Rovers v Havant & Waterlooville

[RobTheRover]

Awesome apparently, the 5-0 scoreline is all a dream! ;-)

[keyser_soze]

crikey, never seen so much gnashing of teeth at the result of a friendly!

in SOD we trust. all that matters here is how the team line up against Preston. I seriously doubt Sean will have thrown the game, but if he's told the team to avoid challenges or similar then he's got a reason for doing so. if he doesn't fancy the 2 extra games, then fair enough.

no injuries, some field time for Brooker, and a decent assessment of the trialists would be a far better result from this tournament than winning it. fans take their chance, these are friendly games after all!

[RobTheRover]

What he said ^^^^^

[hoolahoop]

RobTheRover wrote:

What he said ^^^^^

    Lost for words for once Rob ?

[hoolahoop]

Rigoglioso wrote:

Told you all that Havant are a decent little side.

In all fairness, injuries to players, fatigue, homesickness, etc, have all probably paid a huge part in this result. At least for the players this nightmare is now over and they're coming home. Importantly, we now have six days rest before our next friendly.

Fair play and congratulations to Havant for beating us so convincingly this evening. Take nothing away from them, this is a great result for all involved with that club!! I wish them the best of luck for the rest of the tournament!

Good to see we did everything we could to win this game Rigo eh ? Homesickness, they weren't in Outer Mongolia were they!   Are you being serious Rigo ?

[The Red Baron]

Rovers not the only unhappy team:

http://www.shrewsburytown.com/page/NewsDetail/0,,10443~2096512,00.html

[I-was-there1976]

I like it


\"have the weekend off\"

from what ? 2 hours training and 90 minutes of football ? I feel for em dont you ?

They ve just had 6 weeks off.

Footballers ? ive shit em

[coventryrover]

Rigoglioso wrote:

The players have already been away from their families for a week - something they aren't particularly used to.

The inquest into why we entered the competition will probably go on long into the winter months, but perhaps it's better for the players that they can now come home, have the weekend off, relax and get ready for the West Brom game next Tuesday night.

Away  from home for a week?  Whilst being paid to play  football?   Oh I do feel sorry for the little mites

[Thinwhiteduke]

Rigoglioso wrote:

In all fairness, injuries to players, fatigue, homesickness, etc, have all probably paid a huge part in this result. At least for the players this nightmare is now over and they're coming home. Importantly, we now have six days rest before our next friendly.

Didnt know our pre season tour was in Afghanistan.

Homsickness??? - Are you taking the mick??

[MrFrost]

Thinwhiteduke wrote:

Rigoglioso wrote:

In all fairness, injuries to players, fatigue, homesickness, etc, have all probably paid a huge part in this result. At least for the players this nightmare is now over and they're coming home. Importantly, we now have six days rest before our next friendly.

Didnt know our pre season tour was in Afghanistan.

Homsickness??? - Are you taking the mick??

Jesus, I hope non of these players ever transfer to another club if they get homesick that quick.

[The Red Baron]

According to Sky, Blackpool used seven subs tonight against Kilmarnock who fielded six unnamed trialists. Blackpool won on penalties after a 2-2 draw.

[Dagenham Rover]

The Red Baron wrote:

According to Sky, Blackpool used seven subs tonight against Kilmarnock who fielded six unnamed trialists. Blackpool won on penalties after a 2-2 draw.

Looks like its degenerated into a total shambles thanks to the FA

[TheFunk]

I don't think we will be invited back for next years competition anyway judging by the tournament director's comments regarding SOD.

[5minstogo]

TheFunk wrote:

I don't think we will be invited back for next years competition anyway judging by the tournament director's comments regarding SOD.

True he doesn't want any Premiership teams  

[VikingJames]

TheFunk wrote:

I don't think we will be invited back for next years competition anyway judging by the tournament director's comments regarding SOD.

What did he say?