v Cardiff (a) - 15/1/22 - 12.30pm kick off

[bluebruce]

You know what, with how bad these refs have been on top of everything else, it's a fucking miracle we are where we are.

[Trinidad Rover]

Excellent fighting win despite a poor performance.

Defence was rock solid.

Does anyone else think Travis is incredibly limited? Really stands out in a strong technical team. Not sure he’s all that, have the ball away so many times today.

[simongarnerisgod]

nasty game at hull on wednesday and a real test next monday vs middlesborough(i loathe monday night games by the way),6 points and we`ll be on our way😁

[RevidgeBlue]

  On 15/01/2022 at 14:36, TonyM said:

Felt a bit sorry for Gallagher ...looked OK when he came on and was helping us get forward more, but then got marooned alone up front a few minutes later when Nyambe went off.

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Thought Gallagher was absolutely shocking when he came on, couldn't hold the ball up, made the wrong decision with his passes, didn't put their defenders under any pressure, and managed to get himself booked with a clumsy challenge.

He wasn't on his own in being below par today though.

[Ricky]

Bristol city score at Fulham. Now a win for them would make it a bloody good day for us.

[slowmo]

  On 15/01/2022 at 15:11, Dan said:

Definitely. How many times in the past have we played well and got nothing from a match. Ugly wins are good wins. It’s almost like we’ve gone back to basics, being hard to beat and being able to win games with a flash of good play. 
 

We haven’t been able to do this since Sparky was manager and Nelson was captain. 
 

I know it’s the hope that kills you, but it’s hard not to be thrilled at the moment. ARTE ET LABORE! 

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It's this period ' The Underdogs ' which I still picture Rovers as ( Souness/ Hughes), rather than  the title winning period and the Venkys.  I'm hoping Zeefuik will bring some bite 

[Hasta]

  On 15/01/2022 at 14:37, joey_big_nose said:

Yes but for all of that Cardiff created one chance which Kaminski pulled out a superb save. 

If you can soak up the pressure experiencing pressure is no problem. In terms of scoring goals if our forwards had picked better final passes we would have scored second half. Cardiff didn't carve us open in the way we did to them on the break.

The defence really is the foundation of a football team and we have an outstanding one at this level.

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How we get there I don’t care.

[davulsukur]

The lack of RoversTV frustrated me and the kids wanted to go out, so didn't keep up with the last 30mins or so.

Great to see an away win, I'll take a 0-1 battling performance anyday.

Shame Nyambe was sent off. I guess we'll see how good Zeefuick is sooner rather than later!

[oldjamfan1]

As things stand Burnley are bottom of the Prem and we are joint top of the championship. If Carlsberg did league tables….

Edited January 15, 2022 by oldjamfan1

[Hasta]

The first booking is a bit ridiculous by the ref, but Nyambe was stupid for the second yellow.

[Dreams of 1995]

That NG - be cheap to have him on your shirt - made a meal of the tackle. You saw him peaking at the ref and once the red came out he popped straight back up. 

Id be embarrassed if I did that, especially on camera. He was a little drama Queen all game so you can imagine my joy when he was the one to mess their play up in the last 5 mins. Shit player, enjoy the relegation scrap 

King Ryan Nyambe 

Edited January 15, 2022 by Dreams of 1995

[bluebruce]

Unreal to see Bristol beating Fulham at the cottage, after they just mauled Reading away. Probably won't last, but great for now!

If they do somehow lose I will have to conclude that winning 7-0 away is the worst thing you can do.

Edited January 15, 2022 by bluebruce

[roversfan99]

Not a good performance in many ways and so many individuals had shockers yet its all about results and a superb defensive shift put in, all about those 3 points.

Edun looks really out of place, Brereton as poor as he has been all season, Buckley poor, Travis very off colour and Gallagher with as bad a cameo as you are likely to see.

Lenihan, Wharton and Van Hecke all very good, and Kaminski faultless. 

Nyambe red card perhaps slightly harsh but still foolish from him, both the shove and the late foul.

[Tugay-is-God]

Fulham equalise, of course.

Think they'll end up comfortably top of the table.

[oozy]

  On 15/01/2022 at 14:43, Exiled_Rover said:

Watching the Luton highlights - it's reassuring to see Bell roasted for both of the Bournemouth goals. 

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Pickering has been such an upgrade! Can't help but feel we've missed him last couple of games.

Edited January 15, 2022 by oozy

[had.e.nuff]

is it just the one game ban for Nyambe

[1864roverite]

Yes and Bristol C have scored again

[rigger]

  On 15/01/2022 at 15:42, had.e.nuff said:

is it just the one game ban for Nyambe

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Yes. Lets hope Zeefuik has such a good game, it makes it hard for Nyambe to walk back in.

Edited January 15, 2022 by rigger

[Tugay-is-God]

  On 15/01/2022 at 15:45, 1864roverite said:

Yes and Bristol C have scored again

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And now Fulham again, sounds like a good game haha

[jim mk2]

Fulham 3-2

[SuperBrfc]

Just had an email from Rovers TV to say that £10 has been refunded to my account. They ruined the enjoyment of the game, but at least they've resolved this issue in a quick fashion.

[neophox]

Fulham now 4-2

[arbitro]

Games like today can sometimes define seasons as we had to show a different set of skills to the ones of recent months. We didn't play well at all but ground out a result with some determined, resolute defending which will stand us in good stead for the rest of the season. We needed the back three to be good today and they were with Kaminski solid behind them. When the circumstances demanded we go to a back five we were equally as good. What was really pleasing was the defending of set pieces which has often behind Achilles Heel under Mowbray. 

I have a little worry about the form of a few players but with a solid base and ability to keep clean sheets we are giving ourselves a chance.

[neophox]

  On 15/01/2022 at 15:35, roversfan99 said:

Not a good performance in many ways and so many individuals had shockers yet its all about results and a superb defensive shift put in, all about those 3 points.

Edun looks really out of place, Brereton as poor as he has been all season, Buckley poor, Travis very off colour and Gallagher with as bad a cameo as you are likely to see.

Lenihan, Wharton and Van Hecke all very good, and Kaminski faultless. 

Nyambe red card perhaps slightly harsh but still foolish from him, both the shove and the late foul.

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You say Breretons been poor all season??....

Ok I can agree Brereton has been Brereton 2022 but I hope he will rediscover Diaz on wednesday night.

[Colt Seavers]

  On 15/01/2022 at 15:09, windymiller7 said:

I just hope all these upcoming games on Sky aren't going to be the kiss of death. We're notoriously crap as soon as the Sky cameras roll into town!

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We need Dacky back. He always turned it on for the cameras.