v Watford (a) - 27/8/23

[RevidgeBlue]

2 hours ago, Tyrone Shoelaces said:

Fans always take to players who are obviously putting in 100% effort, even if they aren’t always the most skilful.

That doesn't seem to apply to Dolan who never stops running or attempting to harry the opposition - most on here can't seem to stand him.

[Leonard Venkhater]

3 hours ago, 47er said:

He does have a habit of giving the ball away in dangerous positions. Obviously did v Hull and did it again yesterday. Looked up and passed it right into trouble.

Clearly doesn't let it affect him but it affects me!

Me too!

To be fair, he said his head was "gone" after hist first half at Rotherham, but I think his second half performance showed real courage.

[lraC]

2 hours ago, sabino said:

I know, but is there a reason for the salute?

Armstrong angel of the North I could get.

I see what you mean. No idea why, perhaps there is some connection to the armed forces in his family, or some other meaning.

It remind me a bit of what Patrick McNee’s character did the the avengers. 

[Leonard Venkhater]

Watford Away....A treat for some of our older supporters!

 

[lraC]

3 minutes ago, RevidgeBlue said:

That doesn't seem to apply to Dolan who never stops running or attempting to harry the opposition - most on here can't seem to stand him.

He does seem to be making a rod for his own back.

I agree that he has his limitations, but effort and enthusiasm, can make up for that.

Some of the recent petulance though and his reluctance to sign his new deal, leaves me thinking, he believes he is better than he is.

Perhaps he needs to take stock and have a reality check.

He was rejected by PNE and Rovers rescued him, so is it time for him to repay some of that faith shown in him, back. 

[Sweaty Gussets]

19 minutes ago, Leonard Venkhater said:

Watford Away....A treat for some of our older supporters!

 

Weird seeing our lot sing YNWA! It seems nearly every club sung it back then. 

I know a few names from that era but never seen them play. I liked our LW. 

edit: my old man goes on about Tony Field (and Waggy). That was a sublime chip by Field. 

Edited August 28, 2023 by Sweaty Gussets

[Gav]

26 minutes ago, RevidgeBlue said:

That doesn't seem to apply to Dolan who never stops running or attempting to harry the opposition - most on here can't seem to stand him.

Or Gallagher as I mentioned on the last page 😉

[tomphil]

27 minutes ago, RevidgeBlue said:

That doesn't seem to apply to Dolan who never stops running or attempting to harry the opposition - most on here can't seem to stand him.

Same with Travis who also has regular spells of poor form but like the beginning of last season is turning in captains performances again.

So so important clubs like us get off to decent starts and get some points under the belt before lack of depth starts biting us mid winter.

He's a massive part of that and over a season Dolan has always been a big contributor but at the moment he's in another indifferent spell.

Key to it for me is how they are managed.

[rigger]

13 minutes ago, Sweaty Gussets said:

Weird seeing our lot sing YNWA! It seems nearly every club sung it back then. 

I was at that game, I think it was on the League Liner or Ewood Express. 

Edited August 28, 2023 by rigger

[Cherry Blue]

28 minutes ago, Leonard Venkhater said:

Watford Away....A treat for some of our older supporters!

 

Brings back memories!

Sir Roger saves penalty, Barry Endean (ex WFC) & Tony Field score under Rovers manager Ken Furphy. Most players donning those long sideburns, fashion back in the day. Good vocal support from Rovers fans on 26th minute & it wasn't "no ney never" either.

Edited August 28, 2023 by Cherry Blue

[47er]

1 hour ago, Rover8T4 said:

Gally: After scoring early this season, Just becoming a father, Refreshing performances to see from him so far. Held the ball up when required looked to run channels from central position and a big part of Hedges goal. How many headers did he win yesterday from a central role 

He hasn't the skill to be a top striker but he's whole-hearted and always works his socks off.

He's the best man to play central striker we have, the only one with any sort of physicality, and we should stop experimenting till or unless we sigh someone better. 

[BlueBro]

1 hour ago, Rover8T4 said:

Gally: After scoring early this season, Just becoming a father, Refreshing performances to see from him so far. Held the ball up when required looked to run channels from central position and a big part of Hedges goal. How many headers did he win yesterday from a central role 

I'd also like to say respect to SG for not letting the team down by using paternity leave to stay at home. Same to his wife who presumably encouraged him to get on the coach and show commitment to his teammates / manager and fans. Well done both.

Edited August 28, 2023 by BlueBro

[lraC]

25 minutes ago, Sweaty Gussets said:

Weird seeing our lot sing YNWA! It seems nearly every club sung it back then. 

I know a few names from that era but never seen them play. I liked our LW. 

edit: my old man goes on about Tony Field (and Waggy). That was a sublime chip by Field. 

Both great players in that era.

One chant your Dad will remember. Tony Field, superstar, how many goals have you scored so far? 

[R0verb0y]

23 hours ago, Gavlar Somerset Rover! said:

Get in.

Tad fortunate but we were fantastic defensively and put blood sweat and tears into that. The stats will also make it look a massacre, but Martins must have had half of their shots from 25 yards+!

Couple of decent signings this week and we can look forward to a positive season.

Is it difficult typing with your fingers crossed, @Gavlar Somerset Rover! ? 😉

[rigger]

17 minutes ago, Cherry Blue said:

Brings back memories!

Sir Roger saves penalty, Barry Endean (ex WFC) & Tony Field score under Rovers manager Ken Furphy. Most players donning those long sideburns, fashion back in the day. Good vocal support from Rovers fans on 26th minute & it wasn't "no ney never" either.

I don't remember Burnley being the focus of dislike at that time. For me it was more Bolton.

[VenkysRuinedMyLife]

49 minutes ago, Leonard Venkhater said:

Watford Away....A treat for some of our older supporters!

 

As a youngster it's weird seeing everyone wear collars, especially that ref's gigantic collar

[rigger]

4 minutes ago, VenkysRuinedMyLife said:

As a youngster it's weird seeing everyone wear collars, especially that ref's gigantic collar

You should have seen the collars we wore on a night out, usually with a tie made of the same material.

[R0verb0y]

23 hours ago, Tugayisgod said:

Good day all round ...

 

Thank goodness the Production Line seems to be in full flow.

It's probably going to be our lifeline for the rest of Venky's time "in charge" of our fates and finances.

[VenkysRuinedMyLife]

I still cant believe they didnt stay the course with Wilder.

[oldjamfan1]

1 hour ago, RevidgeBlue said:

That doesn't seem to apply to Dolan who never stops running or attempting to harry the opposition - most on here can't seem to stand him.

I thought the same when I read that post as well tbh

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

15 minutes ago, rigger said:

You should have seen the collars we wore on a night out, usually with a tie made of the same material.

You might have done. Some of us had taste.

[oldjamfan1]

1 hour ago, Leonard Venkhater said:

Watford Away....A treat for some of our older supporters!

 

That was my first full season supporting the Rovers Lennie

[R0verb0y]

18 hours ago, den said:

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When you’re trying to make judgements on a player, watch him away from home. Today showed up Leonard’s frailties. He has a lot to work on. Dolan, well did he ever find another team mate when he was on? I was also just saying to my son how Hedges does a lot of running with the ball but rarely creates or scores! Within minutes, guess what happened!

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No; go on @den; tell me again. I can't hear it often enough!!

These were a fabulous three points.

When, at the start of the season, you look at the fixture list, Watford (A) was the sort of game which you think that, because of their links across Europe and the churn they have in managers, we'll have done well if we can come home with a point.

And here we - you lucky faithful ones - are, bringing home 3 points.

COYB!

[rigger]

40 minutes ago, Tyrone Shoelaces said:

You might have done. Some of us had taste.

I did have taste. It is just that it was bad.

[R0verb0y]

6 hours ago, Gav said:

Did anyone see the Sammy Szmodics flag as Watford, I've not seen it myself, if anyone has a photo to share that would be great.

The lad is firmly a fan favourite, a superb buy by the team.

You can see why there were those videos a year or so ago of Peterborough United's fans singing that they didn't want him to go.