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Post by bluetornados on Apr 10, 2023 15:25:42 GMT
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Post by Bamber Gashead on Apr 10, 2023 15:25:59 GMT
1-2 Ward GTFI
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Post by Cheshiregas on Apr 10, 2023 15:29:08 GMT
Amazing what happens when you go at teams, Fleetwood looking rattled! Great goal by Ward....
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Post by baselswh on Apr 10, 2023 15:31:00 GMT
Radio Bristol reckon it was a cross,rather than shot. Obviously a goal,but was it a cross or shot?
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Post by bluetornados on Apr 10, 2023 15:43:59 GMT
Radio Bristol reckon it was a cross,rather than shot. Obviously a goal,but was it a cross or shot? Probs a cross, i would take another 10 of those from now to the end of this season.
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Post by Colyton Gas. on Apr 10, 2023 15:48:40 GMT
Gibbons on for Collins.Anderson for Finley.
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Post by Cheshiregas on Apr 10, 2023 15:50:51 GMT
Gasheads in fine voice!
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Post by baselswh on Apr 10, 2023 15:53:49 GMT
1 2 victory!
UTG!
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Post by bluetornados on Apr 10, 2023 15:54:09 GMT
A good victory for BRFC today, coming from 1-0 down to win 1-2 shows we have character when the team is set up properly.
JB will take a lot of pleasure in this win over his former club, well done to all the players and staff.
Rovers have 51 points now and can relax a bit and plan for next season.
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Post by Cheshiregas on Apr 10, 2023 15:54:26 GMT
Get in FT 1-2 Come on you Gas!
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Post by Bamber Gashead on Apr 10, 2023 15:54:32 GMT
Marvellously seen out.
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Post by baselswh on Apr 10, 2023 16:09:49 GMT
Radio Bristol reckon it was a cross,rather than shot. Obviously a goal,but was it a cross or shot? Probs a cross, i would take another 10 of those from now to the end of this season. I hope Wardy signs for next season BT.
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Post by laughinggas on Apr 10, 2023 16:26:43 GMT
FGR will be relegated today if they fail to win, currently losing 1-0 to Wycombe also Scunthorpe..... same applies ..losing at home to Oldham FGR not down yet or are my maths wrong. Oxford need 1 more point to send them down.
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Post by Bath Gas on Apr 10, 2023 16:34:21 GMT
A good win, I think JB got the half-time subs spot on. Three away wins on the bounce, now let's turn a couple of the big boys over at The Mem.
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Post by bluetornados on Apr 10, 2023 18:25:14 GMT
Joey B***** savours the satisfaction with Bristol Rovers victorious on his Fleetwood Town return..
A perfect bank holiday weekend for Bristol Rovers and Joey B***** was only made sweeter for the manager by the Gas coming from behind to defeat his former employers Fleetwood Town on Easter Monday.
Jayden Stockley nodded Scott Brown's side in front at Highbury Stadium midway through the first half, but the Gas considered themselves hard done by to be behind at the pause having controlled possession and created several good chances, but they channelled their frustration expertly and surged back after the interval.
Lewis Gibson reacted fastest in a goalmouth scramble to equalise in the 56th minute and 10 minutes later Rovers were ahead as Grant Ward's apparent cross bent into the top corner beyond the flailing Jay Lynch in windy conditions. The Gas defence – much improved in recent weeks – held firm in the closing stages and they claimed a deserved three points, backing up the Good Friday victory over Charlton Athletic.
A six-point haul over Easter lifted Rovers to 14th in League One, extending their cushion to the relegation zone to 13 points with seven games to play. B*****, Fleetwood's manager from 2018-21 before being sacked just a few months on from leading them to the third-tier play-offs, played down the notion of added motivation before the game, but after the final whistle, he savoured the victory over his old club.
"We were the better side on the afternoon," he said. "We were the only side trying to play football. They are effective at what they do but Fleetwood fans must be disappointed that Joey B***** is not the manager because we were a miles better football team than what they are seeing at the minute. It’s Fleetwood’s loss and Bristol Rovers’ gain.
"I thought we were unfortunate to go in at half time behind. The best chance of the whole game falls to Antony Evans at the back post and he scores that 99 times out of 100.
"It was disappointing to go in behind. They were a set-play team, we didn’t think it was a corner, Lewis Gordon thought it went out for a goal kick, but we didn’t defend the second phase of it which is disappointing because that’s all they really had, long balls into Stockley and second phase of the set piece.
"I said to the boys at half time to settle down and keep passing the ball. We obviously made a couple of changes to get a bit more penetration through the middle with Josh Coburn and Ryan Loft coming on and we just tweaked it a little bit, going back to that diamond which has worked for us and we were good value for the victory."
B***** admitted winning this game meant more to him and he thanked the travelling Gasheads for their support on the Fylde Coast.
"Yeah, absolutely," he responded when asked if he felt any added satisfaction. "He (Fleetwood owner Andy Pilley) was a fool to sack me, as he knows, and you can see from the style of football and where the club has gone since.
"To be fair to Scott, he’s turned them around, had a good cup run and picked them up in the table. It’s taken a bit of time.
"But your mind just goes into winning the game. I want to beat my children at Connect Four and Tiddlywinks, I don’t give anyone an inch in anything, but there was a bit of added spice for my first visit back here.
"Our fans came out again. It would have been easy to go ‘Oh, it’s Easter Monday, we’ll stay at home’. I’ve seen the Gas come here under Graham Coughlan when I was Fleetwood manager and they absolutely bombarded that (away end) because it was a relegation fight and they were fighting for their lives. They got a good point here that day which helped them survive.
"Credit to our fans. I’m not sure how many came, but certainly in the second half, it felt like we were at home. No disrespect to the Fleetwood fans, but we carried momentum and the fans were a massive part of that.
"It’s sweet to beat your former club, but I’ll take three points anywhere."
As for the decisive goal, B***** was not one for taking any credit away from Ward when posed with the 'Shot or cross?' question.
"You’ll have to ask him," he laughed. "I don’t care, it’s in the back of the net and we get three points. You’ll have to ask Wardy when you speak to him, I don’t want to take the shine off it because it’s a winning goal."
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Post by bluetornados on Apr 10, 2023 18:29:29 GMT
Bristol Rovers player ratings vs Fleetwood: Gibson excellent as subs make big difference again..By Sam Frost Bristol Rovers reporterJames Belshaw - 7 For the second game in succession, he was well protected by his defence. He faced a single shot on target, which happened to be the opening goal from Stockley. Belshaw could do nothing about that close-range header, but it was a quiet afternoon otherwise, so much so that he might have gotten away with watching his beloved Notts County against Wrexham on his phone. Did the basics well and was tidy with his feet. Luca Hoole - 8 Played a big part in the build-up phases as the Gas took a grip of possession and he shut down his flank to ensure there was very little service for Stockley to work with in open play. James Connolly - 8 Has had a difficult season, but this was among his best performances of the campaign. Stockley and Marriott are a tough duo to play against, particularly when Fleetwood focussed heavily on long balls and set plays to create their attacks. Connolly was assertive in his challenges and looked after the ball with care. Lewis Gibson - 8 Scored his first professional goal and it came against his former club. Gibson had threatened to score once or twice earlier in the season, but this time he was in the right place at the right time and slammed home the all-important equaliser. Defensively, he was as assured as ever, bringing a sense of calm to the backline. i2-prod.bristolpost.co.uk/incoming/article8339349.ece/ALTERNATES/s810/0_JMP_Fleetwood_Town_v_Bristol_Rovers_RS_102JPG.jpgLewis Gibson of Bristol Rovers celebrates his first career goal. Lewis Gordon - 8 Establishing himself as a fine player and he is showing new sides to his game as his confidence and form grow. Defensively, he was rock solid, blocking numerous crosses to deny service for Stockley and Jack Marriott, and this was one of Gordon's best attacking performances, too, curling in two pinpoint crosses just before half time for Collins and Evans, but neither could convert. Lamare Bogarde - 7 Loves a challenge, this boy, and he times them well, too. Roused the crowd with a thumping tackle that generated an audible thud of the ball in the first half, but throughout the contest, he was full of energy and he was efficient in regaining possession and getting the ball forward. Grant Ward - 8 His first goal for the club, albeit in somewhat fortuitous circumstances with his delivery into the box catching Jay Lynch out and bending into the net. But he deserved it after a strong first-half performance – and a good run of form in recent weeks – as he was deployed in a more advanced role and caused plenty of problems for the Fleetwood defence with his intelligent movement. Sam Finley (c) - 7 With Ward playing as Rovers' most advanced midfielder, the captain was stationed in a deeper role and he provided the required security to the back four. On the ball, he was professional, looking after the ball and keeping Rovers in control. Antony Evans - 6 Had a busy first half as he saw plenty of the ball on the right flank and he posed some awkward questions for the hosts, but his final act was a header from Gordon's cross that bounced wide of the near post in first-half stoppage time. B***** replaced him at the break as the manager opted for a more physical attacking presence. i2-prod.bristolpost.co.uk/incoming/article8339127.ece/ALTERNATES/s615b/0_JMP_Fleetwood_Town_v_Bristol_Rovers_RS_050JPG.jpgAntony Evans of Bristol Rovers Aaron Collins - 7 Showed a hint of a lack of confidence in the first half when he was indecisive in good areas, but he was still proving to be a big threat for the Fleetwood defence. He was frustrated to head straight into Lynch's arms just before the break, but Rovers' top scorer played a big part in the equaliser. He and Finley engineered a short free-kick for Collins to take aim from long range and in awkward conditions with the pitch wet and the wind swirling, he took the high-percentage option of blasting a shot that bounced awkwardly in front of the keeper. He couldn't hold it and, eventually, Gibson finished it off. John Marquis - 6 Grafted hard in the first half without reward and he would have been frustrated to send a header high over the bar from Collins' cross, albeit it was a difficult chance. Replaced at the interval. SubstitutesJosh Coburn (for Marquis on 46') - 7 Brought renewed physicality up front and was unlucky to hit the post in the scramble that preceded Gibson's leveller. Ryan Loft (for Evans on 46') - 8 B***** played his cards wisely by refreshing his frontline for the second half with the wind at Rovers' backs and it provided the conviction their first-half performance was lacking. Loft may not have got a goal or an assist, but he was a real handful for the defence and he played a big part in swaying the game Rovers' way. James Gibbons (for Collins on 82) - 6 Helped Rovers across the line as a late defensive substitute. Harry Anderson (for Finley on 90') - N/A Good to see him back from injury.
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Post by bluetornados on Apr 10, 2023 18:40:55 GMT
Match Stats: Fleetwood 1 BRFC 2 - 48% - 52% - Shots 9-13 - On Target 1-6 - Corners 5-5 - Referee: Samuel Barrott - Attendance: 3,792
Grant Ward's winner gave Joey B***** a victorious return to Fleetwood as Bristol Rovers fought back from behind to earn a 2-1 success in League One.
Jayden Stockley had given Fleetwood a 22nd-minute lead, but Lewis Gibson equalised after 56 minutes.
And 10 minutes later Ward's overhit cross deceived everyone and dipped underneath the crossbar to give Rovers the points.
Stockley had a sight of goal early on but sent his header from Phoenix Patterson's corner clear of the crossbar.
Midway through the first half Stockley struck. An inswinging cross from Patterson was nodded back across goal by Shaun Rooney and the striker was on hand to head home.
Rovers rallied towards the end of the half with three headed chances in the final five minutes but John Marquis and Antony Evans were off-target and Aaron Collins' finish was straight into the hands of goalkeeper Jay Lynch.
B*****'s side drew level 11 minutes into the second half. A low drive from Collins was spilled into a packed goalmouth by Lynch and a desperate scramble ended with Gibson forcing in at close range.
Ward's cross from deep then bypassed everyone and somehow found the corner of the goal.
And although Fleetwood pushed hard in a bad-tempered second half they could not salvage a draw.
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Post by bluetornados on Apr 10, 2023 21:18:10 GMT
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Post by baselswh on Apr 10, 2023 22:11:16 GMT
Grant Wards goal looked like a deliberate effort to me.
Great goal!
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Post by Delsy on Apr 11, 2023 4:13:20 GMT
Another great win, well done all but I do think it was a cross, you can tell by the players reaction to that but who cares eh ? League one football again next year which is what we would of all wished for after coming up last season.
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