v Norwich City (h) - 1/3/2025

[NeilInBristol]

12 hours ago, Exiled_Rover said:

It's funny how opinions differ, isn't it?

In my eyes he's still clearly running his socks off.

He looks like he's been carrying a calf injury for a while and obviously we've all lamented about the quality of players around him. 

Yeh I get his skepticism though as we've seen it before -flair players carrying an injury and underperforming...siggy etc. 

 

[onlyonejackwalker]

41 minutes ago, NeilInBristol said:

This is good 

The game has 0-0 all over it. 

He doesn't get a win but he doesn't lose..

 

We've sent this before so we know the drill...

We slowly drop out of any hope of top 6 and watch others go on a run 

Sigh

 

I've not seen any evidence this year to support this view.

Fans have been stating that certain players are not good enough to remain in the top six, that the team will plummet like a stone into a relegation battle, or that mid-table mediocrity is a nailed on certainty for months on end.

These views fail to acknowledge the strength and resilience of our senior players, the unity within the group and the lack of quality elsewhere.

Plus we have a couple of our better players returning, we have more options following the January window and some of the squad are improving as the season progresses.

Sheff United made us look average, Coventry and Swansea beat us easily, but they represent our worst defeats of the year. 

It's now March and we remain in the top six. I'm backing this squad.

COYB.

Edited Saturday at 06:53 by onlyonejackwalker
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GAME DAY!

Come on Rovers 

GET UP

GET LOUD

[joey_big_nose]

Going to this one today! No idea what to expect, will watch the new manager and how the players respond with interest.

[BankEnd Rover]

If I see Ryan Hedges start I'll explode...Won't be impressed with Foreshaw starting either. 
 

[Old Codger]

13 minutes ago, BankEnd Rover said:

If I see Ryan Hedges start I'll explode...Won't be impressed with Foreshaw starting either. 
 

No need for Forshaw to be involved once Tronstadt is back, and likewise our attacking options are enhanced massively once Yuki becomes fully available again. Remember the impact that key players had on our long winning streak, and how the team spirit shines through when we score, when we win and when we get results 'against the odds'.

ALLEZ ALLEZ ALLEZ LES BLEU BLEU BLEU!!!

[KentExile]

17 minutes ago, BankEnd Rover said:

If I see Ryan Hedges start I'll explode...Won't be impressed with Foreshaw starting either. 
 

What happens if he starts both and then tomorrow Rovers offer Jack Vale a new 5 year contract? 😉 

Edited Saturday at 08:32 by KentExile

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

Setting off in a few minutes. It’s a lovely day up here. If you can’t play today you can’t play at all !

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certainly ramping it up for this afternoon 

 

 

[chaddyrovers]

It will be interesting to see what the starting line up is and what formation we play. 

Looking forward this afternoon game..

27 minutes ago, ... said:

certainly ramping it up for this afternoon 

 

 

Speaks very well

[norwichblue]

35 minutes ago, ... said:

certainly ramping it up for this afternoon 

 

 

Made me a bit emotional haha. Not even hungover.

Today feels like a cup final.

I will be watching in a Norwich pub, sitting on my hands and taping my mouth shut.

COME ON ROVERS! 🔵⚪️🌹 

 

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1 minute ago, norwichblue said:

Made me a bit emotional haha. Not even hungover.

Today feels like a cup final.

I will be watching in a Norwich pub, sitting on my hands and taping my mouth shut.

COME ON ROVERS! 🔵⚪️🌹 

 

Don't tape your mouth shut get loud! You from Norwich or Blackburn? (North west?)

[norwichblue]

3 minutes ago, ... said:

Don't tape your mouth shut get loud! You from Norwich or Blackburn? (North west?)

I’m from Blackburn yeah. My mum was in the bed next to Colin Hendry’s wife in the maternity ward when i was born in Blackburn Royal Infirmary in 1989.

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7 minutes ago, norwichblue said:

I’m from Blackburn yeah. My mum was in the bed next to Colin Hendry’s wife in the maternity ward when i was born in Blackburn Royal Infirmary in 1989.

Ah well hopefully you've not lost your accent pal let em know where you're from!!! 🔵⚪️🌹

[SIMON GARNERS 194]

Every game a Cup final now....lets see your talking transfer onto the Pitch Mr Ismael.

[RoverInverness]

51 minutes ago, norwichblue said:

Made me a bit emotional haha. Not even hungover.

Today feels like a cup final.

I will be watching in a Norwich pub, sitting on my hands and taping my mouth shut.

COME ON ROVERS! 🔵⚪️🌹 

 

I’ve supported England in several pubs in Scotland over the years.

Stay proud of who you are and where you’re from, but remain humble and respectful.

For the vast majority of humans, the world over, if you show respect you will gain respect back. 

Like when opposition supporters come on here to genuinely engage in debate and friendly banter. It makes the board a better read and we all welcome people with different allegiances.

I believe my family roots come from the Norwich area, several generations back. I like to think it’s one of the better and friendlier parts of Southern Englandshire. 

[Old Codger]

16 minutes ago, RoverInverness said:

I’ve supported England in several pubs in Scotland over the years.

Stay proud of who you are and where you’re from, but remain humble and respectful.

For the vast majority of humans, the world over, if you show respect you will gain respect back. 

Like when opposition supporters come on here to genuinely engage in debate and friendly banter. It makes the board a better read and we all welcome people with different allegiances.

I believe my family roots come from the Norwich area, several generations back. I like to think it’s one of the better and friendlier parts of Southern Englandshire. 

This is the kind of post that makes reading this forum a pleasure, and a welcome change from the usual foul-mouthed keyboard warrior nonsense that I spout far too often. Fair play to you RoverInverness for your reminder of the values that make BRFCS a great place to get your Rovers fix! Thank You!

ALLEZ LES BLEU!!

[Nic81]

If anyone thinks they don’t want promotion just because they aren’t saying the word, then hopefully that video will show exactly what they want. ‘Let’s get this great club back to where it belongs’. Promotion, promotion, promotion. Where we belong is where we were pre Venky’s - if you can make that happen VI….

[Devon Rover]

It's another match. But it really feels like a particularly huge one for the remainder of the season. Today can set a tone and I believe the new manager can galvanise the team to do that. But I feel more nervous and excited for a match than I have all season.

[simongarnerisgod]

players always give it all to impress a new manager,rovers 3-0 norwich,duffy to score own,concede penalty then be sent off🤣

[Nic81]

[oneandycrawford]

32 minutes ago, RoverInverness said:

I’ve supported England in several pubs in Scotland over the years.

Stay proud of who you are and where you’re from, but remain humble and respectful.

For the vast majority of humans, the world over, if you show respect you will gain respect back. 

Like when opposition supporters come on here to genuinely engage in debate and friendly banter. It makes the board a better read and we all welcome people with different allegiances.

I believe my family roots come from the Norwich area, several generations back. I like to think it’s one of the better and friendlier parts of Southern Englandshire. 

Agree with Norwich fans being friendly. I went to the game where Bothroyd was sent off, they battered us but only scored one goal, and then Dickon equalised right at the death. Good-natured banter and serious chat on the train back to Ely. The fans I met seemed to have a good attitude towards away fans.

[BigHoz]

Great line up, just missing tronstad from the starting 11, nobody can grumble. But they will 🤣🤍💙

[Ricky]

Is Buckley injured? Not on the bench

[DavidMailsTightPerm]

2 minutes ago, BigHoz said:

Great line up, just missing tronstad from the starting 11, nobody can grumble. But they will 🤣🤍💙

Buckley rather than Forshaw for me.