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Title: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: bobjimwilly on January 06, 2018, 10:46:26 am
(https://www.drfc-vsc.co.uk/images/previews/rovers-rochdale-preview.jpg)

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Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: Guernsey Exile on January 06, 2018, 02:41:01 pm
Strong team!
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: Dabby on January 06, 2018, 02:42:40 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/8UFEork.png)

Subs : Marosi, Alcock, Mandeville, Wright, Garratt, Coppinger, Ben Khemis.
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: les@donr on January 06, 2018, 02:53:16 pm
Morning everyone! This is a big, big, big game, must focus on beating Rochdale and not think about a 4th Rd glamour tie. Also we don't want a draw and have to cross t'border to the Dark Land of Lancs.
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: besty on January 06, 2018, 02:56:40 pm
Just been on Rochdale forum,theyre not happy with their team,seem to think hes saving his best team for Tuesday night?!
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: les@donr on January 06, 2018, 03:01:00 pm
League might matter more to them, they probably haven't got the squad for a cup run and fighting a relegation battle, tough choices have to be made.
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: ScillyRover on January 06, 2018, 03:02:18 pm
Anyone know if the game is on live via iFollow or don't they include cup games?
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: les@donr on January 06, 2018, 03:07:25 pm
1st yellow card to Rochdale in the 1st min, shows their intent, if they keep playing like this they won't finish the game with 11 players on the pitch.
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: ScillyRover on January 06, 2018, 03:11:54 pm
Is the audio coverage available anywhere ?
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: Guernsey Exile on January 06, 2018, 03:19:50 pm
0-1
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: Dare to dream! on January 06, 2018, 03:20:57 pm
f**k sake
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: bobjimwilly on January 06, 2018, 03:21:13 pm
Calvin Andrew, 18 mins
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: Drover on January 06, 2018, 03:22:55 pm
Come on Donny,let show some character. :clapping: :clapping:
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: les@donr on January 06, 2018, 03:23:59 pm
Rochdale seem to be bossing the game, we need to up our tempo and out play them.
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: dknward2 on January 06, 2018, 03:28:56 pm
Need to get back level or avoid going further behind before half time then fergie get in to them.

Today is a must not lose we need to be in the next round we need to money
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: les@donr on January 06, 2018, 03:29:50 pm
Where is our defence, Andrew had another chance.
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: les@donr on January 06, 2018, 03:31:02 pm
Rovers are currently sleepwalking out of the FA Cup.
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: IDM on January 06, 2018, 03:31:42 pm
As much as a cup run is very welcome, it isn’t a must win game..
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: dknward2 on January 06, 2018, 03:32:01 pm
Marquis now booked
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: DRNaith on January 06, 2018, 03:33:21 pm
I want us to be in the next round, but "need" is a overly strong word in my opinion.

It could make no difference to the table, it could even be a distraction that stops us sneaking into the playoffs. It could also be the difference between finishing 9th or 13th in the table.

Nothing personal, I just don't see the point
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: les@donr on January 06, 2018, 03:35:03 pm
Marquis now booked

HT switch Mandy for Marquis, save him from a Red card.
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: Colemans Left Hook on January 06, 2018, 03:36:40 pm
As much as a cup run is very welcome, it isn’t a must win game..

true

it's a must NOT lose game
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: dknward2 on January 06, 2018, 03:37:18 pm
I want us to be in the next round, but "need" is a overly strong word in my opinion.

It could make no difference to the table, it could even be a distraction that stops us sneaking into the playoffs. It could also be the difference between finishing 9th or 13th in the table.

Nothing personal, I just don't see the point

The money from the next round could be the difference between 14 and 6th in being able to buy some players
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: DRNaith on January 06, 2018, 03:39:42 pm
I want us to be in the next round, but "need" is a overly strong word in my opinion.

It could make no difference to the table, it could even be a distraction that stops us sneaking into the playoffs. It could also be the difference between finishing 9th or 13th in the table.

Nothing personal, I just don't see the point

The money from the next round could be the difference between 14 and 6th in being able to buy some players

Absolutely, "could" be the difference. Much more comfortable with that language than "need". All sorts of doom and stress emerges on the back of that sort of talk :)
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: bobjimwilly on January 06, 2018, 03:40:09 pm
BBC commentator just described our performance so far as "awful"
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: les@donr on January 06, 2018, 03:42:01 pm
I'm sure DF has a wish list of players he would want to bring in if we were to get a big 4th Rd tie, but first we need to get the better of  Rochdale, which isn't happening at the moment, must get to HT without conceding any more goals for DF to sort the team out.
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: southwestexile on January 06, 2018, 03:46:50 pm
In terms of confidence and momentum I feel that it is a MUST WIN game, particularly against a team lower in the league than us
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: Bristol Red Rover on January 06, 2018, 03:48:20 pm
We're only 1 down, half time hairdyer and slight reorganisation could make the difference  :scarf:
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: les@donr on January 06, 2018, 03:48:55 pm
In terms of confidence and momentum I feel that it is a MUST WIN game, particularly against a team lower in the league than us

League position counts for nowt in a cup tie, they have a better recent record than us in the FA Cup, history is on their side.
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: IDM on January 06, 2018, 03:49:24 pm
Lower in the league they may be, but their performance last Friday was better than that..
We could still win and get a crap draw next round, so we can’t let this round be the make or break for our season..
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: Filo on January 06, 2018, 03:49:38 pm
This ref is a joke worse ref I’ve seen for a long time
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: les@donr on January 06, 2018, 03:52:13 pm
We simply have to play much better in the second half and counter and nullify their bullyboy tactics, outsmart them and outplay them will do the trick.
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: besty on January 06, 2018, 03:54:40 pm
BBc stats show we had 9 shots to there 3 albeit only 3 on target?!
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: DearneValleyRover on January 06, 2018, 04:15:09 pm
BBc stats show we had 9 shots to there 3 albeit only 3 on target?!
5 blocked though
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: les@donr on January 06, 2018, 04:24:32 pm
How are we playing? According to the BBC the Beest had a great chance to score.
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: Dabby on January 06, 2018, 04:30:52 pm
Rovers firmly on top here as Kongolo finds Marquis, who rattles the post.
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: dknward2 on January 06, 2018, 04:31:38 pm
Just had a penalty turned down
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: les@donr on January 06, 2018, 04:32:35 pm
Copps on, see if he can weave his magic and get us back into the game.
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: DearneValleyRover on January 06, 2018, 04:35:18 pm
Just had a penalty turned down
According to the beeb we’ve had 3 turned down
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: southwestexile on January 06, 2018, 04:35:55 pm
TBH, it's far less stressful being one down with 20 to go than being one up
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: essexrover on January 06, 2018, 04:40:15 pm
TBH, it's far less stressful being one down with 20 to go than being one up
:)
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: Dabby on January 06, 2018, 04:41:37 pm
The official attendance is 4,543, with 574 travelling supporters .
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: Dare to dream! on January 06, 2018, 04:41:44 pm
come on lads, we owe Rochdale a fair few late goals
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: les@donr on January 06, 2018, 04:43:15 pm
Mandy needs to come on to combine with Copps to run at  the Rochdale defence, and get chances in the box.
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: dknward2 on January 06, 2018, 04:44:57 pm
Garrett on for mason
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: foxbat on January 06, 2018, 04:45:44 pm
Come on Donny !¥
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: southwestexile on January 06, 2018, 04:46:23 pm
Round 4 - Man City vs Rochdale
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: dknward2 on January 06, 2018, 04:46:36 pm
7 to go plus add ons
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: Metalmicky on January 06, 2018, 04:46:48 pm
Come on you reds...!
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: dknward2 on January 06, 2018, 04:46:56 pm
Round 4 - Man City vs Rochdale
Nailed on
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: bobjimwilly on January 06, 2018, 04:47:03 pm
sounds like we should have had at least 1 pen this afternoon though?
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: les@donr on January 06, 2018, 04:47:32 pm
Garrett on for mason

That's a defender for a defender, we need to get another attacking midfielder on the pitch, Mandy would be my choice.
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: dknward2 on January 06, 2018, 04:49:50 pm
Many getting ready to come on
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: DearneValleyRover on January 06, 2018, 04:50:34 pm
Not going to happen is it?
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: dknward2 on January 06, 2018, 04:50:47 pm
Mandy for may
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: Colemans Left Hook on January 06, 2018, 04:51:18 pm
Many getting ready to come on
only one player allowed not "many"
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: Metalmicky on January 06, 2018, 04:51:25 pm
Not going to happen is it?

I believe
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: dknward2 on January 06, 2018, 04:51:51 pm
Many getting ready to come on
only one player allowed not "many"
Damm autocorrect
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: les@donr on January 06, 2018, 04:52:03 pm
Mandy for may

'bout time!
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: andysly on January 06, 2018, 04:52:47 pm
We’d only get Coventry in R4
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: dknward2 on January 06, 2018, 04:53:57 pm
5 mins extra come on
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: IDM on January 06, 2018, 04:54:24 pm
Not sure if we would be the same draw ball number as Rochdale anyway..
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: Metalmicky on January 06, 2018, 04:58:19 pm
balls
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: Drover on January 06, 2018, 04:59:24 pm
Not good :(
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: IDM on January 06, 2018, 04:59:59 pm
Not the end of the world either..
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: Colemans Left Hook on January 06, 2018, 05:00:58 pm
Not sure if we would be the same draw ball number as Rochdale anyway..
agree if Rochdale were called Dochdale would be same ball
 :suicide: :suicide: :suicide: :suicide: :suicide:
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: les@donr on January 06, 2018, 05:01:30 pm
We can focus on the league, and get in the players we need to push for the play-offs.
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: foxbat on January 06, 2018, 05:01:53 pm
This is vey disappointing. Feel let down.
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: bobjimwilly on January 06, 2018, 05:02:54 pm
vote for your man of the match --> https://www.drfc-vsc.co.uk/index.php?topic=264792 :scarf:
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: les@donr on January 06, 2018, 05:06:52 pm
This is vey disappointing. Feel let down.

Welcome to the life of being a Rovers fan :rtid:
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: andysly on January 06, 2018, 05:10:28 pm
I may be in a minority but I’d have happily swapped today’s result with last Friday.
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: roverstillidie91 on January 06, 2018, 05:11:23 pm
You can for so long put it down to the performance of the referee, however at the end of the day we haven't been able to put the ball in the back of the net which has been the case nearly all season just not enough goals and there isn't an obvious plan B towards the end anyone who can get their head on the ball from a set piece, crosses etc.

We won't be anywhere near the play-offs unless we have more of a goal threat, why you generally see us lose by the odd goal the defence has actually imho got better through the season.

We have 4 players who have scored 5 or more goals all season and 1 of them is Whiteman, hence why in the top 12th we are the joint lowest scorers in there but have the 5th best defence.

Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: Bristol Red Rover on January 06, 2018, 05:14:13 pm
You can for so long put it down to the performance of the referee, however at the end of the day we haven't been able to put the ball in the back of the net which has been the case nearly all season just not enough goals and there isn't an obvious plan B towards the end anyone who can get their head on the ball from a set piece, crosses etc.

We won't be anywhere near the play-offs unless we have more of a goal threat, why you generally see us lose by the odd goal the defence has actually imho got better through the season.

We have 4 players who have scored 5 or more goals all season and 1 of them is Whiteman, hence why in the top 12th we are the joint lowest scorers in there but have the 5th best defence.


Kiwomya! He's on his way!  :boxing:
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: essexrover on January 06, 2018, 05:16:23 pm
It is true that the league is where our priorities should lie, but this really was a golden opportunity to get a rare 4th round appearance & more cash in the kitty even without a draw against one of the big fish. Very disappointed, but hey ho onwards &,hopefully,upwards.
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Rochdale (FA Cup)
Post by: Dutch Uncle on January 06, 2018, 05:26:33 pm
I may be in a minority but I’d have happily swapped today’s result with last Friday.

I will await judgement on that and see if those 3 points in the league make any difference at the end of the season.