v WBA (a) - 15/02/23

[RTM08]

1 minute ago, scotchrover said:

1 chance😴

This reminds me of when Allardyce was in charge- we’re praying that we don’t go behind, because if we do, it’s game over. 

At least Big Sam would throw the kitchen sink in the last 10 mins ic possible - I can't imagine this team pushing to chase a goal at any scoreline.

[Penwortham Blue]

4 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

We have the best chance that BBD didn't finish in the opening minutes

We didn’t really create that, almost stumbled through it and toe poked it but yes, a very good chance. There is just never any crafted / created chances with some flowing / offensive football.

[Exiled_Rover]

1 minute ago, Fraserkirky said:

I think we have found the only two managers in Europe who would play Breo wide left. It’s just not working.

Have you ever seen him win a contested header? He gets bullied when going up against CBs. There's a reason he's played out wide - his strength is running at players with the ball.

[chaddyrovers]

Half time nil nil. 

very even game. Good overall performance 

1 good chance each. 

Need to press high more. WBA don't look conformable at the back 

[bluebruce]

9 minutes ago, Silas said:

And last maybe? 🤔

What has happened to S. Wharton. Looks devoid of confidence.

When they do score, I'm fearing it will be him at fault. 

Huh, commentators were saying he had a very confident start to the game, sounded like he was playing well. I'm not watching though.

[scotchrover]

1 minute ago, BigBar said:

Think that's unfair. I remember plenty of times under Sam when conceeding first and gettin a result 

True, but that was always at home. Our away form was dire, if I remember rightly. 

[simongarnerisgod]

not a bad half from us,apart from 10 minutes we hav`nt really been tested,nothing going forwards though😥

[G Somerset Rover]

How did Travis bugger up that chance at the end? He’s such a poor footballer.

[SBlue]

Guys, you can’t will it into being a shit performance.

Been ok, they’re a good side WBA.

[WacoRover]

3 minutes ago, BRFC_Polky said:

Similar to Watford away, defending really well but offering nothing in attack. 

With our lack of scoring of late, 0-0 results might be the best we can hope for. 

[Exiled_Rover]

5 minutes ago, booth said:

Awful from Travis that.

And again doesn't show up on the xG table because he didn't just put his laces through it. 

[Penwortham Blue]

1 minute ago, Exiled_Rover said:

Have you ever seen him win a contested header? He gets bullied when going up against CBs. There's a reason he's played out wide - his strength is running at players with the ball.

6ft 3 midget

[SBlue]

3 minutes ago, Fraserkirky said:

I think we have found the only two managers in Europe who would play Breo wide left. It’s just not working.

There’s the Chile manager, and presumably the Villareal manager too.

He’s played on the left since 2019.

[chaddyrovers]

4 minutes ago, scotchrover said:

1 chance😴

This reminds me of when Allardyce was in charge- we’re praying that we don’t go behind, because if we do, it’s game over. 

each team with 3 shots at goal. 

1 minute ago, Penwortham Blue said:

We didn’t really create that, almost stumbled through it and toe poked it but yes, a very good chance. There is just never any crafted / created chances with some flowing / offensive football.

We are playing pragmatic approach. We are organised and well drilled defensive 

[scotchrover]

Half time- the back line looks solid, but we’ve nothing going forward, as per. 

[Sparks Rover]

6 minutes ago, Cherry Blue said:

666 Rovers fans there.

Ah, the number of the beast.  Will Ben the Beast step up or will it be Bungle Ben

[bluebruce]

8 minutes ago, Cherry Blue said:

666 Rovers fans there.

That's an Omen.

[Exiled_Rover]

2 minutes ago, bluebruce said:

Huh, commentators were saying he had a very confident start to the game, sounded like he was playing well. I'm not watching though.

Besides misjudging a bouncing ball against their #21, which resulted in an acrobatic volley by Swift he's played well so far. 

[Miller11]

I like the way West Brom play. Jealous of the way the way they play on the front foot and get balls into the box. That said I’m really impressed with how we’ve dealt with it so far. Defending really well, Scott Wharton especially.

Brereton is far too wide, but I’m far more annoyed about Morton being persisted with.

[Tom]

Diaz and Thomas disappointing there, neither could complain at being hooked at half time.

One decent stop by Pears and a couple of half chances but relatively comfy.

Their keeper looks dodgy need to test him 

[lraC]

18 minutes ago, Andy said:

Ref gave us our 4th or 5th corner (lost count), then changes his mind when the WBA players bully him.

Strange decision.

Made theVAR sign too, after he changed his mind. Very strange 

[simongarnerisgod]

fear not,gallagher will be on 🥶after the hour

[Ossydave]

Not too bad whilst not being amazing either. You do only have to look at West Broms defensive record at home though to see its gonna be tough.

Scott Wharton has been superb, not much support from his brother though who's at the Emirates tonight 😏

[Exiled_Rover]

3 minutes ago, S8 & Blue said:

Guys, you can’t will it into being a shit performance.

Been ok, they’re a good side WBA.

Exactly, there's a reason the WBA players and crowd are whinging for everything, they know this is going to be a tough win.

Sadly our lack of in-form attacking players is showing again. Dolan has been in their CB's pockets, Dack has done nothing (besides gifting them a chance) and Brereton-Diaz has been very quiet again. Thomas is getting into good positions, but he's not been able to do anything with them yet. 

Morton is shocking by the way. 

[BigBar]

Out of interest how do people know A Wharton is at the Emerites tonight? Has he posted something?