Reo

[Filo]

Looks a big strong lad, I saw something there in the lad, if he gets the service he may well be an astute signing

[ColinDouglasHandshake]

Much more about him than Odubeko who i can see never scoring for us.

[dickos1]

Much more about him than Odubeko who i can see never scoring for us.

Of course you can

[goalkick]

He puts ahold shift in running around.

[ColinDouglasHandshake]

Odubeko works very hard but simply doesn't look like he has any awareness of goal. At all. A bit like a more physically aggressive and energetic Cukur.

[since-1969]

Looks a big strong lad, I saw something there in the lad, if he gets the service he may well be an astute signing

Can he play in goal !!

[drfchound]

Reo wasn’t able to get into the game during his short spell on the pitch tonight so it isn’t really possible to form any defining opinion on him.
He looks physically strong but we need to see him a bit more yet.

[BillyStubbsTears]

There was one tiny glimmer. It's such a simple thing, but we have t seen it from any Rovers striker for so long. When we had a corner late on and Younger (?) got a powerful header on goal that their keeper saved low down. Griffiths was following it in, in case the ball broke loose.

We have been so static in the box for 12 months, I was almost elated to see a Rovers striker looking like doing a basic thing that a striker should do.

[drfchound]

It was Rowe who had that header BST and it was not a powerful one.

[BigH]

A bit like a more physically aggressive and energetic Cukur.

That is not a high bar

[GazLaz]

He moves like a proper player. Looks rapid and strong. Sadly we never got the ball to him.

[Cramby10]

He was never going to get any decent service with the, frankly, mind boggling decision to leave Martin on the bench for the duration.

[DonnyOsmond]

Don't worry we'll drill that energy and determination out of him!

[GazLaz]

He was never going to get any decent service with the, frankly, mind boggling decision to leave Martin on the bench for the duration.

The fact he had to hook Clayts and Horton at half time killed Martins chances of getting on.

[Arsenal Of The North]

First time I’d seen adubeko tonight, didn’t play to his strengths at all. This lad needs balls down the side to run on to or to his feet, when we’re limping it in the air v a strong Rotherham defence, he’s going to lose that battle all night.

Reo looked ok when he come on. Looked like he wanted a battle/scrap on the pitch. But did anyone see his little kick out?

Either way we need a bit of that to get teams to engage and drop to our level to give us a chance

[Filo]

He was never going to get any decent service with the, frankly, mind boggling decision to leave Martin on the bench for the duration.

The fact he had to hook Clayts and Horton at half time killed Martins chances of getting on.

Clayton should have been hooked after 20 mins, he was a passenger and clearly not match ready, we know how poor Horton is against tricky wide men, he should never have started

[DonnyOsmond]

First time I’d seen adubeko tonight, didn’t play to his strengths at all. This lad needs balls down the side to run on to or to his feet, when we’re limping it in the air v a strong Rotherham defence, he’s going to lose that battle all night.

Reo looked ok when he come on. Looked like he wanted a battle/scrap on the pitch. But did anyone see his little kick out?

Either way we need a bit of that to get teams to engage and drop to our level to give us a chance

The kick out when they were given another weak free kick when he was trying to get into the game?

[Cramby10]

He was never going to get any decent service with the, frankly, mind boggling decision to leave Martin on the bench for the duration.

The fact he had to hook Clayts and Horton at half time killed Martins chances of getting on.

Clayton should have been hooked after 20 mins, he was a passenger and clearly not match ready, we know how poor Horton is against tricky wide men, he should never have started

it pains me to say it but Clayton’s display reminded me of the Gardner display earlier in the season when he was hooked after 20. It’s a worry. The guy has serious pedigree and only hope he’s just not match fit rather than his legs have gone as suggested by the Birmingham fans.

[Metalmicky]

He was never going to get any decent service with the, frankly, mind boggling decision to leave Martin on the bench for the duration.

The fact he had to hook Clayts and Horton at half time killed Martins chances of getting on.

Clayton should have been hooked after 20 mins, he was a passenger and clearly not match ready, we know how poor Horton is against tricky wide men, he should never have started

Not sure why Clayton was even considered - could have possibly come on for the last 10-15 minutes, but not going to be match fit after being out so long.  Also really can't understand why we are persisting with Horton at left back - he isn't a good defender - if anything he should be on the left side of a midfield 3, or as a wingback in a back 5.

[GazLaz]

He was never going to get any decent service with the, frankly, mind boggling decision to leave Martin on the bench for the duration.

The fact he had to hook Clayts and Horton at half time killed Martins chances of getting on.

Clayton should have been hooked after 20 mins, he was a passenger and clearly not match ready, we know how poor Horton is against tricky wide men, he should never have started

Not sure why Clayton was even considered - could have possibly come on for the last 10-15 minutes, but not going to be match fit after being out so long.  Also really can't understand why we are persisting with Horton at left back - he isn't a good defender - if anything he should be on the left side of a midfield 3, or as a wingback in a back 5.

Did he not play wing back in a back 5 last night?

[jmt23]

Yes we played a five at the back, the one thing I found strange,and it can only be a tactic, Horton was squeezing towards the centre backs( this has been something done all season) but left their number 11 acres of space.
The guy was like a bullet train, and should never have had that much room.
I’ve said in another thread,  the wrong tactic’s throughout, long high balls, we never won one. A team sheet that almost looked like we had admitted they were going to batter  us.

[Metalmicky]

He was never going to get any decent service with the, frankly, mind boggling decision to leave Martin on the bench for the duration.

The fact he had to hook Clayts and Horton at half time killed Martins chances of getting on.

Clayton should have been hooked after 20 mins, he was a passenger and clearly not match ready, we know how poor Horton is against tricky wide men, he should never have started

Not sure why Clayton was even considered - could have possibly come on for the last 10-15 minutes, but not going to be match fit after being out so long.  Also really can't understand why we are persisting with Horton at left back - he isn't a good defender - if anything he should be on the left side of a midfield 3, or as a wingback in a back 5.

Did he not play wing back in a back 5 last night?

Didn't see the game - decided to excuse myself the pain... however, the BBC (and other news outlets) said we shaped up as a 4-3-3.

[jamesrover17]

He was never going to get any decent service with the, frankly, mind boggling decision to leave Martin on the bench for the duration.

The fact he had to hook Clayts and Horton at half time killed Martins chances of getting on.

Clayton should have been hooked after 20 mins, he was a passenger and clearly not match ready, we know how poor Horton is against tricky wide men, he should never have started

Not sure why Clayton was even considered - could have possibly come on for the last 10-15 minutes, but not going to be match fit after being out so long.  Also really can't understand why we are persisting with Horton at left back - he isn't a good defender - if anything he should be on the left side of a midfield 3, or as a wingback in a back 5.

Did he not play wing back in a back 5 last night?

He certainly did, gave Ogbene even more room to knock it round him, skin him and leave him for dead

[DonnyOsmond]

He was never going to get any decent service with the, frankly, mind boggling decision to leave Martin on the bench for the duration.

The fact he had to hook Clayts and Horton at half time killed Martins chances of getting on.

Clayton should have been hooked after 20 mins, he was a passenger and clearly not match ready, we know how poor Horton is against tricky wide men, he should never have started

Not sure why Clayton was even considered - could have possibly come on for the last 10-15 minutes, but not going to be match fit after being out so long.  Also really can't understand why we are persisting with Horton at left back - he isn't a good defender - if anything he should be on the left side of a midfield 3, or as a wingback in a back 5.

Did he not play wing back in a back 5 last night?

Didn't see the game - decided to excuse myself the pain... however, the BBC (and other news outlets) said we shaped up as a 4-3-3.

Was a 5-2-1-2.

[RoversAlias]

With Taylor injureed, our best front three in terms of playing style is probably going to be Dodoo-Griffiths-Odubeko.

Griffiths looks a proper centre forward, his physical presence and awareness should allow him to have some success in the middle, but the ball needs to be on the floor. Dodoo and Odubeko look like wide forwards, to get in the channels and hopefully pull defenders out of shape.

Gary McSheffrey will need to persevere with his ideas though now, because playing other teams for percentages is pointless. We are down, learn about how you want to play and teach those players to work as one unit in preparation for next season.

[Bailey Vickerage]

With Taylor injureed, our best front three in terms of playing style is probably going to be Dodoo-Griffiths-Odubeko.

Griffiths looks a proper centre forward, his physical presence and awareness should allow him to have some success in the middle, but the ball needs to be on the floor. Dodoo and Odubeko look like wide forwards, to get in the channels and hopefully pull defenders out of shape.

Gary McSheffrey will need to persevere with his ideas though now, because playing other teams for percentages is pointless. We are down, learn about how you want to play and teach those players to work as one unit in preparation for next season.

u forgetting Martin? He’s been brilliant in the games he’s player so far and should’ve played again yesterday.

[BVB]

Best part was when Reo came on, immediately went for a header and pole-axed Wood to the ground.
Strong lad.

[Monkcaster_Rover]

Best part was when Reo came on, immediately went for a header and pole-axed Wood to the ground.
Strong lad.

Seen that. Wood had literally just come on as well.

Flattened him.

[EasyforDennis]

Reminded me of Leroy Lita.

[Padge_DRFC]

With Taylor injureed, our best front three in terms of playing style is probably going to be Dodoo-Griffiths-Odubeko.

Griffiths looks a proper centre forward, his physical presence and awareness should allow him to have some success in the middle, but the ball needs to be on the floor. Dodoo and Odubeko look like wide forwards, to get in the channels and hopefully pull defenders out of shape.

Gary McSheffrey will need to persevere with his ideas though now, because playing other teams for percentages is pointless. We are down, learn about how you want to play and teach those players to work as one unit in preparation for next season.

Hi Gary Mcsheffery. Only you think Dodoo gets in our team.