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Post by swissgas on Mar 29, 2015 21:53:42 GMT
Well I haven't commented on the team for a long long time because I haven't seen them play but I'm still interested in the strategy. And the new strategy which virtually every Rovers fan has applauded was the one of building the team around good characters like Mildenhall, Monkouse & Mansell, keeping our relatively strong defence of Brown, Parkes, & McChrystal and bringing in genuinely hungry players like Taylor, Leadbitter and of course Sinclair. At a critical stage of the season I could understand the need to add quality but it would seem logical to keep the strategy, which appeared to be working well, in place. So it was surprising that rather than maintain the principles, which most fans agreed were a refreshing change from previous seasons, we brought in Lines and Easter. My concern was that these were convenient signings which didn't involve much effort rather than the result of Darrell Clarke identifying specific targets which addressed the weaknesses in his team. I saw them on TV for 90 minutes yesterday, which I agree is not much on which to base an opinion, but to me they didn't seem to fit with the team ethos which I've heard so much about. I hope I'm wrong and they go on to have a positive influence on the team in the remaining games. But who decided to sign these two players our self appointed DoF or DC, if the former did he take the easy options or, like possibly with Balanta, he signed players in desperation as DC couldn't come up with any players, it looks like NH even called in a favour again from Leicester. Whilst Lines seemed to be part of the team yesterday Easter only seemed interested in getting himself on the score sheet. As for Balanta & Dawson the less said the better! Topper, it applies in all walks of life not just football. You say you need something and before you know it your brother in law has one, your next door neighbour has one, a bloke at work has one or the man down the pub has one. How often does it really prove to be what you wanted and how often do you wish you had done things properly ? Done thorough research, asked for advice from people with the relevant experience, gone to take a look at a few yourself, and finally found exactly what you were seeking in a place you didn't expect to find it and at a price you didn't think you would have to pay. But you were happy because you knew you had done the right things the right way and got what you wanted. I'm a big one for planning rather than hoping but, no matter what method was used to assemble the squad, at this stage we only have the option of hoping Darrell can get these players to perform for the next 5 or 8 games. It doesn't look as though "the review" and "lesson learning" actually happened so oviedista's fears of going back to the same old ways seem to be the most likely scenario if we go up.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2015 23:21:18 GMT
What a dreadful thread. The happy clappers are in full voice, in fact, getting quite hostile now, shouting down anyone who dares complain, just because we have failed to beat a part time team of electricians and plumbers, again. If we don't get promoted it won't be because of the goalkeeper, our 'goals against' column looks just fine. if we get promoted you wont be seen on here for weeks thats for sure
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2015 23:26:57 GMT
listen to bridgeman, he WAS "actually" at THE game. im a bit confused by your posts about bridgeman being at the game? what is your point?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2015 23:49:10 GMT
Well I haven't commented on the team for a long long time because I haven't seen them play but I'm still interested in the strategy. And the new strategy which virtually every Rovers fan has applauded was the one of building the team around good characters like Mildenhall, Monkouse & Mansell, keeping our relatively strong defence of Brown, Parkes, & McChrystal and bringing in genuinely hungry players like Taylor, Leadbitter and of course Sinclair. At a critical stage of the season I could understand the need to add quality but it would seem logical to keep the strategy, which appeared to be working well, in place. So it was surprising that rather than maintain the principles, which most fans agreed were a refreshing change from previous seasons, we brought in Lines and Easter. My concern was that these were convenient signings which didn't involve much effort rather than the result of Darrell Clarke identifying specific targets which addressed the weaknesses in his team. I saw them on TV for 90 minutes yesterday, which I agree is not much on which to base an opinion, but to me they didn't seem to fit with the team ethos which I've heard so much about. I hope I'm wrong and they go on to have a positive influence on the team in the remaining games. But who decided to sign these two players our self appointed DoF or DC, if the former did he take the easy options or, like possibly with Balanta, he signed players in desperation as DC couldn't come up with any players, it looks like NH even called in a favour again from Leicester. Whilst Lines seemed to be part of the team yesterday Easter only seemed interested in getting himself on the score sheet. As for Balanta & Dawson the less said the bet bit harsh on easter,,2nd game back from injury and very poor service into him
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Post by swissgas on Mar 30, 2015 2:47:04 GMT
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Post by swissgas on Mar 30, 2015 2:54:36 GMT
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Post by swissgas on Mar 30, 2015 3:03:55 GMT
The Easter shot which the commentator said was "wild" didn't miss by much but I thought when Blissett came on he looked more "up for the game" than Easter.
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Post by Topper Gas on Mar 30, 2015 8:11:27 GMT
But who decided to sign these two players our self appointed DoF or DC, if the former did he take the easy options or, like possibly with Balanta, he signed players in desperation as DC couldn't come up with any players, it looks like NH even called in a favour again from Leicester. Whilst Lines seemed to be part of the team yesterday Easter only seemed interested in getting himself on the score sheet. As for Balanta & Dawson the less said the bet bit harsh on easter,,2nd game back from injury and very poor service into him Not being harsh being factual as every chance Easter add he went for goal, surely you could see that? As far as BG disappearing off the forum this isn't the old OS I sense BG will always be on here!
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Post by faggotygas on Mar 30, 2015 8:40:29 GMT
What a dreadful thread. The happy clappers are in full voice, in fact, getting quite hostile now, shouting down anyone who dares complain, just because we have failed to beat a part time team of electricians and plumbers, again. If we don't get promoted it won't be because of the goalkeeper, our 'goals against' column looks just fine. I'm not 100% certain, but I think that Macclesfield are full time. Unless you can actually say which payers are electricians, and plumbers?
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Post by Igitur on Mar 30, 2015 9:43:57 GMT
I think Audel must be a carpenter he has plenty of elbow grease, Pilkington works in the glass industry and Fairhurst is a Barclays banker.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 30, 2015 9:50:07 GMT
What a dreadful thread. The happy clappers are in full voice, in fact, getting quite hostile now, shouting down anyone who dares complain, just because we have failed to beat a part time team of electricians and plumbers, again. If we don't get promoted it won't be because of the goalkeeper, our 'goals against' column looks just fine. if we get promoted you wont be seen on here for weeks thats for sure As if Bristol Rovers getting promoted out of a pub division would be something worth celebrating. We should have blown this dreadful division away and be planning for next season already.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 30, 2015 10:43:15 GMT
if we get promoted you wont be seen on here for weeks thats for sure As if Bristol Rovers getting promoted out of a pub division would be something worth celebrating. We should have blown this dreadful division away and be planning for next season already. im just glad the manager and players have started to reverse years of decline and defeatism,,,its not always been pretty and we may not go up,,none of us know yet,,,,,nobody wants to be outside the league but history shows that its not at all easy to come straight back up. just to keep saying there pub teams is a bit pathetic because they clearly are not,,there either full time professionals or part time professionals
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Post by Rex on Mar 30, 2015 10:47:05 GMT
Well I haven't commented on the team for a long long time because I haven't seen them play but I'm still interested in the strategy. And the new strategy which virtually every Rovers fan has applauded was the one of building the team around good characters like Mildenhall, Monkouse & Mansell, keeping our relatively strong defence of Brown, Parkes, & McChrystal and bringing in genuinely hungry players like Taylor, Leadbitter and of course Sinclair. At a critical stage of the season I could understand the need to add quality but it would seem logical to keep the strategy, which appeared to be working well, in place. So it was surprising that rather than maintain the principles, which most fans agreed were a refreshing change from previous seasons, we brought in Lines and Easter. My concern was that these were convenient signings which didn't involve much effort rather than the result of Darrell Clarke identifying specific targets which addressed the weaknesses in his team. I saw them on TV for 90 minutes yesterday, which I agree is not much on which to base an opinion, but to me they didn't seem to fit with the team ethos which I've heard so much about. I hope I'm wrong and they go on to have a positive influence on the team in the remaining games. But who decided to sign these two players our self appointed DoF or DC, if the former did he take the easy options or, like possibly with Balanta, he signed players in desperation as DC couldn't come up with any players, it looks like NH even called in a favour again from Leicester. Whilst Lines seemed to be part of the team yesterday Easter only seemed interested in getting himself on the score sheet. As for Balanta & Dawson the less said the better! I'm not convinced about Easter myself, but surely the fact that he just wants to score goals is a good thing!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 30, 2015 10:53:27 GMT
bit harsh on easter,,2nd game back from injury and very poor service into him Not being harsh being factual as every chance Easter add he went for goal, surely you could see that? As far as BG disappearing off the forum this isn't the old OS I sense BG will always be on here! my point is bg only comments when the team lose or draw,if we go up he will go missing for a while,,,,,,,all season people have been screaming for a goalscorer,,,goalscorers invariably are greedy and go for goal surely? he played well v aldershot but people went overboard saying hes class etc,,,he didnt do much on saturday but the service into him was lousy,,time will tell how good a signing he is
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Post by stevek192 on Mar 30, 2015 11:01:02 GMT
That is what a goalscorer is all about and why Taylor will never be a top goalscorer. Easter shot when their was no option whereas Taylor shot from way out when there were other players in better positions. To be fair the service on Saturday was VERY poor but we totally lacked a physical presence up front against two competant big centre halves. Blissett should have started with Taylor on the bench.
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Post by harrybuckle on Mar 30, 2015 11:16:58 GMT
That is what a goalscorer is all about and why Taylor will never be a top goalscorer. Easter shot when their was no option whereas Taylor shot from way out when there were other players in better positions. To be fair the service on Saturday was VERY poor but we totally lacked a physical presence up front against two competant big centre halves. Blissett should have started with Taylor on the bench. Blissett for me and many others I talk to has been a major disappointment he has no physical appearance and by his own admission in a recent Rovers interview in the programme conceded he is not an aggressive forward. The coaching staff have told him he needs to be more physical but he said it is not his nature ! The Conference and league two is full of big central defenders not particularly talented but stoppers and he must compete with them. Which frankly I doubt if he is capable on the evidence of the games he has played in. Harrison is by far a more physical presence and deserves to start ..again he was one of those responsible for our relegation and needs to prove to us he can handle it by starting rather than an impact player from the bench.
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Post by faggotygas on Mar 30, 2015 11:36:06 GMT
if we get promoted you wont be seen on here for weeks thats for sure As if Bristol Rovers getting promoted out of a pub division would be something worth celebrating. We should have blown this dreadful division away and be planning for next season already. What are you basing that on?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 30, 2015 12:16:49 GMT
As if Bristol Rovers getting promoted out of a pub division would be something worth celebrating. We should have blown this dreadful division away and be planning for next season already. What are you basing that on? Resources, and Clarke inheriting a defence that more than held it's own against L2 team.
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Post by Igitur on Mar 30, 2015 12:23:18 GMT
That is what a goalscorer is all about and why Taylor will never be a top goalscorer. Easter shot when their was no option whereas Taylor shot from way out when there were other players in better positions. To be fair the service on Saturday was VERY poor but we totally lacked a physical presence up front against two competant big centre halves. Blissett should have started with Taylor on the bench. Blissett for me and many others I talk to has been a major disappointment he has no physical appearance and by his own admission in a recent Rovers interview in the programme conceded he is not an aggressive forward. The coaching staff have told him he needs to be more physical but he said it is not his nature ! The Conference and league two is full of big central defenders not particularly talented but stoppers and he must compete with them. Which frankly I doubt if he is capable on the evidence of the games he has played in. Harrison is by far a more physical presence and deserves to start ..again he was one of those responsible for our relegation and needs to prove to us he can handle it by starting rather than an impact player from the bench.
I am going to bang on about Blissett again. When he played against us at the Mem he picked the ball up 35 yards from the penalty area and ran with pace towards goal which always worries defenders. On Saturday he was playing on the edge of the area 'off the shoulder of defenders' which does not suit him. At the Mem he has been played on the edge of the area, which does not suit him. He is not able to be the 'big target man' for the increasing long balls from our half either.
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Post by faggotygas on Mar 30, 2015 12:30:37 GMT
What are you basing that on? Resources, and Clarke inheriting a defence that more than held it's own against L2 team. What is our actual playing budget compared to those around us please? And how does that difference compare to clubs that have blown this league away in the past, having signed most of a new squad in the summer?
Regarding the defence, I would say that last season we had a mid-table league 2 standard defence. That defence lost its best player in Michael Smith. Nonetheless, it should still be one of the better defences in the Conference, which it is.
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