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

[Rover_in_the_South]

Something feels different about this team since our wobble....I'm starting to believe!

[JonnyP]

I think the pressure Gallagher Dolan Szmodics n Thomas from the front was immense and then Buckley n Travis cleaning up just behind.

thought Dolan caused them a lot of problems all game just needs a little more quality in the final move but was brilliant. 
 

Absolutely bossed them, went after them n they couldn’t cope second half, massive 3 points.

[Mashed Potatoes]

Just now, jim mk2 said:

Extraordinary turn round in fortunes since the debacle at Burnley and the embarrassing defeats by Preston and Rotherham. 

Credit to the manager - he's realised his strategy wasn't working with the players at his disposal and changed the way we play. We're pressing high, we're quicker, more direct but still passing and keeping possession when we have to. 

The defence looks settled and this back 4 looks the best combination with possibly Brittain for JRC (I'd like to see him midfield)

Great day. 

Credit to the Director of Football too whose judgement regarding the recruitment of players like Brittain, Hyam, Szmodics and Thomas is being vindicated.

[benhben]

Massive win and what a february/march it's been so far. The annual Tony Tombola death spiral seems a long time ago thankfully.

[rigger]

1 hour ago, New Jeru said:

Random one:  is there a team that is worse at throw-ins than Rovers?

Always seems to take an age to decide what to do and then give it away.

Rovers U21s

[neophox]

2 minutes ago, jim mk2 said:

Extraordinary turn round in fortunes since the debacle at Burnley and the embarrassing defeats by Preston and Rotherham. 

Credit to the manager - he's realised his strategy wasn't working with the players at his disposal and changed the way we play. We're pressing high, we're quicker, more direct but still passing and keeping possession when we have to. 

The defence looks settled and this back 4 looks the best combination with possibly Brittain for JRC (I'd like to see him midfield)

Great day. 

At least JDT learned quicker than TM.... 🙂

[Andy]

2 minutes ago, jim mk2 said:

Extraordinary turn round in fortunes since the debacle at Burnley and the embarrassing defeats by Preston and Rotherham. 

Credit to the manager - he's realised his strategy wasn't working with the players at his disposal and changed the way we play. We're pressing high, we're quicker, more direct but still passing and keeping possession when we have to. 

The defence looks settled and this back 4 looks the best combination with possibly Brittain for JRC (I'd like to see him midfield)

Great day. 

I’m not sure about this; I think we’re seeing JDT’s strategy now.

Just the players are braver and more confident in performing it.

[Sweaty Gussets]

Ewood Roars!!!!!

[yeti-dog]

Brilliant team performance - Sheff Utd got what they deserved, fuck all.

I have to say I thought Pickering had a cracking game and has probably reclaimed the shirt from Brittain for now. Good to have genuine competition though.

[neophox]

May it be that Szmodics brings more energy to the team than Dack? 

We won three games in a row without Dack and Brereton Diaz.....

 

 

[OldEwoodBlue]

Fuck the play off lottery.

Lets go second vs the Dingle Bastards and then take the automatic place.

Is winning the FA Cup being greedy ?

[Trinidad Rover]

6 minutes ago, neophox said:

We're looked a more harder side since Thomas joined....

He’s been a superb signing.

Huge effort closing down and quality on the ball.

Annoyed Warnock too. Beautiful.

[superniko]

15 minutes ago, Andy said:

‘Let’s see if they’re still 3rd after February…’

We sit 3rd, just 6 points off the automatic places, bitches 👀

I was a doubter - I didn’t think we’d hold on to the top 6 given our performances. 
But I don’t think we would have with those performances, the difference being we’re playing much much much better. 
Thomas has certainly made a difference, width, pace, determination and direct going forward. 
Also worth noting we were relying on the likes of Ash Phillips, Jake Garrett, Midfielders at right back etc for over a month.

We have a style now, much more settled team, full of energy, full of confidence. Hats off to the manager for building this. We’ve looked entertaining to watch for a few months now after some drab performances pre-Xmas. 

Edited March 4, 2023 by superniko

[BankEnd Rover]

10 minutes ago, lraC said:

I watched on Rovers TV having popped from Spain to Italy as a Very Proud Northerner.

What a great win and performance. I am literally shaking as I type this.

Great credit to everyone for not getting bullied. Sheffield UTD very dirty and how Basham did not get a second yellow is beyond me.

What a move for the goal. Defence magnificent and the midfield worked like Trojans too. Great to see Travis back at his best. I am Buckley fan and thought he was immense again.

Great teamwork throughout and who knows, perhaps we are good enough for second. 

Buckleys drop off the shoulder is still a dream to watch. No one crafts it better than him.

[wilsdenrover]

25 minutes ago, Dan said:

I’ve started taking my Apple Watch off for matches lately 😂

Did this coincide with the upturn in form?

Whatever else  you do, don’t put it back on for the rest of the season!

[AllRoverAsia]

10 minutes ago, Tricky said:

Is it time to start digging out the JDT hate quote posts yet? 

Didn't take you long today.

[neophox]

Surely Thomas will join on a permanent deal in the summer... no way he will go back till Hudds....seems to love it here.

[BankEnd Rover]

4 minutes ago, Andy said:

I’m not sure about this; I think we’re seeing JDT’s strategy now.

Just the players are braver and more confident in performing it.

Yeap, you can see it in Travs game now. We’re moving the ball a lot quicker and knocked it around today with confidence.

[Tugayisgod]

3 minutes ago, Sweaty Gussets said:

Ewood Roars!!!!!

Think that's about as excited as JDT gets !!!

[Northcote blues]

Wow. That’s the best week of football from QPR to today in many a year for us Rovers fans.
My special mention to Hayden Carter. Absolute rock, has every attribute needed to play in the premier league, him and Hyam are our best centre half pairing since Nelsen and Samba. No debates.

[Dan]

24 minutes ago, ItsRoverZ said:

Lmao! Imagine the watch thinking cardiac arrest and call for help 

That’s my worry! 😂

”Your resting heart rate has increased over the last 90 minutes” 

 

So proud of the lads lately. So much passion , hard-work and desire. ❤️

[JonnyP]

1 minute ago, neophox said:

May it be that Szmodics brings more energy to the team than Dack? 

We won three games in a row without Dack and Brereton Diaz.....

 

 

Absolutely Dolan n Szmodics didn’t stop running all game. Putting that much pressure on their defence is actually critically important. I feel Dack n BBD don’t put in the same shift. But they definitely have more quality. I think for today’s game the pressure n fight was needed.

[neophox]

Just now, Realistic Rover said:

Wow. That’s the best week of football from QPR to today in many a year for us Rovers fans.
My special mention to Hayden Carter. Absolute rock, has every attribute needed to play in the premier league, him and Hyam are our best centre half pairing since Nelsen and Samba. No debates.

I tend to agree.... nice to have Ayala and Wharton ready as backups for the last 11 games in the league... 

[Northcote blues]

Just now, BankEnd Rover said:

Yeap, you can see it in Travs game now. We’re moving the ball a lot quicker and knocked it around today with confidence.

Yep, I noticed several times today, Travis playing one touch, and moving FORWARD with the ball at every opportunity. He never used to do that. Credit to him, and to JDT.

[Tugayisgod]

Another monumental effort from the boys today. All great again today but special word for Sammi Szmodics who is now starting to look a bargain !!