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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2018 15:00:25 GMT
That's not true though is it? Nichols is a much better player than James. He worries me with his lack of strength but it is obvious there is a player in there. His control and technique are surely the best in the squad and he makes some really intelligent runs. I have faith in him personally. If allowed to have a run in the team without his own 'supporters' on his back then I believe he'll come good. I really have not seen a decent player in there at all. I also haven't seen supporters on his back. He gets support while he is playing. Oh, and he has had a run in the team. He did nothing with that opportunity. Scored more at Peterborough where the fans were on his back ....
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Post by LJG on Feb 20, 2018 15:03:19 GMT
Really us a shame. I hate to see a player struggle to succeed at Rovers. I have to say though that too much faith in Matt Harrold and Scott McGleish is what took us down in my opinion.
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Post by stroudgas93 on Feb 20, 2018 15:10:23 GMT
I really have not seen a decent player in there at all. I also haven't seen supporters on his back. He gets support while he is playing. Oh, and he has had a run in the team. He did nothing with that opportunity. Scored more at Peterborough where the fans were on his back .... And the little lad came crying to us because the fans didn't like him, tbh I'm starting to see why they didn't.
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Post by HarryBayles on Feb 20, 2018 15:18:33 GMT
Gets a run-out for Development Squad today and plays upfront, Cheltenham down to 10 men most of the game, no goals for Nichols but a brace for Telford. Now who would have predicted that? Not DC?
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Post by gashead1981 on Feb 20, 2018 15:23:44 GMT
Andy Williams had the same problem as well, for whatever reason, it just wouldn't drop for him at Rovers, but seems to have a decent return everywhere else he has been. Shame really as i could see a good footballer in there as well.
I think TN just needs a good pre-season and perhaps a 6 month loan back in L2 just to build up confidence again. Perhaps back at Exeter.
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Post by richard on Feb 20, 2018 15:54:20 GMT
Really us a shame. I hate to see a player struggle to succeed at Rovers. I have to say though that too much faith in Matt Harrold and Scott McGleish is what took us down in my opinion. Too much faith in Scott McGleish, who left in 2012, took us down in 2014? Are you sure you mean Scott McGleish?
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Post by LJG on Feb 20, 2018 15:56:41 GMT
Really us a shame. I hate to see a player struggle to succeed at Rovers. I have to say though that too much faith in Matt Harrold and Scott McGleish is what took us down in my opinion. Too much faith in Scott McGleish, who left in 2012, took us down in 2014? Are you sure you mean Scott McGleish? The Scott McGleish hangover! Hmm I suppose I clearly don't mean him then. Who do I mean?
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Post by LJG on Feb 20, 2018 15:58:16 GMT
Really us a shame. I hate to see a player struggle to succeed at Rovers. I have to say though that too much faith in Matt Harrold and Scott McGleish is what took us down in my opinion. Too much faith in Scott McGleish, who left in 2012, took us down in 2014? Are you sure you mean Scott McGleish? Chris Beardsley!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2018 16:15:59 GMT
Andy Williams had the same problem as well, for whatever reason, it just wouldn't drop for him at Rovers, but seems to have a decent return everywhere else he has been. Shame really as i could see a good footballer in there as well. I think TN just needs a good pre-season and perhaps a 6 month loan back in L2 just to build up confidence again. Perhaps back at Exeter. Yes, I think that would make sense ...
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Post by tbonegas on Feb 20, 2018 17:01:49 GMT
Another fruitless game today for Nichols.Telford managed to hut the net twice though. Oops. Someone has already posted that.
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Post by socrates on Feb 20, 2018 17:09:12 GMT
Starting for the Dev squad today, let's hope he can score and build some confidence. Good luck to him. I’ve been critical of him but not unfair in my opinion. I want him to do well I want him to score goals.
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Post by socrates on Feb 20, 2018 17:11:56 GMT
So we won 2-1 and Telford scores both. Surely time for him to start or come on over Nichols ??!!
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Post by LJG on Feb 20, 2018 17:15:08 GMT
So we won 2-1 and Telford scores both. Surely time for him to start or come on over Nichols ??!! What they get up to in their own time is really nobody's business but their own.
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Post by socrates on Feb 20, 2018 17:18:34 GMT
So we won 2-1 and Telford scores both. Surely time for him to start or come on over Nichols ??!! What they get up to in their own time is really nobody's business but their own. Well he’s got to score somehow.
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Post by romangas on Feb 20, 2018 17:40:35 GMT
....was at the Checkatrade trophy Wycombe ( Adams Park, 29/8 ) game and Telford was impressive. His link up play with Ryan Broom was great, and Broom played bootiful as well. Their combined link up play was electric. Both of them looked hungry and keen....and they both scored ( two each ) !!
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Post by South Stand Ultra on Feb 20, 2018 17:41:43 GMT
Dom Telford netted a brace as Rovers' Devlopment Squad claimed a 2-1 victory away to Cheltenham Town Reserves in the Central League.
Telford gave Rovers the lead just after the 20 minute mark, finishing from close range only for the scores to be levelled with an admittedly superb free kick from Jake Andrews.
A few minutes later and Cheltenham were reduced to 10 men, with Sanmi Odelusi being deemed to have gone in dangerously on Luke Russe and was consequently given his marching orders.
Rovers were keen to use their man advantage but for the most part Cheltenham held firm, until Telford popped up again to claim all three points for his side.
Chris Hargreaves had six first team players at his disposal, as Sam Slocombe, James Clarke, Ryan Sweeney, Bernard Mensah, Telford and Tom Nichols all started.
The hosts started brightly and immediately looked to put Rovers under pressure, with James Clarke called into action to stifle a break down his right flank.
Moments later Slocombe was also required to be alert, producing a fine stop from a long-range strike hit by Jerell Sellars.
Dom Telford, who was the star man last time he played for the Development squad, also got a sniff at goal in the early proceedings, getting free down the right and driving into the box before demanding a decent stop from the Town keeper.
Slocombe continued to be tested in the opening 20 minutes, demonstrating good awareness to come off his line and clear a dangerous ball in behind and also tip a powerful Danny Wright strike round the post.
Shortly after and Rovers took the lead, through Telford who was on hand from close range to convert a low cross from the left wing with 22 minutes on the clock.
However Hargreaves' men were pegged back not long after, with Jake Andrews producing what has to be said an outstanding free kick from 25-yards, completely out of reach of Slocombe into the top right corner.
The game had really sprung to life and there was another twist, when Cheltenham were reduced to 10 men, Sanmi Odelusi going in dangerously on Russe prompting the referee to show a straight red.
After the break, Rovers were keen to take quick advantage of their extra man and Tom Nichols came close to putting his side in front, striking Michael Kelly's rebounded cross at goal which was well saved by Town's keeper.
Nichols was involved once more, this time trying to turn provider but threading a through ball for Telford and release his strike partner in on goal, but a recovering defender just managed to pinch the ball from Telford before he could pull the trigger.
Rovers were certainly knocking on the door in search of a second goal, with further chances for Russe and Mensah, with former having a long distance strike saved and the latter going through on goal but firing a lacklustre shot at goal.
With 20 minutes left on the clock, The Gas made their first change, with Clarke coming off with a solid 70 minutes in the tank following his return from injury, being replaced by Lewis Leigh-Gilchrist.
Despite much of the traffic being in Cheltenham's half, there was a scare at the other end as Town had the ball in the net, but it was flagged for offside.
It seemed as though it might turn out to be an afternoon of frustration for Rovers, having to settle for a point against 10 men, that was until Telford scored his and his team's second goal of the game.
Mensah worked the ball down the wing before digging out a low cross, which Telford was alert to and swept home to give Rovers a lead and eventually the win with less than 10 minutes left.
Rovers XI: Sam Slocombe, James Clarke (c) (Lewis Leigh-Gilchrist, 70), Alfie Kilgour, Ryan Sweeney, Michael Kelly, Luke Russe, Cameron Hargreaves, Trialist, Bernard Mensah, Tom Nichols, Dom Telford.
Unused subs: Thom Jonkerman, Ben Morgan, Cameron Ebutt, Trialist.
Cheltenham XI: Rhys Lovett (GK), Danny Wright, Elijah Adebayo, Jerell Sellars, Matt Bower, Josh Thomas, Sanmi Odelusi, Manny Onariase, Jake Andrews, Ryan Davis, George Lloyd.
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Post by Gas Go Marching In on Feb 20, 2018 17:42:07 GMT
....was at the Checkatrade trophy Wycombe ( Adams Park, 29/8 ) game and Telford was impressive. His link up play with Ryan Broom was great, and Broom played bootiful as well. Their combined link up play was electric. Both of them looked hungry and keen....and they both scored ( two each ) !! Talking of Wycombe, good chance they might come up. Do we want that? I personally do as love Wycombe away.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2018 18:25:51 GMT
....was at the Checkatrade trophy Wycombe ( Adams Park, 29/8 ) game and Telford was impressive. His link up play with Ryan Broom was great, and Broom played bootiful as well. Their combined link up play was electric. Both of them looked hungry and keen....and they both scored ( two each ) !! Talking of Wycombe, good chance they might come up. Do we want that? I personally do as love Wycombe away. Do they let you in the strippers pub? You old enough?
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