Swedish Gas
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Post by Swedish Gas on Aug 3, 2024 10:47:54 GMT
Hmm! That's only 100 Kronor... tempting. In reference to a previous post, I'm hoping too that the Stream isn't just live, one of the (few) good things about the iFollow App was the ability to pause, rewind and catch up to the action. Will report back if I get to experience it Just noticed that the BRTV ‘Friendly’ Streaming price has been reduced from £10 to £8 for today’s Cardiff fixture.
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Post by laughinggas on Aug 3, 2024 11:37:16 GMT
Hmm! That's only 100 Kronor... tempting. In reference to a previous post, I'm hoping too that the Stream isn't just live, one of the (few) good things about the iFollow App was the ability to pause, rewind and catch up to the action. Will report back if I get to experience it Just noticed that the BRTV ‘Friendly’ Streaming price has been reduced from £10 to £8 for today’s Cardiff fixture. Pre season games were not on ifollow last season.
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icegas
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Post by icegas on Aug 3, 2024 13:52:41 GMT
f**k me I'm at the Mem and there fans are up for this..
Like it's their cup final ..
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TaiwanGas
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Post by TaiwanGas on Aug 3, 2024 14:12:36 GMT
10 mins gone. All Cardiff, Rovers not able to claim the ball.
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TaiwanGas
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Post by TaiwanGas on Aug 3, 2024 14:32:00 GMT
0-1 Cardiff, Rovers keeper already pulled off two last ditch saves. Rovers have also had a couple of decent chances.
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Post by baselswh on Aug 3, 2024 15:02:47 GMT
Bluebirds have the better of the first 45 minutes.A rocket from Ramsey,close a few times with Griffiths making a couple of good saves. We compete but need more than huff and puff.
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TaiwanGas
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Post by TaiwanGas on Aug 3, 2024 16:03:12 GMT
Not the best way to finish pre-season! 0-2 the final result. Cardiff did not really break sweat, they commanded the game from start to finish, helped on by the large Cardiff support that did just that. Rovers had few chances second half, the best was Lucky Luke battling for the ball in the area slid a perfect pass through to McCormick with only the keeper to beat blazed it a couple of yards over the bar.
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Post by baselswh on Aug 3, 2024 16:19:08 GMT
We looked better after the half dozen or so substitutions and managed to create a couple of chances.
Thing is,imo we're not creating enough chances and that needs improving.
Bluebirds were the better side ,they also looked better than Argyle.
We'll see next Saturday against The Cobblers.
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TaiwanGas
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Post by TaiwanGas on Aug 3, 2024 16:29:02 GMT
We looked better after the half dozen or so substitutions and managed to create a couple of chances. Thing is,imo we're not creating enough chances and that needs improving. Bluebirds were the better side ,they also looked better than Argyle. We'll see next Saturday against The Cobblers. Imo we were far more physical against Argyle, today we were not winning most physical challenges, particularly against Cardiff’s bigger players, we will need to up our game somewhat against Northampton's Monolith’s.
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Post by baselswh on Aug 3, 2024 17:25:46 GMT
We looked better after the half dozen or so substitutions and managed to create a couple of chances. Thing is,imo we're not creating enough chances and that needs improving. Bluebirds were the better side ,they also looked better than Argyle. We'll see next Saturday against The Cobblers. Imo we were far more physical against Argyle, today we were not winning most physical challenges, particularly against Cardiff’s bigger players, we will need to up our game somewhat against Northampton's Monolith’s. I thought we looked more like it after the mass substitutions Taiwa,closed them down quicker.
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Post by Colyton Gas. on Aug 3, 2024 18:48:21 GMT
Was hoping for white shorts this season!!!!!!!! Anyone see if the new stand is fully operational now?? Finally is the striker we signed from Orient anywhere near starting?
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JeffNZ
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Post by JeffNZ on Aug 3, 2024 20:29:30 GMT
With better finishing we could have made more of a game of it.
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Post by bluetornados on Aug 3, 2024 20:38:50 GMT
Matt Taylor reflects on Bristol Rovers' pre-season after preparations end with Cardiff defeat..By Daniel Hargraves
Bristol Rovers were beaten 2-0 at The Mem by Championship side Cardiff City in their final pre-season friendlyi2-prod.bristolpost.co.uk/incoming/article9455914.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/0_Live-blog-template-2.pngMatt Taylor has admitted that the most pleasing aspect of Bristol Rovers' preparations for the 2024/25 League One season for him has been the lack of injuries that have cropped up over the course of pre-season as the Gas were beaten 2-0 in their final friendly at home to Championship side Cardiff City. Going into next weekend's season opener at home to Northampton Town, only Chris Martin is a confirmed absentee due to his suspension that will see him miss next Saturday and the League Cup trip to Cardiff City while a final decision on Ruel Sotiriou's calf issue will be made next week. Absences to key players was a major issue for the Gas last season and it currently appears as though Rovers are in a good place fitness-wise going into the new campaign, having made 12 signings so far this summer. "I have to say, the biggest pleasing aspect is everyone seems fit and available," Taylor told Bristol Live when asked how he has assessed is side's preparations as a whole. "With the problems we had last season, testament to Tom Shaw and the new physio department and everyone involved in the club in terms of that, because we look fit. "Now we've actually got options from the bench and within the squad. The biggest driver within that changing room has to be competition. There's 20 outfield players for me to choose from and that's a strong place to be." Cardiff were evidently an outfit from the league above and demonstrated their quality throughout, keeping most of the ball and creating some clear cut chances, only to be denied on a number of occasions by Josh Griffiths who has been outstanding in the sticks for Rovers so far. However, the two goals the Bluebirds were able to score were stunning finishes from range as Aaron Ramsey and Joe Ralls netted either side of half-time. i2-prod.bristolpost.co.uk/incoming/article9458360.ece/ALTERNATES/s1176b/0_JS331583125.jpgTaylor Moore saw a header go wide in the first half while Joel Senior and substitute Luke McCormick had the Gas' best opportunities of the second half as their press forced the second tier outfit into mistakes high up the pitch. Although it was a defeat, facing higher quality opposition in a final friendly would have helped Taylor and his players learn even more about themselves going into the new campaign, with the Rovers manager adding on the game itself, "A massive test. I think that's obviously the best team we've played in pre-season and we were just a little bit short in a few too many areas today, but not far away from where we've been in relation to our league. "They just came through certain moments of the game and certain areas of the pitch a little bit too often. So that might be, like I say, the quality of the opposition, but I still wanted the team to be as aggressive as we could be and, in fairness to us, we did win the ball back quite often. We just didn't quite capitalise on that and their goals were two outstanding finishes. "I think it grounds a few, myself included, because we've been so pleased with how well pre-season have gone. But then, in terms of the levels of our play today, they just got through us a little bit too often, even in tight areas they had quality and combination. "But I still expect better in certain moments of the game. I still think in the messier moments, where the ball has dropped, I need my team to be tougher. That was my message to the midfield. All the midfielders came off today. I know Wardy was a little bit of injury prevention but we have to win more second balls than we did in that game."
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Post by swissgas on Aug 3, 2024 20:43:13 GMT
Was hoping for white shorts this season!!!!!!!! Anyone see if the new stand is fully operational now?? Finally is the striker we signed from Orient anywhere near starting? All in hand Colyton Gas. The COO and Club Secretary will be taking care of this once they’ve arranged for the new mascot to have her puncture mended.
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Post by Cheshiregas on Aug 3, 2024 20:50:44 GMT
Shows the value of good finishing and the different levels. Taylor will know the level he has to attain. Two quality finishes from Cardiff and fair play to them for being competitive and going at the Gas. That will be a great warm up for Northampton and give Taylor plenty to think about. I hope the gradual build up in intensity of the friendlies, which seem to have been well planned, will mean we get off to a flying start instead of our usual sluggish start!
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Post by bluetornados on Aug 3, 2024 20:54:04 GMT
Bristol Rovers player ratings v Cardiff City: Rovers lost 2-0 at home to Cardiff City in their final pre-season friendly at The Mem..By Daniel Hargraves.
Josh Griffiths - 7.5 Once again, a couple of decent saves with one particular stand out to deny Cardiff City from close range at 0-0. Distribution looking good again too. Encouraging signs from the West Brom loanee going into the season.
Joel Senior (off for Jack Hunt 65') - 6 Got himself involved down the right and had a great chance to halve the deficit just before coming off. Evidently likes to get up and down the flank which should offer a good battle for places with Jack Hunt when the season starts.
Taylor Moore (off for Connor Taylor 80') - 6 Largely solid. Tracked back and read the game well. The defender also had a decent chance to score in the first half, guiding a header just wide from a corner scenario. Expecting to see a lot of him this campaign.
James Wilson - 6 Similarly to Moore, largely solid and battled well with Cardiff's two goals ending up being stunners. The experienced defender will be well aware that his form dipped in the second half of last season. Big campaign coming up for him.
Clinton Mola - 6.5 One of his best performances of pre-season in a Rovers shirt, particularly in the first half. Although a left-back, it's evident that the 23-year-old will be largely required to play as the left-sided centre-back of a three. Appeared to look more comfortable in the role, knowing when he could get forward and when to stay back. Unlucky with a chance in the first half.
Bryant Bilongo - 7 One of the surprise packages of pre-season for Rovers, in a good way. We were never quite sure what to expect from the young defender who hasn't played senior football outside of non-league. Patience required but on the ball he looks a real talent with a great crossing range. Lively again today at both ends of the pitch, attempting deliveries while also having one or two balls fall to him for a potential effort at goal.
Kamil Conteh (off for Jake Garrett 65') - 5.5 Uncharacteristically quiet in the first half but the whole team struggled to regain the ball in the middle as Cardiff's quality showed throughout. A few decent moments when he timed the press right.
Grant Ward (off for Jamie Lindsay 65') - 6 Had a decent opportunity fall to him as a result of good pressing but it was just too far out to really have a good chance of falling on target. Capable of much better but looking fit going into the start of the season which is the most encouraging aspect.
Isaac Hutchinson (off for Luke McCormick 65') - 6.5 I think this lad is in for a good season in blue-and-white quarters. A livewire at the top end of the pitch and got himself involved in a bit of the nitty gritty. Decent corner deliveries too which is encouraging after the significant amount that were wasted last campaign.
Scott Sinclair (off for Kofi Shaw 74') - 5.5 Didn't quite get the service that he would have wanted in first half but when he did, he was flagged offside twice. Can't fault his effort though, always running to chase down balls.
Promise Omochere (off for Luke Thomas 65') - 6.5 As Matt Taylor said on Tuesday night, the new striker is a bit of a battering ram. Absolutely crucial in the way Rovers want to press and regained the ball in dangerous positions on a few occasions. It just didn't quite fall to him for a meaningful effort on goal.
Substitutes: Jack Hunt (on 65') - 6 Came on and had a few decent touches while firing balls into the direction of Kofi Shaw.
Jamie Lindsay (on 65') - 6 Looked pretty comfortable in the middle after coming on.
Jake Garrett (on 65') - 6 Same as above. Tough to make any sort of judgement on the new arrival after 25 minutes of a friendly.
Luke McCormick (on 65') - 6 Saw a great opportunity fall to him but fired over the bar.
Luke Thomas (on 65') - 6.5 Came on and immediately charged down the defenders. Deserved an assist for holding the ball and releasing to McCormick for the chance instead of shooting himself.
Kofi Shaw (on 74') - 6.5 Very lively with one particularly outrageous bit of skill with a backheel to play in Hunt. Very excited about this teenager.
Connor Taylor (on 80') - N/A Came on late but good to see him get more minutes after a delayed start to pre-season.
Not used: Matt Hall, Michael Forbes
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