Let's talk about the Peterborough United game

[graingrover]

All the reasons as to why we have no chance of victory in the excellent opening post do not take account of the McCann influence on our group of players.

[selby]

  Graingrover, my personal feeling about any football game is "it is never won until it is lost" and played all my sport that way,  of course we have a good chance if we play well, but it would be our second win on the trot, we are not good at that, but the game is there to play for, and we start the game 0-0, 11 v11  and I live in hope, am going to the game, and am looking forward to it.
  I just hope we give our best, the rest is in the hands of God, I wouldn't back against us even though Peterborough are favourites, we are capable of getting a result in my mind.
  Probably the only result in this game I would not back is 0-0, now that's done it.

[normal rules]

The ref is the same one that sent GM to the stands at Tranmere. What’s the betting it will happen again ?

[ForsolongaRover]

It is a bit odd that they conceded 6 goals against Salford in the two games. Their league average is just over 1! They did seem to field a weakened team in the first away tie, but they put out what looked like a full-strength team in the replay and nearly lost. What is more, the stats suggest two fairly even contests.

Maybe this is not grounds for much hope, but clearly a similalry aggressive approach will be the best hope of a rematch or less likely, a win.

[Plumbster]

I have got a good feeling about this- I think we play a lot better when the pressure is off and they might just struggle to be up for it. Remember what Kings Lynn did to us.

[Pancho Regan]

Good news from selby that we start the game at 0-0 and 11 players versus 11.

I’m feeling more confident now.

[scawsby steve]

Good luck to all you guys making the journey on Saturday. All teams have a chance in cup ties, and it would be nice to go on a cup run and make some money.

However, I fail to see how some fans would take a mid-table league finish as a trade-off for a good cup run. If we finish no better than mid-table, ST sales next summer will take a hit, and if Terry doesn't come up with more funding, it could be difficult for GM to go for a promotion push next season.

We all know GM's a good manager, but he's not a miracle worker, and he won't improve this squad without significant funding.

[Campsall rover]

Good luck to all you guys making the journey on Saturday. All teams have a chance in cup ties, and it would be nice to go on a cup run and make some money.

However, I fail to see how some fans would take a mid-table league finish as a trade-off for a good cup run. If we finish no better than mid-table, ST sales next summer will take a hit, and if Terry doesn't come up with more funding, it could be difficult for GM to go for a promotion push next season.

We all know GM's a good manager, but he's not a miracle worker, and he won't improve this squad without significant funding.

Current squad doesn’t need major surgery SS imo.
Probably 3 players required in the summer, depending on whether we can sign Nixon and Faal. The latter is unlikely unless we can get him on loan again.
Need a really decent Keeper, centre back and a ball winning midfielder.
If we can get Nixon permanent & Miller is 100% fit then imo we have a squad that GM will improve sufficiently this season to get them challenging and achieving top 3 next season.

[Alan Southstand]

Too many if’s and but’s in that piece, Camps!

[Chris Black come back]

One thing for sure ,Fergie won't want to lose this game,

It’s a tough ask for us tomorrow but outwitting Ferguson tactically is like playing the cup game with a blind chimp. He’s not the most aware is he? Looking at his squad mind, it is a very decent set of players.

[rich1471]

Can you pay on the day tomorrow

[normal rules]

Can you pay on the day tomorrow

It says ticket only on rovers ticket site online . And no sales on the day

[DonnyBazR0ver]

One thing for sure ,Fergie won't want to lose this game,

It’s a tough ask for us tomorrow but outwitting Ferguson tactically is like playing the cup game with a blind chimp. He’s not the most aware is he? Looking at his squad mind, it is a very decent set of players.

Losing is not an option for Fergie and MacAnthony. They should have this in the bag, just like v Owls. What could go wrong?

I just hope our fans are not too premature in giving it large if the upset is on.

[Nudga]

Can you pay on the day tomorrow

Philsky has a spare ticket

[rich1471]

Can you pay on the day tomorrow

Philsky has a spare ticket

I will take it

[ravenrover]

Accordng to our EM local weather, fog might be the problem tomorrow

[Colin C No.3]

Can we use a ball with a bell in it?


Only one result here……2-1 to the Rovers.

[Sammy Chung was King]

2-0 to Rovers, Ironside and Faal.

[Nudga]

Been awake since 5.30. Rovcon 1 and need a nervous poo.

[Arsenal Of The North]

Any suggestions of a pitch inspection? I think we should be fine like

[adamtherover]

Any suggestions of a pitch inspection? I think we should be fine like

what are you basing this on? It's been minus all nite, and only has a high of 1 degree before KO?

[Arsenal Of The North]

Any suggestions of a pitch inspection? I think we should be fine like

what are you basing this on? It's been minus all nite, and only has a high of 1 degree before KO?

They they are a professional outfit who will have covers and lights to do everything they can to get the game on.

It’s not like they haven’t known about it all week is it.

Oh also because I’ve seen nothing to suggest they are planning a pitch inspection, but you never know

[adamtherover]

Any suggestions of a pitch inspection? I think we should be fine like

what are you basing this on? It's been minus all nite, and only has a high of 1 degree before KO?

They they are a professional outfit who will have covers and lights to do everything they can to get the game on.

It’s not like they haven’t known about it all week is it.

Oh also because I’ve seen nothing to suggest they are planning a pitch inspection, but you never know

I hope you are right,  been looking forward to this game...

[drfchound]

Any suggestions of a pitch inspection? I think we should be fine like

what are you basing this on? It's been minus all nite, and only has a high of 1 degree before KO?

They they are a professional outfit who will have covers and lights to do everything they can to get the game on.

It’s not like they haven’t known about it all week is it.

Oh also because I’ve seen nothing to suggest they are planning a pitch inspection, but you never know

I’ve just looked on their website and there is no mention of an inspection so they must be confident of the game going ahead.

[normal rules]

Good luck to all you guys making the journey on Saturday. All teams have a chance in cup ties, and it would be nice to go on a cup run and make some money.

However, I fail to see how some fans would take a mid-table league finish as a trade-off for a good cup run. If we finish no better than mid-table, ST sales next summer will take a hit, and if Terry doesn't come up with more funding, it could be difficult for GM to go for a promotion push next season.

We all know GM's a good manager, but he's not a miracle worker, and he won't improve this squad without significant funding.

Mid table finish is fully expected, and all things considered not too bad. Rebuild season. January will be telling in who gm brings in. But one or two players don’t make a team. Unless we are lucky enough to acquire a Rob Jones and a Billy Sharp. (Type players)

[EasyforDennis]

Well it's 30.6 degrees in the pool here in Abu Dhabi 

[Nudga]

My santa hat is too tight

[Plumbster]

As recommended on here Sainsbury’s Santa hats have elastic!

[Juddy]

Crash on A1 southbound near Stamford quite a tailback

[Metalmicky]

Alfreton's game on TV is subject to an inspection...... and they are due to start in 10 mins...