Friday 12th February Blackburn Rovers Vs Preston North End @ Ewood Park

[USABlue]

13 hours ago, AllRoverAsia said:

 

But at least he was, for once, honest today and admitted he's not into tactics or formations.

 

Surely an important skill.for a football manager.  Has he just told Pune that he does not know what he is doing, will they hear it.  An open admission that he does not know what he is doing.  Fire him.

[TimmyJimmy]

OK I've seen the light and I'm converted, time for Rovers and TM et al to part company.

I'm a strong believer in decency and loyalty but enough is enough. I like TM as a human being and I think his values saved our club. I'm grateful and wish him well and nothing but the best but the time has come for a change (and it pains me to say that).

We've had bad injuries this season and no settled team available so many square pegs in round holes were necessary, c'est la vie. But now!?

No, Tony this is all wrong. The team selection is wrong. Player positioning is wrong. Strategy is wrong. Tactics are none existent.

We have good individual players yet you hobble them every match. I scream out for someone to pull the ball down and pass it rather than hoof it. I cry out for someone to complete a pass. Hello! Does anyone want to show for a throw in!!! Does anyone fancy moving off the the ball please.  Whilst we're at it a bit of tracking back would be nice.

We have enough creative talent in the team Tony, tell Nyambe to be a defender, tell Douglas to be a defender, can we have a George Graham back 4 unit all moving together and as one please. Stick Rothwell in the middle and scream at him until he's creative. Use wingers in wing positions, get someone physical in the centre forward positions.

Doing the same old shit over and again and expecting a different result is the oldest form of madness. Sorry Tony, I really am, but it's time to go.

[Ewood Ace]

Wrong thread

Edited February 13, 2021 by Ewood Ace

[Paul Mellelieu]

3 hours ago, JPTSwindon said:

Yes. Did I know it would be Rovers not Burnley relegated during our time, no.

Even so.... is it too late to make other arrangements?

[USABlue]

4 hours ago, Stuart said:

Something needs to change. I fear it will have to be Waggott first - let’s hope the rumours are true.

What rumours?

[Hoochie Bloochie Mama]

Just now, USABlue said:

What rumours?

Retiring in the summer apparently 

[USABlue]

Just now, Hoochie Bloochie Mama said:

Retiring in the summer apparently 

Can he not leave now.

[den]

1 minute ago, Hoochie Bloochie Mama said:

Retiring in the summer apparently 

🤞🍾

[Bigdoggsteel]

50 minutes ago, Tyrone Shoelaces said:

It's a toss up between Gallagher and Brererton as to who is the softest. David Speedie, who was about 8 inches shorter at least,  would have outjumped the pair of them with ease.

True, Brereton is so pathetic I actually forgot about him when it comes to physicality 

[Hoochie Bloochie Mama]

13 minutes ago, Hoochie Bloochie Mama said:

Retiring in the summer apparently 

I'd just want to point out that I only read this on here so if he stays it's not my fault!

[AllRoverAsia]

1 hour ago, perthblue02 said:

Or could be a centre forward who has been dumped out wide because of some self imagined tactical visionary who now does not put much reliance on tactics (and formations, results etc for that matter ) might not have the defensive sense of a proper winger. Not blaming Nyambe or Gallagher for that goal.

Cracking finish though

Lets be honest Gallagher has been miss used long enough to know his duties wide right.

Well that was my view before taking into account Mowbrays disclaimer on tactics and formations and therefore logically any coaching on any play related to them.

It is quite possible Gallagher was just told to stand out wide right by that white line. Full stop.

[Ewood Ace]

1 minute ago, AllRoverAsia said:

Lets be honest Gallagher has been miss used long enough to know his duties wide right.

Well that was my view before taking into account Mowbrays disclaimer on tactics and formations and therefore logically any coaching on any play related to them.

It is quite possible Gallagher was just told to stand out wide right by that white line. Full stop.

Coyle got more out of Gallagher in 6 months than Mowbray has managed in 2 years. Even a clown like Coyle could work out that Gallagher is a lump who is only effective through the middle.

[bluebruce]

11 hours ago, Fraserkirky said:

Not his job. The play came from the middle where we should have had Davenport and Travis in front of Lenihan and Branthwaite. Had no business inside, he is out of position, period.

It is his job. The central area is always the most dangerous and if the CBs have abandoned it then Nyambe is obliged to come inside to deal with their mess. Davenport and Travis did not have that covered.

[AllRoverAsia]

Just now, Ewood Ace said:

Coyle got more out of Gallagher in 6 months than Mowbray has managed in 2 years. Even a clown like Coyle could work out that Gallagher is a lump who is only effective through the middle.

Yes he did. Gallagher looked like a developing player that we would not be able to afford to buy.

I still think he could do something better played central but dont want Armstrong put wide.

As others point out the problem is that Gallagher is a bit soft and has the first touch of a hand-less whore

[J*B]

Afternoon @Mercer, after a last minute menu change last weekend I have attached this evenings menu and await a wine recommendation. I’ll be in the Whalley Wine Shop at 6pm sharp, I’ll leave you something behind the bar for your next visit. 
With thanks, as always! 

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

57 minutes ago, Ewood Ace said:

Coyle got more out of Gallagher in 6 months than Mowbray has managed in 2 years. Even a clown like Coyle could work out that Gallagher is a lump who is only effective through the middle.

For me you either play him up front in a centre forward style role or you don't play him at all. The idea that his height is handy for defending set pieces doesn't outweigh his uselessness as a winger/fullback.

Given the state of the pitch at the moment I'd be inclined to go full on ale house football and pair Gallagher and Armstrong up front and just go long ball most of the time.

Edited February 13, 2021 by Tyrone Shoelaces

[Mercer]

51 minutes ago, J*B said:

Afternoon @Mercer, after a last minute menu change last weekend I have attached this evenings menu and await a wine recommendation. I’ll be in the Whalley Wine Shop at 6pm sharp, I’ll leave you something behind the bar for your next visit. 
With thanks, as always! 

Generally, curries and wine don't match.

However, based on your starter and fish based curry (with garlic and chilli), I'd go for an off-dry Riesling which is very slightly sweet.  Ask them to recommend a bottle and you should be able to get something decent for ten or twelve quid.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

I was just thinking Rovers usually manage to ruin my Saturday evening and some of Sunday. This time they've gone one better and ruined Friday night and all of Saturday plus the usual Sunday blues.

[simongarnerisgod]

15 minutes ago, Tyrone Shoelaces said:

For me you either play him up front in a centre forward style role or you don't play him at all. The idea that his height is handy for defending set pieces doesn't outweigh his uselessness as a winger/fullback.

Given the state of the pitch at the moment I'd be inclined to go full on ale house football and pair Gallagher and Armstrong up front and just go long ball most of the time.

that solution is far to simple for mowbray to consider😊

[alcd]

Stability Rovers is a fallacy Mowbray has created. The squad will disintegrate this summer as the few out of contract players who should be retained actually leave along with the loanees and the only regular goalscorer Armstrong for a knockdown fee further depleted by a sell-on fee to Newcastle. The prospects for nex season are frightening. 

[StevenSK]

Tony “I will not be a burden on this football club” I will walk 

Well time to back your words up Tony

[roversfan99]

Surprised to see this. Even aside from his bizarre cameo at right back, all he did of any value was dive for the penalty. Questions over his defending and positioning for both goals and I dont recall any attacking contributions of any worth. There was once when he totally messed up an opportunity to slide Armstrong in.

 

[booth]

7 minutes ago, roversfan99 said:

Surprised to see this. Even aside from his bizarre cameo at right back, all he did of any value was dive for the penalty. Questions over his defending and positioning for both goals and I dont recall any attacking contributions of any worth. There was once when he totally messed up an opportunity to slide Armstrong in.

 

Verses?

I'm yet to see Mowbray get a decent tune out of Gallagher.

[simongarnerisgod]

7 minutes ago, booth said:

Verses?

I'm yet to see Mowbray get a decent tune out of Gallagher.

he`s made harvey elliot look distinctly average as well,iv`e no doubt he could have ronaldo and messi in the side and still find a way to make them look bad

[StevenSK]

2 minutes ago, simongarnerisgod said:

he`s made harvey elliot look distinctly average as well,iv`e no doubt he could have ronaldo and messi in the side and still find a way to make them look bad

Yeah he’d make Messi look like Phil Neville would TM