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Title: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: bobjimwilly on March 03, 2017, 02:13:14 pm
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Rovers have only played Crawley 5 times, winning 1, drawing 3 and losing 1.
The reverse fixture this season ending in a 1-1 draw at the Keepmoat, Coppinger scoring for Doncaster.
Crawley currently sit 16th in League 2, having scored 25 goals less than Rovers and conceded 10 more. They have lost 3, won 2 and drawn 1 of their last 6 games.
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: les@donr on March 03, 2017, 10:35:41 pm
This is getting earlier. Should get 3 points.
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: glosterred on March 04, 2017, 02:06:32 pm
Lawlor, Blair, Alcock, Butler, Baudry, Rowe, Mason, Grant, Coppinger, Marquis, May

Subs. Etheridge, Evina, Beestin, longbottom, McSheffery, Williams, Middleton

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Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: not on facebook on March 04, 2017, 02:35:59 pm
Rovers to win 1-3 today

Just hope that sky sports don't have the mardy girl,women,lady,female, that was reporting on the Cambridge/rovers game other night.

Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: IDM on March 04, 2017, 02:55:24 pm
Who cares about who is presenting?? Won't affect the players....
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: Copps is Magic on March 04, 2017, 02:56:59 pm
Sound quality is bad on player, cutting out momentarily every 4 seconds.
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: CottyRover on March 04, 2017, 02:58:28 pm
Sound quality is bad on player, cutting out momentarily every 4 seconds.

Not happening that often for me, but annoying!
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: Copps is Magic on March 04, 2017, 02:59:26 pm
Very annoying, why don't they test it before they go on air?
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: CottyRover on March 04, 2017, 03:02:26 pm
Sound quality is bad on player, cutting out momentarily every 4 seconds.

Not happening that often for me, but annoying!

Spoke too soon, it's getting more frequent. Let's hope for a good result to make up for it.  :scarf:
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: i_ateallthepies on March 04, 2017, 03:02:31 pm
Tom Biltcliffe reporting from Crawley for Radio Sheffield.

Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: i_ateallthepies on March 04, 2017, 03:04:54 pm
Sound quality rubbish on the summariser mic'.
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: CottyRover on March 04, 2017, 03:06:25 pm
Tom Biltcliffe reporting from Crawley for Radio Sheffield.



Wondered where he'd got to. Not so sure about today's commentators. Agree about the summariser, has he got his mouth to close to the mic?
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: Copps is Magic on March 04, 2017, 03:08:31 pm
It's a technical problem, both of their mics are the same.
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: Bristol Red Rover on March 04, 2017, 03:10:09 pm
.... Not so sure about today's commentators. Agree about the summariser, has he got his mouth to close to the mic?

I like these two, getting a good sense of the game. The crackling is just atmospheric rain effect  :cool:
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: les@donr on March 04, 2017, 03:14:28 pm
Good morning everyone!
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: CottyRover on March 04, 2017, 03:15:04 pm
.... Not so sure about today's commentators. Agree about the summariser, has he got his mouth to close to the mic?

I like these two, getting a good sense of the game. The crackling is just atmospheric rain effect  :cool:


Hope they'll be a bit more pro Rovers. Biltcliffe is good but tended to get too excited if the other team scores. Obviously angling for a job with RS
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: CottyRover on March 04, 2017, 03:18:43 pm
Orient winning the battle at the bottom at the moment.
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: glosterred on March 04, 2017, 03:23:31 pm
Plymouth beating Carlisle

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Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: IDM on March 04, 2017, 03:23:45 pm
No comment on our game??
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: i_ateallthepies on March 04, 2017, 03:24:28 pm
Pen Rovers
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: Bristol Red Rover on March 04, 2017, 03:24:32 pm
Rowe brought down. Pen, Marquis to take it...
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: CottyRover on March 04, 2017, 03:24:50 pm
Penalty to us! Marquis misses, May misses the rebound!
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: Bristol Red Rover on March 04, 2017, 03:25:00 pm
Get Williams on!  :mad:
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: glosterred on March 04, 2017, 03:25:23 pm
Marquis goes low and Morris saves. May attempts to turn in the rebound from the angle but it's blocked out for a corner Crawley 0 #drfc 0

Come back Mandy all is forgiven

COYR
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: dknward2 on March 04, 2017, 03:25:31 pm
Normal service resumed then ffs
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: i_ateallthepies on March 04, 2017, 03:25:35 pm
Missed
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: BobG on March 04, 2017, 03:26:16 pm
Oh well. He's in good company. That big stiff at Utd missed one today too.

BobG
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: CottyRover on March 04, 2017, 03:26:29 pm
What is it with us and penalties?
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: Mac the hooped man on March 04, 2017, 03:27:06 pm
The penno on Tuesday was actually perfect for a goalie t9 save, good height with little power. John just isn't the best at them.. sadly..
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: IDM on March 04, 2017, 03:27:16 pm
Missed or a good save?

Either way Marquis will be riled.. he will smash the next chance in no doubt..
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: Copps is Magic on March 04, 2017, 03:27:52 pm
Sounds like chance after chance for rovers.
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: glosterred on March 04, 2017, 03:28:30 pm
Sounds like chance after chance for rovers.

And miss after miss

COYR
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: Bristol Red Rover on March 04, 2017, 03:30:34 pm
Taking a pen is like hitting a snooker ball in the right place, not that difficult. It is something that can be practised. Anyway... other scores a mixed bag so far, I'd be happy with a point in this.
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: mugnapper on March 04, 2017, 03:30:54 pm
Sounds like chance after chance for rovers.
That NEVER ends well for us!
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: IDM on March 04, 2017, 03:33:47 pm
Rubbish.. the more we create the more likely we are to score.. a few years back at millwall we had 30 attempts at goal and only won 3-0..

We aren't top scorers in the division for no reason!!
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: BobG on March 04, 2017, 03:35:09 pm
Newport 0 Orient 2.

Although I've always been kindly disposed towards Newport County, I can't abide that manager of theirs. So this score, if it stays, will just about hammer the final nail in his coffin. Splendid. He can't moan about inherited players. They're all his now. Come on Orient.

BobG
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: CottyRover on March 04, 2017, 03:35:27 pm
Their keeper sounds to be a bit too good!
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: DonnyBazR0ver on March 04, 2017, 03:36:00 pm
Just got to be patient here and keep the ball on the deck.
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: i_ateallthepies on March 04, 2017, 03:36:14 pm
Sound like their keeper having a blinder.
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: mugnapper on March 04, 2017, 03:36:21 pm
Rubbish.. the more we create the more likely we are to score.. a few years back at millwall we had 30 attempts at goal and only won 3-0..

We aren't top scorers in the division for no reason!!
I hope you're right because I've never seen us have all the chances and lose 1-0 in my 48 (48!! Jesus I'm old) years of watching the Mighty Reds!
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: CottyRover on March 04, 2017, 03:39:09 pm
BBC Sport stats say they have had 60% possession, but it sounds to be all Rovers.
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: glosterred on March 04, 2017, 03:40:07 pm
GOAL......but no. Alfie May hooks in but he's given offside. Still Crawley 0 #drfc 0

Bugga

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Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: Bristol Red Rover on March 04, 2017, 03:42:43 pm
Donny @Crawley, some more in the stands I think.
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: BobG on March 04, 2017, 03:43:16 pm
Stonking great big rainbow right outside my window here!

Can't see the pot of gold yet though.

Bob
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: glosterred on March 04, 2017, 03:48:28 pm
0-0 half time we've had plenty of chances to be leading.

COYR
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: Mac the hooped man on March 04, 2017, 03:49:54 pm
Just seen the penno,  why on earth do players not smash f@@ck out of the ball,  just whack it. If it's hard enough,  it goes in!!!!
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: CottyRover on March 04, 2017, 03:52:33 pm
Donny @Crawley, some more in the stands I think.


Good atmosphere? Sounds quiet on Player
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: Bristol Red Rover on March 04, 2017, 04:03:15 pm
Just seen the penno,  why on earth do players not smash f@@ck out of the ball,  just whack it. If it's hard enough,  it goes in!!!!

Not seen it - what did Marquis do?

Whacking it is one approach, but hitting it hard enough and acurately is more effective. Most people can kick something making contact within a square inch of the the target, which then makes it go in a particular direction. That's all it takes and these pros should be able to be far more acurate. Soft placement is risky, mind game type run ups are as distracting for the kicker as the keeper.
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: glosterred on March 04, 2017, 04:04:06 pm
ATTENDANCE | 2,417 here this afternoon with 594 @drfc_official fans.

 
Well done to those that travelled

COYR
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: IDM on March 04, 2017, 04:04:33 pm
If the keeper dives the wrong way the same shot is a cool calm penalty!
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: glosterred on March 04, 2017, 04:08:09 pm
VITAL SAVE FK is headed on goal by McNerney but Lawlor touches it onto the post. Cleared out for corner . Crawley 0 #drfc 0

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Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: CottyRover on March 04, 2017, 04:08:20 pm
Some close shaves!
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: BobG on March 04, 2017, 04:08:38 pm
Phew!
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: Metalmicky on March 04, 2017, 04:09:17 pm
Come on you Reds...
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: les@donr on March 04, 2017, 04:11:06 pm
I hope we don't live to regret our missed chances.

Plymouth and Luton winning not looking good for Carlisle.
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: deebee on March 04, 2017, 04:11:38 pm
Lawler made 2 very good saves there.
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: Bristol Red Rover on March 04, 2017, 04:11:50 pm
If the keeper dives the wrong way the same shot is a cool calm penalty!

It's clueless how commentators will come out with that kind of thing. About half of scored pens are like this, less than average quality and easily saveable if the keeper goes the right way.
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: IDM on March 04, 2017, 04:12:08 pm
Sounds like Crawley having a bit of a go.. that's ok as we can hit them on the break?
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: deebee on March 04, 2017, 04:12:30 pm
I stick by my early season post that Carlisle will dive and finish mid table.
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: Mac the hooped man on March 04, 2017, 04:14:39 pm
Just seen the penno,  why on earth do players not smash f@@ck out of the ball,  just whack it. If it's hard enough,  it goes in!!!!

He placed it fairly softly to the corner, if goalie chooses rightly , it's an easy save. 
Not seen it - what did Marquis do?

Whacking it is one approach, but hitting it hard enough and acurately is more effective. Most people can kick something making contact within a square inch of the the target, which then makes it go in a particular direction. That's all it takes and these pros should be able to be far more acurate. Soft placement is risky, mind game type run ups are as distracting for the kicker as the keeper.
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: i_ateallthepies on March 04, 2017, 04:15:23 pm
Alfie May making a nuisance of himself, two Crawley players booked in 2 minutes for offences against May.
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: deebee on March 04, 2017, 04:15:48 pm
2 Yellows for Crawley in 2 mins
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: Rich_The_Conisbrough_Rover on March 04, 2017, 04:16:44 pm
ATTENDANCE | 2,417 here this afternoon with 594 @drfc_official fans.

 
Well done to those that travelled

COYR

Cracking following considering the distance.
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: Bristol Red Rover on March 04, 2017, 04:17:59 pm
He placed it fairly softly to the corner, if goalie chooses rightly , it's an easy save. 


Similar to what he did at Cambridge, that time it was to the keepers right.
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: Bentley Bullet on March 04, 2017, 04:20:27 pm
Taking a pen is like hitting a snooker ball in the right place, not that difficult. It is something that can be practised.

It's a darn site more difficult if your opponent puts his hand in front of the pocket!
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: DaveDRFC on March 04, 2017, 04:21:48 pm
He missed one earlier in the season against Cambridge going straight down the middle. Looked like their keeper just stayed still thinking he'd do the same again.
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: Filo on March 04, 2017, 04:22:45 pm
I hope we don't live to regret our missed chances.

Plymouth and Luton winning not looking good for Carlisle.

As it stands 12 points above 4th place

A winning goal puts us 14 points above 4th place with games running out
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: Beerseller on March 04, 2017, 04:23:11 pm
I worked at a charity event years ago running a penalty scoring comp. The keeper was Clive Baker, Barnsleys first choice keeper at the time. He said he preferred someone to hit it hard as it was easier to save than a placed shot. The contestants proved him right.  Whether it's the same for all keepers I wouldn't know.


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Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: les@donr on March 04, 2017, 04:23:51 pm
McSheffrey needs to be brought on for us to take control of the attacking half.
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: glosterred on March 04, 2017, 04:25:08 pm
Andy Williams on for Alfie May for Rovers. Crawley 0 #drfc 0

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Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: Metalmicky on March 04, 2017, 04:25:21 pm
Get the Beast on....... along with Sheffers
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: CottyRover on March 04, 2017, 04:25:38 pm
Williams on for May. Come on Willo, you're due one!
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: balbyrover on March 04, 2017, 04:26:07 pm
Got a feeling this will end 0-1 Williams with the goal
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: DonnyBazR0ver on March 04, 2017, 04:27:02 pm
Yes, McSheffrey can make a positive impact. Williams on first.
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: glosterred on March 04, 2017, 04:28:30 pm
Stunning volley from James Coppinger but a Crawley defender gets a vital header in to deflect it over. Bullet. Crawley 0 #drfc 0

COYR
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: glosterred on March 04, 2017, 04:30:05 pm
73 Gary McSheffrey on for James Coppinger. Crawley 0 #drfc 0

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Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: i_ateallthepies on March 04, 2017, 04:30:11 pm
Come on Rovers, make this pressure count.
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: CottyRover on March 04, 2017, 04:30:18 pm
Mc Sheffrey on for Copps
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: balbyrover on March 04, 2017, 04:30:54 pm
Williams header cleared off the line
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: dknward2 on March 04, 2017, 04:31:18 pm
3 big chances just can't seem to get over the line
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: Metalmicky on March 04, 2017, 04:32:17 pm
Keep the faith..... Come on you Reds...
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: deebee on March 04, 2017, 04:32:21 pm
Oh no Copps has been subbed thats us buggered.
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: les@donr on March 04, 2017, 04:32:37 pm
We'll score in a minute!
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: Bristol Red Rover on March 04, 2017, 04:35:59 pm
We'll score in a minute!

It's feeling that way. If I was a Crawley fan I'd be feeling the same for them.
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: deebee on March 04, 2017, 04:37:04 pm
Lets leave it till the 93rd min
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: donnyoddlegs on March 04, 2017, 04:37:59 pm
Crewe score
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: Mac the hooped man on March 04, 2017, 04:38:09 pm
There's gonna be loads of twists and turns before the end of the season,  we just have to keep calm and not panic. If we draw today, not the end of the world, one game less to play, still a healthy lead over 4th..   
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: i_ateallthepies on March 04, 2017, 04:41:44 pm
Crewe score


Loving that!  Don't want scummy Portsmouth getting promo.
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: CottyRover on March 04, 2017, 04:42:31 pm
Few too many chances for Crawley. Come on Rovers!
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: DonnyBazR0ver on March 04, 2017, 04:43:26 pm
I wish someone would just put their foot through the ball and stop playing Chuckle brothers football.
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: glosterred on March 04, 2017, 04:45:55 pm
OFF THE LINE!! Williams rises superbly to power a header from McSheffrey's corner but Jimmy Smith heads it off line. Crawley 0 #drfc 0

For Williams read Butler

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Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: deebee on March 04, 2017, 04:45:59 pm
We have been doing a lot of faffing lately I can't help feeling it will cost us. But hope not
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: glosterred on March 04, 2017, 04:47:21 pm
McSheffrey has caused all sorts of problems since he's come on. But his corner then was rubbish. Crawley 0 #drfc 0

COYR
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: CottyRover on March 04, 2017, 04:48:40 pm
Blip in sound on Player. Nearly missed the naming of the Crawley man of the match!  ;)
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: Mac the hooped man on March 04, 2017, 04:50:56 pm
2 home games to come, win those, and we are almost there, ...
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: eastender on March 04, 2017, 04:51:50 pm
full time
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: Mac the hooped man on March 04, 2017, 04:52:04 pm
Finished.
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: CottyRover on March 04, 2017, 04:52:18 pm
Nil nil. Disappointing but could have been worse.
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: les@donr on March 04, 2017, 04:55:10 pm
Missed opportunity to win, especially when you are given a penalty, needs to be buried.
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: Filo on March 04, 2017, 04:55:19 pm
No damage done 12 points clear of 4th with 11 games to go
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: IDM on March 04, 2017, 04:55:52 pm
I would be worried perhaps if we weren't creating chances.. win the next game and we maintain two points per game..

We scored 5 goals in the previous 2 games so it's not as if we can't score..
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: glosterred on March 04, 2017, 05:02:28 pm
6 missed pens this season hasn't helped keep my blood pressure down at all!


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Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: Akinfenwa on March 04, 2017, 05:13:48 pm
Naturally disappointed with the result considering our dominance in the 1st half and the missed penalty. But I'd have taken 4 points from these two away games beforehand.

Just need to make sure we get the job done at home against Cheltenham and Notts County. Do that and we're almost there.
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: PDX_Rover on March 04, 2017, 05:14:03 pm
Ah well. A point is another point on the board.
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: Ye-Aul-Tavern on March 04, 2017, 05:14:57 pm
Scrappy stuff. Should really have been out of sight by half time but Crawley were better in the second half. Well, they fought harder anyway. They were poor. I know there was another thread about how the substitution of James Coppinger effects the game... Really missed him when he went off. Back to Gatwick for me now
Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: gillinghamrover on March 04, 2017, 06:24:07 pm
Penalty miss/save apart we should've won today. We didn't, but we didn't lose either! A point away from home is better than nowt. Still 4 clear at the top. Next game please.


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Title: Re: Crawley Town v TLO Doncaster
Post by: bobjimwilly on March 05, 2017, 07:05:52 pm
Man of the match poll now up: http://www.drfc-vsc.co.uk/index.php?topic=261365 :scarf: