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Post by markczgas on Dec 14, 2019 21:06:04 GMT
Hoping GC stays whatever people are now writing ....... he said he's going to think over his situation tonight and probably everything will be a lot clearer/ decided by Monday. UTG !
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Post by markczgas on Dec 14, 2019 21:03:05 GMT
I think he meant £100k a year? Not sure what a rookie L1 manger earns, but £100k/annum seems likely Trolls was on much more than that - and that was 10 years ago !
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Post by markczgas on Dec 14, 2019 21:00:45 GMT
If anyone ever, ever wants to know what it's like being a Rovers fan, today is one of the best days in our history in terms of providing an example. Beat Ipswich away from home to move 4th in the league with a game in hand. And then in less than 4 hours, lose the man that masterminded the victory... To a club a division below us. Dear God. Yep, this could be a very sad day for us supporters. Things haven't sounded good at the club ever since the UWE stadium deal collapsed.
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Post by markczgas on Dec 14, 2019 20:44:17 GMT
a great win for the Gas ! Is that 5 Away league wins on the trot ? Have we ever won at Ipshit before ?
and now GC apparently leaving - what a day !!
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Post by markczgas on Dec 13, 2019 13:32:22 GMT
Are there any players in particular you are hoping we sign this summer, within reason of course? There are a number of players who have caught my eye that I wouldn't mind seeing play for us... Goalkeepers: Joe Lumley, Connor Ripley, Christian Walton, Joe Wildsmith Left Backs : Sam Habergham, Matt Briggs Centre Backs: Ryan Sweeney, Remie Streete, Michael Turner, Liam Lindsay, Sean Raggett Aaron Pierre Central Midfielders: Brad Potts, Harvey Barnes, Bryn Morris, Rohan Ince, Lee Crooks, Michael Bostwick Wingers: Craig Noone, Corey Whitely, Harry Forrester, Michael Kightly, David Wheeler, Matty Kennedy, Jordan Maguire-Drew, Strikers: Conor McAleny, Bradley Fewster, Chris Maguire, George Hirst, Kyle Lafferty, David Ball, Ivan Toney, Paddy Madden, James Collins Be interesting to see if any of the players we name end up signing for us... Rhys Murphy would be my punt if we can offload either Nichols or Reilly on loan again, could see him linking up well with JCH up top. hmm, a 29 -year -old from Nat League Yeovil. Yes he's got a lot of goals this season and I guess Rovers could tempt Yeovil with a small fee and he is local-ish but his age means probably he's at his peak now (for a striker). I'd rather go for a player in his early 20s myself from the same division or L2.
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Post by markczgas on Dec 13, 2019 13:17:49 GMT
Whatever the result v Ipswich, we should get a large crowd v Peterborough.
I thought the draw last season was one of the most exciting games and as they are very attack minded, I would have thought it will be a good game this time. Although I think we are punching above our weight, a victory against one of the teams I would expect to be in the play offs could be huge. And it is kid a quid as well. Despite being the Saturday before Christmas, it should be a good attendance. Hopefully near to 9000. Time to bring a friend, or some of your kids friends etc. just bought a couple of extra tickets for my lad and his mate for this
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Post by markczgas on Dec 9, 2019 23:28:16 GMT
I suspect we will v Posh as it's a big game. Can't see it for lesser opponents unless we go even higher in the table - sad really. Where are the vocal teenagers and 20 somethings ? I doubt we'll get a big gate for the last game before Christmas, just a pity the fixtures computer didn't swap it with the Wimbledon game on Boxing Day, plus who'd send fans all the fans to Fleetwood for a festive fixture, that's just madness. It's quid a kid v Peterborough and the school holidays !
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Post by markczgas on Dec 9, 2019 15:32:00 GMT
Yes, Ogogo picked up his 5th yellow on Saturday so will miss the game - a real shame as his booking v Southend was harsh I believe.Was very harsh, not even a foul for me, I thought he won the ball clearly. Also, it came about ten seconds after Jaakkola had been clattered and the referee missed it. may have taken the ball but if the follow through is deemed dangerous you can get yellows and reds for them these days.
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Post by markczgas on Dec 9, 2019 8:34:50 GMT
I thought Hargreaves looked very sharp for his 3 or 4 minutes making 2 excellent tackles - hope he gets a bit more game time - Plymouth and Stevenage coming up !
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Post by markczgas on Dec 8, 2019 14:36:21 GMT
From the website. Tickets will be available on the evening, via the East Turnstiles for cash entry, with the prices listed below. Adult £3 U16 £1 I'm going. Would be good if there were 1,000 there - the players will hopefully be inspired by some noise from the sides !
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Post by markczgas on Dec 8, 2019 14:33:28 GMT
Let's hope he gets the backing in the January market. I am starting to believe, let's hope we can persuade the floating fans to come back and have an atmosphere like the second half at the beginning of every match. I suspect we will v Posh as it's a big game. Can't see it for lesser opponents unless we go even higher in the table - sad really. Where are the vocal teenagers and 20 somethings ?
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Post by markczgas on Dec 8, 2019 14:31:15 GMT
We still need a partner with finishing ability and hold up skills to keep us in the top 6. Get this player and we have a real chance. again yesterday Nichols fluffed 2 very very good chances - 1st in the first 15 secs of the second half but he refused to shoot and eventually did so from the goal line. then again in a similar position to where Ogogo scored which he walloped over the bar. when you see him in the starting 11 - you know he won't deliver even 1 goal. I pray either he or Benno OR both can be offloaded in Jan and we can get somebody who GC can trust to get 5 - 10 goals till the season end. It's great that the midfield and defenders are chipping in, and of course JCH will keep scoring, but there's games against better opposition than Southend where we need a proper strike partner for JCH. I think you are more likely to see JCH on his way and TN staying are you sponsored by Bristol sh**ty ?
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Post by markczgas on Dec 8, 2019 14:30:22 GMT
Bennett plays in midfield! We all know that. Wasn't even on the bench yesterday !?
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Post by markczgas on Dec 8, 2019 14:27:16 GMT
As someone else has written - will we turn up against a big club ? we had a mare v Bolton this season, lost 3 times to Sunderland last season. we need all our best players fit and a positive, aggressive attitude. Apparently Ogogo is suspended - that's a blow but Ollie can come in for him. Ipswich are stuttering a little so I hope we don't show them too much respect otherwise the usual 2 or 3 nil defeat is coming.
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Post by markczgas on Dec 8, 2019 14:15:46 GMT
We still need a partner with finishing ability and hold up skills to keep us in the top 6. Get this player and we have a real chance.
again yesterday Nichols fluffed 2 very very good chances - 1st in the first 15 secs of the second half but he refused to shoot and eventually did so from the goal line. then again in a similar position to where Ogogo scored which he walloped over the bar.
when you see him in the starting 11 - you know he won't deliver even 1 goal. I pray either he or Benno OR both can be offloaded in Jan and we can get somebody who GC can trust to get 5 - 10 goals till the season end.
It's great that the midfield and defenders are chipping in, and of course JCH will keep scoring, but there's games against better opposition than Southend where we need a proper strike partner for JCH.
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Post by markczgas on Dec 8, 2019 14:05:28 GMT
Jaakkola 7 great save in 1st half onto the post
Little 5.5 good combination with Rodman 2nd half Craig 6 poor passing 1st half Kilgour 6 poor passing - great heart though
Rodman 6.5 very good 2nd half - wanted to take players on Upson 7 lovely goal - bossed the 2nd half Ogogo 6.5 much better 2nd - showed Nichols how to finish Sercombe 7 was everywhere 2nd half and showed his usual composure Leahy 6 steady.
Nichols 4.5 missed 2 gilt-edge chances 2nd half - same old story Clarke-Harris 6.5 completely unnerved Southend in the 2nd.
Subs: Adeboyejo 4 poor Smith - Hargreaves -
Crowd 7 Ref 6 Southend 8 1st half 3 2nd !
Cogs went direct through the middle 2nd and Southend crumbled. In my view we dearly miss Davies and I hope Cogs will go 4 -4 -2 a go in home games whilst Davies is out.
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Post by markczgas on Dec 7, 2019 12:40:08 GMT
A minutes silence for the legend before kick off tomorrow, followed by a minutes applause in the 72nd minute.I've no doubt all Gasheads whether they saw Stuart play or not will show their appreciation for the great man. why then ? his age ??
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Post by markczgas on Dec 7, 2019 12:38:47 GMT
Hopefully, a goosebumps moment for incredible Stu !
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Post by markczgas on Dec 7, 2019 12:37:02 GMT
Kevin Maher said no Rollin and Tom Davies. So agree Rod a 4 - 4 -2 most likely but still a conundrum for GC. Leahy or Kelly at LB, but more so the 4 in midfield - he can choose from Ollie, Rodman, Ogogo, Upson and Sercs. I'd personally go with Rodman on right, Sercs on the left and Ollie and Ogogo in the middle, Upson to have a break. Would go for Smith and JCH rather than 2 big guys up front, so Adebojeyo on the bench for me. question for everyone. Just think with 20 mins to go and GC wants to stick a 3rd sub on to get a winner - who would you put on ? Nicho or Benno ? or is your answer neither I'm certain Ollie is suspended - 5 yellows in the league. The cut off is 19 games so Ogogo must avoid one today to be able to play at Ipswich, and avoid one there too so he is free to play in the following games Had no idea about that - well, then, Upson in the centre for Ollie.
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Post by markczgas on Dec 7, 2019 12:33:50 GMT
We struggled against Bolton context please !
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