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Post by Hugo Admin on Jul 18, 2014 12:31:12 GMT
Darrell names four triallists for tomorrow's game Manager Darrell Clarke has named a squad of 14 for tomorrow’s friendly fixture against Bath City (Twerton Park, kick off 3.00pm). “I wanted out supporters to know the squad in advance,” said the manager this morning as his squad prepared for their final training session at the University of South wales before heading home this afternoon. The game gives an opportunity to some of the first team squad, and the four first year pros, to get more game time. “It also gives me the chance to run the rule over some the triallists I have included in the squad.” The triallists include Pierce Mitchell, who has been training with the squad since they reported back for pre-season training, and Ryan Higgins, both of whom featured in the games against Cirencester and Cheltenham Town. Neal Trotman, who was at Plymouth last season, has been training with the squad for the last two days and he is also in the party to make the short journey to Bath. Dan Thompson, a former Portsmouth scholar, is another player the manager will be taking a look at. Rovers scholars Kieran Preston and Ryan Broom are included in the travelling party. Squad: Kieran Preston, Neil Trotman, Pierce Mitchell, Danny Greenslade, Aaron Ward-Baptiste, Dominic Thomas, Jake Gosling, Ryan Broom, Jamie Lucas, Dan Thompson, Jamie White, Ollie Clarke, Ellis Harrison, Ryan Higgins Read more at www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/squad-for-bath-1766741.aspx#XHGwoB4LJgHA5cZw.99 |
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Post by lympstonegas on Jul 18, 2014 13:03:21 GMT
Mmmm... Not the names I guess I was expecting to see playing tomorrow after the Cheltenham game. Still if DC is looking at players to add to the core of the assumed 1st team squad then this is his opportunity. It will be interesting to see if we can beat Bath with this squad
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Post by richardstad on Jul 18, 2014 13:28:46 GMT
Darrell names four triallists for tomorrow's game Manager Darrell Clarke has named a squad of 14 for tomorrow’s friendly fixture against Bath City (Twerton Park, kick off 3.00pm). “I wanted out supporters to know the squad in advance,” said the manager this morning as his squad prepared for their final training session at the University of South wales before heading home this afternoon. The game gives an opportunity to some of the first team squad, and the four first year pros, to get more game time. “It also gives me the chance to run the rule over some the triallists I have included in the squad.” The triallists include Pierce Mitchell, who has been training with the squad since they reported back for pre-season training, and Ryan Higgins, both of whom featured in the games against Cirencester and Cheltenham Town. Neal Trotman, who was at Plymouth last season, has been training with the squad for the last two days and he is also in the party to make the short journey to Bath. Dan Thompson, a former Portsmouth scholar, is another player the manager will be taking a look at. Rovers scholars Kieran Preston and Ryan Broom are included in the travelling party. Squad: Kieran Preston, Neil Trotman, Pierce Mitchell, Danny Greenslade, Aaron Ward-Baptiste, Dominic Thomas, Jake Gosling, Ryan Broom, Jamie Lucas, Dan Thompson, Jamie White, Ollie Clarke, Ellis Harrison, Ryan Higgins Read more at www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/squad-for-bath-1766741.aspx#XHGwoB4LJgHA5cZw.99Saw a fair deal of Dan Thompson at local club Bognor Regis Town in Ryman Premier recently. Better options for squad such as James Crane, Ben Johnson. Check them out Darren |
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Post by richardstad on Jul 18, 2014 13:32:01 GMT
Oops I mean Darrell.. sorry
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Post by BishopstonBRFC on Jul 18, 2014 15:53:03 GMT
At least he's warned in advance that it's going to be a young squad.
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Post by markczgas on Jul 18, 2014 17:06:55 GMT
Ryan Broom - exciting 2nd year scholar - pacy, skilful and has a big heart. Hope he gets some game time. Will be interested to hear supporters views on him ?
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Post by Topper Gas on Jul 18, 2014 17:13:06 GMT
That looks a weak squad on paper if Bath intend putting out their own first team/squad.
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Post by Jon the Stripe on Jul 18, 2014 17:23:18 GMT
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Howzat! Kieran Preston is in the squad tomorrow trying to become backup for Mildy.... Good luck Kieran, a True All rounder!  
Keiran Preston hit his fourth century of the season for Mickleover to win weekly award again.KEIRAN Preston took his season's aggregate to 807 runs from 10 innings as he won the County League's batsman of the week prize for the second time on Saturday, scoring 146 for Mickleover in their 75-run win over Barton. It was Preston's fourth century of the season and he also has two fifties. Mickleover's own KP is also a goalkeeper on Bristol Rovers' books, so Division 4S bowlers may not be suffering for too much longer.
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Post by 4evergas67 on Jul 18, 2014 18:25:56 GMT
Don't really agree with the squad he's putting out.
Considering Bath are only a division below us I think it would have been a good test for most of our first team.
Also would give DC a chance to see our weakness and get it sorted before the real stuff starts.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2014 18:29:27 GMT
Don't really agree with the squad he's putting out. Considering Bath are only a division below us I think it would have been a good test for most of our first team. Also would give DC a chance to see our weakness and get it sorted before the real stuff starts. He knows our weaknesses, he is trailing people to resolve them. Seems legit. |
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Post by 4evergas67 on Jul 18, 2014 19:35:38 GMT
Don't really agree with the squad he's putting out. Considering Bath are only a division below us I think it would have been a good test for most of our first team. Also would give DC a chance to see our weakness and get it sorted before the real stuff starts. He knows our weaknesses, he is trailing people to resolve them. Seems legit. If he already knows then judging by the quality of the players on trial he may need to rethink our swift return to the football league imo. That is unless he's gonna surprise us with 2 or 3 decent signings in the nexted 3 weeks.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2014 19:37:54 GMT
Fair point.
I'm not sure all the answers will come from tomorrow's game either.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2014 19:55:47 GMT
I'm in.
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Post by markczgas on Jul 18, 2014 20:06:08 GMT
Don't really agree with the squad he's putting out. Considering Bath are only a division below us I think it would have been a good test for most of our first team. Also would give DC a chance to see our weakness and get it sorted before the real stuff starts. Squad is so small, doesn't want to risk injuries ? U18s are having fewer pre-season games ? |
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Post by Cantankerous Gas on Jul 18, 2014 20:11:22 GMT
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Howzat! Kieran Preston is in the squad tomorrow trying to become backup for Mildy.... Good luck Kieran, a True All rounder!
Keiran Preston hit his fourth century of the season for Mickleover to win weekly award again.KEIRAN Preston took his season's aggregate to 807 runs from 10 innings as he won the County League's batsman of the week prize for the second time on Saturday, scoring 146 for Mickleover in their 75-run win over Barton. It was Preston's fourth century of the season and he also has two fifties. Mickleover's own KP is also a goalkeeper on Bristol Rovers' books, so Division 4S bowlers may not be suffering for too much longer. At least he seems to have perked up over the last fortnight. |
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Post by Big Dave on Jul 18, 2014 20:40:16 GMT
Don't really agree with the squad he's putting out. Considering Bath are only a division below us I think it would have been a good test for most of our first team. Also would give DC a chance to see our weakness and get it sorted before the real stuff starts. Squad is so small, doesn't want to risk injuries ? U18s are having fewer pre-season games ? Could be the reason, but if it is then it is a reason that will suggest failure once the season starts. If pro footballers can't play a full pre-season, how far are they going to get through the real season before they break down? Also, this is a (friendly) game that paying fans of both Rovers and one of the most important clubs in our history will be paying to watch...in my opinion, a weak pre-season will only lead to a weak season. I hope I am proved wrong... |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2014 20:54:55 GMT
Failure to prepare is preparing to fail.
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Post by 4evergas67 on Jul 18, 2014 20:58:02 GMT
Don't really agree with the squad he's putting out. Considering Bath are only a division below us I think it would have been a good test for most of our first team. Also would give DC a chance to see our weakness and get it sorted before the real stuff starts. Squad is so small, doesn't want to risk injuries ? U18s are having fewer pre-season games ? These are the things I worry about. If it all goes a little wrong 5 or 6 games in we have nothing to fall back on. If sticking youngsters in in this league when we are in the sh!t is his plan then I'm sorry but he's gonna finish a lot of promising careers.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2014 20:58:17 GMT
Got to say I am more than worried with the build up so far. Surely the players should all be getting game time now.
we still need a strong cb and a strong cf. we have no spine to our side. They should all be in place by now and gelling as a unit.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2014 21:48:27 GMT
Don't really agree with the squad he's putting out. Considering Bath are only a division below us I think it would have been a good test for most of our first team. Also would give DC a chance to see our weakness and get it sorted before the real stuff starts. Squad is so small, doesn't want to risk injuries ? U18s are having fewer pre-season games ? Agree with the first bit but the U-18's played in Bideford tonight and Barnstaple last night so they're pretty busy. |
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