v QPR (h) - 28/09/24

[RTM08]

Not going to get carried away as there is a loooong way to go, but can't really argue with the results so far, especially considering what we were staring at in July. 

Performances are a bit more inconsistent but that's just a Championship thing as much as a Rovers thing. Midweek games about to start so let's see how we fare as the fixtures start to pile up.

3 more points, another home win, and another game unbeaten. COYB!

[NeilInBristol]

3 minutes ago, Exiled_Rover said:

Curious, I thought he looked very lively. 

Good first touch, looks to have the ability to turn on the ball in a tight space and isn't afraid to get a shot away. 

He's just not quick, sadly, but he's clearly a damn sight better than Hedges and should be starting games for us. 

Agreed. Also he had 12 mins. Let's judge him over the course of a season. There is a thread for him 😉

[Michael123458]

Unbeaten run continues. Very comfortable in the end. Onto Coventry RTIFD!! 

[bluebruce]

I think that Batth goal is gonna end up going down as an own goal. Think it's the defender's foot slams it home.

[SpaceBarSlam]

I'm coming off Ewood happy and relaxed week after week. It's disconcerting. 

Every player putting an absolute shift in for this team. The work rate off the ball is phenomenal. Thought Dolan was outstanding. Trav looks revitalised and loving life. Cantwell brings a real touch of class.

Odd to see Buckley get the nod for the armband over Hyam when Trav went off. 

[Tom]

Whoever allowed their keeper to wear a shade nearly as dark as their outfield players deserves a slap by the way 

[moerpho]

Awesome!!! The Dream continues. 4 games at home - all won with two clean sheets. 3 games away - all draws. Isn’t that the recipee to get to PL? 

We were not at our best today but we look so solid. We are not giving away goals anymore. Want to score against us? Then you have to work for it! Another great performance from our defense even though I don’t agree with Bath MotM. Big positives was Travis, Dolan, Carter and Cantwell. Onwards and upwards!

[Forever Blue]

5 minutes ago, Tom said:

Bit weird the lengths you are going to to try and prove your pre match point but you do you.

Neither were good today, Yuki fluffed a chance from 3 yards, Gueye had a silly effort from 45, not sure a battle of ‘which was least shit’ benefits anyone.

I’d have both in ahead of Hedges any day but if it’s just one then Gueye looks better from the start and Yuki better off the bench 

It’s a shame you made it personal, but you do you. I’m just here to discuss the footy👍

[Cherry Blue]

Amazing. Good to see so many smiles too.

[Tom]

4 minutes ago, bluebruce said:

I think that Batth goal is gonna end up going down as an own goal. Think it's the defender's foot slams it home.

Weirdly I thought there was a chance Trav’s goal could because it was an intentional touch but as it was on target I doubt it.

Even if it was two own goals it would be nice to win with no drama or worry!

[booth]

At 2-0 we took it easy I suspect with one eye on Tuesday at Cov, but it could have been more and Cantwell really should have scored.

[Tom]

4 minutes ago, bluebruce said:

I think that Batth goal is gonna end up going down as an own goal. Think it's the defender's foot slams it home.

Weirdly I thought there was a chance Trav’s goal could because it was an intentional touch but as it was on target I doubt it.

Even if it was two own goals it would be nice to win with no drama or worry!

[RoverInverness]

If Watford beat Sunderland we go second - unless Burnley & Sheff Utd both win (with Sheff Utd winning by 3).

Or at least I think so!

[Norbert Rassragr]

It's weird not worrying about form, relegation, being undermined by the owners etc. Still, we probably will be after January.

[RevidgeBlue]

14 minutes ago, Forever Blue said:

It was on SKY

Cantwell was excellent. Ran the game for 20 minutes and won us the game.

Better half couldn't find it on Sky. Was it red button?

Lol.

How good a job is Eustace doing on three and six, a half eaten Mars bar and an empty Twix wrapper?

[Polky]

Great win!

I’m glad Eustace learnt from his mistakes last week and made more attacking changes for the second half.

Cantwell just adds that extra quality in the final third that we’ve been lacking. 
 

Roll on Tuesday!

[Mercer]

Even acknowledging we were up against 10 men in 2nd half, Cantwell was the catalyst for the transformation - he was a joy to watch with his vision, technique and passing ability.  The lad is going to be a big player for us.

Travis needs to be more selective in his aggression, carries on like this and he will soon be banned for 3 matches.

Beginning to wonder about Gueye!?

Some question marks against a number of players today, however, a win, a clean sheet and unbeaten after 7 and hopefully, onwards and upwards!   Confidence and momentum everything in this league and can take you a long, long way.

 

Edited September 28 by Mercer

[doctorryan]

Now let's see if we can get 3 points away from home.  Coventry City are off to a rough start.

[superniko]

24 minutes ago, Forever Blue said:

Ah, the WUM accusation, the last refuge of the bloke who’s wrong🤣

Your reply/argument to a comment earlier in the thread was simply just a laughing emoji - pot, kettle, black

[bluebruce]

11 minutes ago, moerpho said:

Awesome!!! The Dream continues. 4 games at home - all won with two clean sheets. 3 games away - all draws. Isn’t that the recipee to get to PL? 
 

If it could be maintained all season (it can't) then 100% yes. That's a 92 point season.

Well, not 100% yes...last season it would have meant finishing 3rd, and in the 16-17 season. So in the last 10 seasons, that's an 80% rate of automatic promotion with that points tally. And a 20% rate of going up as champions.

(CBA to look further back than the last 10, which is all that shows on the google table)

[SIMON GARNERS 194]

Been a great start to the Season,cant ask for anymore..long may it continue!

Cantwell passing looked very crisp and a class above today,what a difference.

 

 

[superniko]

Ouch- the officials strike again - Norwich scored off this 

[bluebruce]

4 minutes ago, SIMON GARNERS 194 said:

Cantwell passing looked very crisp and a class above today,what a difference.

Despite this, I don't expect him to start on Tuesday. Not fully fit yet and the game is soon after this one. Another half seems suitable.

[davulsukur]

Great result. The unbeaten run continues! 

Need to find a way to up the creativity but overall we're a solid outfit.

Cantwell should help in that respect, he showed flashes but still not quite there. Potentially be some player for us.

[Forever Blue]

9 minutes ago, RevidgeBlue said:

Better half couldn't find it on Sky. Was it red button?

Lol.

How good a job is Eustace doing on three and six, a half eaten Mars bar and an empty Twix wrapper?

It was the new streaming thing, so essentially red button.

He’s doing a great job. We were under no threat even when they had 11, but we offered very little ourselves. 
 

Cantwell changed the game. He has an innate ability to find space like all the really good players do, he demands the ball and his passing is quality.