v Luton Town (h) - 1/5/23

[OldEwoodBlue]

After a string of must win games, in which we failed to bother a succession of keepers, why would today be any different ?

[Mattyblue]

Easter onwards we’ve had four home games - Norwich, Hull, Coventry and Dingles.

How many saves has the opposition keeper made in them?

[Polky]

Come on you Blues!

[martonrover]

19 minutes ago, OldEwoodBlue said:

After a string of must win games, in which we failed to bother a succession of keepers, why would today be any different ?

It probably won’t be, but it’s still in our own hands (klaxon) and if we play like we know we can (klaxon) there could be a twist and turn (klaxon) by 19:30  😉

[Miller11]

16 minutes ago, Mattyblue said:

Easter onwards we’ve had four home games - Norwich, Hull, Coventry and Dingles.

How many saves has the opposition keeper made in them?

The constant attempts to walk it in are driving me mad.

[Ossydave]

Needs an Adam Armstrong style shoot on sight strategy tonight. Some will end up in row Z but surely we can at least manage a few on target.

[chaddyrovers]

36 minutes ago, Hasta said:

For the obvious reason that recently Dolan has been terrible up top, and Brereton has been terrible out left (which I know is where his best form was but not any more). 
 

I think you’d get more out of Dolan on the left than up top, whilst getting no less out of Brereton up top.

However given the choice I’d play Leonard as you say. But if he’s not going to play Leonard, and he’s not going to go with the  Szmodics / Dack option , my third choice would be BBD up top.

I don't think Dolan was terrible in the last game and in fact I think he played well. He pressed the ball and his work rate given us what we want at times, winning the ball high. 

I see Dolan playing from the left next season as BBD replacement and bring in striker who will be first choice next season there in the summer  

[Penwortham Blue]

4 minutes ago, Miller11 said:

The constant attempts to walk it in are driving me mad.

Couldn’t agree more, take a shot FFS, you just might score ! Start Dack, he knows where the goal is.

[Wheelton Blue]

1 hour ago, Sparks Rover said:

Just use your eyes mate...

I totally agree.

People say that Dolan is 'developing'.

Developing into what, exactly?

He can't shoot, can't head, can't cross, never beats his man, is easily brushed off, constantly gives the ball away....

His redeeming feature is that he runs around a lot.

[chaddyrovers]

3 minutes ago, Wheelton Blue said:

I totally agree.

People say that Dolan is 'developing'.

Developing into what, exactly?

He can't shoot, can't head, can't cross, never beats his man, is easily brushed off, constantly gives the ball away....

His redeeming feature is that he runs around a lot.

His goal and performance against Leicester and Sheffield united shown you what type of player he is. 

 

[Ricky]

Chaddy, genuine question (as I’m not sure of the answer) in the games you’ve mentioned did Dolan play through the middle? I’m sure in both those games he would have been playing wide.

Im not against Dolan playing but don’t think he should be played through the middle as he doesn’t have the physical attributes to play there in my opinion.

[Sparks Rover]

3 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

His goal and performance against Leicester and Sheffield united shown you what type of player he is. 

 

Ye, so good v Sheff Utd he didn't get on in the quarters 🤦‍♂️

[Wheelton Blue]

3 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

His goal and performance against Leicester and Sheffield united shown you what type of player he is. 

 

One who plays well twice a season.

[Atko's Engine]

So, starting today off on the positive note I intend it to continue, I've just booked my early bird season ticket for 23/24 then I don't forget in the excitement / anguish of post-match mentality.

£379 for 19 matches works out at £19.95. That's surely an omen right, 1995??

C'mon boys, don't make me feel instant regret!!

[Mercer]

1 minute ago, Atko's Engine said:

So, starting today off on the positive note I intend it to continue, I've just booked my early bird season ticket for 23/24 then I don't forget in the excitement / anguish of post-match mentality.

£379 for 19 matches works out at £19.95. That's surely an omen right, 1995??

C'mon boys, don't make me feel instant regret!!

Love those sort of quirks.  So often turn out right!

[Upside Down]

Fuck it. Rovers are going to win 8-0.

We've got shit loads of goals in the side, it was all just a ploy to get some decent odds on the India betting markets.

[Mattyblue]

Unfortunately there’s a booking fee.

[Hasta]

40 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

I don't think Dolan was terrible in the last game and in fact I think he played well. He pressed the ball and his work rate given us what we want at times, winning the ball high. 

I see Dolan playing from the left next season as BBD replacement and bring in striker who will be first choice next season there in the summer  

We've scored 4 goals in 7 games Chaddy. Working hard clearly isn't enough with the players we have on the pitch.

Dolan is not a centre forward but I completely agree his future lies on the left. 

Edited May 1, 2023 by Hasta

[Atko's Engine]

6 minutes ago, Mattyblue said:

Unfortunately there’s a booking fee.

Stop peeing on today's parade, that doesn't fit the narrative, so is irrelevant.

Jeez, the negativity on here...!!

Blowing my own trumpet, I also donated a small amount to the Trust, but didn't count that either.

[Mattyblue]

Hope it didn’t all add up to £20.12…

[Atko's Engine]

No, just £12 extra!!

Edited May 1, 2023 by Atko's Engine

[Mattyblue]

So 2057? Definitely reckon we’ll have made a playoffs in some division by then…

[47er]

1 minute ago, Mattyblue said:

So 2057? Definitely reckon we’ll have made a playoffs in some division by then…

Its a journey Matty. It doesn't have a time-line or a destination.

We're on it till we join the thousands who have already got off.

[Miller11]

3 minutes ago, Mattyblue said:

So 2057? Definitely reckon we’ll have made a playoffs in some division by then…

But still won’t have been to Wembley!

[AllRoverAsia]

I'm past worrying about today's result.

I couldn't sleep last night, finally got asleep about 6 am for 4 hours and have spent all day doing house chores* to stop thinking about the match.

Sat down now, cup of coffee to chill out I can't help but think at 72 years on this planet and at least 65 of those following Rovers there has to be better things to do than worry about something I can't control.

JDT will pick his team and I'm sure I will be less than pleased to see Dolan as a fake 9, upset by Brereton falling on his arse when trying a shot or plain diving, any attempt at pissing around at the back and more.

But I can't do anything about it. What will be will be, and if I don't like what I see I can switch off or over.

Good luck to JDT, players and fans today.

COYB

* An ice bound fridge defrosted, floor swept and mopped .... I'll take that as today's positive if results go against us.

Edited May 1, 2023 by AllRoverAsia