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

[superniko]

Missed the first 30. Good to see Travis dropped and a bit of a statement from JDT there but disappointed no Adam Wharton in the squad at all (despite the last two dire performances from the team). 

[chaddyrovers]

Very good performance so far and very different from the last 2 games. Pressing high, players closing down quickly, playing longer balls which helps when Gallagher is playing. The back is playing more narrower and closer together. Playing it out from the back less and Kaminski kicking it longer. Take less risk approach

Buckley has been good in midfield with closing down and pressing more. Morton also been good. 

Also like Dolan and Dack pressing from the front. 

Please keep this up Rovers. JDT's Blue and White Army. 

[Andy]

6 minutes ago, RTM08 said:

Maybe I'm missing something as I'm unable to watch it and just popped in to check the score, but everyone seems to be incredible positive despite the fact from the outside it looks like we're offering nothing and fluked a goal?

Anyone got a quick summary?

Those stats don't represent how the half has been.

We started very brightly, deservedly led and then had a large period where we let them have the ball. 7 'shots', but if you'd seen them, we were troubled by none of them.

The main positive is that we've been bright, pressing well and some good individual performances so far - even JRC has been decent, to be fair.

The negative is that we've had periods of fanning around at the back still and, if we persevere with that, it's a matter of time until we gift them a real chance.

Good half though.

[simongarnerisgod]

cmon rovers,don`t let em breathe,get straight in their faces

[Tricky]

Look a different side tonight, Ayala solid, Buckley finally taking his chance. Timely statement from JDT. Hopefully they continue to dig in. 

Edited December 17, 2022 by Tricky

[Butty]

9 minutes ago, BankEnd Rover said:

Yeah, would love to see a A Wharton/ Buckley in the middle. On their day that would be probably the best CM duo in the league.

Jesus Christ, I’m all for backing our own lads and those two are good promising young players but F**k me that’s a ridiculous claim. We need to sign an experienced physical presence in central midfield in Jan to play alongside ONE of Wharton/Buckley/Morton. 

[den]

Take away the effort- which should be there anyway - I thought our quality on the ball was very poor.

[Sweaty Gussets]

Just now, den said:

Take away the effort- which should be there anyway - I thought our quality on the ball was very poor.

It always is to be fair. Our results have come from taking the lead and defending resolutely. We're utter dogshit when we go behind for the reasons you state. 

[chaddyrovers]

22 minutes ago, neophox said:

Would have  Hedges on for Dolan second half.

why?

[Crozzy]

I know I bang the Dack drum but he is certainly not finished. He’s one of our best players still. Quality passing, one touch passing and link up play 

Edited December 17, 2022 by Crozzy

[booth]

Morton's such a frustrating player. Gets himself into a good position, receives the ball well in a dangerous position, then doesn't cross. Passes it back and we lose it.

[superniko]

4 minutes ago, Crozzy said:

I know I bang the Dack drum but he is certainly not finished. He’s one of our best players still. Quality passing, one touch passing and link up play 

The pass through to Morton was pure quality then. He is still a difference maker at this level. A run of games and no injuries please. 
 

Jesus and he just opened it up for Buckley there. Pure class

Edited December 17, 2022 by superniko

[booth]

Why is Buckley not passing to Brereton, the TOP SCORER!

[Crozzy]

1 minute ago, superniko said:

The pass through to Morton was pure quality then. He is still a difference maker at this level. A run of games and no injuries please. 

And then that back heel to Buckley that took 2/3 Norwich players out the game 

[J*B]

Brilliant from Dack there. Decent from Buckley, but as Sky commented, should have passed to Brereton rather than Gallagher. 

[Tom]

Just now, J*B said:

Brilliant from Dack there. Decent from Buckley, but as Sky commented, should have passed to Brereton rather than Gallagher. 

Honking from Bucko it was a terrible ball and the wrong choice 

[booth]

Just now, J*B said:

Brilliant from Dack there. Decent from Buckley, but as Sky commented, should have passed to Brereton rather than Gallagher. 

He had the option of Gallagher and Brereton. 99.9% of our survey said they would have passed to Brereton.

[superniko]

Better team 2nd half. Fans on the managers back. Come on Rovers let’s have a 2nd!

[WacoRover]

I like our 11 & the effort today. 
It’s a totally different team than the last last games. 

[simongarnerisgod]

a decent side would take control and finish norwich off,they are offering nothing

[WacoRover]

Wharton & Szmodics in

[chaddyrovers]

Ayala and Dack off for Wharton and Szmodics on

[Tricky]

These subs will be our downfall here 

[booth]

Can anyone explain why Dack is going off?

[Andy]

Dack's been decent tonight, but I think taking him off now is a good decision.

Still easing him back to full fitness and fresh legs in Sam S.