Post by: bobjimwilly on October 27, 2015, 09:32:30 am
DROS preview: http://bit.ly/1jNrMy9
Sky Sports preview: http://bit.ly/1LyYNHr
DFP preview: http://bit.ly/1RyU61B
DRSG preview: http://bit.ly/1OUhUzF
Latest odds: http://bit.ly/1XvFaW9
Stat Attack
Won: 8
Drawn: 8
Lost: 11
Rovers haven't beaten Millwall since November 2010, and haven't won at the New Den since February 2008. In the last 30 years we have only beaten the Lions twice. Maybe tonight is a night to buck the trend?
Post by: IDM on October 27, 2015, 12:33:33 pm
haven't won at the New Den since February 2008.
and what a game that was.. I think we had 30 efforts on goal that day, winning 3-0 with Greeny's superb volley the pick of the bunch. That was only a few days after we had 27 chances against Hartlepool.
I would settle for 10 efforts on goal tonight, as long as we score enough!
Post by: glosterred on October 27, 2015, 06:50:13 pm
@drfc_official: #DRFC BENCH: Marosi, Forrester, Williams, N'Guessan, Gobern, Keegan, Whitehouse https://t.co/TEi12Y3qKx
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Post by: bpoolrover on October 27, 2015, 06:51:22 pm
Post by: Filo on October 27, 2015, 06:55:49 pm
@drfc_official: #DRFC STARTING XI: Stuckmann, Butler, Evina, McCullough, Lund, Taylor-Sinclair, Wellens, Coppinger (c), Stewart, Middleton, Tyson
@drfc_official: #DRFC BENCH: Marosi, Forrester, Williams, N'Guessan, Gobern, Keegan, Whitehouse https://t.co/TEi12Y3qKx
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That looks like Evina and Lund are wingbacks with Butler, Taylor-Sinclair and McCoulough centre backs
Post by: Dare to dream! on October 27, 2015, 07:00:03 pm
Post by: RedJ on October 27, 2015, 07:00:25 pm
Post by: steve@dcfd on October 27, 2015, 07:11:18 pm
Is Keegan not fit?
He is never fit, proves yet again a defensive midfield player with strength and pace should have been signed in the summer. Along with a right back with the same attributes.
Yet we signed Chaplow who as yet is not up to playing central midfield in league one.
Post by: glosterred on October 27, 2015, 07:38:59 pm
3-5-2. Hopefully we can get a point, that looks like what were aiming for.
Noticed that the U18 played this system against Barnsley the other day
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Post by: les@donr on October 27, 2015, 07:47:44 pm
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Post by: roversdude on October 27, 2015, 07:54:48 pm
Post by: Guernsey Exile on October 27, 2015, 07:55:11 pm
Post by: Dare to dream! on October 27, 2015, 07:55:22 pm
How hard is it to pass a ball?
Post by: ScillyRover on October 27, 2015, 07:55:31 pm
Post by: glosterred on October 27, 2015, 07:55:42 pm
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Post by: tommy toes on October 27, 2015, 07:55:46 pm
Now 2-0
Post by: Guernsey Exile on October 27, 2015, 07:55:49 pm
Post by: Lipsy on October 27, 2015, 07:56:00 pm
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Post by: Martyn1968 on October 27, 2015, 07:56:17 pm
Post by: Rovers91 on October 27, 2015, 07:56:26 pm
Post by: PDX_Rover on October 27, 2015, 07:56:35 pm
Post by: Dare to dream! on October 27, 2015, 07:57:19 pm
Post by: Rich_The_Conisbrough_Rover on October 27, 2015, 07:57:29 pm
Post by: Prez on October 27, 2015, 07:57:35 pm
Post by: BillyStubbsTears on October 27, 2015, 07:57:56 pm
No-f**king-one. They are a bunch of lightweights who have no desire between them.
Post by: IDM on October 27, 2015, 07:58:29 pm
3-5-2. Hopefully we can get a point, that looks like what were aiming for.
b*llocks, we don't go out aiming for a draw.
I am not sure what Forrester, Keegan and N'Guessan have got to do to get a start, especially after the poor efforts from the others on Saturday?
Although as it stands now, I would happily take a draw!!
WTF is going on?
Post by: donnygeoff on October 27, 2015, 07:59:18 pm
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Post by: Rich_The_Conisbrough_Rover on October 27, 2015, 07:59:36 pm
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Post by: BillyStubbsTears on October 27, 2015, 08:00:25 pm
Post by: andy didcott on October 27, 2015, 08:01:09 pm
Post by: Filo on October 27, 2015, 08:01:20 pm
Well we've had a chance and missed from 4 yards out
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And thats one big difference, we can't take our chances
Post by: IDM on October 27, 2015, 08:01:32 pm
Look on the bright side we will have the best stadium in league 2
Jesus Christ folks it is far too early to talk like that, it may take DF a while to turn the side round but there are plenty of games left this season..
Post by: goalkick on October 27, 2015, 08:02:18 pm
Post by: bpoolrover on October 27, 2015, 08:03:19 pm
Post by: Yorkiered on October 27, 2015, 08:04:29 pm
Yet again we can't defend set pieces.
Post by: bpoolrover on October 27, 2015, 08:04:41 pm
Post by: les@donr on October 27, 2015, 08:05:16 pm
Post by: gillinghamrover on October 27, 2015, 08:07:48 pm
Post by: red w(h)ine on October 27, 2015, 08:09:37 pm
Post by: IDM on October 27, 2015, 08:09:37 pm
We are in the relegation zone, and having relegation form. Big ask for DF to turn this around. I don't blame him, it is his incompetent predecessor who is to blame, PD.
Agreed, and it could be a good few weeks before DF gets us out of the bottom 4..
This has got to be the worst we've been in years. It's not fun anymore
Hopefully just a bad spell though - wasn't that long ago we were enjoying that victory over Barnsley was it?
Post by: dickos1 on October 27, 2015, 08:10:44 pm
Jones had us looking better, but most people said he wasn't good enough, should be careful what you wish for
Post by: Filo on October 27, 2015, 08:11:51 pm
We are in the relegation zone, and having relegation form. Big ask for DF to turn this around. I don't blame him, it is his incompetent predecessor who is to blame, PD.
Agreed, and it could be a good few weeks before DF gets us out of the bottom 4..This has got to be the worst we've been in years. It's not fun anymore
Hopefully just a bad spell though - wasn't that long ago we were enjoying that victory over Barnsley was it?
Would that be the Barnsley currently residing in the same relegation zone?
Post by: dknward2 on October 27, 2015, 08:13:05 pm
Post by: glosterred on October 27, 2015, 08:13:15 pm
24' CHANCE again for Rovers as Copps drives into the box, he drills the ball at Tyson who somehow misses the target from 4 yards! 2-0 #drfc
I think we need to get closer before we shoot, that's 2 we've missed from 4 yards out!
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Post by: IDM on October 27, 2015, 08:13:37 pm
Post by: Dare to dream! on October 27, 2015, 08:15:24 pm
On the upside apperently some of our attacking play has been positive
Post by: DonnyOsmond on October 27, 2015, 08:15:46 pm
A lot of people said Dickov should be doing better with this squad,
Jones had us looking better, but most people said he wasn't good enough, should be careful what you wish for
Confidence is gone. Look at Stuckmann as an example how he started and how he's ended up.
Post by: glosterred on October 27, 2015, 08:16:47 pm
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Post by: Filo on October 27, 2015, 08:17:00 pm
Post by: ScillyRover on October 27, 2015, 08:17:55 pm
If it wasn't for Stuckmann... we'd be 4 down by now !A lot of people said Dickov should be doing better with this squad,
Jones had us looking better, but most people said he wasn't good enough, should be careful what you wish for
Confidence is gone. Look at Stuckmann as an example how he started and how he's ended up.
Post by: tommy toes on October 27, 2015, 08:18:16 pm
Post by: i_ateallthepies on October 27, 2015, 08:18:23 pm
Post by: Dare to dream! on October 27, 2015, 08:19:46 pm
Post by: IDM on October 27, 2015, 08:20:17 pm
Need to get Keegs on at half time
Should have started IMHO..
Post by: i_ateallthepies on October 27, 2015, 08:20:48 pm
Post by: Dare to dream! on October 27, 2015, 08:21:05 pm
f**k me
Post by: wilts rover on October 27, 2015, 08:22:15 pm
In our first six league games under Dickov we conceded five goals. We have already conceded seven in two games and 10 minutes under DF. He can't and never has been able to arrange a team to defend.
Post by: Filo on October 27, 2015, 08:22:37 pm
Post by: Donnybax on October 27, 2015, 08:24:38 pm
Post by: glosterred on October 27, 2015, 08:26:15 pm
35' What a ball through the middle from Harry Middleton to Copps. He's unmarked in the area but miss-times his touch. Real chance 2-0 #drfc
What we cannot do in defence we cannot do in attack as well
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Post by: IDM on October 27, 2015, 08:26:56 pm
Should be about 6 already
According to BBC stats Millwall have had 6 efforts, should they have really scored them all?
Post by: glosterred on October 27, 2015, 08:28:26 pm
Should be about 6 already
According to BBC stats Millwall have had 6 efforts, should they have really scored them all?
Quite probably yes
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Post by: dickos1 on October 27, 2015, 08:31:37 pm
Post by: DonnyRed1992 on October 27, 2015, 08:32:05 pm
Post by: IDM on October 27, 2015, 08:33:34 pm
Post by: glosterred on October 27, 2015, 08:34:38 pm
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Post by: tommy toes on October 27, 2015, 08:38:21 pm
Post by: red w(h)ine on October 27, 2015, 08:38:54 pm
Post by: Wiltshire Exile on October 27, 2015, 08:40:33 pm
Post by: idler on October 27, 2015, 08:44:05 pm
According to the BBC website we've had the majority of possession, 49:51%! Really?We had the most possession most of the game on Saturday according to them and look what happened there.
Post by: Yorkiered on October 27, 2015, 08:44:16 pm
Yes we are very dodgy in defence but in attack we are even worse.
Post by: Filo on October 27, 2015, 08:44:33 pm
Post by: IDM on October 27, 2015, 08:48:00 pm
Post by: bpoolrover on October 27, 2015, 08:48:20 pm
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Post by: RobTheRover on October 27, 2015, 08:49:49 pm
Post by: IDM on October 27, 2015, 08:51:07 pm
Clutching at straws there idm lol😜
No not at all.
And I am not denying our current poor form either.
But what irks me is the hyperbole and over reaction of our supporters. Millwall have an effort on goal - should score, but when we have an effort, nothing said.
Post by: les@donr on October 27, 2015, 08:52:38 pm
Post by: DearneValleyRover on October 27, 2015, 08:52:50 pm
Post by: roversdude on October 27, 2015, 08:54:01 pm
Post by: dickos1 on October 27, 2015, 08:54:07 pm
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Post by: deebee on October 27, 2015, 08:57:05 pm
Post by: deebee on October 27, 2015, 08:57:33 pm
Post by: RobTheRover on October 27, 2015, 08:58:13 pm
We could be Arsenal fans. 3-0 down v Wensdeh. Football Heaven should be a hoot tomorrow night.... yawn.
Post by: Spankster on October 27, 2015, 09:00:02 pm
Post by: Donnybax on October 27, 2015, 09:00:48 pm
Post by: glosterred on October 27, 2015, 09:01:06 pm
56' SUB FOR ROVERS: Dany N'Guessan comes ON replacing Cameron Stewart
Not getting a good reception from the home fans is Dany
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Post by: Rovers91 on October 27, 2015, 09:01:47 pm
Post by: les@donr on October 27, 2015, 09:02:40 pm
Post by: IDM on October 27, 2015, 09:03:25 pm
Middleton according to the BBC had a header at very close range, yet it was too high. Was the lad standing on the goal line and still managed to not score?
Those descriptions are often wrong..
Post by: DonnyBazR0ver on October 27, 2015, 09:06:38 pm
Post by: glosterred on October 27, 2015, 09:09:06 pm
64' CLOSE: Middleton hits a screamer from 25 yards, it hits the side netting. 2-0 #drfc
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Post by: Yorkiered on October 27, 2015, 09:11:51 pm
Post by: glosterred on October 27, 2015, 09:12:49 pm
Paul Goodwin @paulgoodwinDFP · 13s13 seconds ago
Six games this month so far, #drfc have gone behind within 10 minutes in four of them.
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Post by: RoversAlias on October 27, 2015, 09:16:29 pm
Could be worse.
We could be Arsenal fans. 3-0 down v Wensdeh. Football Heaven should be a hoot tomorrow night.... yawn.
Arsenal are joint top of the Premier League and beat Bayern Munich last week.
Where does this end for us?
Post by: dickos1 on October 27, 2015, 09:17:30 pm
Post by: deebee on October 27, 2015, 09:18:16 pm
Post by: Yorkiered on October 27, 2015, 09:19:12 pm
You can have very good chances without having shots on target
Totally pointless if there is no end product.
Post by: deebee on October 27, 2015, 09:19:42 pm
Post by: Bristol Red Rover on October 27, 2015, 09:19:48 pm
Football Heaven should be a hoot tomorrow night.... yawn.
We should phone in on mass to discuss the burning issues at Donny :scarf: :boxing: :scarf:
Post by: Bristol Red Rover on October 27, 2015, 09:22:07 pm
Post by: Metalmicky on October 27, 2015, 09:24:07 pm
Football Heaven should be a hoot tomorrow night.... yawn.
We should phone in on mass to discuss the burning issues at Donny :scarf: :boxing: :scarf:
Bonfire night.....?
Post by: IDM on October 27, 2015, 09:27:08 pm
Post by: glosterred on October 27, 2015, 09:28:19 pm
owt actually happening at the game?
We go close
Doncaster Rovers FC @drfc_official 50s50 seconds ago
CLOSE: Harry Forrester hits one, it takes a massive deflection, Archer is left flat footed and Rovers win a corner 2-0 #drfc
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Post by: deebee on October 27, 2015, 09:28:58 pm
Post by: DearneValleyRover on October 27, 2015, 09:30:17 pm
What about the chances we've missed dearne
What about them? Not one on target. Second half has been a lot better to be fair.
Post by: RedJ on October 27, 2015, 09:30:32 pm
Post by: Bristol Red Rover on October 27, 2015, 09:32:37 pm
Millwall now equal bottom.
Post by: dickos1 on October 27, 2015, 09:32:52 pm
Post by: tommy toes on October 27, 2015, 09:33:00 pm
Post by: grayx on October 27, 2015, 09:33:44 pm
Need to get Keegs on at half time
Please not the "Keegan will be our saviour" call again. He's not gonna improve anything.
Post by: IDM on October 27, 2015, 09:34:14 pm
Post by: bpoolrover on October 27, 2015, 09:34:19 pm
Post by: PDX_Rover on October 27, 2015, 09:35:36 pm
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Post by: IDM on October 27, 2015, 09:36:23 pm
Post by: glosterred on October 27, 2015, 09:36:40 pm
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Post by: IDM on October 27, 2015, 09:37:24 pm
How do you work that out still NO shots on target.
Performance levels, commitment, effort, that sort of thing?
Still needs to turn into goals soon though.
Post by: dknward2 on October 27, 2015, 09:38:07 pm
Post by: Bristol Red Rover on October 27, 2015, 09:39:19 pm
So far 8 shots and not one on target - we will not win owt if we cannot shoot straight
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Can't judge shots just on that stat. A few been close. Better a shot whistling past the upright than trickling in for a comfy save.
Post by: dickos1 on October 27, 2015, 09:41:06 pm
Post by: dickos1 on October 27, 2015, 09:41:34 pm
Post by: RedJ on October 27, 2015, 09:42:21 pm
Need to get Keegs on at half time
Please not the "Keegan will be our saviour" call again. He's not gonna improve anything.
Absolutely laughable. No coincidence that we fell apart last season at the end when he got injured.
Post by: Yorkiered on October 27, 2015, 09:43:00 pm
So far 8 shots and not one on target - we will not win owt if we cannot shoot straight
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Can't judge shots just on that stat. A few been close. Better a shot whistling past the upright than trickling in for a comfy save.
The keeper can fumble a trickling shot on target. If it's going wide does it matter. It won't end up in the net.
Post by: glosterred on October 27, 2015, 09:44:36 pm
Onwards and upwards
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Post by: IDM on October 27, 2015, 09:45:38 pm
Last time we won at Millwall we had 30 attempts and scored 3, so that meant 27 failed to succeed, whether on target or not. 27 goal chances where we failed. Got promoted that season too.
But for the fans' sakes, we need goals and wins and soon!!!!
Post by: glosterred on October 27, 2015, 09:46:14 pm
So far 8 shots and not one on target - we will not win owt if we cannot shoot straight
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We could always hope for a deflection, but a shot on target, even a trickling shot could go in.
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Can't judge shots just on that stat. A few been close. Better a shot whistling past the upright than trickling in for a comfy save.
Post by: Bristol Red Rover on October 27, 2015, 09:47:08 pm
So far 8 shots and not one on target - we will not win owt if we cannot shoot straight
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Can't judge shots just on that stat. A few been close. Better a shot whistling past the upright than trickling in for a comfy save.
The keeper can fumble a trickling shot on target. If it's going wide does it matter. It won't end up in the net.
Of course a keeper can fumble, but a shot whistling just wide could easily have gone the other side of the post and MUCH more likely to be a goal. Shots on target is an indication of good chances, but not something to hang your hat on.
Post by: tommy toes on October 27, 2015, 09:48:22 pm
That game in 2008 was probably the best Rovers performance I've ever seen. We were magnificent from start to finish.
Happy Days 😊
Post by: dickos1 on October 27, 2015, 09:50:26 pm
So far 8 shots and not one on target - we will not win owt if we cannot shoot straight
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Can't judge shots just on that stat. A few been close. Better a shot whistling past the upright than trickling in for a comfy save.
The keeper can fumble a trickling shot on target. If it's going wide does it matter. It won't end up in the net.
Creating chances is unrelated to shots on target, you can create great chances without getting attempts in target, but creating chances means you've played well
Post by: IDM on October 27, 2015, 09:50:38 pm
IDM
That game in 2008 was probably the best Rovers performance I've ever seen. We were magnificent from start to finish.
Happy Days 😊
It was indeed, seems a long way off now!
Post by: Donnybax on October 27, 2015, 09:58:46 pm
Post by: red w(h)ine on October 27, 2015, 09:59:37 pm
We're still comfortably in 4th place in the League 1 fair play stakes :cold:According to BBC stats
Millwall now equal bottom.
There have only been 2 league games where we have conceded more free kicks than been awarded
We've had 13 yellow cars and 1 red. Opposition 27 yellows, no reds.
Maybe we need to be a bit more cynical on the pitch.
Post by: IDM on October 27, 2015, 10:00:11 pm
Lost the game after 8 mins. Really need to stop giving teams a head start after ridiculous errors. Sounds like we created enough just couldnt put it away
Better than saturday though?
Post by: red w(h)ine on October 27, 2015, 10:02:13 pm
We've had 13 yellow cars and 1 red. Opposition 27 yellows, no reds.
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Or 13 yellow cards even