v Sheffield United (h) - 4/3/23

[roverandout]

Just now, wilsdenrover said:

Better than Anel?

For me yes but that's probably biasness. I haven't seen Anel much 

[wilsdenrover]

1 minute ago, roverandout said:

For me yes but that's probably biasness. I haven't seen Anel much 

Bias is as good a deciding factor as any 😀

[Sweaty Gussets]

Lewis Travis awarded man of the match for Blackburn against Sheffield United | Video | Watch TV Show | Sky Sports

Delighted for Picketing. Another players who's had lots of criticism for some, but always put a shift in and is better than he's given credit for. 

[roversinmyblood]

Morton didn’t play today and I don’t think it’s a coincidence that we were difficult to break down today, against an in your face dirty side like Sheffield utd. He’s sadly too light weight and does not put the effort in or put  his body on the line like Travis and Buckley did today. Apart from the Leicester game where he could stroll around, our upturn has come since he’s been dropped. 

[yellowsubmarine]

How is the team we beat today second in the league? looks bang average, nothing special about this team. Choked on my coffee when they brought on Sharp (they are seriously desperate), we should have brought on Shearer.

All we need a plan and and a team who's willing to fight for one another to beat this lot. Overrated bunch. Glad to send them packing.

[roverandout]

We have a group of likable players.  They all seem to enjoy playing for jdt. Also jdt is a likable bloke so it's refreshing to see the difference between him and curmudgeon Mowbray 

[superniko]

9 minutes ago, yeti-dog said:

It's funny you should mention this as I keep remembering the post from someone who said JDT wasn't an upgrade on Mowbray (don't worry, I can't remember who you are). 

I'd say he is a massive upgrade on Mike 'Mowbray' Bassett as we're now seeing how he wants us to play and the team putting it into practice and believing. 

We would never have played like we have recently under Mowbray, never.

Whatever everyone’s opinion is, and the back and forth between now and Mowbray….we did go on a big undefeated run winning 4-0, 5-1 etc. battering teams.

Perhaps the accurate sentence would be “We would never have played like we have recently under Mowbray, in the back end of the season”

But anyway, let’s just enjoy what we’re witnessing. 3rd in the league, FA Cup QF, unbeaten in 11!

[Sweaty Gussets]

As some are trying to score points, I said JDT wasn't very good at his job a month ago. That's my confession. Please forgive me. 😁

I would now like to have his children. 

Edited March 4, 2023 by Sweaty Gussets

[Tugayisgod]

7 minutes ago, wilsdenrover said:

Better than Anel?

A lot cheaper !! 😄😄 Wouldn't swap him tbh

[wilsdenrover]

5 minutes ago, Sweaty Gussets said:

Lewis Travis awarded man of the match for Blackburn against Sheffield United | Video | Watch TV Show | Sky Sports

Delighted for Picketing. Another players who's had lots of criticism for some, but always put a shift in and is better than he's given credit for. 

You’re not on the fence with this one…

[Sweaty Gussets]

Just now, wilsdenrover said:

You’re not on the fence with this one…

ha, took me a while, but very good. 

[roverandout]

1 minute ago, wilsdenrover said:

You’re not on the fence with this one…

That was a wooden comment 

[Guest]

Well, well, well... Six points off Sheffield United who were out of sight not that long ago. They'll be getting the jitters, now!

[wilsdenrover]

5 minutes ago, Sweaty Gussets said:

As some are trying to score points, I said JDT wasn't very good at his job a month ago. That's my confession. Please forgive me. 😁

I would now like to have his children. 

Offering yourself around all over the place today 😁

[Rover_in_the_South]

Noticed there is great camaraderie between this group as well over twitter - they are definitely enjoying playing together and don't remember seeing that the last few seasons! 

 

[Bbrovers2288]

Some players have really stepped up last few games, some that I didn’t think they had it in them 

jrc 

pears

szmodics 

all undroppable currently when I thought all were for the exit door

travis was a liability first half of the season but has been unbelievable the last two games Iv watched, maybe needed a kick up the arse 

gallagher will never be everyone’s cup of tea and can be hella frustrating but he can also be a right nuisance for oppositions centre backs, takes the knocks and does the unsexy stuff to let others play and for that I appreciate him

dack and brereton aren’t in the team for me at the moment while the others mentioned continue to perform. Great impact subs 

hyam is a great signing 

I have been critical of Jdt so must give him credit where credit is due and we look like we have a plan these days and can be resolute when needed. Still refreshing from mowbrays nonsense 

[jim mk2]

Sheffield weren’t dirty, they got stuck in which is what you’d expect them to in a promotion clash. This isn’t a league for fancy dans. They’re a good footballing team and had an excellent spell in the first half and looked a very good side. We could easily have conceded at least 2. The cup tie will be tough and they’ll be out for revenge but today was a day to celebrate a great win not whinge about the opposition 

[wilsdenrover]

1 minute ago, roverandout said:

That was a wooden comment 

I know, I feel like a right plank 

[Tugayisgod]

1 minute ago, goozburger said:

Well, well, well... Six points off Sheffield United who were out of sight not that long ago. They'll be getting the jitters, now!

Certainly hope so ! Being honest though, their run in does look easier on paper than ours. But you never know 🫰🫰🫰

[matt83]

Considering the thrashing received at their place where didn’t muster a shot on goal and rarely got out of our half that was a huge psychological boost for the fa cup tie. 

[simongarnerisgod]

cracking game that,both sides getting stuck in and giving it to each other,extremely pleased that jdt has ditched the walking football and got us playing with passion,got to admit from those stinking performances earlier in the season,i did`nt think we were going to get any better and i had wrote the season off😃

[chaddyrovers]

Just got home from Ewood Park, Rovers were outstanding today and I would say our best performance of the season. Full 90 minutes performance from the players. They are at it from the first whistle of the game until the final whistle. Every player was outstanding. So much to enjoyed from today. Out attacking play were great to watch aswell as our defending whether it was from open play or from set pieces. We made then look very poor today. 

JDT and the players deserves huge credit for today. 

So proud to be Rovers fan this afternoon. So much passion and commitment from every Rovers player today. 

JDT's Blue and White Army 🔵 ⚪️!!!

[Staffordshire Rover]

I’m just glad we held on because I think I would have exploded if we hadn’t, especially given them officials letting Basham off.

[onlyonejackwalker]

That was a great example of professional football.  Very tough and uncompromising. Only decided by a good move and smart finish. Two very determined teams. 

There is now real belief in all we do. A strength and resilience that was missing at times earlier this season. I was confident today we would win.

Huge credit to management for the way the group is being handled. I'm really enjoying seeing the players develope individually. And improve as a team. 

Don't be aggrieved by United's tactics. The stakes are monumental and we should expect nothing less. Just be proud how we handled them and stayed focused.

Time for the fans to up the ante now and show the players we believe in them and want success. The missing thousands would be the perfect addition to the promotion push.

[Gav]

18 minutes ago, jim mk2 said:

Sheffield weren’t dirty, they got stuck in which is what you’d expect them to in a promotion clash. This isn’t a league for fancy dans.

Fishing trip?

They should have had 2 players sent off for very bad tackles nowhere near the ball.

They’ve been a dirty side for a few years now and that manifested itself again today when they knew the game was up.

 

Edited March 4, 2023 by Gav