Viking Supporters Co-operative

Viking Chat => Lucky Pint => Topic started by: glosterred on February 18, 2023, 02:01:38 pm

Title: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: glosterred on February 18, 2023, 02:01:38 pm
Todays team is unchanged from Tuesday night.


COYR
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: roversdude on February 18, 2023, 02:41:00 pm
No Williams
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: DonnyBazR0ver on February 18, 2023, 02:48:53 pm
No Williams

Injured. Good to see Biggins back and Long too.
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: Alickismyhero on February 18, 2023, 02:57:53 pm
Is IF working?
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: i_ateallthepies on February 18, 2023, 02:59:13 pm
It's getting stupid.  Two minutes to 3pm before they can be bothered to start.
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: Alickismyhero on February 18, 2023, 03:01:31 pm
Its working now
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: glosterred on February 18, 2023, 03:05:57 pm
3 | Tommy Rowe hooks a ball over the bar via a deflection from James Maxwell's cutback. 

0-0

COYR
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: glosterred on February 18, 2023, 03:09:20 pm
6 | Bright start from Rovers continues. George Miller is put in close to the byline, he flashes the ball across goal where James Maxwell strikes, only for Harry Beautyman to turn the effort over the bar with an outstretched leg 

0-0

COYR
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: glosterred on February 18, 2023, 03:11:43 pm
8 | First test for Jonathan Mitchell comes via his own teammate as Tommy Rowe slices an attempted clearance from a Will Randall cross with the Rovers keeper catching under his bar 

0-0

COYR
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: ncRover on February 18, 2023, 03:13:22 pm
The Sutton commentators are very good. I like to hear us from another perspective sometimes.
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: glosterred on February 18, 2023, 03:14:02 pm
10 | Really good break forward from half way from Rovers as Luke Molyneux carries the ball. He squares to Charlie Lakin whose strike hits George Miller in an offside position. This game is full of energy in the early stages 

0-0

COYR
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: glosterred on February 18, 2023, 03:22:12 pm
19 | A Charlie Lakin free kick deflects wide for a corner off the wall   

0-0

COYR
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: normal rules on February 18, 2023, 03:24:14 pm
My lad is at the game. He reckons they are there for the taking based on first 24 mins
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: i_ateallthepies on February 18, 2023, 03:24:21 pm
The Sutton commentators are very good. I like to hear us from another perspective sometimes.

Agreed, no partisan bias and describing the action very well.
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: glosterred on February 18, 2023, 03:24:57 pm
21 | Superb save from Jonathan Mitchell as he pushes a potshot from Harry Beautyman up and catches it at the second attempt 

0-0

COYR
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: normal rules on February 18, 2023, 03:25:13 pm
71% possession so far for rovers.
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: glosterred on February 18, 2023, 03:29:54 pm
27 | Excellent surging run from James Maxwell to carry the ball to the corner of the box under pressure. He clips in a cross and George Miller flicks a header wide 

0-0

COYR
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: normal rules on February 18, 2023, 03:30:10 pm
Bradford losing
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: i_ateallthepies on February 18, 2023, 03:30:33 pm
Sutton coming into the game now.  Another shot saved by Mitchell.
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: glosterred on February 18, 2023, 03:32:00 pm
29 | Bodies on the line from Rovers from a Sutton corner with Ben Nelson throwing himself in front of a shot from Will Randall   

0-0

COYR
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: glosterred on February 18, 2023, 03:34:37 pm
31 | Real relentlessness in the attacking play from Rovers so far as they continue to force the issue. Charlie Lakin sees a cross punched out of play by Sutton keeper Jack Rose 

0-0

COYR
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: glosterred on February 18, 2023, 03:37:51 pm
35 | Really good strike from Charlie Lakin as he latches onto a half clearance 20 yards out. Sutton goalkeeper Jack Rose bats the effort away 

0-0

COYR
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: Copps is Magic on February 18, 2023, 03:52:47 pm
We shaded the half I thought. It's all a bit 100 miles an' hour, not so great quality. A bit of composure wins this game.
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: adamtherover on February 18, 2023, 03:53:01 pm
Good first half, I'd like to see a few more shots on goal when we are close to their box,. Good play tho :-)
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: Filo on February 18, 2023, 03:54:33 pm
We got sloppy towards the end of the half, get back to what we were doing at the begining
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: Wiltshire Exile on February 18, 2023, 03:54:43 pm
Still no goals conceded in the last 317 minutes!   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: EasyforDennis on February 18, 2023, 03:56:38 pm
Playing some good football on what looks to be a poor pitch. We just need to take some chances and take a shot anywhere near their box.
Hurst looks a bit lightweight so no doubt he will now score after the interval.
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: Copps is Magic on February 18, 2023, 03:56:56 pm
Still no goals conceded in the last 317 minutes!   :thumbsup:

You've gone and done it haven't you.
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: EasyforDennis on February 18, 2023, 03:58:54 pm
Only 27% of headers won and I would think they are defensive headers.
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: Wiltshire Exile on February 18, 2023, 04:05:41 pm
Still no goals conceded in the last 317 minutes!   :thumbsup:

You've gone and done it haven't you.

Oh dear…never gave it a thought, CiM!  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: glosterred on February 18, 2023, 04:07:41 pm
46 | Biggest chance of the game so far as James Maxwell cuts back to George Miller, who looks to tap in only for Coby Rowe to produce a massive block

0-0

COYR
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: Metalmicky on February 18, 2023, 04:09:04 pm
1:0
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: ScillyRover on February 18, 2023, 04:09:37 pm
1-0
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: Barmby Rover on February 18, 2023, 04:09:45 pm
Damn
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: normal rules on February 18, 2023, 04:10:07 pm
Ffs
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: glosterred on February 18, 2023, 04:10:14 pm
49 |  Coby Rowe heads home for the hosts

1-0

COYR
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: ScillyRover on February 18, 2023, 04:10:21 pm
Miller … how could he miss that?
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: Barmby Rover on February 18, 2023, 04:10:43 pm
Can anybody get our commentary? I can only get Sutton's
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: i_ateallthepies on February 18, 2023, 04:11:15 pm
This is now the test of how fragile or firm is our new-found confidence.
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: Metalmicky on February 18, 2023, 04:11:40 pm
Let's see what the players have got...

You Reds   :scarf:
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: i_ateallthepies on February 18, 2023, 04:12:42 pm
Rovers' commentary working for me, Barmby.
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: Wiltshire Exile on February 18, 2023, 04:13:53 pm
Still no goals conceded in the last 317 minutes!   :thumbsup:


You've gone and done it haven't you.

Losing 1-0…my fault. Sorry.   :headbang:
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: ScillyRover on February 18, 2023, 04:14:00 pm
Only ourselves to blame for being behind in not taking our chances.
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: Padge_DRFC on February 18, 2023, 04:16:02 pm
No George Miller's fault. How he still starts is a joke. When he doesn't score he offers nothing.
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: glosterred on February 18, 2023, 04:16:28 pm
55 | Close to a second for the hosts as Will Randall curls narrowly wide from the edge of the box 

1-0

COYR
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: big fat yorkshire pudding on February 18, 2023, 04:17:06 pm
No George Miller's fault. How he still starts is a joke. When he doesn't score he offers nothing.

I mean he is a striker. Looks like he's the new target now Williams is out the side.  He's out of form, every striker has these runs.
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: EasyforDennis on February 18, 2023, 04:17:39 pm
46 | Biggest chance of the game so far as James Maxwell cuts back to George Miller, who looks to tap in only for Coby Rowe to produce a massive block

0-0

COYR

It wasn't a block. All Miller had to do was touch the ball and it was goal. Instead of which he completely missed it.
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: Copps is Magic on February 18, 2023, 04:20:38 pm
We just need to calm down. Something in this game for us, they are shite like every other team in this league.
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: Barmby Rover on February 18, 2023, 04:21:03 pm
Front two now, this will be interesting.
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: Barmby Rover on February 18, 2023, 04:21:56 pm
Lavery misses goals too.
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: glosterred on February 18, 2023, 04:22:20 pm
61 | Huge chance for Lavery to score with his first touch as he meets a cross first time and lifts the ball narrowly over the bar 

1-0

COYR
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: EasyforDennis on February 18, 2023, 04:23:13 pm
We just need to calm down. Something in this game for us, they are shite like every other team in this league.

And how many times have we been beaten by shite teams?
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: Padge_DRFC on February 18, 2023, 04:24:41 pm
We've been playing better of late but Miller has been getting worse every game. I know lots of you like him because he runs around a lot and some people get a soft spot for people that try.
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: bobbymax on February 18, 2023, 04:26:36 pm
To be fair, much the better side. They are a big boot team staffed by giants.
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: normal rules on February 18, 2023, 04:27:20 pm
Miller frustrates the hell out of me. I can’t work out what sort of a striker he is. Poacher? Ball to feet? Ball to space? Takes players on?
I’m not sure even he knows.
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: i_ateallthepies on February 18, 2023, 04:27:21 pm
46 | Biggest chance of the game so far as James Maxwell cuts back to George Miller, who looks to tap in only for Coby Rowe to produce a massive block

0-0

COYR

It wasn't a block. All Miller had to do was touch the ball and it was goal. Instead of which he completely missed it.

Both commentary teams say it was a block, perhaps you're just wanting it to be Miller's fault.
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: ncRover on February 18, 2023, 04:27:48 pm
No George Miller's fault. How he still starts is a joke. When he doesn't score he offers nothing.

I mean he is a striker. Looks like he's the new target now Williams is out the side.  He's out of form, every striker has these runs.

What attributes of his do you like?
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: Dutch Uncle on February 18, 2023, 04:31:31 pm
Hate it listening to commentary when the oppo have a player of the same name - Rowe in this case  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: big fat yorkshire pudding on February 18, 2023, 04:34:42 pm
No George Miller's fault. How he still starts is a joke. When he doesn't score he offers nothing.

I mean he is a striker. Looks like he's the new target now Williams is out the side.  He's out of form, every striker has these runs.

What attributes of his do you like?

Presses, pace, scored plenty before this bad run.  He has weaknesses but he's a league 2 striker.
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: glosterred on February 18, 2023, 04:35:09 pm
ATTENDNANCE |  Many thanks to the 501 travelling Rovers fans this afternoon who are part of a crowd of 3,163 here

1-0

COYR
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: ScillyRover on February 18, 2023, 04:35:50 pm
No George Miller's fault. How he still starts is a joke. When he doesn't score he offers nothing.

I mean he is a striker. Looks like he's the new target now Williams is out the side.  He's out of form, every striker has these runs.

What attributes of his do you like?
His work rate is phenominal but he misses so many easy chances.
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: Canadian Rover on February 18, 2023, 04:36:11 pm
We've been playing better of late but Miller has been getting worse every game. I know lots of you like him because he runs around a lot and some people get a soft spot for people that try.


As opposed to the forwards we've had that haven't tried in recent years.  He's light years ahead of Bogle Dodoo Cukur & co.
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: glosterred on February 18, 2023, 04:36:49 pm
Not a good day for Bobby Faulkner

76: Bobby Faulkner is sent off for a late challenge on Kieran Glynn.

Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: Filo on February 18, 2023, 04:39:49 pm
Miller … how could he miss that?

If he attacks the ball he scores, instead he waited for the ball to come to him
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: Padge_DRFC on February 18, 2023, 04:42:03 pm
We've been playing better of late but Miller has been getting worse every game. I know lots of you like him because he runs around a lot and some people get a soft spot for people that try.


As opposed to the forwards we've had that haven't tried in recent years.  He's light years ahead of Bogle Dodoo Cukur & co.

My dog is better than those 3. Should he start up front next week?
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: EasyforDennis on February 18, 2023, 04:42:34 pm
46 | Biggest chance of the game so far as James Maxwell cuts back to George Miller, who looks to tap in only for Coby Rowe to produce a massive block

0-0

COYR

It wasn't a block. All Miller had to do was touch the ball and it was goal. Instead of which he completely missed it.

Both commentary teams say it was a block, perhaps you're just wanting it to be Miller's fault.

Can you explain then how a player can block a ball when he is behind a player?
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: ScillyRover on February 18, 2023, 04:45:51 pm
We've been playing better of late but Miller has been getting worse every game. I know lots of you like him because he runs around a lot and some people get a soft spot for people that try.


As opposed to the forwards we've had that haven't tried in recent years.  He's light years ahead of Bogle Dodoo Cukur & co.

My dog is better than those 3. Should he start up front next week?
If he’s called ‘Rover’ …. yes :)
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: ncRover on February 18, 2023, 04:46:22 pm
No George Miller's fault. How he still starts is a joke. When he doesn't score he offers nothing.

I mean he is a striker. Looks like he's the new target now Williams is out the side.  He's out of form, every striker has these runs.

What attributes of his do you like?

Presses, pace, scored plenty before this bad run.  He has weaknesses but he's a league 2 striker.

I don’t think he’s quick.

Hopefully he can turn it around but I don’t think he offers much. We all lover a trier though.
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: glosterred on February 18, 2023, 04:48:17 pm
Seaman on for a brown, as Brown is open a yellow card may be save him getting another


COYR
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: glosterred on February 18, 2023, 04:49:33 pm
88 | Rovers are caught out pushing for the equaliser as the ball is hooked forward superbly to send David Ajiboye racing clear and he slots past Jonathan Mitchell 

2-0

COYR
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: colincramb on February 18, 2023, 04:49:49 pm
Ffs
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: ScillyRover on February 18, 2023, 04:50:10 pm
2-0 If you miss your chances your not going to win many games however good your approach play is. Sutton are piss poor but have taken theirs.
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: normal rules on February 18, 2023, 04:51:22 pm
How much longer is Miller allowed to be having a blip?
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: bpoolrover on February 18, 2023, 04:51:45 pm
Olowu has had a shocker, we did well for 30 mins then just went to pot, have lost points to
A really poor team today
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: foxbat on February 18, 2023, 04:52:22 pm
and here we are again ☹
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: deebee on February 18, 2023, 04:52:37 pm
We have only had 12 shots with 1 shot on target but 65% possession. They have had 14 shots with 6 on target that is the difference.
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: bobbymax on February 18, 2023, 04:53:26 pm
Bit of a travesty but we've been winning games we shouldn't. That said, Sutton really are piss poor.
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: normal rules on February 18, 2023, 04:53:34 pm
A draw would have been very acceptable today.
Disappointing
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: EasyforDennis on February 18, 2023, 04:54:06 pm
We have played all the pretty football but our play in the oppositions half is pedestrian at best.

We played all the football Sutton scored the goals.
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: drfchound on February 18, 2023, 04:54:41 pm
and here we are again ☹

TBF, Blackpool was only stating his opinion.
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: normal rules on February 18, 2023, 04:56:53 pm
What a diff a game makes.
Pre match 6 points from third place.
Now 9 points from third.
Ppg drops to 1.48 for the season.
3 points off 7th.
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: normal rules on February 18, 2023, 04:58:48 pm
1.48 ppg equates to 68 points end of season.
That’s no where near a playoff slot as it stands.
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: deebee on February 18, 2023, 04:58:56 pm
At least Bradford lost as well. " home games now need to win both.
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: Filo on February 18, 2023, 04:59:35 pm
We just can’t cope with the physical stuff
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: glosterred on February 18, 2023, 05:00:04 pm
If you don’t take your chances you don’t win matches. A disappointing result away from home. No doubt the doom mongers out there will be out in force tonight

On to next Saturday which should be a good game with a big crowd

Onwards and upwards


COYR
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: dickos1 on February 18, 2023, 05:09:39 pm
The first half hour we were very good,
Had the chances to win,
The new signings in brown, Nelson and Lakin have been excellent, even if we don’t go up.
Give them a chance to build a side they want and next season will be successful
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: normal rules on February 18, 2023, 05:21:46 pm
The first half hour we were very good,
Had the chances to win,
The new signings in brown, Nelson and Lakin have been excellent, even if we don’t go up.
Give them a chance to build a side they want and next season will be successful

Agreed.
It would still be nice to be in the playoff mix this season though.
Give the fans something to get remotely excited about .
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: Sammy Chung was King on February 19, 2023, 05:34:28 am
Yes let’s write off another season. This squad should be good enough to be in the playoffs bare minimum. Disappointing result move onto the next one. We need to be the aggressors in every game.
Title: Re: Sutton V TLOD
Post by: dickos1 on February 19, 2023, 08:38:27 am
Yes let’s write off another season. This squad should be good enough to be in the playoffs bare minimum. Disappointing result move onto the next one. We need to be the aggressors in every game.

Nobody is writing another season off, wind your neck in