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ALFRETON TOWN FC v BRISTOL ROVERS FC ... match thread. Nov 12, 2014 20:33:13 GMT

Post by leicsgas on Nov 12, 2014 20:33:13 GMT

Nov 12, 2014 0:03:59 GMT GasMacc1 said:

Nov 11, 2014 21:42:48 GMT Westcountry Gas said:

Feck me dread to think what the reaction would have been if we had lost, 1 point better off, moved up a place, good day at the office. Home on Saturday and a good chance to keep building another unbeaten run, at least tonight proved that pretty much every striker in our squad doesn't look much of a goalscorer, glad Taylor is no longer a scapegoat.

Having watched the game tonight, I thought it was disappointing that we didn't convert our second half supremacy into victory, but (like you) I felt that an away point was OK, as long as we can keep building with wins at home.

Anyone who saw Alfreton beat Torquay 4:2 on BT Sport will know that they have the ability to win games in this league, so it puts our performance and point tonight into some more context. (As an aside, what is it about the Alfreton pitch? Many of the Torquay players were slipping over in that game, even in dry conditions, so it was no surprise that Rovers couldn't keep their feet in the constant rain).

I was pleased to note that (compared to the game at Altrincham, where there was a poisonous atmosphere) the majority of the Rovers fans at Alfreton seemed supportive. Unfortunately, I did observe a few fans who have obviously not come to terms with the task before us this year: to get as many points as we can from the twenty-three opponents we face in the Conference Premier, home and away. Four or five fans went to the front of the terraces at the end and yelled dogs abuse at the players. I can't read the minds of the other 310, but I'd like to think that at least a few of them agree with me.

We all know that the goals-for column needs improvement, but we can take a number of positives from the game:

Della-Verde is a class act
Ellis Harrison's control was effective against the tiring Alfreton defence. He worked some good triangles with Brown, Taylor, etc, especially down the left.
Ryan Brunt appears to have overcome his severe fitness problems of last year.
Jamie White's acrobatic shot was a highlight. He hadn't impressed me in sub appearances at the Mem, but might be worthy of a starting place on Saturday.
The players were not bullied out of the game, and were able to restrict Alfreton to few chances.
No heads dropped.
For the second time in four days, Rovers finished the game with a 15-minute power play.

I was there last night and it was in my opinion a very poor performance. It was a decent pitch to play passing football on but due to poor basic technical skills we ended up punting long balls up the pitch that too often skidded on to their keeper.

i agree that Harrison looked much better when he came on as he has much better technique. When we did play a few triangles we actually got behind their back line and Brown was unlucky not to score from our best move.

I'm not at all surprised fans who have travelled so far to witness that last night get frustrated. More movement to find space and balls into feet would have made a big difference last night. Second half we started better and the full backs got wide much more quickly. This helped to stretch the play and create space for others.

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ALFRETON TOWN FC v BRISTOL ROVERS FC ... match thread. Nov 13, 2014 4:19:50 GMT

Post by Bridgeman on Nov 13, 2014 4:19:50 GMT

Nov 12, 2014 20:28:11 GMT absent said:

By what measure is he doing better than Paul Trollope?

Although I'll likely get shot down in flames for saying it we'd likely not sunk to this level if he'd still been charge even now but of course people didn't like the boring football he played in League 1.....be careful what you wish for someone once said......hey ho

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ALFRETON TOWN FC v BRISTOL ROVERS FC ... match thread. Nov 13, 2014 13:56:06 GMT Bridgeman likes this

Post by Curly Wurly on Nov 13, 2014 13:56:06 GMT

Nov 13, 2014 4:19:50 GMT Bridgeman said:

Nov 12, 2014 20:28:11 GMT absent said:

By what measure is he doing better than Paul Trollope?

Although I'll likely get shot down in flames for saying it we'd likely not sunk to this level if he'd still been charge even now but of course people didn't like the boring football he played in League 1.....be careful what you wish for someone once said......hey ho

I'm glad I'm not in a minority of one. I'm convinced we'd still be in L1 if he hadn't been sacked in December 2010.

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ALFRETON TOWN FC v BRISTOL ROVERS FC ... match thread. Nov 13, 2014 14:26:05 GMT

Post by fanatical on Nov 13, 2014 14:26:05 GMT

Nov 12, 2014 13:50:28 GMT brizzle said:

Nov 12, 2014 13:32:33 GMT fanatical said:

When attracting staff it has to be recognised that living in and around Bristol is more expensive than a lot of places and therefore there is a premium to be paid - and this applies to any industry including football. A consideration for all players who we want to come here. Not a problem if attracting a local player but where will we get a prolific striker from?

Very good question that fanatical, and one which I don't know the answer to. Hopefully the Manager is a little better clued-up, eh?

But to return to basics, do we agree with both the Manager and the Chairman that there is money available within the budget for a new striker, and possibly one other player? After all that was the main point that I was attempting to reply to. Both should both know the answer surely? Certainly more likely to know than you and I, but where they live when they do eventually arrive is another matter altogether.

Perhaps they will be found accommodation in Portishead next to Angelo Balanta (was he our most recent signing by the way?), or failing that KP did post recently that he had offered accommodation to BRFC, and was still awaiting a reply. Bags of options . . . once the signing has been made.

what I do know is that certain names have been put forward but the manager has been told 'no' - make of that what you will

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ALFRETON TOWN FC v BRISTOL ROVERS FC ... match thread. Nov 13, 2014 15:09:14 GMT

Post by brizzle on Nov 13, 2014 15:09:14 GMT

Nov 13, 2014 14:26:05 GMT fanatical said:

Nov 12, 2014 13:50:28 GMT brizzle said:

Very good question that fanatical, and one which I don't know the answer to. Hopefully the Manager is a little better clued-up, eh?

But to return to basics, do we agree with both the Manager and the Chairman that there is money available within the budget for a new striker, and possibly one other player? After all that was the main point that I was attempting to reply to. Both should both know the answer surely? Certainly more likely to know than you and I, but where they live when they do eventually arrive is another matter altogether.

Perhaps they will be found accommodation in Portishead next to Angelo Balanta (was he our most recent signing by the way?), or failing that KP did post recently that he had offered accommodation to BRFC, and was still awaiting a reply. Bags of options . . . once the signing has been made.

what I do know is that certain names have been put forward but the manager has been told 'no' - make of that what you will

Well you seem to be better informed than me fanatical, so I'll bend the proverbial knee to you on that one. I'm not speaking to the Chairman by any chance, am I?

But the slither of information that I have discovered, mostly via the local media, is that the manager has been inundated with the names of players that are available to him to either take on loan or sign. According to DC all of these players have been passed over because they don't fit the mould, and consequently aren't the type of players that he or the club require. Unlike yourself I haven't heard that the Board has vetoed any of his proposed signings. Care to share?

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ALFRETON TOWN FC v BRISTOL ROVERS FC ... match thread. Nov 14, 2014 16:27:57 GMT

Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2014 16:27:57 GMT

Nov 12, 2014 20:02:30 GMT Topper Gas said:

Nov 12, 2014 16:04:24 GMT padstow said:

It wasnt only the Mansfield debacle it was the constant team changes and dont get me started about the Torquay game .As for Mansfield they were so up for the game the travelled on a Saturday morning when the holiday traffic was building up on the motorways,stopped for fish and chips then found they had left their kit behind,they werent interested and if we had put out a balanced side instead of going gung ho for an unneccessary victory we would have got the point we needed.But what a change in your attitude last season and the pre season you didnt have a good word to say about the club but now you are falling over backwards to hail the messiah who was unable to get 8 points from 8 games or 2 points fro 6 yo keep us in the football league.

Easy to say DC should have played a balanced team but that was impossible when he had both first choice full backs out injured, but don't let the facts get in the way of a good moan.

Whilst DC may not be the best manager in England at least he's doing better at the moment than PT/DP/MM & JW ever did when put in charge.

You cant compare them because the first 3 were managing at a higher level and who is to say they wouldnt be doing better than DC,also remember DCs record in the league was abysmal