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Post by bluestickgas1 on Jan 16, 2022 14:09:17 GMT
I was really disappointed in him yesterday. Probably a lot to do with the teams rather flat performance but was a very poor debut. Not going to judge the lad just yet as at least he worked hard but felt We actually lost a lot of our attacking impetus having to play him rather than the way we had been playing with no out and out striker. It was definitely his timing that seemed off. I can’t remember him winning one header like you say. Except win the header that cannoned of the back of the defender to drop for Collins to volley in!! But yes he disappointing. One thing I will say is that Barton has built a team of butchers dogs. They are fit and energetic for the 90. Loft to me doesn’t look Barton fit yet and he also looked slightly over awed but the occasion. Not a great start but I’ve seen worse. Pretty much how I saw it… apparently he was absolutely buzzing ahead of the game and in the tunnel and I thought he really put himself about in the early stages without getting much joy…. I watched from a box yesterday and it’s amazing how much more you see from there positionally and also the naughty dark arts that players do (and get away with)… in the first half the amount of holding and climbing that Hartlepool did on Loft it’s no surprise he struggled… there was one incident right in front of us that I was looking down on and Loft had 2 pools players climbing on him and blatantly holding him when he was trying to get off the ground for a header… the Lino nor the Ref gave anything…. As the game wore on Loft definitely became a bit isolated and faded so your point re ‘Barton Fitness’ is probably a good one… I definitely saw elements in his play and work rate that made me think he’ll do well once he’s settled… I thought Collins and Belshaw were excellent yesterday…. My daughter has just gone through the programme from yesterday and is asking me to take her Swindon and also other home and away games! Think I’ve cemented her into being a gashead! (JB re-tweeting one of the other mascots parents video helped to as she can clearly see herself walking out with Belly in it and she’s now saying she’s famous! 😂)
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Post by irenegas on Jan 16, 2022 14:16:09 GMT
You guys seemed to be in fine voice! It was a brilliant day pal the football wasn’t great so we had our own little party 😁
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Post by baggins on Jan 16, 2022 14:31:20 GMT
Except win the header that cannoned of the back of the defender to drop for Collins to volley in!! But yes he disappointing. One thing I will say is that Barton has built a team of butchers dogs. They are fit and energetic for the 90. Loft to me doesn’t look Barton fit yet and he also looked slightly over awed but the occasion. Not a great start but I’ve seen worse. Pretty much how I saw it… apparently he was absolutely buzzing ahead of the game and in the tunnel and I thought he really put himself about in the early stages without getting much joy…. I watched from a box yesterday and it’s amazing how much more you see from there positionally and also the naughty dark arts that players do (and get away with)… in the first half the amount of holding and climbing that Hartlepool did on Loft it’s no surprise he struggled… there was one incident right in front of us that I was looking down on and Loft had 2 pools players climbing on him and blatantly holding him when he was trying to get off the ground for a header… the Lino nor the Ref gave anything…. As the game wore on Loft definitely became a bit isolated and faded so your point re ‘Barton Fitness’ is probably a good one… I definitely saw elements in his play and work rate that made me think he’ll do well once he’s settled… I thought Collins and Belshaw were excellent yesterday…. My daughter has just gone through the programme from yesterday and is asking me to take her Swindon and also other home and away games! Think I’ve cemented her into being a gashead! (JB re-tweeting one of the other mascots parents video helped to as she can clearly see herself walking out with Belly in it and she’s now saying she’s famous! 😂) There goes the savings account.
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Post by wallywalters on Jan 16, 2022 14:57:22 GMT
Except win the header that cannoned of the back of the defender to drop for Collins to volley in!! But yes he disappointing. One thing I will say is that Barton has built a team of butchers dogs. They are fit and energetic for the 90. Loft to me doesn’t look Barton fit yet and he also looked slightly over awed but the occasion. Not a great start but I’ve seen worse. Pretty much how I saw it… apparently he was absolutely buzzing ahead of the game and in the tunnel and I thought he really put himself about in the early stages without getting much joy…. I watched from a box yesterday and it’s amazing how much more you see from there positionally and also the naughty dark arts that players do (and get away with)… in the first half the amount of holding and climbing that Hartlepool did on Loft it’s no surprise he struggled… there was one incident right in front of us that I was looking down on and Loft had 2 pools players climbing on him and blatantly holding him when he was trying to get off the ground for a header… the Lino nor the Ref gave anything…. As the game wore on Loft definitely became a bit isolated and faded so your point re ‘Barton Fitness’ is probably a good one… I definitely saw elements in his play and work rate that made me think he’ll do well once he’s settled… I thought Collins and Belshaw were excellent yesterday…. My daughter has just gone through the programme from yesterday and is asking me to take her Swindon and also other home and away games! Think I’ve cemented her into being a gashead! (JB re-tweeting one of the other mascots parents video helped to as she can clearly see herself walking out with Belly in it and she’s now saying she’s famous! 😂) Glad she enjoyed her day. I’ve started taking the boys mates to matches when I can to Encourage them to support the gas. The more children we can get down the mem the better for our long term future. Utg.
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Post by gasify on Jan 16, 2022 15:58:42 GMT
Grant claims his best position is LWB and until he was injured that was looking his best position since he arrived. At RWB we've little choice until Rodman returns to fitness with Hoole only considered as a RB. We probably missed Whelan and Finley today in midfield, hopefully, one of them will start next week, although that then means one of the attacking players will have to be dropped, most likely Nicholson as dropping Collins would seem harsh, although Loft didn't do a lot today. Just a pity we don't play Scunny on Tuesday in order to to give us more game time before Swindon. Completely agree, our midfield was over run.
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Post by Tilly's Thighs on Jan 17, 2022 10:38:44 GMT
Just back from the game… my daughters winning run continues! She loved the mascot experience and got to run out with Belshaw who was great with her and enjoyed watching us win again… that’s 2 in 2 for her now! I’ve told her that she’s gonna have to come to every game now! There's a nice photo of your daughter and Belly on the Rovers SCT Instagram page.
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Post by percy on Jan 17, 2022 13:44:46 GMT
Not sure if it's already been mentioned, but did Anderton have a minor knock? If not, why would he be dropped for mr yellow card when he's been getting better and better? Also looked like starting Saturday was too early for Alfie. Really odd decisions in the back 5 making so many unnecessary changes. I'd like to see Kilgour/Taylor/Anderton as the go to back 3 (with Connolly to cover Alfie if not quite fully fit yet. Gives flexibility too with Anderton able to go to LB and Connolly to RB.
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Post by lastminutewinner on Jan 17, 2022 14:09:26 GMT
Not sure if it's already been mentioned, but did Anderton have a minor knock? If not, why would he be dropped for mr yellow card when he's been getting better and better? Also looked like starting Saturday was too early for Alfie. Really odd decisions in the back 5 making so many unnecessary changes. I'd like to see Kilgour/Taylor/Anderton as the go to back 3 (with Connolly to cover Alfie if not quite fully fit yet. Gives flexibility too with Anderton able to go to LB and Connolly to RB. Anything without Harries in it would be an improvement. Total liability and could have cost us again on Sat
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Post by bluestickgas1 on Jan 17, 2022 16:53:43 GMT
Just back from the game… my daughters winning run continues! She loved the mascot experience and got to run out with Belshaw who was great with her and enjoyed watching us win again… that’s 2 in 2 for her now! I’ve told her that she’s gonna have to come to every game now! There's a nice photo of your daughter and Belly on the Rovers SCT Instagram page. Thanks Tilly… struggling to find the right page - do you have a link? She already is saying she’s famous as she’s in the photos from the game on the Official site and I showed her the extended highlights on iFollow which has them walking out…. 😂
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Post by Tilly's Thighs on Jan 17, 2022 19:13:17 GMT
There's a nice photo of your daughter and Belly on the Rovers SCT Instagram page. Thanks Tilly… struggling to find the right page - do you have a link? She already is saying she’s famous as she’s in the photos from the game on the Official site and I showed her the extended highlights on iFollow which has them walking out…. 😂 Hopefully this works link
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Post by bluestickgas1 on Jan 17, 2022 19:24:37 GMT
Thanks Tilly… struggling to find the right page - do you have a link? She already is saying she’s famous as she’s in the photos from the game on the Official site and I showed her the extended highlights on iFollow which has them walking out…. 😂 Hopefully this works linkThanks Tilly… yes worked fine 👍 Great pic and was a great day
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