v Bradford City (a) 23/08/2022 League Cup

[ItsRoverZ]

Garret looks a real player, as does A Wharton , I'd be happy with them providing back up this season in midfield 

[Wing Wizard Windy Miller]

Fair play.  Good result.

[Sweaty Gussets]

Terrific win that, and great for the young un's confidence.

JDT is god again...until Saturday.😉

[bluebruce]

2 minutes ago, Exiled_Rover said:

What's that, 4 Academy debuts this season?

JDT is going to blow Mowbray's record out of the water.

What was Mowbray's record?

Don't think there's too many more who are close to making their debuts as things look at the mo. Maybe Batty later in the season. Burns late in the season if he recovers in time but probably not. I suppose if the next round is 'easy' or the FA Cup draw is 'easy' we might see one or two more.

[Andy]

1 minute ago, ItsRoverZ said:

Garret looks a real player, as does A Wharton , I'd be happy with them providing back up this season in midfield 

They both do look genuine talents, Wharton especially.

And I couldn't agree more with the 'under TM, we lose this game'.

Properly pleased for those young lads (and Dacky) tonight.

[inflikted]

2 minutes ago, SuperBrfc said:

That's an impressive win. A result that I was not expecting when the lineups came out. Credit to the lads for getting us into the next round.

Looking forward to seeing the draw. Another lower league side hopefully, I want the cup run to go on.

Yeah I think some of the youngsters proved they're not as terrible as some think they are. Not likely all of them will make it at Rovers but they definitely put up a good account of themselves.

[Armchair supporter supremo]

Can't remember the last time our stats looked like that and with a win to go with it! 

Congratulations to the young lads and hopefully and Dack😅 (really hope he gets a proper chance back in the starting 11 for league games. 

[neophox]

This season:

Phillips, Wharton, Garrett, Annesley, Batty this season making their debuts in competition

Last season:

Vale and Carter from the youth

 

Edited August 23, 2022 by neophox

[BigBar]

Ye of little faith. Delighted with the win! Congrats to Dacky and Marky! 

[jim mk2]

Good win, have to say I didn’t expect it. I think Hughes got it wrong and should have pummelled the rovers defence with lots of high balls into box but there you go. Good to be in the draw again after the Mowbray years here’s hoping for a tasty home tie and something for the fans to look forward to

[West Yorks Rover]

Bradford goalkeeper named MOM.

[neophox]

Im pretty sure Dack has played himself to a starting place on saturday. Markanday may get an hour... Tyler had a good game in defence.

[simongarnerisgod]

surprised bradford did`nt try to terrorise us with the physical stuff and long ball

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

That’s a brilliant result given the side we had to put out.  Well done boys.

[chaddyrovers]

10 minutes ago, bluebruce said:

I mean, it was a bit of a problem, I didn't get to listen to the commentary, but cheers.

Well what did you want me to say?

 

[Exiled_Rover]

6 minutes ago, bluebruce said:

What was Mowbray's record?

Don't think there's too many more who are close to making their debuts as things look at the mo. Maybe Batty later in the season. Burns late in the season if he recovers in time but probably not. I suppose if the next round is 'easy' or the FA Cup draw is 'easy' we might see one or two more.

Oh, Batty played against Hartlepool. 5.

Mowbray defenders harped on about how he utilised the Academy to it's fullest extent. 

[robfranlong81]

Sat in with the Bradford fans.  Adam Wharton was my MOTM.  When Dack scored he gave a very long hard look at the bench…

[AllRoverAsia]

3rd games are week commencing 7th November .... 

[Tricky]

3 minutes ago, robfranlong81 said:

Sat in with the Bradford fans.  Adam Wharton was my MOTM.  When Dack scored he gave a very long hard look at the bench…

Embarrassing if so, Bradford are league Two ffs 

[magicalmortensleftpeg]

3 minutes ago, Exiled_Rover said:

Oh, Batty played against Hartlepool. 5.

Mowbray defenders harped on about how he utilised the Academy to it's fullest extent. 

Let’s be fair here. JDT is using the academy lads because he has no choice. Unless we want to go full strength and risk injuries to big players. You get beneath the first XI and this is what you’re left with.

[Paul Mellelieu]

Well done Rovers.  JDT is a genius.

[Sweaty Gussets]

Burnley took 727 fans to Shrewsbury. We took over 1500 to Bradford.

That proves we are twice as big as them. 

[Ossydave]

Good result, regardless of Bradfords league status, to only concede one with that patched up defence is credit to the lads that played.

Sounds like Markanday and Dack did enough to merit some involvement at least at weekend. I'd be starting both especially if Hedges is out still.

Sharpe calling JRC out for praise too which is good to see...

[Sweaty Gussets]

2 minutes ago, renrag said:

Surely you mean 7270 

7270 = Total number of  Dingle fingers (minus thumbs) in Gay Meadow tonight. 

[harryhealless1928]

Sensational result considering the team put out.

Special mention for Annesley. Cant be easy when you make your debut playing without a recognised defensive partner in the middle and looks like his goal-line block got us into the next round.