v Norwich City (a) - 17/12/22

[J*B]

Sorry to be the negative one, but I’m not getting ahead of myself. If their manager lasts until the New Year I’ll be impressed. That was a performance of a team of players that have turned against the manager and the fans where booing from the second minute. We played well and deserved the result but there’s clearly problems at Norwich. 

[Tricky]

14 minutes ago, Mashed Potatoes said:

Superb result. Just underlines what a good manager JDT is that he is able to pick our players up after 2 disappointing results with a team selection that nobody anticipated - and get a win.

This is true, fair play 

[chaddyrovers]

25 minutes ago, West Yorks Rover said:

Bloody Hell Chaddy, I don't think any of us expected this.

We got the reaction we wanted after the last disappointed performance 

[booth]

Just now, J*B said:

Sorry to be the negative one, but I’m not getting ahead of myself. If their manager lasts until the New Year I’ll be impressed. That was a performance of a team of players that have turned against the manager and the fans where booing from the second minute. We played well and deserved the result but there’s clearly problems at Norwich. 

Yet they are in 5th place.

[Tricky]

4 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

Very impressive performance today and we got a response after last week very disappointing performance. 

Solid at the back and defending as a team. We played narrower and no risks/playing out from the back and played it longer. All the back 4 were very good tonight. Hyam won everything tonight. Captain performance there. maybe Travis need to learn from that now. Buckley and Morton press the ball, tackle and played some simple and tidy passes. a couple of unnecessary risks by Morton but still good overall. Look a threat going forward tonight. Rovers pressed higher and closing down quickly then previous game. Also made some tactical fouls and shown they can do the ugly side of the game.

Hyam and Buckley outstanding. JRC and Pickering played good aswell. Gallagher is very important to this team cos what he brings to this team. Dolan and Dack played well and pressed the ball at the right times tonight

Also special praise to every Rovers fan who went to Carrow Road tonight. Surprised by Norwich fans reaction to Dean Smith and them being 5th in the league

JDT's Blue and White Army! 

 

Very comprehensive summary Chadlington, you get some stick on here but big love mate. 

Edited December 17, 2022 by Tricky

[Butty]

25 minutes ago, J*B said:

Dolan and Buckley have worked their socks off. Dack has played well. We look a better team four at the back than we do five. As far as I’m concerned the following are key players, the rest are up for debate…

Kaminski

Brittain Hyam ? Pickering

? ? 

Gallagher ? Brereton 

Dolan 

A fully fit Ayala gets in there over Scott Wharton ten times out of ten. 

[Hasta]

Really excellent and enjoyable performance / result.

Special credit to JDT for reading what we’ve all been telling him to do for the last few weeks, and then actually doing it. 

[Ossydave]

Hell of a lot better.

Basically did what the fans have been asking for. And THAT is exactly why we've been so fucking mad, the stubbornness to not do so.

Travis I'm afraid shouldn't be anywhere near the armband again, questionable about the pitch. He at least needs some time out.

JRC deserves a special mention.

Above all else PASSION today, where the hell was it in the derby games though? I'd like to think it's been highlighted to the team how pissed off we were at the lack of it lately, or maybe it came naturally I don't know.

[booth]

Dack played really well for the hour he was on. I hope JDT uses that as a platform to build on.

Brereton was sleeprunning through the match. I hope we get a trademark Diaz appearance against Tony's juggernaut.

[WacoRover]

First time I’ve ever seen Rovers play three consecutive games on TV. I am thrilled I got to see this one. The previous two games, in tactics & selection, bore no resemblance to today. jdt must have got some guys attention, based on todays result. Great effort, all over the pitch. 

I wasn’t looking forward to Cup match vs Forest; I am now. COYB!!! 

Supremely happy, great performance by the team. 

[booth]

2 minutes ago, Butty said:

A fully fit Ayala gets in there over Scott Wharton ten times out of ten. 

This seasons Scott Wharton yes, but not last seasons. Let's not forget how immense he can be.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

1 hour ago, LDRover said:

Good performance so far. Get it out of the danger zone and play in their half. Press when they get 10 yards from the half way line and work your socks off.

It's all we ask really.

It like in rugby league - play in their half and wait for the mistakes to come along.

[Waggy76]

That was a good win...

[Andy]

4 minutes ago, J*B said:

Sorry to be the negative one, but I’m not getting ahead of myself. If their manager lasts until the New Year I’ll be impressed. That was a performance of a team of players that have turned against the manager and the fans where booing from the second minute. We played well and deserved the result but there’s clearly problems at Norwich. 

I can't agree with that. We were good tonight - not always in quality and decisions, but in endeavour and effort.

We made them look poor; they were a couple of points off us before this game - firmly in the top 6.

[RoversTilliDie]

We still haven't learnt how to put games to sleep, there were some nervous moments in the 2nd half, giving the ball away far to cheaply and silly fouls in dangerous positions, until Dolan put it beyond doubt. I dont know why Dolans been sitting on the bench, given 90 minutes he's capable of winning matches. Dolan and Buckley made a big difference for me and should start against Forest in the League cup tie. Well done Rovers.

[Sweaty Gussets]

Oh Rovers we love you.........

[SIMON GARNERS 194]

Our fans have come in for a bit of unfair stick lately but that Norwich lot take the biscuit.

[superniko]

21 minutes ago, superniko said:

Enjoy the long journey home lads and lasses. Get a few cans for the coach!

You’ve done the club proud making that journey a week before Christmas in the cold after two derby thumpings!

Positives  

- 3 points and clean sheet

- Showing some real fight and grit, especially Dolan on multiple occasions. Makes a world of difference 

- Fluidity in midfield, showing we are a team without Travis slowing it down / giving it away in the middle

- Dack oozing class, especially the 15 minutes in the 2nd half

- Buckley having a strong game

- JRC pretty solid, he’s not superb but he can do a job in the squad 

 

Negatives 

- Injuries: Ayala and Gallagher and hopefully nobody else. Not ideal at all, especially as Ayala was one of the best players on the pitch. 

- Diaz looking more like Brereton

- Only a sub so won’t judge too harshly but I’m not sure Szmodics is the one. Has to be seen as a squad player now rather than starting 11

 

Next up I’d be starting same team but Wharton for Morton (assuming Ayala is okay)

Have a good Christmas everyone and see you all on Boxing Day!

Forgot to add, I’ve gone for a Passimiento Red from Sicily, one of our favourites. Have a great evening everyone.

[booth]

7 minutes ago, SIMON GARNERS 194 said:

Our fans have come in for a bit of unfair stick lately but that Norwich lot take the biscuit.

13 minutes in... Boooooooooo!

The last time I witnessed anything like that, we had Kean in the dugout.

[G Somerset Rover]

Well I didn’t see that coming. A very welcome three points. Great to see Buckley on it - a lovely player if his head and heart is right.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

Well who saw that coming ? I was right about one thing - nobody had that starting eleven down at all.

[J*B]

1 minute ago, booth said:

13 minutes in... Boooooooooo!

The last time I witnessed anything like that, we had Kean in the dugout.

Yep - I remember singing “we want Steve Kean out” in the Blackburn End before a game had started. 

[booth]

2 minutes ago, J*B said:

Yep - I remember singing “we want Steve Kean out” in the Blackburn End before a game had started. 

Wonder if Sky Sports will run a hit piece on them for being nasty to the manager.

[Mashed Potatoes]

2 minutes ago, booth said:

13 minutes in... Boooooooooo!

The last time I witnessed anything like that, we had Kean in the dugout.

Absolutely ridiculous behaviour by the Norwich fans- and symptomatic of the entitlement demonstrated by too many fans in the modern era. They are 5th in the table, and have a manager who has already achieved one promotion to the Premier League via the playoffs. They should stick with Dean Smith and not listen to the clowns baying from the stands or behind their keyboards.

[Sweaty Gussets]

5 points clear of 7th at the halfway stage - I think we'd all have taken that at the beginning of the season.