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Viking Chat => Viking Chat => Topic started by: selby on October 12, 2020, 11:16:43 am
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After the disappointments at Wigan and Oldham and a blank weekend so naturally falling behind other teams in the table, getting some sort of result at Portsmouth is looking important to keep supporter interest.
Lack of supporters at games is now I feel is starting to tell on peoples interest in football, politics in the game also upsetting and worrying for supporters of smaller clubs like ourselves who are now having the total lack of leadership by governance at present and in the past 30 years thrust in their face to the detriment of the game as a whole.
Some of the old leaders of the game must be turning in their graves at the spivs that have been allowed to take over the running of the game at professional level, yesterdays announcement showing just what a set of shit houses are in the game.
Enough of that and on to the subject of yet another game without fans allowed and against a team that because of their great support in numbers are suffering more than most allegedly losing £700k a month.
We are probably meeting them at the wrong time having won a couple although reports of their form in the games not being good, and their manager being under supporter pressure to leave the club.
Portsmouth is a place we have probably played some of our best football over the last few seasons, in what have always been tight games of quality at our level.
Naylor and Harrison seem to now be the preferred strike force, Naylor especially being one to watch with Marquis our old favourite not hitting the highlights at Pompey and now playing somewhat of a bit part as a substitute ( yes I would have him back in a heartbeat).
With players like Curtis, Harness,Morris, Naylor, Cannon, all still plying their trade there it will not be long before they find their stride and get among the top sides, hopefully they will still be in slumber mode at the weekend.
As for ourselves putting a full game together, and not coming out like strangers after half time wouldn't be a bad tactic.
Hopefully we will see the benefit of some training ground improvements and also hopefully a return of injured players into the mix, and most importantly the ability to convert some of the chances we have spurned in the two recent games we lost when being in total control of the game, as Mr Clough senior said, "it only takes a moment to win a game of football" make the best use of them moments.
What Team would you play? I don't see many changes from the Wigan game personally.
Are you buying a game Pass for what is a very important game?
Do you expect anything from the game?
Are you beginning to fear for the future of this season even being concluded?
Would you have John Marquis back at the Rovers ?
Lots of things to discuss and everyone is welcome to join in and have your say.
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I wonder how a certain supporter of theirs is coping? Probs got a job as a steward, or co commentator?
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yes, him and feji would be a great combination.
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We need to close them down all the time when we dont have the ball and make ourselves a real pain in the arse. And get the ball in the net
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I suppose another thing to throw into the mix is the closure of the transfer window - hopefully no outgoings from us
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I was hoping for a couple of incomings, but DRFC rhetoric has put paid to that!
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I was hoping for a couple of incomings, but DRFC rhetoric has put paid to that!
We've still got a loan spot left Alan. I would expect that to be used on a defensive midfielder, which we desperately need if we're to challenge for a top 6 spot.
A squad of 20 senior players isn't enough IMO.
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I was hoping for a couple of incomings, but DRFC rhetoric has put paid to that!
We are decent side with a solid back four and an experienced midfield , I’m confident even if we couldn’t bring in more players we’ll make progress to challenge for playoff place at worst .
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yes, him and feji would be a great combination.
On current form, who would be left out to accommodate Fej? At the moment he's awful.
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I was hoping for a couple of incomings, but DRFC rhetoric has put paid to that!
We are decent side with a solid back four and an experienced midfield , I’m confident even if we couldn’t bring in more players we’ll make progress to challenge for playoff place at worst .
So what happens when we get a huge crop of injuries and suspensions?
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Really looking forward to this saturday tuesday saturday run of games. The tables going to start shaping up very quickly and we'll see where we stand.
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Darren stated he would be happy to have six loans again this season so who knows 2 might come in
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Since1969 wrote
experienced midfield
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Only Taylor and maybe Whiteman could be deemed experienced imho. Yes, maybe if and when Copps plays, it becomes a bit more, but Copps will be used sparingly this season.
Gomes, Richards, Lokilo and Tulloch are all young inexperienced lads.
We need to balance it up with someone that has league experience.
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We could be without JJ who was not included in the England squad according g to Liam Hoden .
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Do you mean we may have JJ back, Graing?
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Do you mean we may have JJ back, Graing?
He was in the England Under 20 squad but wasn't involved in the game they played earlier today. If he was unable to play in that game due to injury then he might not be fit for Saturday.
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What Team would you play?
I’d swap in Okenabirhie for John-Jules - leaving the latter to be more of an impact sub, but don’t no whether Moore would. Otherwise unless Tulloch or Lokilo are fit again we’re looking at same as last time out.
Are you buying a game Pass for what is a very important game?
No. Still can’t get in to watching football via a laptop on a Saturday afternoon. Much prefer to attend a game whilst I still can.
Do you expect anything from the game?
I never expect anything, but you’re always hopeful. Fratton Park has always been an intimidating ground to play at in the past, but with no fans that’s out the equation at least. They're still a strong side though. Play like we did against Charlton and we’ll win. Play like we did against MK and we definitely won’t.
Are you beginning to fear for the future of this season even being concluded?
Yeah, but then from the moment it started this was always a likely concern.
Would you have John Marquis back at the Rovers ?
Absolutely. I can’t imagine why anyone wouldn’t
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I was hoping for a couple of incomings, but DRFC rhetoric has put paid to that!
We are decent side with a solid back four and an experienced midfield , I’m confident even if we couldn’t bring in more players we’ll make progress to challenge for playoff place at worst .
So what happens when we get a huge crop of injuries and suspensions?
“Huge crop”
I’m afraid no team would be able to plan for that no matter how big a squad.....
I guess we would have to call the game off if it was that bad a problem..
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I was hoping for a couple of incomings, but DRFC rhetoric has put paid to that!
We are decent side with a solid back four and an experienced midfield , I’m confident even if we couldn’t bring in more players we’ll make progress to challenge for playoff place at worst .
So what happens when we get a huge crop of injuries and suspensions?
“Huge crop”
I’m afraid no team would be able to plan for that no matter how big a squad.....
I guess we would have to call the game off if it was that bad a problem..
There's a massive difference between how teams plan for it, dependant on the size of their squads. I'd call 6 players out a huge crop, and that figure can easily happen. A club with the average amount of around 25 senior players can just about carry that. With just 20 senior players we'd be left with 14 for the matchday squad, with 4 youngsters on the bench.
As regards calling it off, there's no chance of that. Clubs have been known to have a whole first team out, and have still been refused a postponement. Which makes my p*ss boil, when they then allow a club to postpone a game because 3 players are called up for p*sspot international friendlies.
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I think you can call it off if you only have 14 senior pros can't you? either that, or that's the minimum.
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I think you can call it off if you only have 14 senior pros can't you? either that, or that's the minimum.
I think Martin will know. I may be wrong, but didn't SOD once have about 11 or 12 players out, but was refused a postponement?
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I think you can call it off if you only have 14 senior pros can't you? either that, or that's the minimum.
I think Martin will know. I may be wrong, but didn't SOD once have about 11 or 12 players out, but was refused a postponement?
Yes, was it v Ipswich?
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I think you can call it off if you only have 14 senior pros can't you? either that, or that's the minimum.
I think Martin will know. I may be wrong, but didn't SOD once have about 11 or 12 players out, but was refused a postponement?
Yes, was it v Ipswich?
Norwich. Jason Euell and Franck Moussa (remember him? plays for Gillingham now!) made their debuts I think.
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I'm sure it was Ipswich...0-6 at home, we had Shiels as lone striker ha ha
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It’s easy to call a game off just ask Bolton
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I'm sure it was Ipswich...0-6 at home, we had Shiels as lone striker ha ha
yes I remember that 6-0 defeat by Ipswich, Gary Woods had a nightmare game, and it was my daughter Claire's birthday, she still mentions that game quite often, especially on her birthday.😒
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Sam Hird had a poor game by his standards that night. When it was 0-5 we hit the bar and the ball bounced down and I was more or less in line and was sure that the ball was over.
True to form it wasn’t given and they went straight to the other end and scored number six. It seemed a long drive home that night.
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And it was peeing it down when I got home. Had to leave my car at my pals house to take it for service next day and walk home about a mile via the pub got absolutely soaked
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I'm always glad to get home after games like that. The problem is that after thinking about the game for an hour driving home I'm always too wound up to go to sleep so a late night gets even later.
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Connor Whickham scored a hat trick for them,i think it was his debut.
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I remember only too well, Wickham taking the piss with his celebrations in front of the south stand.
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Wickham did make his debut against Rovers but in a 3-1 win for us, not that 0-6. He was well on his way to a big move by that point, and it isn't the game we wanted calling off - aside from naming youth team striker Brad Grayson on the bench we had a first team squad available, just missing a few key players.
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There is a slight possibility that we may have an addition to the playing staff for this game if we get the signature over the line in time if the rumours are true.
With the present situation the club management team have really done us proud with their backing of the team at a bad time for club finances, let's hope it is not at the expense of Whiteman going, alright if we get the value we put on the player, I can go with that, it is business and we can't hold the lad back especially at this time, but we must get top dollar, we have been taken for mugs enough over the years.
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There is a slight possibility that we may have an addition to the playing staff for this game if we get the signature over the line in time if the rumours are true.
With the present situation the club management team have really done us proud with their backing of the team at a bad time for club finances, let's hope it is not at the expense of Whiteman going, alright if we get the value we put on the player, I can go with that, it is business and we can't hold the lad back especially at this time, but we must get top dollar, we have been taken for mugs enough over the years.
Brian, I'm normally the pessimist, but I think you'll be pleasantly surprised tomorrow with 2 loan signings, and Ben still here.
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There is a slight possibility that we may have an addition to the playing staff for this game if we get the signature over the line in time if the rumours are true.
With the present situation the club management team have really done us proud with their backing of the team at a bad time for club finances, let's hope it is not at the expense of Whiteman going, alright if we get the value we put on the player, I can go with that, it is business and we can't hold the lad back especially at this time, but we must get top dollar, we have been taken for mugs enough over the years.
Brian, I'm normally the pessimist, but I think you'll be pleasantly surprised tomorrow with 2 loan signings, and Ben still here.
Someone knows something... can it be shared in "the other place"?
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There is a slight possibility that we may have an addition to the playing staff for this game if we get the signature over the line in time if the rumours are true.
With the present situation the club management team have really done us proud with their backing of the team at a bad time for club finances, let's hope it is not at the expense of Whiteman going, alright if we get the value we put on the player, I can go with that, it is business and we can't hold the lad back especially at this time, but we must get top dollar, we have been taken for mugs enough over the years.
Brian, I'm normally the pessimist, but I think you'll be pleasantly surprised tomorrow with 2 loan signings, and Ben still here.
Someone knows something... can it be shared in "the other place"?
No mate, just a hunch; but my hunches are usually good.
Apart from on BB's PvO. I'm f*cking rubbish at that.
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Rovers v Ipswich 0-6 teams
https://www.11v11.com/matches/doncaster-rovers-v-ipswich-town-15-february-2011-293856/
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Really looking forward to the game. It will be a very welcome distraction
Just hoping for a good performance after DM's had a bit more time to work with the players and put the two recent defeats behind them. I hope the players understand how they can help everyone by providing a bit of a lift.
Under the current circumstances, if DM and the club can pull a rabit out of the hat, and add to the squad without losing anyone, I will be over the proverbial moon! I will be happy with the status quo if nothing happens!
Roll on Saturday!
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I'm sure it was Ipswich...0-6 at home, we had Shiels as lone striker ha ha
yes I remember that 6-0 defeat by Ipswich, Gary Woods had a nightmare game, and it was my daughter Claire's birthday, she still mentions that game quite often, especially on her birthday.😒
... and I always mention it on my birthday because I was in Lanzarote with a big birthday due. I knew in my luggage I had a Shirt with my name on it and a number 6-0
I "died" when I saw the score knowing I had to wear my Shirt the following day and walk round with 6-0 on my back
2 days later I was outside my "room" in the complex and a couple walked towards me. I recognised the man and thought (as you do) must be the bloke I met yesterday or in that pub the other day - then it dawned on me. The man sits 4 to 5 seats to my left every home game LOL
That was his first day there and he did catch the 0-6 before setting off on holiday
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There is a slight possibility that we may have an addition to the playing staff for this game if we get the signature over the line in time if the rumours are true.
With the present situation the club management team have really done us proud with their backing of the team at a bad time for club finances, let's hope it is not at the expense of Whiteman going, alright if we get the value we put on the player, I can go with that, it is business and we can't hold the lad back especially at this time, but we must get top dollar, we have been taken for mugs enough over the years.
Brian, I'm normally the pessimist, but I think you'll be pleasantly surprised tomorrow with 2 loan signings, and Ben still here.
Someone knows something... can it be shared in "the other place"?
No mate, just a hunch; but my hunches are usually good.
Apart from on BB's PvO. I'm f*cking rubbish at that.
Are you in Super6 - cos if you are as bad as you say you will fit right in ! There are 143 Members listed but in truth only 123 are "active" and there are some previous winners in the 20 ish that are not taking part this time round
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Well the last time we signed a couple of loan players near to a game, the first game of this season, they were surprisingly thrust straight into the side.
So who would bet that Josh Sims and any other signing we might make today is not thrown in at the deep end tomorrow at Portsmouth.
So even more interest and unknowns in the game and reasons to purchase a game pass on ifollow.
Will they play or sit it out? if they do who will make way for them? will we actually sign another player before the end of this window? will we lose a player to another club? have the club any more surprises up their sleeve before the Portsmouth game? and are you happy the club are trying to strengthen before the two hard games against Portsmouth and Ipswich?
Lots to discuss before the game tomorrow.
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Sims has played regularly for Saints U23s this season so I expect him to go straight in to be honest. We shall see.
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According to Liam Hoden, ‘the other player’ is already at Cantley Park. So, it’s my guess, he’ll be in the squad and, maybe, the team tomorrow.
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Yes most likely, as they normally hold one announcement back just to make sure the opposition can't plan for it. They could do the same of course!
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In the most unusual of seasons I have got to admit my admiration for the management and their also unusual team building exploits.
The people behind the club have backed the playing staff and supporters all the way with exciting young players being brought to the club'
Whatever happens this season we at least have tried to produce a competitive side when it would be easy for the board to be conservative with funds and sit the situation out, but they have shown ambition and it is a big thank you from me.
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I’m not sure ambition is the right word, Selby, but I get your drift. The Board have backed the manager/talent spotter by bringing in some very good potential, but that potential may or may not be realised.
If we’d signed 2 or 3 reasonably experienced lads (like HK, for example), I would have said that was showing ambition and especially if it was backed up with some astute loans (like Lincoln have, this season).
Due to the circumstances, we are where we are and I’m happy that we have some (potentially) exciting young lads to watch, albeit on TV, or laptop, or whatever. I can’t really call where it’s going to get us this season, as a bit of inconsistency has already been in evidence, but it’ll be interesting to see how things develop.
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If these players take us up then the ambition of the club cannot be faulted at all, and it would give us a platform to make signings like the one Barnsley made today - over a million for Herbie Kane on a four-year deal. That is the aim here, the calibre of signings we have made shows fans more than enough in my opinion.
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Alan, the players we have just signed maybe young, but one has played in the Premiership on a number of occasions and abroad in a countries first division, the other is a current Welsh international player and a member of probably the strongest reserve side in the country and understudies to one of the best club sides in the world, a class of player we have rarely had the ambition to sign in our past.
I am gob smacked.
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The least we can do is sign up to iFollow and watch the match tomorrow.
In DM we trust!
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There is a slight possibility that we may have an addition to the playing staff for this game if we get the signature over the line in time if the rumours are true.
With the present situation the club management team have really done us proud with their backing of the team at a bad time for club finances, let's hope it is not at the expense of Whiteman going, alright if we get the value we put on the player, I can go with that, it is business and we can't hold the lad back especially at this time, but we must get top dollar, we have been taken for mugs enough over the years.
Brian, I'm normally the pessimist, but I think you'll be pleasantly surprised tomorrow with 2 loan signings, and Ben still here.
Zippedy doo dah, zippedy hey, my my my what a wonderful day.
Tell you what Brian, would you like me to make a hunch on all these threads?
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Mystic Steve from now on mate, but the hints and signs were there, but how poor is our rumour mill know? I think I would drop Whiteman to defensive mid now and cash in on his experience.
It doesn't need to stop him going forward if the opportunity arises just the other midfielders to be disciplined enough to drop in and cover, which is part of their learning curve, and should be drummed into them anyway no matter who plays that position.
Exciting times get your ifollow passes ready.
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Possible team/squad:
Bursik
Halliday. Wright. Anderson. James
Smith. Whiteman
Taylor. Richards. Lokilo.
Okenabirhie
Bench: Jones. John. Gomes. Sims. Coppinger. JJ (if fit). Butler
Looks ok to me!
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Possible team/squad:
Bursik
Halliday. Wright. Anderson. James
Smith. Whiteman
Taylor. Richards. Lokilo.
Okenabirhie
Bench: Jones. John. Gomes. Sims. Coppinger. JJ (if fit). Butler
Looks ok to me!
Do we know if Lokilo's fit? Other than that, it' a question of Richards or Gomes for the central attacking midfielder.
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Possible team/squad:
Bursik
Halliday. Wright. Anderson. James
Smith. Whiteman
Taylor. Richards. Lokilo.
Okenabirhie
Bench: Jones. John. Gomes. Sims. Coppinger. JJ (if fit). Butler
Looks ok to me!
Do we know if Lokilo's fit? Other than that, it' a question of Richards or Gomes for the central attacking midfielder.
Team looks good. Agreed it looks like it'll be between those two. Personally i'd go Gomes after winning player of the month. Richards would be quality to come off the bench when legs are tiring
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I am not into selections of teams the manager does that, but what I want is for a consistent performance, and t take the chances when they come along.
Not sit down at half time and come out for the second half like a bunch of strangers.
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I think the manager will also have Tuesday in the back of his mind, when selecting today’s team.
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Whatever team is selected if we get chances we must be clinical if we had been in the last two games we would have won them both.
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I think the manager will also have Tuesday in the back of his mind, when selecting today’s team.
One game at at time Alan.
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We’ve just had a week off, playing twice in four days shouldn’t be an issue for any players who are fully fit.
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Whatever team is selected if we get chances we must be clinical if we had been in the last two games we would have won them both.
I think that's the thing that worries us. Since Gomes' goal at home to Brissle, nobody looks like they've wanted to break the back of the net. It seems we're going for the cute picturebook goals too often.
That said, once one goes in then hopefully we'll see the confidence grow! What a great stage to do it on today.
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So only one loan player in the starting eleven. So it’s not just picking loan player’s
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Strange side that. DM must have seen something in training.
We'll just have to trust him.
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Very impressive today. Solid at the back and we took our chance when it came.
Well deserved win. Bring on Ipswich. Will be a good pointer to see how good we are.
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Beat Ipswich and we are 3 points behind them with a game in hand
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Beat Ipswich and we are 3 points behind them with a game in hand
Any one finishing above Ipswich this season will get automatic promotion imo.
I don’t think they will disintegrate after Christmas like they did last season.
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You have to give it to Darren Moore .. his formation worked today and as the Pompey commentary said on two occasions we know how to play 4-3-2-1 and Reece James and Hallyday play it particularly well. Credit to James for the goal but a great pull back assist from Sims .
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Not a classic by any means. Bright first 20 mins, but then we were disrupted with too many free kicks going against us and Pompey just throwing loads of crosses into the box.
Overall we defended well and did enough to create a couple of chances and thankfully James scores a composed finish.
We still have work to do but you can see why Pompey fans want rid of Jackett Just too one dimensional!
Really good 3 points which kinda balances the Wigan defeat somewhat.
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The Pompey commentary was not complimentary of MARQUIS . He will always be a battler and I feel for him .. but the transfer money was ample compensation.
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I must admit the result turned it round for me after a rotten afternoon.
First of all, I missed the first 30 minutes because none of the browsers were working. I phoned my mate up, who's good with IT. He tried different things, but in the end told me to turn off the power to the router, and then back on again, which was probably obvious.
I eventually got in, but it kept buffering during the game. I also thought the Pompey coverage was terrible, showing endless replays while the game was going on.
I guess all this must have influenced my take on the game, because according to the commentators we were at our best in the first 30 minutes that I missed.
What I did see looked like a struggle to keep possession from both sides. However, we worked hard for our victory and kept a clean sheet. A great goal as well.
I'm happy with the 3 points, but we'll have to play better to beat a rampant Ipswich side on Tuesday.
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I must admit the result turned it round for me after a rotten afternoon.
First of all, I missed the first 30 minutes because none of the browsers were working. I phoned my mate up, who's good with IT. He tried different things, but in the end told me to turn off the power to the router, and then back on again, which was probably obvious.
I eventually got in, but it kept buffering during the game. I also thought the Pompey coverage was terrible, showing endless replays while the game was going on.
I guess all this must have influenced my take on the game, because according to the commentators we were at our best in the first 30 minutes that I missed.
What I did see looked like a struggle to keep possession from both sides. However, we worked hard for our victory and kept a clean sheet. A great goal as well.
I'm happy with the 3 points, but we'll have to play better to beat a rampant Ipswich side on Tuesday.
If you keep a clean sheet then you only need 1 goal to win. That’s what we did. You can’t ask for more than that at Fratton Park. I thought we played very well. Obviously Pompey were going to have a concerted spell of pressure in the game, you would expect that against one of the teams expected to finish in the top 3/4 this season.
We are not going to dominate games for 90 mins. What is important is we are very hard to beat and clean sheets will mean we will win a lot of games.
That was a cracking result for us today and Ipswich know they will have to be at their very best to beat us on Tuesday evening. Even then they may not win against a rampant Rovers.
SS I watch the matches on my I Pad and have had no problem whatsoever on any of the games. You can also get Rovers commentators for away matches.
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Mostly positives today for me - we battled well and even though Portsmouth saw a lot of the ball for large stretches of the game I didn’t think we were ever massively under threat. Pompey are probably underperforming right now but a win at Fratton Park isn’t something to be sniffed at. The goal itself was great - superb pass from Whiteman to release Sims when I thought he’d taken too long, good work from Sims himself and then an excellent finish from James. Okenabirhie worked hard although looked a bit rusty/sluggish at times. Richards and Sims looked lively coming on, Wims did really well defensively which isn’t really something I’d have expected. The main downside for me is that I have absolutely no confidence in Bursik with the ball coming into the box. He’s a good shot stopper and made a couple of sharp saves today, but doesn’t look as though he’s comfortable dealing with crosses and doesn’t inspire half the confidence that Dieng did. Best not even mention his kicking!
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Have to agree about Bursik on crosses. No where near as dominant as Deing.
Excellent shot stopper, good distribution but is still way way way ahead of Lawlor.
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The Pompey commentary was not complimentary of MARQUIS . He will always be a battler and I feel for him .. but the transfer money was ample compensation.
How come you had Portsmouth commentator? You know you can change it to the Away commentary in the bottom right?
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Have to agree about Bursik on crosses. No where near as dominant as Deing.
Excellent shot stopper, good distribution and is still way way way ahead of Lawlor.
Dieng was/is an excellent keeper, superb in coming for crosses.
Very good result today down there, really pleased.
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I must admit the result turned it round for me after a rotten afternoon.
First of all, I missed the first 30 minutes because none of the browsers were working. I phoned my mate up, who's good with IT. He tried different things, but in the end told me to turn off the power to the router, and then back on again, which was probably obvious.
I eventually got in, but it kept buffering during the game. I also thought the Pompey coverage was terrible, showing endless replays while the game was going on.
I guess all this must have influenced my take on the game, because according to the commentators we were at our best in the first 30 minutes that I missed.
What I did see looked like a struggle to keep possession from both sides. However, we worked hard for our victory and kept a clean sheet. A great goal as well.
I'm happy with the 3 points, but we'll have to play better to beat a rampant Ipswich side on Tuesday.
If you keep a clean sheet then you only need 1 goal to win. That’s what we did. You can’t ask for more than that at Fratton Park. I thought we played very well. Obviously Pompey were going to have a concerted spell of pressure in the game, you would expect that against one of the teams expected to finish in the top 3/4 this season.
We are not going to dominate games for 90 mins. What is important is we are very hard to beat and clean sheets will mean we will win a lot of games.
That was a cracking result for us today and Ipswich know they will have to be at their very best to beat us on Tuesday evening. Even then they may not win against a rampant Rovers.
SS I watch the matches on my I Pad and have had no problem whatsoever on any of the games. You can also get Rovers commentators for away matches.
Yes Campsall, it was Robbie and Glen that I was talking about regarding the comments on how well we'd played in the first 30 minutes.
Regarding iFollow, I'd had no problems either with Chrome, until today. However, some people are having regular problems, and are talking about giving up.
We badly need to get back into the stadiums.
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thanks for the tip on how to change to and from club commentary ..I do think that as long as our club is relying on our fans buying these matches on i follow we should do all
we can to sort out connection problems so as not to lose income for the club .
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Have to agree about Bursik on crosses. No where near as dominant as Deing.
Excellent shot stopper, good distribution but is still way way way ahead of Lawlor.
Strange how people see things differently - I think Bursik’s distribution is his weak point, it’s poor just kicking the ball into touch. Other than that we were excellent
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Skylights;
https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/competitions/league-one/12106998/portsmouth-0-1-doncaster
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Ive not had the option to change the commentry for the last few games. I've tried clicking around the screen to bring the options up, but nothing happens.
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Good battling performance for the Rovers today, I was really pleased to see that DM has instilled some steel into the mentality of the players, in the past we would of allowed a team like them back into the match late on.
I thought the defence handled their attacking play well with Tom and Joe back on song, both full backs had a good game giving support out wide for Taylor and James.I thought Bursik was comfortable for most of the game, I don’t mind the odd flap when coming out for the ball, the fact he comes helps the defence, he’s a confident lad and will improve with us, the quick ball out wide didn’t work for him today but the intention is there and it will jell. Good to see Whiteman concentrate on the percentage ball a lot more this game, this gave us more stability in midfield and prevented them from taking control. Gomes was busy and covered lots of ground and linked up play well. Not a great amount going forward for us today, they all worked well and Feji on another day would of made better use of his chances, this full game will do him a world of good. Of the two debutants, not to much time for Smith but I thought Simms looks a player, him coming on with Richards took plenty of sting out of them.
Overall a very pleasing grafting performance which puts the Wigan game to bed and allows us to kick on with Ipswich DM put the layoff to good use and the players responded, well done Lads.
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Ive not had the option to change the commentry for the last few games. I've tried clicking around the screen to bring the options up, but nothing happens.
There's a gear/cog thing along the toolbar at the bottom of the picture. It's in audio settings.
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I didn’t get the chance to watch the game today due to it being my four year old grandsons birthday.
Having looked at the Skylightes I liked what I saw on there.
We looked very good going forward and as usual, very solid at the back.
I did manage to listen to the Radio Sheff first half commentary and after a while it sounded like Portsmouth were trying to rough up our defenders, especially Joe Wright.
Good to see that we are strong enough to not let that sort of stuff bother us.
A very good win today.
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Wasn't Joe on a yellow? Good tactics to get a player sent off, not that we would ever do sich a thing
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I think DM is onto something pushing Reece James further forward. He plays with purpose, pace, always trying to push forward and takes up some smart positions.
He definitely shows plenty of desire which one or two of our players should take note.
My MoM today capped by the goal and I wouldn't be surprised if DM persists with more of the same from James on Tuesday.
I don't think I'm alone in thinking we need a bit more dynamism from our front players. Whether Fejiri is not 100% I don't know but he doesn't look anywhere near where he was last season.
Let's hope JJ's injury is a minor one, same with Tulloch as we'll need them to provide a, spark over a busy period.
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I think DM is onto something pushing Reece James further forward. He plays with purpose, pace, always trying to push forward and takes up some smart positions.
He definitely shows plenty of desire which one or two of our players should take note.
My MoM today capped by the goal and I wouldn't be surprised if DM persists with more of the same from James on Tuesday.
I don't think I'm alone in thinking we need a bit more dynamism from our front players. Whether Fejiri is not 100% I don't know but he doesn't look anywhere near where he was last season.
Let's hope JJ's injury is a minor one, same with Tulloch as we'll need them to provide a, spark over a busy period.
Hes a good player is James. Cant really recall him having a bad game for us. Seems to be adaptable and versatile too.
Suprised Sunderland let him go.
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I can remember going on their forum when we signed him.
The main moan about him from their posters was that he added nothing to their attacking abilities although a decent full back.
He has certainly bloody well changed since coming here.
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I can remember going on their forum when we signed him.
The main moan about him from their posters was that he added nothing to their attacking abilities although a decent full back.
He has certainly bloody well changed since coming here.
Not sure that was ever right in the first place tbh, he is a good solid LB that gets up and down the line well linking up with whoever is in front of him.
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I can remember going on their forum when we signed him.
The main moan about him from their posters was that he added nothing to their attacking abilities although a decent full back.
He has certainly bloody well changed since coming here.
Not sure that was ever right in the first place tbh, he is a good solid LB that gets up and down the line well linking up with whoever is in front of him.
Sorry for taking this off topic but how’s your son getting on so far this season? They’ve started better than I expected but not really looked into how Sadlier is doing.
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James is a superb player. Up there with the very best left backs we've had.
But Halliday was my MoM yesterday. His workrate was literally breathtaking, and his ability on the ball, quick, accurate, positive passing has improved beyond measure from last season.
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James is a superb player. Up there with the very best left backs we've had.
But Halliday was my MoM yesterday. His workrate was literally breathtaking, and his ability on the ball, quick, accurate, positive passing has improved beyond measure from last season.
Agree re Halliday having another strong game. He too is not afraid to come inside and get involved in open play. Like James, if Halliday could add a bit more directness to his game more often and get some shots off, which we know he can, then we have more goal threat.
I think we get a bit peeved when our more advanced players dither and dally at times, sometimes being weak in challenges when both James and Halliday show the way with a bit of steel.
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I can remember going on their forum when we signed him.
The main moan about him from their posters was that he added nothing to their attacking abilities although a decent full back.
He has certainly bloody well changed since coming here.
Not sure that was ever right in the first place tbh, he is a good solid LB that gets up and down the line well linking up with whoever is in front of him.
Sorry for taking this off topic but how’s your son getting on so far this season? They’ve started better than I expected but not really looked into how Sadlier is doing.
Settling in okay, was a month behind the group in fitness when he joined. Having to adapt to a different type of football, scored 1 (pen) assisted 1 in the league so far. Also featured in the Championship league team of the week in the last game against Huddersfield so all going in the right direction.
Team not firing in first few games tbh but beginning to find their form and with that Kieran will start to settle and get on the ball more. Albeit he was benched yesterday to accommodate a tactical 4-5-1 system but will hopefully be back starting on Tuesday - they need him in the last third tbh.
RUFC should have won their last 3 games but have thrown it away in the last minutes - Birmingham drew 1-1 conceding a penalty the last minutes. Huddersfield drew 1-1 conceded an OG in extra time and yesterday, 1-0, missed a penalty which had he been on the pitch K would have taken, but ended up conceding another OG in 70 minute and then conceded another penalty in the last minutes of extra time to lose it 2-1 to Norwich.
Otherwise, a good bunch of lads, settled in well and showing what he can do.
So good to see DRFC winning and that result yesterday down there will certainly make a few people sit up and take notice. Not a fan of Portsmouth or Peterborough and love seeing them on the wrong end of a result, especially against Donny.
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James is a superb player. Up there with the very best left backs we've had.
But Halliday was my MoM yesterday. His workrate was literally breathtaking, and his ability on the ball, quick, accurate, positive passing has improved beyond measure from last season.
My MOM also BST. Is there a better right back in League 1 He is Mr Consistent.
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Halliday seemed to be everywhere at once yesterday. I think that's part of the reason he got so much stick at first - he's always in a good position, so when he misplaces a pass or lets someone go by him you notice it more. I really rate him, we'd massively miss his energy down the right if he ever gets injured.
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Took us until Boxing Day (0-3 v Peterborough United) last season to chalk up two away wins in League One - and the first one was the 1-7 humiliation of Southend United.
This season it has taken three away games in League One to chalk up two wins - and the other we only lost 1-0.
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Took us until Boxing Day (0-3 v Peterborough United) last season to chalk up two away wins in League One - and the first one was the 1-7 humiliation of Southend United.
This season it has taken three away games in League One to chalk up two wins - and the other we only lost 1-0.
And both of the away wins have been deserved ones against sides fully expected to be in the mix.
I'll take one poor 45 minutes in 6 away from home from now to the end of the season. We've looked every inch serious contenders in the other 5 halves.
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I can remember going on their forum when we signed him.
The main moan about him from their posters was that he added nothing to their attacking abilities although a decent full back.
He has certainly bloody well changed since coming here.
Not sure that was ever right in the first place tbh, he is a good solid LB that gets up and down the line well linking up with whoever is in front of him.
Sorry for taking this off topic but how’s your son getting on so far this season? They’ve started better than I expected but not really looked into how Sadlier is doing.
Settling in okay, was a month behind the group in fitness when he joined. Having to adapt to a different type of football, scored 1 (pen) assisted 1 in the league so far. Also featured in the Championship league team of the week in the last game against Huddersfield so all going in the right direction.
Team not firing in first few games tbh but beginning to find their form and with that Kieran will start to settle and get on the ball more. Albeit he was benched yesterday to accommodate a tactical 4-5-1 system but will hopefully be back starting on Tuesday - they need him in the last third tbh.
RUFC should have won their last 3 games but have thrown it away in the last minutes - Birmingham drew 1-1 conceding a penalty the last minutes. Huddersfield drew 1-1 conceded an OG in extra time and yesterday, 1-0, missed a penalty which had he been on the pitch K would have taken, but ended up conceding another OG in 70 minute and then conceded another penalty in the last minutes of extra time to lose it 2-1 to Norwich.
Otherwise, a good bunch of lads, settled in well and showing what he can do.
So good to see DRFC winning and that result yesterday down there will certainly make a few people sit up and take notice. Not a fan of Portsmouth or Peterborough and love seeing them on the wrong end of a result, especially against Donny.
Good to hear that Keiran is doing well.
I will be expecting him to be a big player for Rotherham this season.
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I hope I am wrong ND as I really liked him as a player with us, but I still think he chose the wrong team with the wrong style of play, and as the season goes on and things become more difficult they will revert to their more direct style of play, in which I don't think he will really fit in.
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Should we now start calling him Reece Hamez as that seems to be the preferred pronunciation of James these days 🤫
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I hope I am wrong ND as I really liked him as a player with us, but I still think he chose the wrong team with the wrong style of play, and as the season goes on and things become more difficult they will revert to their more direct style of play, in which I don't think he will really fit in.
Well that "wrong style of play" as you put it did him no harm in Ireland at Cork City where he netted 26 times and had 12 assists in his last season, soo I am sure he can adapt Selby. A long season ahead so I guess we will have to wait and see.