v Luton Town (h) - 14/12/2024

[oldjamfan1]

2 hours ago, Moptop1 said:

I thought it was his Dad side of the family. His Dad side of the family are from Darwen.

Indeed. I played against his dad who I think played for Shadsworth? 

[Penwortham Blue]

2 hours ago, Neal said:

So here he is...

Big John Eustace!

Everybody's having fun

Look to the future now

It's only just begun

Fantastic, let’s get it going. Only disappointment today was the crowd, this team need and deserve better support, time any stay aways turn up and give Eustace and his team all the help we can. 

[Penwortham Blue]

2 hours ago, arbitro said:

Another professional performance today when, once again the whole was better than the sum of its parts. Getting the two goal cushion in the first half was great and gave Eustace an opportunity to sit in a bit deeper and play more on the break in the second half as Luton were always going to come out all guns blazing in the second half. It really pleased me that we didn't allow ourselves to be bullied by Luton which has happened too often against them in the recent past. Another pleasing aspect was that we didn't suffer from the changes made to the team which augers well for the future and gives us real competition for places.

But to reiterate we have won six games back to back and the last five we have kept clean sheets. Clearly winning is the priority but I get massive satisfaction from the clean sheets. It's not going to last forever but I'm delighted right now with the players and staff.

It won’t last forever but as long as we get one on January 4th, I’ll be happy.

[Mattyblue]

With only 9,000 ST holders you aren’t going to be getting bumper crowds for matches just before Christmas with Boxing Day and Burnley just after new year. They could well be two of the biggest home turnouts we’ve seen in years I’d wager.

 

[neophox]

I didnt realized Dolan wasnt playing really, says something...

[had.e.nuff]

Disgruntled  luton fan

 

[Penwortham Blue]

2 hours ago, Mattyblue said:

Last game at Ewood before Christmas. Boxing Day and Dingles soon to come. Always going to be a smaller gate today… still 4,000 walk ons though.

Hopefully, folk turn up against the Makems and Dingles and then stick with the team through the second half of the season. If Ewood was somehow restored to a noisy and hostile support, it could well make the difference between falling short or making the elusive play offs.

[M_B]

3 minutes ago, neophox said:

I didnt realized Dolan wasnt playing really, says something...

With playing In the last 5 wins, you probably assumed he was playing in the 6th I'd assume.

[Forever Blue]

How many home tickets have been sold for the Sunderland game? 
 

they’ll be bringing 7k I presume

[Forever Blue]

Rovers will be on itv4 in a few mins

[Neal]

13 minutes ago, Penwortham Blue said:

Fantastic, let’s get it going. Only disappointment today was the crowd, this team need and deserve better support, time any stay aways turn up and give Eustace and his team all the help we can. 

My main disappointment was the fans leaving as soon as the final whistle left. I was in the Riverside and was really pissed off at everyone not staying to clap the players and management. We've just won 6 in a row. 

 

Absolute disgrace. 

[Cherry Blue]

8 minutes ago, had.e.nuff said:

Disgruntled  luton fan

 

he's had.e.nuff

but he has some good words for Rovers!

[onlyonejackwalker]

So many positives from today. Almost too many to mention. 

The win. Keeping another clean sheet. Scoring more than one. Cantwell getting a rest. The two strikers starting together. ACD getting a start and a goal. Becks first goal. Gueye improving. JRCs involvement. Selection bravery. Competition for places. Enhanced squad confidence and unity. Our brilliant defending, centre halves and central midfielders yet again. Growing fluidity. Amazing team spirt and work ethic. Game management. Protecting our goal.

Today feels really significant to me. There was nothing flukey about this victory.  Hats off to the players and credit to the management instilling such belief.

[wilsdenrover]

18 minutes ago, had.e.nuff said:

Disgruntled  luton fan

 

I’d be disgruntled if I was from Luton too.

[wilsdenrover]

14 minutes ago, Forever Blue said:

How many home tickets have been sold for the Sunderland game? 
 

they’ll be bringing 7k I presume

Rovers have confirmed all away tickets sold.

[Penwortham Blue]

11 minutes ago, Neal said:

My main disappointment was the fans leaving as soon as the final whistle left. I was in the Riverside and was really pissed off at everyone not staying to clap the players and management. We've just won 6 in a row. 

 

Absolute disgrace. 

I couldn’t agree more. All people like to feel appreciated for a job, well done.

[speeeeeeedie]

1 hour ago, Tyrone Shoelaces said:

Regarding ACD, I’m still not a fan of predominently left footed players out on the right. They want to come inside all the time and it compresses play. ACD reminded me a bit of Scott Sellars but Scotty played on his correct wing.

In another era I'd agree with you, but the game is now different. It's no orthodoxy to have wide forwards play on the opposite flank. I don't think Salah would have scored anywhere near the goals he has if he played on the left.

As to Tronstad. He's been outstanding. Teams never get the jump on Rovers because he is always where he needs to be.

[Forever Blue]

Pay yer money, turn up, support the team, and still get criticised! Lol

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

3 minutes ago, speeeeeeedie said:

In another era I'd agree with you, but the game is now different. It's no orthodoxy to have wide forwards play on the opposite flank. I don't think Salah would have scored anywhere near the goals he has if he played on the left.

As to Tronstad. He's been outstanding. Teams never get the jump on Rovers because he is always where he needs to be.

If only Salah was playing for Rovers.

[wilsdenrover]

Is Norwich the only league game this season we’ve led but not won?

[Dundee1962]

Not long after you signed him I came on to say that we (Dundee) had Beck on loan last season and he’d been absolutely sensational for us and although it was a step up, I really hoped, and thought, he’d be good for you. So pleased he’s managed to impress you guys too. Not just his ability but his attitude was fantastic. Last January he got recalled to Anfield as they had a left back crisis. Rangers were wanting him on loan, Celtic were meant to have offered £5M. Then Jurgen brought him on in a game with 5 minutes to go meaning he couldn’t play for anyone else last season, so we got him back. Do you think he could start for Liverpool right now if he was back there?

[Exiled_Rover]

7 minutes ago, Dundee1962 said:

Not long after you signed him I came on to say that we (Dundee) had Beck on loan last season and he’d been absolutely sensational for us and although it was a step up, I really hoped, and thought, he’d be good for you. So pleased he’s managed to impress you guys too. Not just his ability but his attitude was fantastic. Last January he got recalled to Anfield as they had a left back crisis. Rangers were wanting him on loan, Celtic were meant to have offered £5M. Then Jurgen brought him on in a game with 5 minutes to go meaning he couldn’t play for anyone else last season, so we got him back. Do you think he could start for Liverpool right now if he was back there?

Could he start for top-of-the-league Liverpool right now?

No, probably not, but he wouldn't die wondering that's for sure.

[SIMON GARNERS 194]

42 minutes ago, Mattyblue said:

With only 9,000 ST holders you aren’t going to be getting bumper crowds for matches just before Christmas with Boxing Day and Burnley just after new year. They could well be two of the biggest home turnouts we’ve seen in years I’d wager.

 

Lets hope people turn out for those games over Xmas...five Div1 Clubs beat us on attendance today.

[Bohinen1983]

Beck, reminds me a lot of another Liverpool left back we signed- Warnock.  Brilliant little player.  Liverpool are arguably one of the best teams in the world right now, they're being linked to Alfonso Davies..  I'm not sure he's in that bracket.  He'd surely be a good squad player, which is no mean feat..  Wonderful player. I think he'd walk into a side like United though. I see more in Beck than the likes of Rico Lewis at City.  Joy to watch. Massive potential.   How's your season going- Dundee United? Didn't we sign Billy Mckinlay from you?

[onlyonejackwalker]

18 minutes ago, Dundee1962 said:

Not long after you signed him I came on to say that we (Dundee) had Beck on loan last season and he’d been absolutely sensational for us and although it was a step up, I really hoped, and thought, he’d be good for you. So pleased he’s managed to impress you guys too. Not just his ability but his attitude was fantastic. Last January he got recalled to Anfield as they had a left back crisis. Rangers were wanting him on loan, Celtic were meant to have offered £5M. Then Jurgen brought him on in a game with 5 minutes to go meaning he couldn’t play for anyone else last season, so we got him back. Do you think he could start for Liverpool right now if he was back there?

It's a massive step up and I dont think he's ready for that. But he's a very tidy player with a brilliant attitude and a massive fan favourite already.