v The Dingles (h) - 25/04/2023, k/o 8pm

[martonrover]

Just now, Nic81 said:

You can’t call them bottlers tonight. They’ve done so well but we just don’t have the fire power 

Agreed. Their keeper hasn’t had a shot to save.

[benhben]

Loss of form at the wrong time. The team doesn't seem to be have been playing badly of late but no one of any quality to take the chances up top. 

Them 4 dropped points in the last seconds of the last 2 games make this loss a killer. 

No way Is Brereton anything above championship standard. Should have sold him for £5m early in the summer. 

[WacoRover]

C’mon, Dacky…

[DE.]

18 goals in 19 games tells you all you need to know. 7 games without a win at the business end of the season is a killer blow.  We've been unlucky in some games, but ultimately it all comes down to the absolute balls up that was the January transfer window - for the second season in a row. 

[roverandout]

2 minutes ago, callumrovers said:

Yea he gave the ball away but it wasn’t a direct reason they scored. Had loads of players back, just a quality strike 

I get that but he shouldn't have tried playing from the back in the first place if he isnt comfortable at doing it 

[Clitherover]

6 minutes ago, West Yorks Rover said:

Dingles in there, big punch-up when they scored, reported on Talksport.

I don't usually condone violence but...

[Tom]

That’s it lads show him inside 

[G Somerset Rover]

Why on earth do we keep letting that lad in on his left foot FFS. 

We always fecking crumble when we go behind rather than mount any form of pressure ourselves. We can barely get out of our half since they scored.

[martonrover]

1 minute ago, DE. said:

18 goals in 19 games tells you all you need to know. 7 games without a win at the business end of the season is a killer blow.  We've been unlucky in some games, but ultimately it all comes down to the absolute balls up that was the January transfer window - for the second season in a row. 

and our loan striker signing in the Summer has turned out to be a great signing for Ipswich, so that looks to be his level.

Scored a beauty this evening.

[roverandout]

I'm hoping Ayala is fit for next season because carter and Wharton are a liability at times 

[BigBar]

3 minutes ago, DE. said:

18 goals in 19 games tells you all you need to know. 7 games without a win at the business end of the season is a killer blow.  We've been unlucky in some games, but ultimately it all comes down to the absolute balls up that was the January transfer window - for the second season in a row. 

It's obviously a massive factor but equally it's like we've given BBD, Dolan, Gally and Vale a free pass as a result. They should have stepped up and been better overall.

[Devon Rover]

I do think this team is full of genuine effort and they press hard, making things uncomfortable for opponents. But once things are against us we have no apparent drive or self-belief. I really want to switch off so I dont have to see this, or that lot winning the league at Ewood. I wish I could. 

[DE.]

Just now, BigBar said:

It's obviously a massive factor but equally it's like we've given BBD, Dolan, Gally and Vale a free pass as a result. They should have stepped up and been better overall.

Based on the match threads I don't think they've been given a free pass on here tbf! Ultimately BBD has always been a confidence player, Gally has never been a player, Vale is far from the required standard and Dolan isn't a striker in any real sense of the word. It was so obvious we needed reinforcements, and we didn't get them. It's absolutely killed us. 

[booth]

3 minutes ago, roverandout said:

I get that but he shouldn't have tried playing from the back in the first place if he isnt comfortable at doing it 

That wasn’t playing from the back, it was just shit. He just dribbled a bit then gave them the ball. 

Similar to Hedges chip, players thinking they are better than they are and making mistakes instead of keeping it simple. Gifting the opposition possession rather than them working for it.

[Irish_Rover]

1 minute ago, BigBar said:

It's obviously a massive factor but equally it's like we've given BBD, Dolan, Gally and Vale a free pass as a result. They should have stepped up and been better overall.

Agreed, opportunity was there for them to stake a claim and make the spot their own. Let’s be brutally honest, they’re all muck!!

[Inferi]

1 minute ago, martonrover said:

and our loan striker signing in the Summer has turned out to be a great signing for Ipswich, so that looks to be his level.

Scored a beauty this evening.

5 goals in 19 games playing for one of the strongest teams in league one

[Nuttall is lost]

Overplaying in the final third. Someone needs to take a fucking shot

[roverandout]

I think jdt is learning about Wharton.  He doesn't sub him to early anymore 

[Tom]

Painful now as this will ebb away with us not threatening 

[Devon Rover]

Is BBD still on the pitch?

If so, why?

[bazza]

Leonard introduced far too late

[BigBar]

Just now, DE. said:

Based on the match threads I don't think they've been given a free pass on here tbf! Ultimately BBD has always been a confidence player, Gally has never been a player, Vale is far from the required standard and Dolan isn't a striker in any real sense of the word. It was so obvious we needed reinforcements, and we didn't get them. It's absolutely killed us. 

Manager should be coming up with solutions and ways to get more from them and more results. He's looked as lost as the above mentioned which shouldn't be the case.

[davulsukur]

4 minutes ago, roverandout said:

I'm hoping Ayala is fit for next season because carter and Wharton are a liability at times 

Out of contract in the summer. I doubt we'll be offering him a new one

[Tugayisgod]

Shit or bust now blues.

Come on Harry, make a name for yourself 

[G Somerset Rover]

I genuinely think we could play until next Christmas and not score.