v Huddersfield (a) 10/4/23 @ 12.30pm

[TimmyJimmy]

My thoughts/recipe:

- we need a goal poacher, someone who can sniff out a tap in. Dacks injured, Brereton doesn't know how to play that role. Gallagher can't play that role. Dolan may be able to but his energy makes him useful elsewhere. Answer, play Leonard.

- we often overhit crosses and corners. We NEVER have anyone on the back post. Answer, put a big guy on the back post.

- we have ball winners in the midfield but we also need creatives. Answer, drop Morton and Play Wharton Jnr.

- we've now learned how to press as a team. Answer, do more of it more often.

- we've learned how to pass to feet and take fewer touches. Answer, do it QUICKER.

- we've talked about being fearless. Answer, stop talking about and JFDI.

In general, less wing play, stronger presence through midfield, get people in the box (just for a bloody change) and take your shot on at every opportunity.

But what do I know, that's why I fill shelves for a living and not being a football manager.

[Penwortham Blue]

9 minutes ago, TimmyJimmy said:

My thoughts/recipe:

- we need a goal poacher, someone who can sniff out a tap in. Dacks injured, Brereton doesn't know how to play that role. Gallagher can't play that role. Dolan may be able to but his energy makes him useful elsewhere. Answer, play Leonard.

- we often overhit crosses and corners. We NEVER have anyone on the back post. Answer, put a big guy on the back post.

- we have ball winners in the midfield but we also need creatives. Answer, drop Morton and Play Wharton Jnr.

- we've now learned how to press as a team. Answer, do more of it more often.

- we've learned how to pass to feet and take fewer touches. Answer, do it QUICKER.

- we've talked about being fearless. Answer, stop talking about and JFDI.

In general, less wing play, stronger presence through midfield, get people in the box (just for a bloody change) and take your shot on at every opportunity.

But what do I know, that's why I fill shelves for a living and not being a football manager.

My guess is that your a much more competent shelf stacker than Gallagher is a striker.

[arbitro]

Under Warnock we know how Huddersfield will play. If we don't match that aggression and intensity we will lose. And for that reason Garrett, as our most naturally aggressive midfielder has to start. We simply can't afford to be dominated again, we should be on the front foot from the first whistle and maintain a high intensity game, a game which suits our players.

[rigger]

2 minutes ago, Penwortham Blue said:

My guess is that your a much more competent shelf stacker than Gallagher is a striker.

He may even be a more competent striker than Gallagher.

[rigger]

Just now, arbitro said:

Under Warnock we know how Huddersfield will play. If we don't match that aggression and intensity we will lose. And for that reason Garrett, as our most naturally aggressive midfielder has to start. We simply can't afford to be dominated again, we should be on the front foot from the first whistle and maintain a high intensity game, a game which suits our players.

Instead of which, we will.......

[chaddyrovers]

From people who have watched the under 21's this season, what are Harry Leonard's strengths and what type of forward is he? 

14 hours ago, Mercer said:

 

For many, Easter Sunday is inspirational and signals a new start.  Happy Easter Chaddy and cheer up lad, it's only a game!

 

Mercer, I am good thanks and always had. So your comments are completely and utter unnecessary yet again 

10 hours ago, JamieUK said:

Won't happen but...

GK (dont think there's much between the 2 on recent form)

Brittain Carter Hyam Wharton Pickering

Travis Garrett Wharton

Szmodics

Brereton

We need to get back to hard to beat/solid.

 

do we need to play so defensive? 

 

[Penwortham Blue]

13 minutes ago, rigger said:

Instead of which, we will.......

We pray otherwise but that’s how I see it 🙈

[rigger]

2 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

From people who have watched the under 21's this season, what are Harry Leonard's strengths and what type of forward is he? 

Mercer, I am good thanks and always had. So your comments are completely and utter unnecessary yet again 

do we need to play so defensive? 

 

To win matches, Yes.

[Penwortham Blue]

16 minutes ago, rigger said:

He may even be a more competent striker than Gallagher.

Thinking about it, can TimmyJimmy please report to the new Leeds Road (whatever they are calling it these day) with a pair of boots 😊

[chaddyrovers]

Tomasson weighs up Harry Leonard decision as attacking options dwindle | Lancashire Telegraph

[den]

If the coaches and manager thought Leonard was good enough, he would be much closer to the first team than he currently is. Certainly being a striker he would. He’s 20 is he? Scoring goals at lower level means very little. We must have had hundreds of them in my time. 
 

I see he’s 19.

Edited April 9, 2023 by den

[lraC]

16 minutes ago, Penwortham Blue said:

Thinking about it, can TimmyJimmy please report to the new Leeds Road (whatever they are calling it these day) with a pair of boots 😊

Fill your boots, fill your shelves. I see the similarities. 

[SIMON GARNERS 194]

Message to Brereton et al....pull your fingers out ,our Club and fans who have backed you all the way deserve more than what you are giving at present.If you can be bothered play like you give a fook at the very least.

Another sold out away end awaits in expectation.

 

Edited April 9, 2023 by SIMON GARNERS 194

[Guest]

Hard to see Rovers getting anything out of this one. Huddersfield still have the new manager bounce, a hardnosed man-manager no-nonsense type at the helm and a string of much improved performances under their belt recently.  The last two performances from Rovers give me the impression they are thinking their season is over already and they are just marking time till the fat lady sings.

Never easy to go across the M62 - I hear it is still 12foot deep in snow in some parts, especially in the cold heart of a certain Mr Warnock.

They will be up for this, as an easy stroll to finally banish any lingering fear of the drop, and to give their fans some warm yarksheer cheer on a slightly damp Easter Monday.

Going for another horrible tonking here....

Terriers 4 Rovers 0

Arte et Labore becomes Arrete te La Bore.

(hoping to be proven massively wrong)

[Penwortham Blue]

2 minutes ago, Shirley Crabtree Wrestler said:

Hard to see Rovers getting anything out of this one. Huddersfield still have the new manager bounce, a hardnosed man-manager no-nonsense type at the helm and a string of much improved performances under their belt recently.  The last two performances from Rovers give me the impression they are thinking their season is over already and they are just marking time till the fat lady sings.

Never easy to go across the M62 - I hear it is still 12foot deep in snow in some parts, especially in the cold heart of a certain Mr Warnock.

They will be up for this, as an easy stroll to finally banish any lingering fear of the drop, and to give their fans some warm yarksheer cheer on a slightly damp Easter Monday.

Going for another horrible tonking here....

Terriers 4 Rovers 0

Arte et Labore becomes Arrete te La Bore.

(hoping to be proven massively wrong)

Bloody hell, can you imagine this board if it does go so horribly wrong !

[Penwortham Blue]

14 minutes ago, den said:

If the coaches and manager thought Leonard was good enough, he would be much closer to the first team than he currently is. Certainly being a striker he would. He’s 20 is he? Scoring goals at lower level means very little. We must have had hundreds of them in my time. 
 

I see he’s 19.

The likelihood is that he will be as far off the grade as Vale but I think we have very little option but to give him a go. We need a goal scorer, without one we aren’t making those play offs.

[lraC]

15 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

Tomasson weighs up Harry Leonard decision as attacking options dwindle | Lancashire Telegraph

For those who don't go on this site, it mentions that Gallagher has had 43 touches over the last 2 games.

That screams out at me, that something is badly wrong. even if you went into hiding on the pitch, if you touch the ball less than 11 times each half and your job is to score goals, you need to have a serious look at yourself.

No way would I be choosing a player whose contribution is so poor, if I was the manager.

[philipl]

2 hours ago, martonrover said:

Compare how many goals Huddersfield have scored recently to us, (including against decent teams).

They are favourites on current form.

Did you see the Boro defending?

Even Rovers would have scored at least 4 against them.

[rigger]

1 hour ago, den said:

If the coaches and manager thought Leonard was good enough, he would be much closer to the first team than he currently is. Certainly being a striker he would. He’s 20 is he? Scoring goals at lower level means very little. We must have had hundreds of them in my time. 
 

I see he’s 19.

It's better than not scoring them.

[Sweaty Gussets]

We're on the crest of a slump with 4 defeats in 5. It's the perfect time to re-invigorate our season.

I'm putting a double Mercer on a 1-0 win for the mighty Rovers. I'll probably buy a vineyard with the winnings. 

Chin chin!

[Sparks Rover]

1 hour ago, den said:

If the coaches and manager thought Leonard was good enough, he would be much closer to the first team than he currently is. Certainly being a striker he would. He’s 20 is he? Scoring goals at lower level means very little. We must have had hundreds of them in my time. 
 

I see he’s 19.

He's good enough.  Best I've seen in the youth for a while.  Always plays well against the better Cat 1s...I think he will take to championship football and has a knack of scoring.  

Mowbray is a dick and JDT has only been here less than a year.  I expect HL to be in or around the squad soon

Edited April 9, 2023 by Sparks Rover

[Snarley02]

1 hour ago, chaddyrovers said:

From people who have watched the under 21's this season, what are Harry Leonard's strengths and what type of forward is he?

 

Leonards strengths: 

Holds the ball up well, Aggressive, Selfish in and around the box. Get the feeling he is confident in his own ability and doesn't hide....but it's 21's which is a world away from the Championship.

[lraC]

9 minutes ago, Sparks Rover said:

He's good enough.  Best I've seen in the youth for a while.  Always plays well against the better Cat 1s...I think he will take to championship football and has a knack of scoring.  

Mowbray is a dick and JDT has only been here less than a year.  I expect HL to be in or around the squad soon

Hope it's as soon as tomorrow, as I have a feeling he will get more than 11 touches in each half.

Edited April 9, 2023 by lraC

[NeilInBristol]

2 hours ago, TimmyJimmy said:

My thoughts/recipe:

- we need a goal poacher, someone who can sniff out a tap in. Dacks injured, Brereton doesn't know how to play that role. Gallagher can't play that role. Dolan may be able to but his energy makes him useful elsewhere. Answer, play Leonard.

- we often overhit crosses and corners. We NEVER have anyone on the back post. Answer, put a big guy on the back post.

- we have ball winners in the midfield but we also need creatives. Answer, drop Morton and Play Wharton Jnr.

- we've now learned how to press as a team. Answer, do more of it more often.

- we've learned how to pass to feet and take fewer touches. Answer, do it QUICKER.

- we've talked about being fearless. Answer, stop talking about and JFDI.

In general, less wing play, stronger presence through midfield, get people in the box (just for a bloody change) and take your shot on at every opportunity.

But what do I know, that's why I fill shelves for a living and not being a football manager.

Yes. To all of the above. How do we get this message to the coaching team?!

[Sweaty Gussets]

3 minutes ago, lraC said:

Hope it's as soon as tomorrow, as I have a feeling he will get more than 11 touches in each half.

Is this not as much to do with the poor service our strikers get? I appreciate Gally isn't the best but if the ball spends its' time in our half as we pass it around at the back there's not much he can do.