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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2019 22:38:08 GMT
Think he needs to make sure we are at least mid-table or higher if we get taken over and even then that might not save him if the new owners want to bring in their own man. What new owners?
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Post by Hudson1883 on Aug 10, 2019 22:38:36 GMT
Regarding our new signings 2 games is not long enough to judge. Picking a striker who has scored 2 goals in 76 games however is a different thing all together. Hes got about 10 assists in that time so thats one goal every 38 games and 1 assist every 7 or 8. I understand Wycombe play dirty football but i just dont want to be watchinf us line up like that at home it’s embarrassing Nichols is also incredibly lightweight - in need of a lot of time in the gym, has needed that since day one. Tom Nichols is barely 5”6 and 10 stone in weight in his mid 20’s, no amount of time in the gym will make Him as strong as an ox or an Arnold Schwarzenegger replicant. You don’t have to be a personal trainer to know this. Perhaps his team mates should stop rifling the ball into him with his back to goal, or playing so deep that he’s required to drop back into central midfield & start creating chances into the channel and lay on chances that he can play on the shoulder of the last defender, like a short/lightweight forward craves.
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Post by irenegas on Aug 10, 2019 22:49:14 GMT
An absolutely pathetic title for a thread, with some equally as pathetic comments. Two games in, and the manager and team are getting slagged off! If you're not Rovers, then f**k off, none of us will give a sh**, but don't drag the whole thing down to this sort of level. Presumably millennials or Generation Z kiddies with no patience or common sense. Sad *ers. Its not been 2 games though has it it's been 6 months of horrible football. I agree we needed it last season to stay up but what's the excuse at the start of a brand new season? I I don't agree with the title either just to put that out there.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2019 23:01:40 GMT
Whilst he's free.... Bring Ollie back! You'd never see a game like that under him with that flat atmosphere!
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Post by warehamgas on Aug 10, 2019 23:06:14 GMT
Wasn’t there today so can’t comment on the match. But why’s everyone moaning? Best start for three years we have a point after two matches! 😉 UTG!
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Post by Wimborne Gas on Aug 10, 2019 23:23:55 GMT
Wasn’t there today so can’t comment on the match. But why’s everyone moaning? Best start for three years we have a point after two matches! 😉 UTG! It wasn't great, but don't think it was anywhere near as bad as some think. A fully fit JCH and Adeboyejo up front should be enough to see us comfortably in mid table imo. Weather definitely dictated the selection today. One thing I noticed more than ever though was the people moaning about absolutely everything before a ball had even been kicked. No wonder the atmosphere was flat. If Rovers make you that miserable, why put yourself through it?!
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Post by Hudson1883 on Aug 10, 2019 23:42:45 GMT
Wasn’t there today so can’t comment on the match. But why’s everyone moaning? Best start for three years we have a point after two matches! 😉 UTG! It wasn't great, but don't think it was anywhere near as bad as some think. A fully fit JCH and Adeboyejo up front should be enough to see us comfortably in mid table imo. Weather definitely dictated the selection today. One thing I noticed more than ever though was the people moaning about absolutely everything before a ball had even been kicked. No wonder the atmosphere was flat. If Rovers make you that miserable, why put yourself through it?! My sentiments exactly, if you’re only prepared to turn up to have a moan, stay at home and make your old lady suffer with it. On a day when the wait for the big screen proved its worth as well. The pre match ‘classic Rovers goals’ vid was absolutely fantastic and the players pics appearing whilst their names were read out was also a great touch. I guess some people will appreciate absolutely nothing.
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Post by o2o2bo2ba on Aug 11, 2019 0:08:48 GMT
I am going to defend the op.
I know it's early doors and an incendiary title.
But the op does have a point.... unilaterally, with no explanation (nor does GC have to give one) the fans favourite from last week appeared to be dropped. I personally didn't actually rate Bennett so high, you can see for yourself.
But to plonk him on the bench in favour of 3 very similar type midfield players, thus creating a narrow mid (yes I know the idea is to get full backs forward) and bring in a dysfunctional "striker", is very DC-like...
That's why the first two games very much feel like last season's first two games.
....and a manager's post match comments feel like he saw a different game than me, didn't address worrying issues, was less than honest, so potentially feel lied to.
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Post by Hudson1883 on Aug 11, 2019 0:21:24 GMT
You’re a liar, no you’re a liar.
Honestly, how unbelievably pathetic.
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Post by Langford Gas on Aug 11, 2019 4:43:25 GMT
Bit unfair this thread, people do seem to forget we were going down last season until GC steered us to safety. I do agree however he must learn fast that dropping players who perform well doesnt sit will, and surely must see like everyone else that we NEED width - don't know what is going on behind the scenes but if I was GC I would demand some money to bring in some midfielders, the lack of width will cost him his job. We HAVE to be beating teams like Wycombe at home, they were a poor side that good team would dispatch. Yes but the worst thing you can do is treat us as if we are thick, regardless of what he has done. I spent a couple of hours watching some terrible football where we couldn’t string 2 passes together in midfield, watched our midfielders trip over each other, not make one defence splitting pass to even create a scoring opportunity, played players out of position with a formation which was totally baffling where the only idea was to knock it long. The only chances we created was from fouls or when adebayjo looked to fashion something himself and very nearly did. I dread to think what would have happened had they scored. I don’t think anyone, even the most blue tinter could agree with GC summary today. Thats definitely the same game that I saw today
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Post by William Wilson on Aug 11, 2019 5:48:02 GMT
Wasn’t there today so can’t comment on the match. But why’s everyone moaning? Best start for three years we have a point after two matches! 😉 UTG! One thing I noticed more than ever though was the people moaning about absolutely everything before a ball had even been kicked. No wonder the atmosphere was flat. If Rovers make you that miserable, why put yourself through it?! People won`t. Half a dozen games like that, and attendances will be down to the diehards who bought season tickets a couple of months ago. Nobody will pay on the day to watch that dross.
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Post by dinsdale on Aug 11, 2019 6:11:15 GMT
Whilst he's free.... Bring Ollie back! You'd never see a game like that under him with that flat atmosphere! We couldnt afford him
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Post by worrelsterlingalbion on Aug 11, 2019 7:11:19 GMT
Absolute garbage he made one defensive mistake today when a misplaced header put us in trouble but apart from that was solid enough. Out of interest how do you know he is mentally weak ? Looks like he shirks 50/50s and battling for the ball to me. Seems a bit of a soft lad for a defender. I didn't see him shirk any tackles yesterday & if he is a bit soft that doesn't make him mentally week it just means he isn't a strong tackler. Is every player that doesn't tackle mentally weak ? With respect I think you've just picked up on a comment from his previous clubs forum and taken it as gospel.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2019 7:13:02 GMT
It wasn't great, but don't think it was anywhere near as bad as some think. A fully fit JCH and Adeboyejo up front should be enough to see us comfortably in mid table imo. Weather definitely dictated the selection today. One thing I noticed more than ever though was the people moaning about absolutely everything before a ball had even been kicked. No wonder the atmosphere was flat. If Rovers make you that miserable, why put yourself through it?! My sentiments exactly, if you’re only prepared to turn up to have a moan, stay at home and make your old lady suffer with it. On a day when the wait for the big screen proved its worth as well. The pre match ‘classic Rovers goals’ vid was absolutely fantastic and the players pics appearing whilst their names were read out was also a great touch. I guess some people will appreciate absolutely nothing. I think some of the criticisms are valid but absolutely agree with you about the big screen. I was sceptical to say the least of the point of having it inthe first place, but it's a fantastic addition. Well done Rovers!
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Post by Gashead51 on Aug 11, 2019 7:22:55 GMT
Yes but the worst thing you can do is treat us as if we are thick, regardless of what he has done. I spent a couple of hours watching some terrible football where we couldn’t string 2 passes together in midfield, watched our midfielders trip over each other, not make one defence splitting pass to even create a scoring opportunity, played players out of position with a formation which was totally baffling where the only idea was to knock it long. The only chances we created was from fouls or when adebayjo looked to fashion something himself and very nearly did. I dread to think what would have happened had they scored. I don’t think anyone, even the most blue tinter could agree with GC summary today. Thats definitely the same game that I saw today Totally agree, I was at that game too
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2019 7:31:59 GMT
Thats definitely the same game that I saw today Totally agree, I was at that game too Ditto!
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Post by Gas Go Marching In on Aug 11, 2019 7:39:15 GMT
Looks like he shirks 50/50s and battling for the ball to me. Seems a bit of a soft lad for a defender. I didn't see him shirk any tackles yesterday & if he is a bit soft that doesn't make him mentally week it just means he isn't a strong tackler. Is every player that doesn't tackle mentally weak ? With respect I think you've just picked up on a comment from his previous clubs forum and taken it as gospel. Rubbish. I'm going on what I have seen. He seems to back out of competing for the ball. If someone wasn't a strong tackler then fair enough but if you don't even attempt to make the tackle or properly win the ball then that is mentally weak. Hope that clears that up for you.
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Post by rex on Aug 11, 2019 7:40:17 GMT
Thread title is bang out of order. Maybe it was a different project! Maybe he considered Bennett the wrong option against a physical Wycombe side. Maybe Bennett is on the way out. There are all sorts of reasons to make changes. Apparently Bennett was very poor first half at Blackpool and he did nothing whatsoever when he came on today (admittedly only a cameo appearance). Not defending the overall performance but really, do we have to disrespect the man who kept us in league 1 last season? It's an appalling thread title, the OP should have word with themselves.
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Post by hollyhillgas on Aug 11, 2019 7:44:56 GMT
In defense of GC, the early sub of Little because of injury probably stopped any tactical change until late in the game. He is defensive minded, and sets up a "they shall not pass" back four, which seems to work.
But the "they shall not pass" also applies to his midfield selection, with what they do with the ball. In his pre-match talk he said about competing physically with Wycombe. But that is all he's got anyway in midfield. If he was worried about physical Wycombe why did he pick Nichols.
I think he's a John Ward with a couple of decent players, who, if they stay fit will keep us in this league; with the help of points deductions to other clubs.
So, he may keep the club up, not so sure about keeping the fans on the terraces.
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Post by kampucheagas on Aug 11, 2019 7:49:50 GMT
I agree it is degrading for a man who obviously cares and has passion for our club
However, I can see where the op is coming from. He did state very clearly that players had to earn the shirt. Can he really claim that either Clarke or Sercombe have done so?
Craig should be captain
He needs to protect his players, I get that, but should be man enough to tell us how it is. He got it wrong. We move on. Dust ourselves down ( I hope he never says that!)
I hope he gets it right this season. Worrying attendance yesterday. Fans like myself who travel long distances to watch will be put off if the spectacle is dour and negative.
UTG
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