Bristol Rovers Post Match Thoughts

[CAMiller]

Just watched the highlights on Youtube and from those it looks like they were the better team by 5 chances to our 3. Shows how edited highlights can warp the perception of reality.

[Hazza Has A Gazza]

My thoughts probably echo most of what's already been said but I can't be arsed to read through it all so -

Even first half. JCH really should have given them an early lead, it would have been a different game altogether had he done so but thankfully we saw the JCH we know all too well today.

Second half we stepped it up and they couldn't handle us. Especially Oggy, who is way too good for this division. I sometimes have to remind myself that this is not a player on loan from a Championship club who will inevitably return to his parent club at some point, he is a Rotherham United player on a 3 year contract. Wow!

Several contenders for MOTM, Ogbene deservedly got it, but Wiles had an excellent game filling in at left back again, Crooks was a beast in midfield, Barlaser's range and execution of passing was superb, Smith did what Smith always does and capped a fine performance off with a goal, Vassell was lively and took his goal well, Richard Wood was a rock at the back despite a couple of clumsy moments.

[mikemiller]

Just watched the highlights on Youtube and from those it looks like they were the better team by 5 chances to our 3. Shows how edited highlights can warp the perception of reality.

We had far more shots at goal than Rovers did (16 v7) and much more possession, but in the first half nothing on target from the Millers

[mygiddypant]

Just think how good we might be when we get a defensive coach in!

[gru]

Just think how good we might be when we get a defensive coach in!

or replace Wood.

[millertop]

Just think how good we might be when we get a defensive coach in!

Or play two up front?

Anything to say about the game on the post match thread?

[gru]

I can be over critical. Wood made a mistake 1st half but made up for it 2nd half got ball out for a corner when they were in a good position. Been a good servant but can't go on for ever.

[Grumpy King of the West]

What a cracking second half. To think that Plan A was to play 3 up front without natural width. But credit where it's due, the management changed track, brought in quality wide players and ....... wow!!

Keep it up fellas. We're all Millers, arent we.

[PerigordMiller]

Was a bit worried about this one as I thought they'd come and park.

JCH should have put them ahead although to me it looked offside with the lino yards behind play.

Second half there was only ever going to be one winner, and after the second went in there were 10 minutes when I thought this could be 5 or 6.

I echo everyone's thoughts re star performers, but I'm also liking the look of Adelly. He picked out Oggy for the first 2 goals. Sublime crosses from Oggy.

Shame that Wycombe scored late as we'll probably be second now this week. Great to be a Miller at the moment.

[mellowmiller]

Was a bit worried about this one as I thought they'd come and park.

JCH should have put them ahead although to me it looked offside with the lino yards behind play.

Second half there was only ever going to be one winner, and after the second went in there were 10 minutes when I thought this could be 5 or 6.

I echo everyone's thoughts re star performers, but I'm also liking the look of Adelly. He picked out Oggy for the first 2 goals. Sublime crosses from Oggy.

Shame that Wycombe scored late as we'll probably be second now this week. Great to be a Miller at the moment.

JCH was definitely offside. We were pretty much in line with him in the East Stand but the linesman was way behind play. I'm glad that JCH did what he normally does and made a complete horlicks of his finish because otherwise the referee would have had to incorrectly award a goal.