Team Against Cardiff

[AucklandRover]

I again followed some of the in-game comments on Roverstalk and the BRFC twitter-feed. Gob-smacking. The moment Cardiff scored, we heard "Bowyer out", "crap management and tactics"; etc.
Rovers equalised: SILENCE!
Also, there were people complaining because Rhodes didn't start. Any guesses what they would have said if GB had changed the front two from Saturday?
Then there was the idiot who foamed when Brown came on instead of Rhodes, only for Brown to set up the goal.
There are a lot of morons about.

[AucklandRover]

Did you see that Rotherham held Derby to 3-3, after being 3-1 up. It's more evidence of the unpredictability of this division. Those who were at Ewood said Rotherham were a very poor-looking team, yet their record in their last ten games is W3-D4-L3.
As for the Cardiff game, a month ago Cardiff were scoring frequently but conceding more. It looks as if Slade has gone for a much tighter formation in the last three games. This doesn't actually suit Rovers, as we look better when the opposition are playing an attacking game.
I had a feeling this would not be a classic.

[Howie5o]

Did you see that Rotherham held Derby to 3-3, after being 3-1 up. It's more evidence of the unpredictability of this division. Those who were at Ewood said Rotherham were a very poor-looking team, yet their record in their last ten games is W3-D4-L3.
As for the Cardiff game, a month ago Cardiff were scoring frequently but conceding more. It looks as if Slade has gone for a much tighter formation in the last three games. This doesn't actually suit Rovers, as we look better when the opposition are playing an attacking game.
I had a feeling this would not be a classic.

Yes Auks the league can be unpredictable but at the moment Rovers are looking predictable in mid table.As Champs says,any team can beat any other team on a given day ..thats football.

But just like last season there is already half a dozen sides who seem to have got to grips with this league whilst we still struggle at times.Thats the difference between good

[Despair]

Cannot disagree with the fact that this league is fairly wide open due to the general inconsistency of all, and yes there is much to play for still.
But the season is progressing at a pace now, and you could argue we are 4 clear wins off the pace. Therefore, as good as the point can be viewed in regards who and where we were playing, it is also as easy to view it as another game gone/less and a further 2 points not achieved.
I am sorry if this sounds too negative/glass half full, but it is my way to look at the statistics and probabilities (rather than optimising 'possibilities').

Let's hope the 'statistical outcome' runs in our favour.

[jordan12rhodes]

grant hanley must and will start, deal with it aucks(with your pathetic stance of not even putting him on the bench)

JR - this is what I meant about your posts on the other thread. Why use the word "pathetic"?
You don't agree with me - fair enough; no problem - but "pathetic"?
The fact is, all of those who have watched lots of games have agreed that Hanley has been the weakest element in the back four, more often than not. When Duffy and Kilgallon have played together, they have appeared to have a sounder understanding. There is no conspiracy against Hanley. Leaving him out is based on a consensus and the evidence.


I repeat, these posts are not supposed to be about chest-thumping and seeing who can make the most noise.[/quote]

oh look, hanley started.. [/quote]

Of cour

[champs95]

I agree Saxo. Now I take it you will back the manager for the exact same reasons you stated above. And will no longer need to start acting up when we get a result that doesnt go our way.

[AucklandRover]

grant hanley must and will start, deal with it aucks(with your pathetic stance of not even putting him on the bench)

JR - this is what I meant about your posts on the other thread. Why use the word "pathetic"?
You don't agree with me - fair enough; no problem - but "pathetic"?
The fact is, all of those who have watched lots of games have agreed that Hanley has been the weakest element in the back four, more often than not. When Duffy and Kilgallon have played together, they have appeared to have a sounder understanding. There is no conspiracy against Hanley. Leaving him out is based on a consensus and the evidence.


I repeat, these posts are not supposed to be about chest-thumping and seeing who can make the most noise.[/q

[AucklandRover]

Did you see that Rotherham held Derby to 3-3, after being 3-1 up. It's more evidence of the unpredictability of this division. Those who were at Ewood said Rotherham were a very poor-looking team, yet their record in their last ten games is W3-D4-L3.
As for the Cardiff game, a month ago Cardiff were scoring frequently but conceding more. It looks as if Slade has gone for a much tighter formation in the last three games. This doesn't actually suit Rovers, as we look better when the opposition are playing an attacking game.
I had a feeling this would not be a classic.

Yes Auks the league can be unpredictable but at the moment Rovers are looking predictable in mid table.As Champs says,any team can beat any other team on a given day ..thats football.

But just like last season there is already half a dozen sides who seem to have got to grips with this league whilst we still strugg

[accyrover]

grant hanley must and will start, deal with it aucks(with your pathetic stance of not even putting him on the bench)

JR - this is what I meant about your posts on the other thread. Why use the word "pathetic"?
You don't agree with me - fair enough; no problem - but "pathetic"?
The fact is, all of those who have watched lots of games have agreed that Hanley has been the weakest element in the back four, more often than not. When Duffy and Kilgallon have played together, they have appeared to have a sounder understanding. There is no conspiracy against Hanley. Leaving him out is based on a consensus and the evidence.


I repeat, these posts are not supposed to be about chest-thumping and seeing who can make the most noise.[/quote]

oh look, hanley started.. [/quote]

He also conceded the corner Cardiff scored from and by all

[AucklandRover]

Did you see that Rotherham held Derby to 3-3, after being 3-1 up. It's more evidence of the unpredictability of this division. Those who were at Ewood said Rotherham were a very poor-looking team, yet their record in their last ten games is W3-D4-L3.
As for the Cardiff game, a month ago Cardiff were scoring frequently but conceding more. It looks as if Slade has gone for a much tighter formation in the last three games. This doesn't actually suit Rovers, as we look better when the opposition are playing an attacking game.
I had a feeling this would not be a classic.

Yes Auks the league can be unpredictable but at the moment Rovers are looking predictable in mid table.As Champs says,any team can beat any other team on a given day ..thats football.

But just like last season there is already half a dozen sides who seem to have g