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Post by Colyton Gas. on Oct 7, 2023 13:32:28 GMT
Oxford down to nine!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by Bamber Gashead on Oct 7, 2023 13:35:43 GMT
FT 2-1
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Post by JeffNZ on Oct 7, 2023 13:38:02 GMT
Ref and lino got that spot on Mills clearly dived and deserved the red.
Still, another away defeat after a promising start to a game. We really need to get better at finishing... or buy a striker who can.
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Post by o2o2bo2ba on Oct 7, 2023 16:10:27 GMT
Just got back... From Ifollow. Got that all wrong!
Same old, same old I expect JAB to lay some of the blame at the officials, and maybe there is a small amount of credence with that.
But, poor decisions in both boxes have cost us again. An entertaining encounter, though. At half time some if their fans admitted being ahead was a tad luck in balance of play.
Anyhoos.. Connor slips and Bodin is in for the first, he's not going to miss that.
Woods and I think, Hunt(?) ball watching while header direct from corner finds it's way in...
In between, we appeared to play well. Bogarde can't hit the target from 6 years angle, Aaza can't beat the teenage keep 3/4 times. Nice approach play. Nice possession stats, but ultimately we need goals to win matches, defence to defend and no one to do the Port Vale of putting themselves in position of sending off on a yellow. Especially when we have 8 players not available already. Now it's 9.
Our results don't appear to be emulating our performances, so I guess we'll take a break and re-go again after tinternational break.
Fair play all Gas that travelled. We could hear you.
So.....a bit of a break for everyone. I wonder if we can get some fitter for selection in our next encounter, but this is a time when you draw on youth or reserves, isn't it?
Well it was in a bygone era..
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Post by bluetornados on Oct 7, 2023 20:44:53 GMT
Stats: Oxford 2 BRFC 1 - Possession: 43% - 57% - Shots: 17-15 - On Target: 6-7 - Corners: 8-3 - Referee: Simon Mather - Attendance: 9,439 (1,475 Gasheads)
Bristol Rovers loanee Ryan Woods highlights importance of scoring first after Oxford United loss..by Daniel Hargraves.
Bristol Rovers midfielder Ryan Woods has admitted that scoring first in League One is seriously important in order to be successful in League One after the Gas were beaten 2-1 at Oxford United, having been 2-0 down.
In an entertaining contest in which Joey Barton's side made an excellent account of themselves despite losing, the hosts landed the first punch as former Rovers favourite Billy Bodin finished clinically in the area before finding a second late on through Sam Long after Jevani Brown was shown two yellow cards.
Rovers then halved the deficit as Aaron Collins fired an effort into the roof of the net before further red cards were brandished as the U's saw Oisin Smyth and Stan Mills given their marching orders in added time as part of a frantic conclusion to the match.
However, despite a performance to be pleased with against a side that went top of League One as a result of their ninth victory of the season, Woods admitted that first goal is crucial in all games at this level, saying: "It's massive. It's big in the Championship and it's even bigger in this league, especially the way we want to play because teams will probably naturally sit off us because of the way we move the ball around. So if we can get that goal it sucks them out and we can go on and score more goal after that."
The 29-year-old added: "We know the importance of getting the second goal because I feel like a point was the least we deserved today. Unfortunately, we couldn't get it but it is what it is, these things happen in football and we're really pleased with the performance. "It's been a long while I think since there's been three red cards in a game. I don't think the game deserved it to be honest. Especially from our point of view, it was a really good footballing game. I know they like to play as well. It was a bit mad, especially towards the end.
"It went a bit hectic. It's probably a little bit better for us when we're a man down and they get two men sent off. I feel like it was only one team that was looking like scoring but unfortunately we couldn't get that second goal and come away with nothing."
Despite scoring his third league goal of the season, Collins will be disappointed that he was unable to score more on the day, especially in the first half with the 26-year-old having enough chances to score a hattrick had he been more clinical. Furthermore, slightly better timing of a run into the box that saw him score what looked to be an equaliser before being flagged offside would have reaped the deserved rewards.
Frustratingly, the defeat is another game in which composure has lacked from Rovers with Woods confessing that composure is the difference between winning and losing right now for the Gas.
"I think it is [the difference]," the Hull City loanee stated. "Although, their 'keeper has made four really good saves off the top of my head.
"Azza will be really disappointed that he's only got one goal today, that's the type of lad he is. He's a really good goal threat for us and on another day those go in. I think that's the difference between today and Wigan. We score those opportunities and we put the game out of sight before it's even started.
"We probably could have done that first half. I feel like we dominated and created a lot of chances and could have been two, three-nil up. From our point of view, especially the way we keep the ball, the game is done after that."
Despite defeat, Woods added that confidence can be taken from almost taking a result away from the new league leaders, saying: "We come away here full of confidence that, if that's the level that it takes to be top of this league, then we can be very confident that we can be looking in those sorts of regions.
"I thought we were excellent today, in and out of possession and then it's just one of those things where we didn't have that bit of luck. It is what it is but we take full confidence going into the international break with things to work on but lots of positivity to push on to the next game."
With next weekend's match at home to Exeter City postponed, the Gas will now be out of action for a fortnight before travelling to Burton Albion on October 21. However, with numerous injuries in the camp it's a good opportunity for Barton's men to get some well-earned rest.
"We'll have a couple of days off now and I think we're back in on Tuesday or Wednesday," Woods revealed. "We'll then have another couple of days off to take us into Monday but I think it's important.
"There have been a lot of games in a short space of time and we've got a lot of injuries as well so it gives those lads hopefully enough time to get back and push and help the group.
"We're looking forward to that little break now to spend time with our families and then we'll come back, full focus on the next game."
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Post by bluetornados on Oct 7, 2023 20:54:33 GMT
Bristol Rovers’ Joey Barton blasts referee after Oxford United defeat..by Liam Ricei2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article28959321.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200d/0_GettyImages-1245330443.jpgJoey Barton felt ‘severely aggrieved’ by the referee as his Bristol Rovers side were beaten by Oxford United. Both sides ended with players sent off, with Jevani Brown the first to be red carded after collecting his second yellow for the Pirates shortly after the half hour mark. Oisin Smith and Stanley Mills then saw red for the U’s deep in stoppage time, however Rovers boss Barton was left frustrated by other decisions he felt went against his side. The former Manchester City midfielder reckoned Aaron Collins should’ve been awarded a penalty in the first half, while Barton also believed Collins was onside when he netted seven minutes before half-time, however the flagged was raised against the forward. “I don’t really want to come here speaking about refereeing calls and decisions because I feel severely aggrieved by his performance today,” said Barton. “You know what it’s like, we’ll get fined if we tell the truth, but clearly anybody who observed that or watched that will see a lack of control from the officiating team for most of the game.” Barton also claimed Josh Murphy dived in the incident which saw Brown shown his second booking, while he felt United skipper Elliott Moore deserved more than a yellow card for a foul on Brown early in the second period. “Jevani doesn’t make any contact with the boy – he dives and gets him the second yellow,” said Barton. “Moore comes right through the back of our player with the foot really high and out of control, and he’s given him a yellow card. “To compound that, Jevani ends up picking up his second yellow. “I think the officials will look at that game and certainly when they debrief it, I think there’ll be a lot of things they wished they’d done differently.” Barton added: “We have to accept there’s going to be an element of human error. “Sometimes they’re going to get it right and have great games, like players, and sometimes they’re gong to get it wrong and have poor games. “We’ve got to give them the accountability and responsibility of running the game.” Away from the officiating, Barton believed his side were better than the U’s when it came to the match itself. He said: “Everyone knows who was here today that we were the better side. If they don’t, then they don’t understand the game of football. “They were in the lead against the run of play in their own stadium, where we’re told they’ve got their tail up, but I think we showed who strongest group is. “Oxford are a good side on a good run, but they’re no way near as good as us.”
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Post by bluetornados on Oct 7, 2023 21:02:32 GMT
Bristol Rovers player ratings vs Oxford United as Brown sees red with Taylor colossal again..by Daniel Hargraves.
Matt Cox - 7 Did well when called upon with spells, particularly in the first half, seeing the goalkeeper go untested for a good while. Some decent stops ahead of what will hopefully be a productive first involvement with England's U21s next week.
Jack Hunt (Luca Hoole 75') - 7 Lively as always at both ends of the pitch on the right-flank with some excellent crosses put into the area. Just a shame his teammates couldn't get to most of them.
Connor Taylor - 8 Won most of if not everything thrown at him. So easy to forget he's only 21 with the centre-back such a commanding presence at the back. Deserves a brief rest amidst the international break because he's had a superb couple of weeks in the side.
Josh Grant - 6 Another solid afternoon for the centre-back who started the game as captain once again. Potentially could have done better in the build-up to the first goal but reliable again. Real shame he's on the losing side as will be the case for most of his teammates.
Harvey Vale - 6 A tough second half in spells against substitute Stan Mills for the makeshift left-back with the Oxford man beating the Chelsea loanee on a couple of occasions. Still looked to get forwards and help his team with some crucial blocks and interceptions made too.
The youngster could well keep an experienced left-back like George Friend out of the side when Rovers return to action.
Ryan Woods - 7 Very tidy display from the midfielder in the sort of pivot role. Dropped into the backline when necessary whilst also trying to get the forward players on their way. Came into the side on Tuesday and started again today, realistically should be starting consistently after the international break. So composed in danger and his experience certainly helps too.
Lamare Bogarde (Antony Evans 58') - 7 Had a good opportunity to score his first goal for Rovers during an early goal mouth scramble and was instrumental in the middle. Won plenty and had a bit more attacking prowess than usual, winning the ball high up the pitch on occasion. Will be frustrated to not get at least a full hour.
Luke McCormick (Sam Finley 58') - 6 Played very high up the pitch and always looked to be positive. A handful at times for the Oxford defence and a livewire for the Gas. Nice to see the midfielder impress these last two games.
Jevani Brown (sent off 63') - 4 The forward had shown his quality in spells during the first half as Rovers dominated but struggled to find a killer final ball. However, the sending off massively knocks his rating.
First yellow card is so unnecessary as he kicks the ball away, second will have to be re-looked at. The referee deemed that Brown fouled an Oxford man as the hosts looked to break but, based on the reaction from him, his teammates and manager, it might be a questionable decision.
Aaron Collins - 7 The forward deserved to come away with at least one goal and finally managed to make sure of that late on. However, he will be kicking himself with some of the chances missed. A first half hattrick was certainly a possibility. Found himself in good positions as a result of shrewd runs but needed to show more composure when it mattered.
There's definitely a case that suggests the Welshman is best when he doesn't have time to think about his finishes, when it just comes as instinct.
Chris Martin (Scott Sinclair 84') - 6 Arguably the striker deserves a higher score but without a goal or assist it's tricky to warrant higher than a six but the newbie was excellent again. Clearly a very bright football with some shrewd passes and touches with the 34-year-old dropping when necessary to get his team started before running into the box.
Substitutes: Sam Finley (McCormick 58') - 5 Bright half-hour from the skipper but did get himself booked.
Antony Evans (Bogarde 58') - 5 Had a decent chance late on but hit it straight at the goalkeeper. Came into a tough scenario with Rovers going down to 10 soon after he and Finley came on.
Luca Hoole (Hunt 75') - 5 Some decent interceptions and challenges in a short period.
Scott Sinclair (Martin 84') - N/A Came on too late to make an impact.
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Post by eppinggas on Oct 7, 2023 21:34:43 GMT
Bristol Rovers’ Joey Barton blasts referee after Oxford United defeat..by Liam Rice Only just heard about the result. I just don't care any more. Ah, it was the officials what done Rovers then. Got it. Barton hasn't laid into one of the team as a scapegoat then. This week, 'tis the officials what done the Gas. When will this endless gobsh*tery end? When will his brainless sycophants see through this crap? Barton is a stain on BRFC. Hopefully it is not an indelible one.
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Post by texasgas on Oct 7, 2023 21:36:39 GMT
Bristol Rovers’ Joey Barton blasts referee after Oxford United defeat..by Liam Rice Only just heard about the result. I just don't care any more. Ah, it was the officials what done Rovers then. Got it. Barton hasn't laid into one of the team as a scapegoat then. This week, 'tis the officials what done the Gas. When will this endless gobsh*tery end? When will his brainless sycophants see through this crap? Barton is a stain on BRFC. Hopefully it is not an indelible one. Rovers will be around long after Barton has gone and been forgotten. Don’t let it eat at you too much. They played well today.
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Post by eppinggas on Oct 7, 2023 21:45:40 GMT
Only just heard about the result. I just don't care any more. Ah, it was the officials what done Rovers then. Got it. Barton hasn't laid into one of the team as a scapegoat then. This week, 'tis the officials what done the Gas. When will this endless gobsh*tery end? When will his brainless sycophants see through this crap? Barton is a stain on BRFC. Hopefully it is not an indelible one. Rovers will be around long after Barton has gone and been forgotten. Don’t let it eat at you too much. They played well today. I think I've crossed the Rubicon. But thanks for your words of encouragement. Too much water under the bridge though. Without wishing to mix my metaphors.
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Post by texasgas on Oct 7, 2023 21:47:27 GMT
Rovers will be around long after Barton has gone and been forgotten. Don’t let it eat at you too much. They played well today. I think I've crossed the Rubicon. But thanks for your words of encouragement. Too much water under the bridge though. Without wishing to mix my metaphors. Goodnight Irene
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Post by bluetornados on Oct 7, 2023 21:47:30 GMT
Only just heard about the result. I just don't care any more. Ah, it was the officials what done Rovers then. Got it. Barton hasn't laid into one of the team as a scapegoat then. This week, 'tis the officials what done the Gas. When will this endless gobsh*tery end? When will his brainless sycophants see through this crap? Barton is a stain on BRFC. Hopefully it is not an indelible one. Rovers will be around long after Barton has gone and been forgotten. Don’t let it eat at you too much. They played well today. Thing is JB will be etched forever in our history and will never be forgotten, he has made a massive mark on this club since the 22nd February 2021... And who knows how much longer it will be...
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Post by o2o2bo2ba on Oct 7, 2023 21:49:22 GMT
Bristol Rovers’ Joey Barton blasts referee after Oxford United defeat..by Liam Rice Only just heard about the result. I just don't care any more. Ah, it was the officials what done Rovers then. Got it. Barton hasn't laid into one of the team as a scapegoat then. This week, 'tis the officials what done the Gas. When will this endless gobsh*tery end? When will his brainless sycophants see through this crap? Barton is a stain on BRFC. Hopefully it is not an indelible one. Whoah easy there, Eppers.. Brainless sychophants never see through anything, but it doesn't make them right. Stand proud for free thinkers like yourself! Managers will come and go .. Nothing in that field is indelible. Hold fast. We played well. We're on target for a third division place next season at least. That's a good thing. Unless you prefer our manager to be out of a job through incompetence....but look at it another way: If JAB breeds success, maybe he'll be poached?
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Post by o2o2bo2ba on Oct 7, 2023 21:50:38 GMT
Bristol Rovers’ Joey Barton blasts referee after Oxford United defeat..by Liam Rice Only just heard about the result. I just don't care any more. Ah, it was the officials what done Rovers then. Got it. Barton hasn't laid into one of the team as a scapegoat then. This week, 'tis the officials what done the Gas. When will this endless gobsh*tery end? When will his brainless sycophants see through this crap? Barton is a stain on BRFC. Hopefully it is not an indelible one. Whoah easy there, Eppers.. Brainless sychophants never see through anything, but it doesn't make them right. Stand proud for free thinkers like yourself! Managers will come and go .. Nothing in that field is indelible. Hold fast. We played well. We're on target for a third division place next season at least. That's a good thing. Unless you prefer our manager to be out of a job through incompetence....but look at it another way: If JAB breeds success, maybe he'll be poached?
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Post by eppinggas on Oct 7, 2023 22:03:48 GMT
Only just heard about the result. I just don't care any more. Ah, it was the officials what done Rovers then. Got it. Barton hasn't laid into one of the team as a scapegoat then. This week, 'tis the officials what done the Gas. When will this endless gobsh*tery end? When will his brainless sycophants see through this crap? Barton is a stain on BRFC. Hopefully it is not an indelible one. Whoah easy there, Eppers.. Brainless sychophants never see through anything, but it doesn't make them right. Stand proud for free thinkers like yourself! Managers will come and go .. Nothing in that field is indelible. Hold fast. We played well. We're on target for a third division place next season at least. That's a good thing. Unless you prefer our manager to be out of a job through incompetence....but look at it another way: If JAB breeds success, maybe he'll be poached? Even if he achieves "success" (however you define that)... surely there isn't a Club in the country that would touch this thuggish, vile piece of crap with the proverbial bargepole. To confirm. I'm not really a fan of his. Hopefully Hussain Alsaeed can see what a vast percentage of the population can see. Ask anyone who is not associated with BRFC what they think.
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Post by swissgas on Oct 7, 2023 22:26:50 GMT
Whoah easy there, Eppers.. Brainless sychophants never see through anything, but it doesn't make them right. Stand proud for free thinkers like yourself! Managers will come and go .. Nothing in that field is indelible. Hold fast. We played well. We're on target for a third division place next season at least. That's a good thing. Unless you prefer our manager to be out of a job through incompetence....but look at it another way: If JAB breeds success, maybe he'll be poached? Even if he achieves "success" (however you define that)... surely there isn't a Club in the country that would touch this thuggish, vile piece of crap with the proverbial bargepole. To confirm. I'm not really a fan of his. Hopefully Hussain Alsaeed can see what a vast percentage of the population can see. Ask anyone who is not associated with BRFC what they think. I hope Hussain is never faced with a situation where he has to ask Barton and the gang to do an “ Ashton Gate Eight”.
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Post by o2o2bo2ba on Oct 7, 2023 22:51:02 GMT
Whoah easy there, Eppers.. Brainless sychophants never see through anything, but it doesn't make them right. Stand proud for free thinkers like yourself! Managers will come and go .. Nothing in that field is indelible. Hold fast. We played well. We're on target for a third division place next season at least. That's a good thing. Unless you prefer our manager to be out of a job through incompetence....but look at it another way: If JAB breeds success, maybe he'll be poached? Even if he achieves "success" (however you define that)... surely there isn't a Club in the country that would touch this thuggish, vile piece of crap ... Um... Think again. I think if he takes us up, or somewhere near, that's success to some and there will be within the 92, a poacher.. That's the way I see it, am afraid..
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Post by Mrs V Smegma on Oct 8, 2023 1:06:51 GMT
That “if” looks more than a tad optimistic O2. His record this season is consistent with his managerial record as a whole - mediocre. He has a decent squad to work with yet appears not to be able to get the best out of them. This is in marked contrast to Coughlan who really did get the best out of the inferior hand he was dealt. We flatter to deceive I think and are a mid table side at best
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Post by CabbagePatchBlues on Oct 8, 2023 5:59:34 GMT
Just got back... From Ifollow. Got that all wrong! Same old, same old I expect JAB to lay some of the blame at the officials, and maybe there is a small amount of credence with that. But, poor decisions in both boxes have cost us again. An entertaining encounter, though. At half time some if their fans admitted being ahead was a tad luck in balance of play. Anyhoos.. Connor slips and Bodin is in for the first, he's not going to miss that. Woods and I think, Hunt(?) ball watching while header direct from corner finds it's way in... In between, we appeared to play well. Bogarde can't hit the target from 6 years angle, Aaza can't beat the teenage keep 3/4 times. Nice approach play. Nice possession stats, but ultimately we need goals to win matches, defence to defend and no one to do the Port Vale of putting themselves in position of sending off on a yellow. Especially when we have 8 players not available already. Now it's 9. Our results don't appear to be emulating our performances, so I guess we'll take a break and re-go again after tinternational break. Fair play all Gas that travelled. We could hear you. So.....a bit of a break for everyone. I wonder if we can get some fitter for selection in our next encounter, but this is a time when you draw on youth or reserves, isn't it? Well it was in a bygone era.. The lack of youth coming through is a worry. Are there any or has Barton just opted for tried and tested safety first? Personally I thought Oxford were better to watch because they had more spring in their step, an element of surprise in their play, whereas we played chalkboard football with too much sideways passing from fear of losing possession. I expected our goal to be chalked off when their guy seemed to be tripped in the build up, and I think their players did too. One remonstrated with the ref but to no avail. Maybe the iFollow camera angle gave the wrong impression and the guy just lost his balance. Our bench was strangely silent..
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Post by o2o2bo2ba on Oct 8, 2023 6:36:34 GMT
That “if” looks more than a tad optimistic O2. His record this season is consistent with his managerial record as a whole - mediocre. He has a decent squad to work with yet appears not to be able to get the best out of them. This is in marked contrast to Coughlan who really did get the best out of the inferior hand he was dealt. We flatter to deceive I think and are a mid table side at best Totally agree! Good post, that. And why I've never been a Barton inny, he's never achieved anything with us that we had before he joined. Unfortunately, if we flirt with the play offs just for one week, some silly sod will call that success. Well we were 4th before a ball was kicked......and with 8 injuries and counting, missed opportunities in many matches, an impotent 34 year old striker leading the line after a while summer of recruitment of injury prones, I would disagree. We're unlikely to hit those heights again. Many clubs with less resources and budget continue to fare better than us, but JAB is proud of them out there.....yea, well, we did play well I suppose.
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