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Post by wallywalters on Nov 30, 2023 18:58:01 GMT
Anyone have any decent knowledge on taylors playing style, formations etc? I just remember his Exeter teams being very pacy and attacking with speed. Also any decent Interviews he's gave would be appreciated 👍
We will need a complete change of squad for that.
We do seem to be a rather slow team across the board really. Our quickest player in games appears to be Jack hunt. Collins has decent enough pace. Thats about it id say.
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Post by greciangas on Nov 30, 2023 19:03:03 GMT
As an Exeter city fan but also Rovers (ive lived here for 30 plus years)probably a good time to make my first post. I think Matt Taylor is a great choice for Rovers. He done well down at ours and is sadly missed by our fans (and some were secretly hoping he would return) .He's certainly better than we got at the moment!
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Post by Topper Gas on Nov 30, 2023 19:04:10 GMT
To be honest though there seems to be a few fans who did not like Barton who also seem to have a problem with Taylor while there are others like myself who supported Barton who are happy that its Matt Taylor. You only have to look on here today that there is a number of posts regarding Barton and its from fans who didn't really take to him. Hopefully once Taylor is announced a line can be drawn because from what I can see a number of posters on here and social media still can't let it go and move on. I think this is useful. My comparison with the ex manager wasn't meant to be pro Barton. I'm content the association is over. He achieved some good but talking with my non Bristol Rovers fans was tough. The point was to review the whole process: Per the owners we sacked the previous manager due to points. (League position) they said they wanted the replacement to be someone who had experience of getting teams promoted and of championship football. I'm not sure Taylors experience of championship football is great but arguably ticked... the point really is what if Taylor didn't become avaliable because if he doesn't get sacked he's not coming here... its been a shambles. I feel the anti Barton mob want to make this about him whilst claiming hijack. This is simply a review of what we were told versus what we're getting. I'm usually the rose tinter. All of sudden everyone's an expert in Matt Taylors "great style" we played 2 leagues against his exeter team. I'm just a little more sceptical of this fact. Taylor's best achievement is getting Exeter to a mid table finish, I can't recall them ever seriously challenging the top 6? JB's was getting Fleetwood into the play offs, I'm not really sure there's anything to suggest Taylor is an improvement on JB, managerial experience wise. I fear he's going to be Buckle MK2 and be totally out of his depth.
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Post by gascloud on Nov 30, 2023 19:07:37 GMT
Has he ever broken out of a jog whilst at Rovers? After all the hype he must be one of the most disappointing signings made by JB. On Tuesday he was truly awful.
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Post by orville on Nov 30, 2023 19:08:06 GMT
Slightly underwhelmed with the appointment of Taylor who doesn’t appear to fit with the owners stated requirements and cannot really understand the fans antipathy towards Karl Robinson who to me was the obvious replacement.I would also prefer that we tried to sign JCH rather than Nombe who has scored just one goal for Rotherham this season.As with all things I guess that time will tell
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Post by dudelebowski on Nov 30, 2023 19:08:22 GMT
I think this is useful. My comparison with the ex manager wasn't meant to be pro Barton. I'm content the association is over. He achieved some good but talking with my non Bristol Rovers fans was tough. The point was to review the whole process: Per the owners we sacked the previous manager due to points. (League position) they said they wanted the replacement to be someone who had experience of getting teams promoted and of championship football. I'm not sure Taylors experience of championship football is great but arguably ticked... the point really is what if Taylor didn't become avaliable because if he doesn't get sacked he's not coming here... its been a shambles. I feel the anti Barton mob want to make this about him whilst claiming hijack. This is simply a review of what we were told versus what we're getting. I'm usually the rose tinter. All of sudden everyone's an expert in Matt Taylors "great style" we played 2 leagues against his exeter team. I'm just a little more sceptical of this fact. Taylor's best achievement is getting Exeter to a mid table finish, I can't recall them ever seriously challenging the top 6? JB's was getting Fleetwood into the play offs, I'm not really sure there's anything to suggest Taylor is an improvement on JB, managerial experience wise. I fear he's going to be Buckle MK2 and be totally out of his depth. Fleetwood in the play offs, I’m sure they finished 11th or 12th and got in on that random points per game season finale? Where they get absolutely smashed over two legs.
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Post by oasisgas on Nov 30, 2023 19:08:23 GMT
To be honest though there seems to be a few fans who did not like Barton who also seem to have a problem with Taylor while there are others like myself who supported Barton who are happy that its Matt Taylor. You only have to look on here today that there is a number of posts regarding Barton and its from fans who didn't really take to him. Hopefully once Taylor is announced a line can be drawn because from what I can see a number of posters on here and social media still can't let it go and move on. I think this is useful. My comparison with the ex manager wasn't meant to be pro Barton. I'm content the association is over. He achieved some good but talking with my non Bristol Rovers fans was tough. The point was to review the whole process: Per the owners we sacked the previous manager due to points. (League position) they said they wanted the replacement to be someone who had experience of getting teams promoted and of championship football. I'm not sure Taylors experience of championship football is great but arguably ticked... the point really is what if Taylor didn't become avaliable because if he doesn't get sacked he's not coming here... its been a shambles. I feel the anti Barton mob want to make this about him whilst claiming hijack. This is simply a review of what we were told versus what we're getting. I'm usually the rose tinter. All of sudden everyone's an expert in Matt Taylors "great style" we played 2 leagues against his exeter team. I'm just a little more sceptical of this fact. I agree mate. Any manager who we appoint there is going to be risks and there is no guarantee that Taylor will be a success here. Just find it funny that the alot of the fans on here who didn't like Joey seem to think that the fans like myself who loved Joey are gonna be the ones moaning about Taylor while from what I have seen a its deffo not that case on here or twitter.
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Post by Gas Go Marching In on Nov 30, 2023 19:09:16 GMT
As an Exeter city fan but also Rovers (ive lived here for 30 plus years)probably a good time to make my first post. I think Matt Taylor is a great choice for Rovers. He done well down at ours and is sadly missed by our fans (and some were secretly hoping he would return) .He's certainly better than we got at the moment! Thanks Grecian. I know you Exeter fans rate him. Who would you say you rated more during their time at Exeter out of him and Tisdale?
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Post by madgas on Nov 30, 2023 19:09:49 GMT
As an Exeter city fan but also Rovers (ive lived here for 30 plus years)probably a good time to make my first post. I think Matt Taylor is a great choice for Rovers. He done well down at ours and is sadly missed by our fans (and some were secretly hoping he would return) .He's certainly better than we got at the moment! How accurate are reports of good footballing style. From the little I know I felt he was more pragmatic than many consider. Matt Jay was obviously a footballers footballer so alot depended when he played?
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Post by greciangas on Nov 30, 2023 19:15:41 GMT
As an Exeter city fan but also Rovers (ive lived here for 30 plus years)probably a good time to make my first post. I think Matt Taylor is a great choice for Rovers. He done well down at ours and is sadly missed by our fans (and some were secretly hoping he would return) .He's certainly better than we got at the moment! Thanks Grecian. I know you Exeter fans rate him. Who would you say you rated more during their time at Exeter out of him and Tisdale? Taylor!
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Post by greciangas on Nov 30, 2023 19:24:04 GMT
Thanks Grecian. I know you Exeter fans rate him. Who would you say you rated more during their time at Exeter out of him and Tisdale? Taylor! Taylor definitely. Tis was probably on record one of our most successful managers but boring as hell especially towards the end and arrogant as well. Whatever MT style was (we were confused at times) he did get the most out of our players and got us playing some good attacking football. I think getting the most out of the players is what the gas need now!
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Post by Sir Trevor B'Sol on Nov 30, 2023 19:27:17 GMT
Let me be one of the first to say it:
"TAYLOR OUT."
The reason is obvious.
From what I've been told he walked into a cupboard when he left an office to visit the players.
A classic example of losing the dressing room.
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Post by pucklegas on Nov 30, 2023 19:29:46 GMT
Let's give him a good fist of it, so to speak, think he is a well educated manager who will bring on some of the youth.
Having been excited by Graydon, Atkins and Buckle, I ll be sitting on the fence whether this is a good appointment.
Certainly should not divide the fanbase "Matty Taylor's Barmy Army, BRFC!"
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Post by keygas on Nov 30, 2023 19:36:38 GMT
Taylor definitely. Tis was probably on record one of our most successful managers but boring as hell especially towards the end and arrogant as well. Whatever MT style was (we were confused at times) he did get the most out of our players and got us playing some good attacking football. I think getting the most out of the players is what the gas need now! That will do for me, like I posted after the Orient match, we got a squad of talented players at this club, but we’re no where near getting the best out of them, so hopefully what you have written in your post comes to fruition.
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Post by Congas on Nov 30, 2023 19:38:38 GMT
I think this is useful. My comparison with the ex manager wasn't meant to be pro Barton. I'm content the association is over. He achieved some good but talking with my non Bristol Rovers fans was tough. The point was to review the whole process: Per the owners we sacked the previous manager due to points. (League position) they said they wanted the replacement to be someone who had experience of getting teams promoted and of championship football. I'm not sure Taylors experience of championship football is great but arguably ticked... the point really is what if Taylor didn't become avaliable because if he doesn't get sacked he's not coming here... its been a shambles. I feel the anti Barton mob want to make this about him whilst claiming hijack. This is simply a review of what we were told versus what we're getting. I'm usually the rose tinter. All of sudden everyone's an expert in Matt Taylors "great style" we played 2 leagues against his exeter team. I'm just a little more sceptical of this fact. I agree mate. Any manager who we appoint there is going to be risks and there is no guarantee that Taylor will be a success here. Just find it funny that the alot of the fans on here who didn't like Joey seem to think that the fans like myself who loved Joey are gonna be the ones moaning about Taylor while from what I have seen a its deffo not that case on here or twitter. Mob?
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Post by horfield on Nov 30, 2023 19:51:33 GMT
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Post by yattongas on Nov 30, 2023 19:55:43 GMT
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Post by gasbaggio on Nov 30, 2023 20:00:23 GMT
It’s time for all of us to move on.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2023 20:03:03 GMT
But I agree with Horfield brother
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2023 20:04:11 GMT
Let's give him a good fist of it, so to speak, think he is a well educated manager who will bring on some of the youth. Having been excited by Graydon, Atkins and Buckle, I ll be sitting on the fence whether this is a good appointment. Certainly should not divide the fanbase "Matty Taylor's Barmy Army, BRFC!" Will be the first time I’ve sang our managers name in over 3 years, never sang Tisdale’s ever either!
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