v Watford (a) - 11/02/2023

[Guest]

23 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

I think we should be crossing more than normal but need at least 3 players in the box. We need to remain solid and defensive sound but attacking them. Nothing to fear from them.

 Pears have played well this season and he has improved. Glad to see you backing him 

 

It probably won't do Pears' confidence any good if he is on the wrong end of a tonking.

[Andy]

4 hours ago, lraC said:

The eight new signings could make a difference though.

It can also go the other way, too.

Too many new players too soon often disrupts a side.

[Upside Down]

12 hours ago, arbitro said:

Tomorrow is the first of six games in seventeen days, four of which are away. With a relatively small and inexperienced squad the resources are going to be stretched to the limit. Out of the five league games I think we will get six points and continue our downward trajectory.

That's a bit optimistic don't you think? 

[Ossydave]

I think Brittains return is a massive positive, BUT I hope he's not being rushed back and he really needs to stay fit for a run of games now.

Him and JRC on the right would be a good link up I think if we went 4-4-2, which we obviously won't but still..  

[RoversTilliDie]

Anybody know if Leonard is taking part Tomorrow.

[Ossydave]

18 minutes ago, RoversTilliDie said:

Anybody know if Leonard is taking part Tomorrow.

Very much doubt it judging by JDT's comments, just said he has potential really 

[simongarnerisgod]

13 minutes ago, Ossydave said:

Very much doubt it judging by JDT's comments, just said he has potential really 

most likely keeping faith in the "human statue" vale

[ItsRoverZ]

1 minute ago, simongarnerisgod said:

most likely keeping faith in the "human statue" vale

He mentioned Vale when speaking about Leonard.  Vale offers more or something 

[RoversTilliDie]

21 minutes ago, Ossydave said:

Very much doubt it judging by JDT's comments, just said he has potential really 

Were a bit vunerable at the moment till we get Brittain and Hyam back in defence.

[roversfan99]

3 hours ago, chaddyrovers said:

I think we should be crossing more than normal but need at least 3 players in the box. We need to remain solid and defensive sound but attacking them. Nothing to fear from them.

 Pears have played well this season and he has improved. Glad to see you backing him 

 

Let's hope that we play Brereton up front and Vale is dropped from the squad, that would help.

Can we please stop with the superfan rubbish, what I say on this messageboard makes absolutely no difference to Pears as a person. He has filled in a couple of times this season and done fine, fair play, but in general he has made bad errors before and I don't think that if he played for an extended period of time, he would suddenly cut them out, and with Kaminski having been our best player this season (Without him we would probably be in the bottom half) it is a significant downgrade and a huge blow.

[simongarnerisgod]

18 minutes ago, ItsRoverZ said:

He mentioned Vale when speaking about Leonard.  Vale offers more or something 

jon dahl must be tripping on lsd then

[TugaysMarlboro]

12 hours ago, ItsRoverZ said:

He mentioned Vale when speaking about Leonard.  Vale offers more or something 

At this point Vale needs to be offering a goal threat, but isn't.

 

He isn't the only guilty party. But if after 60 minutes tomorrow we haven't scored and/or are behind, I'd be giving Leonard a chance.

Edited February 11, 2023 by TugaysMarlboro

[RoversTilliDie]

21 minutes ago, simongarnerisgod said:

jon dahl must be tripping on lsd then

Don't think Vale is ready for the first team, his job is to score goals. Leonard can only improve the situation on Vales current form.

[Exiled_Rover]

17 minutes ago, RoversTilliDie said:

Don't think Vale is ready for the first team, his job is to score goals. Leonard can only improve the situation on Vales current form.

Vale is nearly 22, he'll never be ready for the first team at this level.

[Ossydave]

1 hour ago, roversfan99 said:

Let's hope that we play Brereton up front and Vale is dropped from the squad, that would help.

Can we please stop with the superfan rubbish, what I say on this messageboard makes absolutely no difference to Pears as a person. He has filled in a couple of times this season and done fine, fair play, but in general he has made bad errors before and I don't think that if he played for an extended period of time, he would suddenly cut them out, and with Kaminski having been our best player this season (Without him we would probably be in the bottom half) it is a significant downgrade and a huge blow.

Kaminski was terrible last few games he played BUT we now know he was obviously carrying an injury, probably explains why we went for another keeper in the window, obviously we failed 🥲

[chaddyrovers]

2 hours ago, roversfan99 said:

Let's hope that we play Brereton up front and Vale is dropped from the squad, that would help.

I wouldn't start BBD either. Out of form. 

2 hours ago, roversfan99 said:

Can we please stop with the superfan rubbish, what I say on this messageboard makes absolutely no difference to Pears as a person. He has filled in a couple of times this season and done fine, fair play, but in general he has made bad errors before and I don't think that if he played for an extended period of time, he would suddenly cut them out, and with Kaminski having been our best player this season (Without him we would probably be in the bottom half) it is a significant downgrade and a huge blow.

His errors were last season not this season but you have mentioned it. 

Kaminski has made some poor mistakes recently so maybe injuries played a part in that. 

[bluebruce]

4 hours ago, ItsRoverZ said:

He mentioned Vale when speaking about Leonard.  Vale offers more or something 

More what? Anonymity?

[rigger]

10 hours ago, Ossydave said:

Kaminski was terrible last few games he played BUT we now know he was obviously carrying an injury, probably explains why we went for another keeper in the window, obviously we failed 🥲

Do we know he was carrying an injury ? Or has he been dropped.

[Herbie6590]

https://www.brfcs.com/magazine/articles/they-played-for-both-rovers-and-the-hornets/360

[Ossydave]

10 minutes ago, rigger said:

Do we know he was carrying an injury ? Or has he been dropped.

“He had some problem for a while, but he’s been able to play with it for a long time. That’s not the issue.”

Thats what JDT said, just sounds like a niggling one. Anyones who's played sports knows though that if you've got a niggle it affects performance because it becomes a mental thing and you're concerned about making it worse. 

[rigger]

3 minutes ago, Ossydave said:

“He had some problem for a while, but he’s been able to play with it for a long time. That’s not the issue.”

Thats what JDT said, just sounds like a niggling one. Anyones who's played sports knows though that if you've got a niggle it affects performance because it becomes a mental thing and you're concerned about making it worse. 

To tell you the truth, I don't believe a word that comes out of the club, no matter who says it.

[Ossydave]

51 minutes ago, rigger said:

To tell you the truth, I don't believe a word that comes out of the club, no matter who says it.

I'm inclined to agree, I don't think we're going as far as making injuries up though are we?

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

7 minutes ago, Ossydave said:

I'm inclined to agree, I don't think we're going as far as making injuries up though are we?

Err, we have in the past. Ryan Nelsen anybody ?

[Mattyblue]

Clubs make up injures all the time. Want away players out the side with these calf/thigh/groin strains that miraculously clear up as soon as they move…

[Leonard Venkhater]

14 hours ago, RoversTilliDie said:

Anybody know if Leonard is taking part Tomorrow.

No, but my son is going!