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Post by Gas Go Marching In on Sept 27, 2017 5:27:28 GMT
Disappointed in how quickly some fans are quick to turn on DC. It seems a few have turned on him and the rest follow. I can't believe the amount of posts on here that are ridiculing DC and seriously questioning if he is the right man.
Reality check is needed for some. We are not a massive club in this league. We are doing ok given our budget, we can't compete with the top teams in this league. We have made a mistake by not signing another CM, winger and maybe striker IMO but the budget is obviously limited.
Let me get this straight I don't blame people for disagreeing with some of his decisions but if anyone is already seriously considering should DC be our manager then you should be ashamed. This is exactly why football fans get called fickle. DC deserves more respect than that. He will be the first one to hold his hands up if he thinks there has been a mistake made somewhere and I don't doubt he will do his damndest to put it right.
The big problem for me at the minute is the lack of options. We can't really play 4-4-2 because we don't have a winger that is good enough to play on the left. And by playing 4-3-3 Nichols is playing out of position.
Anyway onto Saturday (a game I can't see us losing) and if we win it then I guess we will be world beaters again! This league is very competitive this year and where other teams have stepped it up I feel we have been left behind a little shopping at Aldi's. This isn't a wholly valid excuse because look at Shrewsbury. I can't imagine they have spent a lot but in general the big spenders are the ones at the top. Derek Adams at Plymouth has done a good job there but they are another team that just haven't spent enough. I just hope Bliss doesn't score the winner on Saturday as all hell will break loose on here lol!
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Post by althepirate on Sept 27, 2017 5:41:10 GMT
You know how it is GGMI when the going gets tough the weak start crying.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2017 6:09:11 GMT
Agreed, DC knew we needed a winger and defensive midfielder if we were to play 4-4-2 on a regular basis. I do think he carries some of the can by being too slow in the transfer window and as I've said before the budget must have been there or why was he trying for signings in the days before the window closed. Agree that Nichols does not seem to work out in a 4-3-3 but DC should have know that when putting his squad together. DC is a good manager and I support him but he is not blameless for current problems.
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Post by Qatar Gas on Sept 27, 2017 6:16:01 GMT
As I keep saying I am surprised DC has not used a 5-3-2 formation this season, like he used a lot last couple of seasons (especially away from home). That way we can use wing backs (as we don't have wingers) and the two strikers can actually play up front and not out wide. Some have suggested that Bodin doesn't fit into that formation so well but its all about the much needed added protection by including another defender.
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Post by Marshy on Sept 27, 2017 6:22:01 GMT
I like DC and have a lot of respect for him, the only niggle for me is this every game is a project? I think we pay other teams too much respect and spend more time worrying about them than playing to our own strengths. We obviously have a lot of injury problems at the moment which is not helping, DC and the team will come good and I'm sure we will finish in a comfortable mid table position which suits me fine. There's an awful lot of doom & gloom on here at the moment a bit over the top in my opinion, let's get behind DC and the boys on Saturday becuase right now they need us we're Bristol Rovers fans and that's what we do!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2017 6:23:29 GMT
As I keep saying I am surprised DC has not used a 5-3-2 formation this season, like he used a lot last couple of seasons (especially away from home). That way we can use wing backs (as we don't have wingers) and the two strikers can actually play up front and not out wide. Some have suggested that Bodin doesn't fit into that formation so well but its all about the much needed added protection by including another defender. Think you are right cant see how you accommodate Bodin in 5-3-2 but I think it's worth trying away from home once Leadbitter is fit, what is becoming clear is that 4-3-3 away from home at least is a recipe for shipping goals.
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Post by Gas Go Marching In on Sept 27, 2017 6:24:45 GMT
As I keep saying I am surprised DC has not used a 5-3-2 formation this season, like he used a lot last couple of seasons (especially away from home). That way we can use wing backs (as we don't have wingers) and the two strikers can actually play up front and not out wide. Some have suggested that Bodin doesn't fit into that formation so well but its all about the much needed added protection by including another defender. I'm not convinced the defence is the problem though. I think they are getting too easily exposed to midfield. We only have Ollie Clarke as a DCM and he is woefully out of form from what I have seen. The 5-3-2 may work better away from home and then sacrifice say Nichols. So... ---------Slocombe------- Leads/Part----Lockyer----Broadbent----Sweeney----Bola --------Sercs-----O Clarke------Lines -----------------------Bodin---------------------- ---------------------Ellis-------------------------
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Post by socrates on Sept 27, 2017 6:25:52 GMT
We lost away to Pompey nothing new there and I'm certainly not questioning whether DC is the right man for the job. First time I've been on here since the final whistle last night I just can't really be bothered when we lose because it's the same old crap . On to Plymouth at home Saturday UTG
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2017 6:35:49 GMT
Disappointed in how quickly some fans are quick to turn on DC. It seems a few have turned on him and the rest follow. I can't believe the amount of posts on here that are ridiculing DC and seriously questioning if he is the right man. Reality check is needed for some. We are not a massive club in this league. We are doing ok given our budget, we can't compete with the top teams in this league. We have made a mistake by not signing another CM, winger and maybe striker IMO but the budget is obviously limited. Let me get this straight I don't blame people for disagreeing with some of his decisions but if anyone is already seriously considering should DC be our manager then you should be ashamed. This is exactly why football fans get called fickle. DC deserves more respect than that. He will be the first one to hold his hands up if he thinks there has been a mistake made somewhere and I don't doubt he will do his damndest to put it right. The big problem for me at the minute is the lack of options. We can't really play 4-4-2 because we don't have a winger that is good enough to play on the left. And by playing 4-3-3 Nichols is playing out of position. Anyway onto Saturday (a game I can't see us losing) and if we win it then I guess we will be world beaters again! This league is very competitive this year and where other teams have stepped it up I feel we have been left behind a little shopping at Aldi's. This isn't a wholly valid excuse because look at Shrewsbury. I can't imagine they have spent a lot but in general the big spenders are the ones at the top. Derek Adams at Plymouth has done a good job there but they are another team that just haven't spent enough. I just hope Bliss doesn't score the winner on Saturday as all hell will break loose on here lol!
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Post by Gas Go Marching In on Sept 27, 2017 6:42:45 GMT
We lost away to Pompey nothing new there and I'm certainly not questioning whether DC is the right man for the job. First time I've been on here since the final whistle last night I just can't really be bothered when we lose because it's the same old crap . On to Plymouth at home Saturday UTG Socrates, we agree on a lot and that is how I feel. I didn't go last night but according to some people and Pompey fans too we played well for most of the match.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2017 6:43:06 GMT
If like some posters on here say DC on 500k I want better football and results it's not good enough for that kind of money
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Post by Midsomer Murderer on Sept 27, 2017 6:52:45 GMT
If like some posters on here say DC on 500k I want better football and results it's not good enough for that kind of money Agree with this. I am as big a fan of DC as anyone else but I am a life long supporter of BRFC. For whatever reasons we did not imorove the squad as much as is clearly required in order to challenge for promotion this year. Yes, it is early days and we do have a chance of going up but it looks unlikely at this stage.
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Post by drasim on Sept 27, 2017 6:56:09 GMT
Seen it all before. Wasn't that long ago people were asking for Richard Money and Gary Johnson.
I think Darrell has done very well with the resources he has.
We could have done with a few extra players but I believe this to be a scouting issue rather than managerial.
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Post by Okebournegas on Sept 27, 2017 7:00:25 GMT
Disappointed in how quickly some fans are quick to turn on DC. It seems a few have turned on him and the rest follow. I can't believe the amount of posts on here that are ridiculing DC and seriously questioning if he is the right man. Reality check is needed for some. We are not a massive club in this league. We are doing ok given our budget, we can't compete with the top teams in this league. We have made a mistake by not signing another CM, winger and maybe striker IMO but the budget is obviously limited. Let me get this straight I don't blame people for disagreeing with some of his decisions but if anyone is already seriously considering should DC be our manager then you should be ashamed. This is exactly why football fans get called fickle. DC deserves more respect than that. He will be the first one to hold his hands up if he thinks there has been a mistake made somewhere and I don't doubt he will do his damndest to put it right. The big problem for me at the minute is the lack of options. We can't really play 4-4-2 because we don't have a winger that is good enough to play on the left. And by playing 4-3-3 Nichols is playing out of position. Anyway onto Saturday (a game I can't see us losing) and if we win it then I guess we will be world beaters again! This league is very competitive this year and where other teams have stepped it up I feel we have been left behind a little shopping at Aldi's. This isn't a wholly valid excuse because look at Shrewsbury. I can't imagine they have spent a lot but in general the big spenders are the ones at the top. Derek Adams at Plymouth has done a good job there but they are another team that just haven't spent enough. I just hope Bliss doesn't score the winner on Saturday as all hell will break loose on here lol! Good post ggmi, pretty much how I see things too !
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Post by RD on Sept 27, 2017 7:06:18 GMT
DC is a victim of his own success unfortunately. He also hasn't been helped by our chairman unfairly raising expectations by incorrectly telling all and sundry that we had a top-6 budget for this season. Whichever way you want to dress it up, that clearly isn't the case. Sercombe and Nichols probably only cost the sum total of what we got for The Snake. When you consider the gate receipts from Chelsea last season it's hard to see how there has been any "real" substantial investment in the playing squad. I'm not saying there hasn't been anything, but I can't see that there has been a lot. I think a lot of Gasheads are massively underwhelmed at the minute due to a number of factors: - No progress on the training ground (for whatever reason - and I'm not saying there won't be - just that there hasn't been any to date) - UWE off; no realistic chance of a new stadium for the next circa 20 years AT BEST - possibly a regenerated Mem but no vision of this as yet - Little proper investment in the playing squad As such, people are looking for a scapegoat at the moment I think and DC is the easiest target with results being hit-and-miss/underwhelming. In reality, I think if we're to be blaming anyone it should be the owners. But, even then, the UWE decision was (hopefully) in the club's best interests and they've never said they were going to throw millions at the club. In reality, I think it's a case of us clearly all getting too carried away and now getting frustrated when the realisation hits home that we are indeed still little old rag-bag Rovers. Or is it the Crazy Gang?
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Post by althepirate on Sept 27, 2017 7:06:47 GMT
IMO in the first half we were brilliant but completly useless in the box. When this happens it only a matter of time before the other side has a chance. You could see it coming. We haven't replaced MT and we miss him. Nicholls typifies our performance, he is class but doesn't score.
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Post by Marshy on Sept 27, 2017 7:10:14 GMT
IMO in the first half we were brilliant but completly useless in the box. When this happens it only a matter of time before the other side has a chance. You could see it coming. We haven't replaced MT and we miss him. Nicholls typifies our performance, he is class but doesn't score. We have a classy team but we can't score? It's a bit like being married to miss world but not being able to get a hardon.
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Post by RD on Sept 27, 2017 7:13:09 GMT
IMO in the first half we were brilliant but completly useless in the box. When this happens it only a matter of time before the other side has a chance. You could see it coming. We haven't replaced MT and we miss him. Nicholls typifies our performance, he is class but doesn't score. We have a classy team but we can't score? It's a bit like being married to miss world but not being able to get a hardon. Ah, similar story to myself then. Only I'm not married to Miss World.
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Post by Gas Go Marching In on Sept 27, 2017 7:13:49 GMT
DC is a victim of his own success unfortunately. He also hasn't been helped by our chairman unfairly raising expectations by incorrectly telling all and sundry that we had a top-6 budget for this season. Whichever way you want to dress it up, that clearly isn't the case. Sercombe and Nichols probably only cost the sum total of what we got for The Snake. When you consider the gate receipts from Chelsea last season it's hard to see how there has been any "real" substantial investment in the playing squad. I'm not saying there hasn't been anything, but I can't see that there has been a lot. I think a lot of Gasheads are massively underwhelmed at the minute due to a number of factors: - No progress on the training ground (for whatever reason - and I'm not saying there won't be - just that there hasn't been any to date) - UWE off; no realistic chance of a new stadium for the next circa 20 years AT BEST - possibly a regenerated Mem but no vision of this as yet - Little proper investment in the playing squad As such, people are looking for a scapegoat at the moment I think and DC is the easiest target with results being hit-and-miss/underwhelming. In reality, I think if we're to be blaming anyone it should be the owners. But, even then, the UWE decision was (hopefully) in the club's best interests and they've never said they were going to throw millions at the club. In reality, I think it's a case of us clearly all getting too carried away and now getting frustrated when the realisation hits home that we are indeed still little old rag-bag Rovers. Or is it the Crazy Gang? Great post. Agree with every single bit of it.
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Post by whoblue on Sept 27, 2017 7:16:01 GMT
As I keep saying I am surprised DC has not used a 5-3-2 formation this season, like he used a lot last couple of seasons (especially away from home). That way we can use wing backs (as we don't have wingers) and the two strikers can actually play up front and not out wide. Some have suggested that Bodin doesn't fit into that formation so well but its all about the much needed added protection by including another defender. I'm not convinced the defence is the problem though. I think they are getting too easily exposed to midfield. We only have Ollie Clarke as a DCM and he is woefully out of form from what I have seen. The 5-3-2 may work better away from home and then sacrifice say Nichols. So... ---------Slocombe------- Leads/Part----Lockyer----Broadbent----Sweeney----Bola --------Sercs-----O Clarke------Lines -----------------------Bodin---------------------- ---------------------Ellis------------------------- If Ollie Clarke is 'woefully out of form', why do you have him in your suggested line up? surely selecting A.N.Other player showing some form would be better... or, judging by your selection, do you subscribe to 'play the home grown talent at any cost' theory!?! Not a dig at you... I'm just curious as your statement and team selection don't appear to be from the same song... let alone song book.
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