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Post by stevek192 on Aug 15, 2021 8:23:05 GMT
LJG I thought Hoole played very well as did Anderson apart from his end product. I am judging him on his RESULTS over the first 10-15 games however I make no secret of the fact I don't like the ideal of one up front who just has to chase around like a headless chicken and to make matters worst that player does not look good enough at the role he is playing anyway and Ayunga for all his faults was much better at that role, I am not convinced that playing this way will be the answer even when all the players are fit. I hope that we will change this to a high pressing game sooner rather than later.
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Post by Topper Gas on Aug 15, 2021 8:26:40 GMT
Steve how can we ever play a high pressing game with Pitman as CF? When Swindon fans suggest he just stands around waiting for the ball?
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Post by wertongas on Aug 15, 2021 8:45:35 GMT
Hanlan was sat next to me yesterday seemed ok and should be back soon, but when i stepped over the back of my seat to leave i was confronted with a leg in a open splint, i didn't look at the player as i was trying to avoid his leg stuck across the gangway, from the corner of my eye it was probably Pitman so he isn't going to be back for at least 3 weeks. Most likely to have to play with Collins and Hanlan up front.
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Post by bambergashead on Aug 15, 2021 8:46:15 GMT
JB needs to move into politics, as he is talking a very good game but not delivering. I’m not sure how he has the guile to guarantee promotion in every interview too. It's embarrassing and disrespectful to L2. Much like his disrespectful comments about Lincoln and Stevenage. Screams of over promising in a desperate attempt to get doubters on side. Did I also hear him say there are no decent strikers available at the moment? Like anyone would want to join us after hearing that...
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Post by 84gas on Aug 15, 2021 8:48:51 GMT
Not sure what people are worried about when we have already booked promotion for May
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Post by pirate on Aug 15, 2021 8:54:21 GMT
Was it just me or have we have we now got the nastier Ginster pasties on sale, the sort you buy in the supermarket and microwave. Sure they aren't the same as last time I was at the Mem. No doubt the Piglet Sausage Rolls are gone too. Seems like quality is slipping all over the place. Stopped buying the pasties when they got rid of Proper Cornish. Grim stuff now.
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Post by gasandelectricity on Aug 15, 2021 8:57:36 GMT
Hanlan was sat next to me yesterday seemed ok and should be back soon, but when i stepped over the back of my seat to leave i was confronted with a leg in a open splint, i didn't look at the player as i was trying to avoid his leg stuck across the gangway, from the corner of my eye it was probably Pitman so he isn't going to be back for at least 3 weeks. Most likely to have to play with Collins and Hanlan up front. Unless you were in the dugout I doubt it was Pitman - he was sat by the dugout with some of the medical staff by the digital ad boards.
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Post by Midsomer Murderer on Aug 15, 2021 8:58:53 GMT
Was it just me or have we have we now got the nastier Ginster pasties on sale, the sort you buy in the supermarket and microwave. Sure they aren't the same as last time I was at the Mem. No doubt the Piglet Sausage Rolls are gone too. Seems like quality is slipping all over the place. Stopped buying the pasties when they got rid of Proper Cornish. Grim stuff now. it was not good and gave me wind
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Post by pirate on Aug 15, 2021 9:00:33 GMT
Stopped buying the pasties when they got rid of Proper Cornish. Grim stuff now. it was not good and gave me wind So you're the smelly git on the Thatchers Terrace!!! Finally found the culprit.
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Post by Topper Gas on Aug 15, 2021 9:00:35 GMT
Hanlan was sat next to me yesterday seemed ok and should be back soon, but when i stepped over the back of my seat to leave i was confronted with a leg in a open splint, i didn't look at the player as i was trying to avoid his leg stuck across the gangway, from the corner of my eye it was probably Pitman so he isn't going to be back for at least 3 weeks. Most likely to have to play with Collins and Hanlan up front. Why would Hanlan play for us before the transfer window closes?
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Post by Midsomer Murderer on Aug 15, 2021 9:05:12 GMT
it was not good and gave me wind So you're the smelly git on the Thatchers Terrace!!! Finally found the culprit. 😂 I was the one with the pained look holding it in ~ it was a relief to get in my car I can tell you
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Post by wallywalters on Aug 15, 2021 9:09:23 GMT
Hanlan was sat next to me yesterday seemed ok and should be back soon, but when i stepped over the back of my seat to leave i was confronted with a leg in a open splint, i didn't look at the player as i was trying to avoid his leg stuck across the gangway, from the corner of my eye it was probably Pitman so he isn't going to be back for at least 3 weeks. Most likely to have to play with Collins and Hanlan up front. Possibly the young lad who did his cruciate. Forget his name something like seal is it?
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Post by stevek192 on Aug 15, 2021 9:24:21 GMT
Topper Gas, High pressing game does not mean you have to run around like headless chickens. Pitman is an experienced pro who knows how to get one over his marker and conserve energy. As soon as he came on against Oxford we were pressing the opposition more. Saunders is being left out to dry. He couldnt hold his own against one marker let alone three or four.
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Post by philbemmygas on Aug 15, 2021 11:17:46 GMT
Ticket hasn't arrived, but I am at home until midnight next Thursday courtesy of the dreaded covid. Started as a heavy cold, but tested positive on Monday. My return to the mem will happen in good time, hopefully with a full (or near as damn it) house the players will produce a result - UTG Were you double Jabbed Phil ? Hope recovery is quick and we get the three points to cheer you up . I am double jabbed (wore my Gas shirt and socks at the gate), hence unusual symptoms and minimum effect
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Post by brfc on Aug 15, 2021 11:22:12 GMT
Hanlan was sat next to me yesterday seemed ok and should be back soon, but when i stepped over the back of my seat to leave i was confronted with a leg in a open splint, i didn't look at the player as i was trying to avoid his leg stuck across the gangway, from the corner of my eye it was probably Pitman so he isn't going to be back for at least 3 weeks. Most likely to have to play with Collins and Hanlan up front. Possibly the young lad who did his cruciate. Forget his name something like seal is it? I was sat near it was young Sam Heal.
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Post by WeAreTheGas on Aug 15, 2021 11:45:21 GMT
To me, for the third match in a row we looked like what we currently are - a side that had a dreadful pre-season and is essentially going to be using the first 5-10 games of this season to get key players match-fit and build relationships throughout the team.
The problem is that we’re now approaching twenty-odd months of watching absolute dross from Rovers, so patience amongst the fanbase is understandably very limited.
I do think that things could come good this season under Barton with the squad he’s put together, but he needs to start getting results and fast before he completely loses the home crowd and any turnaround becomes almost impossible.
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Post by Gassy on Aug 15, 2021 11:57:53 GMT
I have to say, I’m not too bothered by the result. I think there’s a good team in there and we’re in desperate need of Pitman, our players back from injury and another striker. I feel confident that this team will come together.
However, I must say that I am not happy with the fitness levels. Barton not only told us, but promised us that fitness would not be an issue under him. Yet too many players were clearly exhausted yesterday.
Some I can forgive such as Finlay, but Harries?
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Post by Raj Gas on Aug 15, 2021 12:26:24 GMT
I have to say, I’m not too bothered by the result. I think there’s a good team in there and we’re in desperate need of Pitman, our players back from injury and another striker. I feel confident that this team will come together. However, I must say that I am not happy with the fitness levels. Barton not only told us, but promised us that fitness would not be an issue under him. Yet too many players were clearly exhausted yesterday. Some I can forgive such as Finlay, but Harries? Just watched goals on Sky and Harries ambled back for the second and then put his hands on his knees as though we was knackered, unbelievable.
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Post by dragonfly on Aug 15, 2021 12:33:21 GMT
I have to say, I’m not too bothered by the result. I think there’s a good team in there and we’re in desperate need of Pitman, our players back from injury and another striker. I feel confident that this team will come together. However, I must say that I am not happy with the fitness levels. Barton not only told us, but promised us that fitness would not be an issue under him. Yet too many players were clearly exhausted yesterday. Some I can forgive such as Finlay, but Harries? Barton's family issues seem to date back to June, so with him being embroiled in that, he probably was not fully engaged with his job and Hill possibly regretting being at BRFC - resulting in an Ill-prepared pre season. Quite ironic after Barton's criticism of Garner's pre season. Barton, understandably looked downbeat in his interview post Stevenage fixture, has too many issues in his life to manage BRFC. We are in a precarious position with a promise of jam tomorrow and we may be forced to employ a new Manager by December so why wait?
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Post by baggins on Aug 15, 2021 12:57:16 GMT
I have to say, I’m not too bothered by the result. I think there’s a good team in there and we’re in desperate need of Pitman, our players back from injury and another striker. I feel confident that this team will come together. However, I must say that I am not happy with the fitness levels. Barton not only told us, but promised us that fitness would not be an issue under him. Yet too many players were clearly exhausted yesterday. Some I can forgive such as Finlay, but Harries? Just watched goals on Sky and Harries ambled back for the second and then put his hands on his knees as though we was knackered, unbelievable. It's not really unbelievable though is it? Some ran their socks off yesterday, some pretended, some did nothing. Again.
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