v Swansea City (a) - 5/2/22

[TonyM]

1 minute ago, SoldierMo said:

Too much tinkering has started

Not sure he has a lot of choice about that today .... lets hope Giles/Hedges show us something, 

 

I expect we'll see Khadra/BBD sometime in the 2nd half.

[G Somerset Rover]

Highlights why we needed a striker to come in during January. So difficult seeing where the goals are coming from there.

[DuffsLeftPeg]

2 minutes ago, pick32 said:

6-1-3-0 

worst starting 11 I’ve seen this season 

Be quiet 🤫 

[jones_rover]

Sensible selection for me this. Don't want to overdo it with Brereton and Khadra and risk any serious injuries.

Have firepower waiting in the wings if required.

Big chance for the new signings to impress, excited to see what they can offer!

[simongarnerisgod]

sorry to be blunt,but that is an absolute abomination of a forward line,it shows the folly of not bringing in a proper centre forward,we can only hope rothwell is motivated because thats the only goal threat we have in that formation,on the other hand our defence is rock solid so i can`t see us conceding either,i would`nt complain if we got a point

[HowieFive0]

3 minutes ago, pick32 said:

6-1-3-0 

worst starting 11 I’ve seen this season 

eh ..?

[bluebruce]

6 minutes ago, islander200 said:

Brererton on bench

Not a striker in that front 3. Hedges has the closest claim. Could be a tough day to score again. Buckley doesn't really have a goal in him (4 career goals), Giles has 6 career goals...think we are reliant on Hedges today (and the bench of course, with BBD and Khadra), hope he's a good un. It does sound like he has been training well. Of course, if we do keep another clean sheet then yes, anybody popping up with 1 will do the job.

Edited February 5, 2022 by bluebruce

[DuffsLeftPeg]

Solid team…keep it tight until 60 mins and then we’ve got 2 great options off the bench if we need a goal. COYB!

[Miker]

2 minutes ago, Gavlar Somerset Rover! said:

Highlights why we needed a striker to come in during January. So difficult seeing where the goals are coming from there.

Rothwell.

Otherwise, hold on until second half and bring BBD and Khadra on to win it.

[simongarnerisgod]

qpr getting beat at peterboro,it`s the cup but hopefully it`ll blunt their progress

[Silas]

5 minutes ago, pick32 said:

6-1-3-0 

worst starting 11 I’ve seen this season 

Not excited to see the 2 new signings then.

Always gives me a bit of a buzz, particularly the hype around Giles. 

[islander200]

1 minute ago, bluebruce said:

Not a striker in that front 3. Hedges has the closest claim. Could be a tough day to score again. Buckley doesn't really have a goal in him (4 career goals), Giles has 6 career goals...think we are reliant on Hedges today, hope he's a good un. Of course, if we do keep another clean sheet then yes, anybody popping up with 1 will do the job.

We have Brererton and Khedra on the bench so once we keep things tight ourselves then they can be called upon if need be.

In a couple of weeks when a couple are back both our first 11 and bench will be looking quite strong.

3 points be massive tonight, keep some distance between ourselves and the chasing pack.Come on lads

[OsloRover]

This is obviously some sort of Mowbray scheme to play guys named Ryan in every position. 3/11 today.

[Darrenbot]

1 minute ago, simongarnerisgod said:

qpr getting beat at peterboro,it`s the cup but hopefully it`ll blunt their progress

Or it'lll mean theres no more distractions for them.

[Hasta]

After we caught Swansea in possession so much on the opening day, I can only presume Hedges and Giles are two players who can close down like crazy. However it does look pretty blunt upfront.

[bluebruce]

Another issue with that front three is two of them are having their debuts, so haven't established much understanding with each other or the rest of the team yet.

However I do support keeping Khadra and BBD on the bench to limit the risk of injury. BBD probably tired too after his excursion, so best coming on against tired legs. Hopefully with the game still in the balance (or better yet, in our favour).

[Gav]

9 minutes ago, SoldierMo said:

Too much tinkering has started

Forced changes, you get that don’t you? 

[bigbrandjohn]

1 minute ago, OsloRover said:

This is obviously some sort of Mowbray scheme to play guys named Ryan in every position. 3/11 today.

Economic from an instructions pointnof view   “ Hey Ryan, get your arse in gear.”  

[neophox]

Well atleast we have some

options on the bench.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

To quote Graham Taylor - Do I not like that. Three midfield players up front. I’d take a 1-0 now.

Edited February 5, 2022 by Tyrone Shoelaces

[bluebruce]

2 minutes ago, islander200 said:

We have Brererton and Khedra on the bench so once we keep things tight ourselves then they can be called upon if need be.

In a couple of weeks when a couple are back both our first 11 and bench will be looking quite strong.

3 points be massive tonight, keep some distance between ourselves and the chasing pack.Come on lads

Yeh I edited the post to reflect that before yours popped up, so I do agree there. Also agree the team is about to look stronger, though it's a shame we don't have them fully fit for this one because it's probably our easiest game for a bit.

[roversfan99]

Worryingly blunt looking side with Brereton only a sub. Not too sure where the goals are coming from.

[Gordon Gekko]

Disappointing lineup. If you’re fit enough for the bench then you’re fit enough to start. This has all the hallmarks of a quadruple change from the tinker man on 60 minutes when we’re 1 down. 

[darrenrover]

Fecking nightmare....taken the trouble to drive to Swansea but been stuck on the M4 in traffic for 2 hours due to an accident at junction 28.....Unlikely to make the game!!

We were in Beverley prior to Hull being called off too.

Suffice it to say we're all fucked off!

[bluebruce]

4 minutes ago, Gordon Gekko said:

Disappointing lineup. If you’re fit enough for the bench then you’re fit enough to start. This has all the hallmarks of a quadruple change from the tinker man on 60 minutes when we’re 1 down. 

I've never understood this line of reasoning. If you're fit to play 20 minutes, you're fit to play 90? Nah.