Couldn't believe my eyes, Bell similar on the left. Harvey been lacklustre too.

Arma been very lively, Gally has done well and Trav playing well. Lenny and Branthwaite doing well in battle.

Rothwell not good.

Another who needs a rest.

[Exiled in Toronto]

Just now, JacknOry said:

still trying to figure out who is playing where tbh

It’s the fluidity of the front 3 causing QPR all the problems IMO

[BigBar]

Just now, booth said:

Another who needs a rest.

I am a big fan but we can say dropped. This resting is BS 🤣

[Bigdoggsteel]

11 minutes ago, StevenSK said:

Looks a bit lazy today he dosent like off the ball running

It seems a few don't..so often they just don't go for balls that aren't directly too them. One stage Nyambe lifted one into the box and they all looked at it, I think turned around and started jogging back 

[Bigdoggsteel]

2 minutes ago, JacknOry said:

still trying to figure out who is playing where tbh

Really? Looks straightforward enough to me 

[AllRoverAsia]

1 minute ago, JacknOry said:

still trying to figure out who is playing where tbh

Me too.

The false 9 means no striker? Is that correct? If so why tf did we spend the first 10 mins pumping long balls to no one? 

[joey_big_nose]

Defence looks great, Lenihan and Branthwaite have been superb. Only been caught out when Nyambe has been pretending to be Cafu as his want.

Midfield as we always find against teams with 3 at the back has been totally out numbered. We've dealt with that by being a lot more direct than normal which has worked pretty well. Travis has been excellent, Davenport and Rothwell so-so.

All forwards have played well. Armstrong superb down the left. Looks like he will score.

I would probably change the system at 60 mins when Dack comes on. Go 4231.  Tony might stick with the false 9 433, straight swap of Elliott for Dack. With the joy Armstrong I can see the sense in that also.

Very even marginal game. Could go either way. But entertaining.

[Drover]

On paper I like the midfield 3 of Rothwell, Davenport and Travis but it hasn't quite worked as well as I'd hope. Feels like we aren't getting enough from them going forwards joining in with the front 3 (surely should be rothwells brief)

[Bigdoggsteel]

7 minutes ago, roversfan99 said:

Strange half. Started dreadfully, Nyambe all over the show and they kept exposing him and Bell. Then after that we were the dominant team. Not a fan of this false 9 bollocks though with Elliott.

Travis back to his old self, Davenport quietly effective, centre backs and keeper fine, Armstrong a constant threat, Rothwell anonymous again and Elliott always wanting the ball but lacking composure today.

Ya, AA playing well on the left. Best he has played in a while. 

I would probably have Gallagher centre though and not Elliott 

[simongarnerisgod]

1 minute ago, Exiled in Toronto said:

It’s the fluidity of the front 3 causing QPR all the problems IMO

i would`nt say we were causing them problems,more a case of them as well as us not knowing who was playing where,a plan that has some potential,confuse the opposition as well as yourself!!!

[joey_big_nose]

Just now, Drover said:

On paper I like the midfield 3 of Rothwell, Davenport and Travis but it hasn't quite worked as well as I'd hope. Feels like we aren't getting enough from them going forwards joining in with the front 3 (surely should be rothwells brief)

It's so hard for the midfield three against 343. No room at all.

[simongarnerisgod]

come on rovers,they`re *****!!!

[Exiled_Rover]

We're still awful anytime the opposition has their defence set - just don't pull them out of position with our movement / passing.

[Drover]

2 minutes ago, joey_big_nose said:

It's so hard for the midfield three against 343. No room at all.

True.

I wonder if in part this is the reason for a deep lying Elliot in the false 9 position

[LDRover]

Blimey, I'm quicker than Dickie at the back for them. Got to play on his shoulder, it's like he's pulling a caravan.

[Darwen Rover 007]

Braithwaite looks an excellent player.. only 18 also.. wow 

[simongarnerisgod]

1 minute ago, LDRover said:

Blimey, I'm quicker than Dickie at the back for them. Got to play on his shoulder, it's like he's pulling a caravan.

dolan against dickie would be illegal😁