Barnsley v Rovers, Wed 17th Feb

[Dan]

Just now, Tom said:

Barnsley are the first team I recall lining up with two Callum’s in their starting line up.

STATTO

That’s actually the most interesting highlight of tonight. How many Callum’s have played for Rovers? Callum Davidson? 

[garnersfags]

3 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

Gallagher and Douglas played well..

I think 3-5-2 looks decent and 2 up front is a threat. 

No point through midfield when the pitch is awful and weather awful

You mean Gallacher ran around with vigour. 

That is NOT the same as playing well. 

He is fine until he gets anywhere near the box. 

He is not a footballer. He never will be, but he'll score a goal next week which will keep him in the team for another 10 ineffective games. 

We may well win this game but we have stagnated since the Deepdale win and it is becoming harder and harder to witness. 

[LDRover]

10 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

Set pieces taker? 

Mowbray ahead of the curve there, implementing NFL style special teams in his 11.

[StevenSK]

Barnsley doing HT warm ups before taking positions rovers just stood watching 

[Tugay-is-God]

Arma looking pretty frustrated out there

[J*B]

For all the talk about the new style, this looks very much like a Big Sam tactic to me. I know the pitch isn’t good but it’s long ball after long ball. 

[Sparks Rover]

Well...this is shit isn't it?

[Dan]

1 minute ago, Angry_Pirate said:

First half was so dull I decided to list the games Mowbray has avoided "fan displeasure" (at FT only) since Lockdown.

I even tried to give him the benefit of the doubt where I could.

Wigan (0-2), Barnsley (0-2), Millwall (0-1), Cardiff (0-0), Forest (0-1), Reading (2-4), Swansea (0-2), Middlesbrough (0-0), Bristol City (0-1), Stoke (0-1), Sheff Wed (0-0) Huddersfield (1-2), Doncaster (0-1), QPR (0-1), Preston (1-2)

Just the 15 then. Could easily have been 20. And that doesn't even consider the amount of abysmal 0-0s at half time. Basically 50% of the games this past year.

Covid-19 has saved Tony BIG time.

I personally think Tony should self isolate until the summer. He can take Bennet and Gallagher with him. 

[StevenSK]

1 minute ago, J*B said:

For all the talk about the new style, this looks very much like a Big Sam tactic to me. I know the pitch isn’t good but it’s long ball after long ball. 

Without the percentages second ball pick ups or any purpose of organisation

[matt83]

1 minute ago, J*B said:

For all the talk about the new style, this looks very much like a Big Sam tactic to me. I know the pitch isn’t good but it’s long ball after long ball. 

Ive no problem with long ball. But it flies in the face of the type of players Mowbray has been buying and the style he's wanted to play for 4 years. Desperation from a manager totally out of his depth.  

[StevenSK]

Just now, matt83 said:

Ive no problem with long ball. But it flies in the face of the type of players Mowbray has been buying and the style he's wanted to play for 4 years. Desperation from a manager totally out of his depth.  

Get Pulis in tomorrow 

[Tom]

4 minutes ago, Dan said:

That’s actually the most interesting highlight of tonight. How many Callum’s have played for Rovers? Callum Davidson? 

I’m drawing a Callum blank

[simongarnerisgod]

Just now, matt83 said:

Ive no problem with long ball. But it flies in the face of the type of players Mowbray has been buying and the style he's wanted to play for 4 years. Desperation from a manager totally out of his depth.  

i think he`s lost the dressing room and now he`s just desperate for results to try and get some credibility back,hence the scattergun tactics

[Bbrovers2288]

Just frustrated and bored every game just now, watch out of a sense of obligation, but it’s a chore. So so so tired of mowbrays ways 

[J*B]

Just now, Tom said:

I’m drawing a Callum blank

Callum He dry?

[roverandout]

Neither team can pass the ball more than 2 passes. Appalling 

[J*B]

Just now, J*B said:

Callum He dry?

Callum Wright that went to Leicester. 

[BigBar]

Dirt from Bennett in a positive position.

[Dan]

Only 5 mins until we get 3 random subs. Shall we play ToMo Tombolla Bingo? 

[Tormund]

Watching the second half, Barnsley look worse than us. Dire 

[Tom]

Just now, J*B said:

Callum Wright that went to Leicester. 

Ah yes good one 

Also Callum Fode-Koita

[toogs]

Nope, still not worked out our shape. 
 

This is dire stuff. 

[RevidgeBlue]

7 minutes ago, Paul Mellelieu said:

Difficult arguing with a post like that.  Impossible actually.

Have you actually got anything constructive to say about the shambles we witness out on the pitch week after week rather than just continually snipe at anyone who dares question Mowbray.

Of course Mowbray is in pure self preservation mode. He isn't even being subtle about it now having the gall after 4 years here to suggest that we're only 28 games into a quest for promotion.

And becoming increasingly arrogant and obnoxious during interview when being rightly questioned about things like sitting in the stand.

It's hardly surprising. He knows he's bombproof with Waggott as CEO. Nor even Cole appointed his mate as his boss.

[Darwen Rover 007]

The Barnsley manager does not look like the kind of guy you would mess with!! 

[rigger]

1 minute ago, Tom said:

I’m drawing a Callum blank

At the moment we have got loads that I could Call um shit.