Carlisle v Rovers Matchday thread

Yes we lost but equally we could have got at least a draw. I actually thought it was a decent game with both teams going for it. I think Darrell set them up wrong, I would have gone as he did Friday. I was expecting Darrell to start with 3 centre halves, I am glad he stuck with the 442 but wish he stuck with the back four that started against Cambridge as more balanced and Led's pace is such an asset. First 20 mins Carlisle were in control Lines and Clark were lost against their narrow diamond in midfield, neither Matty nor Gaffney dropped in on the lad at the back of the diamond so they passed and ran around us. Darrell coould see that and changed it. Lawrence joined Lines in the centre with Easter in the hole behind the front two to pick up their spare man. Worked well and we looked much better. Thought Lawrence made a difference but early in the second half he was completely out of steam and often out of position leaving us exposed again, particularly when we went back to a 442. Either is is unfit after his injury or totally past it? Defensively we were not at our best today, I thought Carlisle were ok but certainly think we deserved a point on balance. We must all stay positive and support Darrell and the team, 7 more to go, 4 wins and 2 draws will probably see us in an automatic spot so ALL to play for!!!!


Just about sums it up. From a Carlisle perspective I think both defences were poor. We had the better keeper which made the difference in the end. Our manager also had the better tactics; forcing your lot into two substitutions after 20 minutes was telling. That's when you started to play. Games are won on goals (duh) though and we were more clinical that you lot. Congratulations on your great support by the way. Possibly the biggest away following we've seen this season. Good luck, especially against our rivals. We're probably not good enough for the playoffs, but who knows?

No I mean people won't even accept your right to have a point of view or opinion. But I'm sure you'll disagree with my opinion.

Agreed.I think it's going to be like a game of leapfrog right to the end.
Let's hope we're in the front when the whistle goes for the end of playtime!

Any reply to TBone...

has everyone forgot about Accrington?

Any reply to TBone. But things seem to have got better since I posted the above. At least I was right about you disagreeing!

As an aside on the other forum you have someone who is the total opposite to TBone (who I'd agree doesn't help himself at times) & was posting after the double substitution that it was a tactical masterstroke by DC, he hasn't posted since. People realise his view is completely warped in favour of DC but choose in general not to engage with him rather than take the approach of putting someone down because they don't agree with their opinion.

For what it's worth whilst DC obviously called it wrong today one of his strengths is realising that early & making changes where other managers would shout & blame the players. But his big mistake, in my opinion, was not bringing someone in before the transfer deadline with our thinning resources in midfield & imminent loss of Tom Lockyear.

What player is going to join us on loan on the basis if he fits in straight away then he might have got a game today but wouldn't play again this season, unless Lockyer was injured?? Midfield wise aren't either Mansell & Sincs due back next week but are we going to get anyone better than Lawrence on loan?