v Sheffield Utd (h) - 2/11/2024

[AllRoverAsia]

11 minutes ago, arbitro said:

And meanwhile, our best right back (in my opinion) is going to stagnate in the under 21's. Eustace seems to have a blind spot when it comes to playing home grown youngsters. Gueye coming on ahead of an in form Leonard yesterday was simply the wrong decision.

Leonard has to be given a go, a run of games to prove himself one way or another and not just a try from the bench.

Gueye has turned into a liability and needs to be taken out of the spot lights, for his and our sakes.

[arbitro]

4 minutes ago, AllRoverAsia said:

Leonard has to be given a go, a run of games to prove himself one way or another and not just a try from the bench.

Gueye has turned into a liability and needs to be taken out of the spot lights, for his and our sakes.

I said after Gueye's performance at Watford that he needs a spell in the under 21's. I was at the Q&A with Eustace last week and he was asked about what he wants in the January window. He said a goal scoring striker. I think he is aware of the limitations we have up front but, apart from the options of Leonard and Tyjon is hamstrung. Personally I have mentally prepared myself for another window of disappointment so expect nothing with these wretched Punekars.

[RoversTilliDie]

16 hours ago, simongarnerisgod said:

current worst jobs on earth

front line ukranian soldier

vladimir putins political opponent

sellafield nuclear waste clean up operative

centre forward for blackburn rovers

for the first time this season we looked disorganised and lacking in purpose,credit to sheff utd,they are extremely well drilled and every man knew his job,im`e confused as to what eustace was really trying to do,if you are going to try and defend then at least attempt to hurt the other side by going on the counter,i did`nt see anything that looked likely to produce a chance and felt sorry for yoshi,who did an admirable job with no support,as it stands,i doubt even a top class centre forward would score many in our side

after 14 years of indian occupation ,the pain of getting outthought and out muscled does`nt really bother me anymore,like the old martial arts experts who used to smash their legs against a tree,after so long you don`t feel anything

We were pathetic, we didn't know what to do with the ball when on rare occasions we won it back.

[Penwortham Blue]

6 hours ago, Ghost7 said:

On the pathetic first goal that loose ball in the middle is Dolan's to win. He has to win it. Most players would... but the man is child like. The Sheffield player scuffed the shot because he wasn't favourite to get there and was expecting more of a challenge from Dolan. That should have been our ball.

Also on the second, Hyam strangely tackling Moore with the outside of his weaker foot didn't help. He could have taken the ball and man with a proper tackle on his stronger side. The kind of challenge a player like Moore needs.

The less said about Rankin-Costello the better. A technically odd player that seems to like hitting it into touch more than finding his teammates.

Dolan, Rankin-Costello and Hedges all need dropping.

 

I haven’t seen it back yet but at the match, that was definitely my immediate thoughts on the first goal, Dolan totally failed to get in an effective challenge for the ball. JRC then messed up but Dolan had the initial opportunity to stop the threat.

[RoversTilliDie]

13 minutes ago, arbitro said:

I said after Gueye's performance at Watford that he needs a spell in the under 21's. I was at the Q&A with Eustace last week and he was asked about what he wants in the January window. He said a goal scoring striker. I think he is aware of the limitations we have up front but, apart from the options of Leonard and Tyjon is hamstrung. Personally I have mentally prepared myself for another window of disappointment so expect nothing with these wretched Punekars.

They must be rubbing their hands and whispering what a bunch of mugs in Belgium, after getting rid of Gueye. He a big clumsy 6 footer, who hasn't a clue were the net is. If useless eustace has a brain cell, try on form Leonard against Stoke on Wednesday.

[RoversTilliDie]

If we play like that Wednesday, Stoke are on a purple patch after winning yesterday.

[Penwortham Blue]

17 minutes ago, arbitro said:

I said after Gueye's performance at Watford that he needs a spell in the under 21's. I was at the Q&A with Eustace last week and he was asked about what he wants in the January window. He said a goal scoring striker. I think he is aware of the limitations we have up front but, apart from the options of Leonard and Tyjon is hamstrung. Personally I have mentally prepared myself for another window of disappointment so expect nothing with these wretched Punekars.

An honest answer but perhaps he should have elaborated to cover raw pace and replacements for Dolan and Hedges. I still think with better players at 10 and wide to create, and given support up front that Yuki can score goals.

[RoversTilliDie]

14 hours ago, ABBEY said:

nothing has to be tempered ffs , we didn't even try and win the game which is unforgivable,  imagine if Tamworth had that attitude last night.

It's Duberry for me when he's fit, he a cut above Dolan.

[AllRoverAsia]

9 minutes ago, Penwortham Blue said:

I haven’t seen it back yet but at the match, that was definitely my immediate thoughts on the first goal, Dolan totally failed to get in an effective challenge for the ball. JRC then messed up but Dolan had the initial opportunity to stop the threat.

Dolan chickened out and made no challenge, he avoided making one. Disgraceful.

[RoversTilliDie]

14 hours ago, roversfan99 said:

Not disappointed? Started well? Really?

Surely the lack of goals and indeed goal threat is a big concern now even to you. And have you yet realised that Dolan and Hedges arent good enough?

Send Hedges back to Aberdeen, they would be relegated with him in the team.

[arbitro]

1 minute ago, Penwortham Blue said:

An honest answer but perhaps he should have elaborated to cover raw pace and replacements for Dolan and Hedges. I still think with better players at 10 and wide to create, and given support up front that Yuki can score goals.

Someone suggested that Ohashi can play in Dolan's role and I agree with that. His prodigious work rate and ability to find pockets of space would be a huge improvement. For me Dolan's race is run as a Rovers player. His insistence on pirouettes, step overs and flicks coupled with poor decision making is more than enough for a spell in the bench. One good game in five simply isn't good enough.

 

[RoversTilliDie]

14 hours ago, simongarnerisgod said:

it`s not against league rules to change things when it`s not going your way,thats the difference between an astute manager and ours

When you get  30,000,0000 for failing in the premiership, it's no wonder there's difference in class. Is it a plot from Sheffield ushited, get relegated and get 30,0000,0000 for it. There up and down like yo yos.

[RoversTilliDie]

15 hours ago, jim mk2 said:

 

If Sigurdsson is the answer, I’m not sure what the question is. He gets better every time he doesn’t play with some fans but might as well give him a go, after nearly 6 hours without a goal the team can’t do any worse 

You took the words out my mouth, Dolan and Hedges are a liability. Replace them with Siggy and Buckley, see what they can do for a game or two.

[RoversTilliDie]

15 hours ago, yankfan said:

Played off the pitch by a superior side. We were set up so negatively from the start it felt like the goal was a draw at best. Looked more like the side trying to scratch and claw out draws fit survival than one sitting around the playoffs 

If we continue playing this way under useless eustace, defensive scrape a point formations, we will be playing league 1 football next season. He's windy and doesn't take any chances.

[London blue]

Just now, RoversTilliDie said:

If we continue playing this way under useless eustace, defensive scrape a point formations, we will be playing league 1 football next season. He's windy and doesn't take any chances.

Not sure what his bowels have got to do with our form.

[roverblue]

Lose to Stoke on Wednesday night and it’s time to open the relegation thread. We have hit the form we all expected pre-season with a total lack of creativity and goals.

Anyone pointing at our league position needs to give their heads a wobble. Like under JdT last year it doesn’t reflect our performances at all and you can see where it’s heading. 

[London blue]

4 minutes ago, roverblue said:

Lose to Stoke on Wednesday night and it’s time to open the relegation thread. We have hit the form we all expected pre-season with a total lack of creativity and goals.

Anyone pointing at our league position needs to give their heads a wobble. Like under JdT last year it doesn’t reflect our performances at all and you can see where it’s heading. 

I was watching a moody stream of the game yesterday and had to laugh when the commentator said it would be a "game between two teams with real promotion credentials".

[Wheelton Blue]

We were comfortably beaten by a good side yesterday; I've no problem with that, it's to be expected considering the relative budgets of the two clubs.

They were so much more physical; so much quicker; so much more technical ability; they had a game plan, and they have a savvy, albeit dislikeable, manager. They'll go up as champions in my view.

What we're seeing now is the culmination of years of non investment and downgrading. Coupled with a safety first manager, who admittedly doesn't have much choice, and it's clear where we're heading.

Eustace needs to rediscover a way of nicking a win here and there, otherwise it won;t be long before we're looking over our shoulders again. If we fall too far down the table, I don't think we'd have the ability to get out of it. We've turned from what was a few games ago, a hard tream to beat, into one starting to let in soft goals who can't score for toffee.

 

[RoversTilliDie]

9 minutes ago, roverblue said:

Lose to Stoke on Wednesday night and it’s time to open the relegation thread. We have hit the form we all expected pre-season with a total lack of creativity and goals.

Anyone pointing at our league position needs to give their heads a wobble. Like under JdT last year it doesn’t reflect our performances at all and you can see where it’s heading. 

I agree, but if we had 30,000,0000 to spend like Sheffield ushited, we'd be 10pts clear at the top. Who says failure doesn't pay, 30,000,000 for getting relegated. They remind me of burnley.

[Herbie6590]

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[Forever Blue]

1 hour ago, arbitro said:

I was at the Q&A with Eustace last week and he was asked about what he wants in the January window. He said a goal scoring striker. I think he is aware of the limitations we have up front but, apart from the options of Leonard and Tyjon is hamstrung. Personally I have mentally prepared myself for another window of disappointment so expect nothing with these wretched Punekars.

Has the Q&A been reported anywhere? Was it a fans forum event? Did he say anything else of note? 

If the Puney Tunes are still under a financial embargo come January I doubt we’ll be signing anyone. 
 

 

Edited November 3, 2024 by Forever Blue

[Upside Down]

28 minutes ago, RoversTilliDie said:

I agree, but if we had 30,000,0000 to spend like Sheffield ushited, we'd be 10pts clear at the top. Who says failure doesn't pay, 30,000,000 for getting relegated. They remind me of burnley.

If only we'd have brought in £40,000,000 over the last year...

[chaddyrovers]

15 hours ago, roversfan99 said:

Not disappointed? Started well? Really?

the first 10 minutes we started on the front foot and took the game to them then some poor defending from us so they scored. We over played in the final third or played that extra pass or misplace a pass. 

No I not disappointed cos it was always going to be tough and difficult game against a very good squad at this level and good manager in Wilder at this level

15 hours ago, roversfan99 said:

Surely the lack of goals and indeed goal threat is a big concern now even to you.

No. I don't change my opinion from last week and we created good chances at Watford and didn't take them. Yesterday we misplaced a pass or didn't shoot and look for an extra pass. 

 

15 hours ago, roversfan99 said:

And have you yet realised that Dolan and Hedges arent good enough?

That's your opinion RF99. I don't shared it one bit. 

15 hours ago, ABBEY said:

it was game over yesterday when he made his game plan today . We set up like a bunch of cowards with no will or want to win . Goal down jrc should have been yanked off there and then , up there with worst defending I've ever witnessed in my life. 

don't agree Abbey. The work rate was there, no way were we a bunch of cowards in yesterday game. Sheffield united have better quality players on the pitch and its shows. They have top 2 promotion squad and we have a mid table squad. That's the facts of it

[chaddyrovers]

1 hour ago, arbitro said:

I said after Gueye's performance at Watford that he needs a spell in the under 21's. I was at the Q&A with Eustace last week and he was asked about what he wants in the January window. He said a goal scoring striker. I think he is aware of the limitations we have up front but, apart from the options of Leonard and Tyjon is hamstrung. Personally I have mentally prepared myself for another window of disappointment so expect nothing with these wretched Punekars.

Can I please asked what was Eustace during the Q and A? 

what else did he say? 

[London blue]

29 minutes ago, RoversTilliDie said:

I agree, but if we had 30,000,0000 to spend like Sheffield ushited, we'd be 10pts clear at the top. Who says failure doesn't pay, 30,000,000 for getting relegated. They remind me of burnley.

I can't imagine the degree to which the current shit show would balls up spending £30m.