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Title: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: Dutch Uncle on September 07, 2024, 03:19:01 pm
Slow start, both at the Ecopower and on here  :scarf:

 Starting Eleven
GK
19 Sharman-Lowe
DEF
2 Sterry
4 Anderson
25 McGrath
27 Fleming
MID
17 Bailey
24 Westbrooke
7 Molyneux
15 Clifton
11 Gibson
STR
14 Sharp

Substitutes
SUB
1 Lawlor
5 Olowu
10 Sbarra
18 Yeboah
20 Ironside
21 Hurst
33 Close
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: nice one rovers on September 07, 2024, 03:20:20 pm
Any action updates would be appreciated here in Greece.
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: Dutch Uncle on September 07, 2024, 03:22:21 pm
We are having more of the ball, looking OK but few clear chances
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: i_ateallthepies on September 07, 2024, 03:22:48 pm
Looks like its just thee and me (in Barcelona) then DU.
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: keepmoatman on September 07, 2024, 03:23:56 pm
Not a lot happening most of the play is in midfield. Rovers slightly the better team so far 23 mins gone.
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: Pancho Regan on September 07, 2024, 03:24:03 pm
Any action updates would be appreciated here in Greece.

Same here in Mallorca
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: nice one rovers on September 07, 2024, 03:26:14 pm
Proper international support on here today!
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: PDX_Rover on September 07, 2024, 03:28:31 pm
Decent game. We’re the better side overall. Gillingham looking to spoil momentum. As I write we have a triple chance….


It’s coming

Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: Dutch Uncle on September 07, 2024, 03:29:45 pm
I am watching via Sky Sports+ app here in Northern Ireland
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: dknward2 on September 07, 2024, 03:30:02 pm
Had about 4 decent chances could be easy 2 nil come on rovers

There we go
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: Barmby Rover on September 07, 2024, 03:30:08 pm
1-0!!!!!
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: PDX_Rover on September 07, 2024, 03:30:16 pm
Billllllly
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: Dutch Uncle on September 07, 2024, 03:30:16 pm
Billy 1--0  :scarf: :scarf:
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: Barmby Rover on September 07, 2024, 03:30:36 pm
Billy strikes again!!!
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: foxbat on September 07, 2024, 03:30:47 pm
Yessss !!!!!!!
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: dknward2 on September 07, 2024, 03:31:22 pm
Get in

Top of the league as it stands
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: keepmoatman on September 07, 2024, 03:31:34 pm
Hms piss this league
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: Pancho Regan on September 07, 2024, 03:31:54 pm
He’s on fire this young boy!!!
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: dknward2 on September 07, 2024, 03:32:03 pm
Billy getting pulled down as he scored could have been a penalty if he didn't score
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: PDX_Rover on September 07, 2024, 03:32:12 pm
Needs one more for 50 in a Rovers shirt.

He could get 40 this season… ridiculous
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: Barmby Rover on September 07, 2024, 03:32:26 pm
Nothing much happening, and then there goes Billy! He is a class above.
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: DearneValleyRover on September 07, 2024, 03:32:57 pm
Cracking finish
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: ChrisBx on September 07, 2024, 03:33:46 pm
Quiet game but we've looked comfortable throughout. Another before HT please!
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: Dutch Uncle on September 07, 2024, 03:34:39 pm
Moly close with a clever effort
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: PDX_Rover on September 07, 2024, 03:35:38 pm
Ooooh Moly with a cheeky effort onto the roof of the net.

I like Fleming. He’s some player.

Gillingham getting aggravated
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: PDX_Rover on September 07, 2024, 03:36:45 pm
McGrath is excellent. Smart CB
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: i_ateallthepies on September 07, 2024, 03:37:46 pm
Only the second they’ve conceded in the league so far, I believe
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: DearneValleyRover on September 07, 2024, 03:38:14 pm
McGrath is excellent. Smart CB

Can’t be true Gazlaz says he’s rubbish
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: Dutch Uncle on September 07, 2024, 03:40:01 pm
Amazing Sterry yellow (probably correct) but two Gills earlier not carded for worse offences

TSL does well from Gills freekick
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: Dutch Uncle on September 07, 2024, 03:41:44 pm
Billy misses good headed chance
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: dknward2 on September 07, 2024, 03:42:46 pm
Ref is garbage Flemming taken out all the time given nothing. Gills get a foul every time they go down
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: i_ateallthepies on September 07, 2024, 03:45:37 pm
Gills edging possession stats now
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: Dutch Uncle on September 07, 2024, 03:47:50 pm
HT 1-0
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: silent majority on September 07, 2024, 03:48:43 pm
We look comfortable though, more of the same 2nd half please!
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: PDX_Rover on September 07, 2024, 03:52:10 pm
Hutton and Coleman for them should be in the book. Repeat offenders.
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: ScillyRover on September 07, 2024, 03:52:56 pm
Played well that half. All of the team working hard, closing down. Molly is a marked man but getting forward despite that. A further goal early in the second half and we will win this.
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: Copps is Magic on September 07, 2024, 03:53:56 pm
Anything can happen from here. There's been a grand total 1 decent chance in the game, and it took the instincts of Sharp to score it.
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: Nudga on September 07, 2024, 03:54:41 pm
Get in

Top of the league as it stands

Barrow top as it stands
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: dknward2 on September 07, 2024, 03:55:40 pm
Hopefully we can convert some more of our chances, just need to score next
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: PDX_Rover on September 07, 2024, 03:57:02 pm
Billy missed a good header and Gibson shot wide. We’re creating more chances. Like our pressing.

Barrow keeper was sent off so they’re up against it second half
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: dknward2 on September 07, 2024, 03:57:13 pm
Get in

Top of the league as it stands

Barrow top as it stands

Barrow had a player sent off so could change
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: ForsolongaRover on September 07, 2024, 04:02:25 pm
Gills defence is well organised, so credit there, but GK looks vulnerable.

Ref does need to look more closely at their physical antics.
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: Beerseller on September 07, 2024, 04:05:07 pm
Get in

Top of the league as it stands

Barrow top as it stands

Barrow had a player sent off so could change

The player sent off was the keeper and they had no back up keeper on the bench.  An outfield player now in goal. 
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: dknward2 on September 07, 2024, 04:06:21 pm
Get in

Top of the league as it stands

Barrow top as it stands

Barrow had a player sent off so could change

The player sent off was the keeper and they had no back up keeper on the bench.  An outfield player now in goal. 

Excellent
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: PDX_Rover on September 07, 2024, 04:08:12 pm
Nevitt - the w@nker from Crewe.
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: silent majority on September 07, 2024, 04:12:29 pm
The chances are coming, we need to be taking them!
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: Dutch Uncle on September 07, 2024, 04:12:51 pm
More good stuff going forward, close to a second on a couple of occasions
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: Dutch Uncle on September 07, 2024, 04:13:46 pm
Gillingham getting very physical now
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: dknward2 on September 07, 2024, 04:14:10 pm
Getting nothing from the ref
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: DearneValleyRover on September 07, 2024, 04:15:07 pm
Ref’s a joke as per usual
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: Metalmicky on September 07, 2024, 04:15:25 pm
Like what I've seen of McGrath again...... lad's got a big future IMO...  I'd bring Billy off and put Ironside on.
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: Dutch Uncle on September 07, 2024, 04:15:33 pm
Gills close from a corner taken clearly out of the quadrant, even allowing for its shadow
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: dknward2 on September 07, 2024, 04:16:43 pm
Give it another 10 mins then changes from rovers
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: Copps is Magic on September 07, 2024, 04:16:55 pm
Lack of composure being shown from us in my opinion.
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: dknward2 on September 07, 2024, 04:17:40 pm
Ok maybe a bit earlier billy off ironside on
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: nice one rovers on September 07, 2024, 04:32:56 pm
Swindon get man sent off now!
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: mugnapper on September 07, 2024, 04:33:52 pm
Newport down to 9 men. Losing 1-4 at home to Port Vale.
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: IDM on September 07, 2024, 04:34:18 pm
Nowt happened in our game for the last 15 mins.??
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: PDX_Rover on September 07, 2024, 04:35:17 pm
Nevitt is an absolute tw@t
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: silent majority on September 07, 2024, 04:36:55 pm
We're just getting sloppy, good job they’re worse than us.
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: silent majority on September 07, 2024, 04:37:18 pm
Close and Hurst now on!
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: dknward2 on September 07, 2024, 04:37:26 pm
Close and Hurst on for Zain and Gibson
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: PDX_Rover on September 07, 2024, 04:39:15 pm
Newport down to 8 men according to Robbie Andrews.
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: Wiltshire Exile on September 07, 2024, 04:42:49 pm
Newport down to 8 men.

I believe that if Newport go down to 7 (or less!) players then the game is abandoned!

I stand to be corrected, of course.
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: IDM on September 07, 2024, 04:46:05 pm
Newport down to 8 men according to Robbie Andrews.

Still 9 according to the bbc website stats.
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: dknward2 on September 07, 2024, 04:46:33 pm
Come on rovers need to keep hold of the ball don't think molyneaux has had his best game today
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: Copps is Magic on September 07, 2024, 04:47:18 pm
We;ve been bad this 2nd half but luckily they've been worse.
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: dknward2 on September 07, 2024, 04:49:01 pm
Luke off olowu on
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: Wiltshire Exile on September 07, 2024, 04:50:25 pm
Newport down to 8 men.

I believe that if Newport go down to 7 (or less!) players then the game is abandoned!

I stand to be corrected, of course.

From the F.A. Laws of the Game, Law 3:
1. Number of Players
A match is played by two teams, each with a maximum of eleven players; one must be the goalkeeper. A match may not start or continue if either team has fewer than seven players.
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: foxbat on September 07, 2024, 04:54:36 pm
yesss !!! , well done lads
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: Metalmicky on September 07, 2024, 04:54:56 pm
Good result - invited it on a bit and Gills took encouragement from that.  Thought that Bailey and Moly disappeared a bit second half, but great result and onwards and upwards..
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: nice one rovers on September 07, 2024, 04:55:13 pm
Thanks for the comments folks.
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: PDX_Rover on September 07, 2024, 04:55:23 pm
Worked hard for that win. Should have been more than 1 but 3 points well earned. TSL had very little to do.
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: IDM on September 07, 2024, 04:55:23 pm
Three points in the bag.  Doesn’t sound like a great second half but a win is a win.!
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: Drover on September 07, 2024, 04:57:22 pm
Great result,think some underestimate the hard work that was needed for that,and not many players would have scored with a finish like that with his back to goal ,Im so Happy,so Happy!  :scarf: :scarf: :scarf: :woohoo: :woohoo:
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: ncRover on September 07, 2024, 04:58:10 pm
Who got motm
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: ForsolongaRover on September 07, 2024, 05:00:50 pm
Sterry worked very hard today and was always looking to get attacks going.
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: dknward2 on September 07, 2024, 05:01:10 pm
Attendance: 7,546 (637). #drfc
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: ForsolongaRover on September 07, 2024, 05:02:18 pm
Barrow concede last gasp goal - Rovers top?
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: dknward2 on September 07, 2024, 05:02:44 pm
We are top barrow only drew
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: IDM on September 07, 2024, 05:03:04 pm
Swindon 100th minute equaliser at Barrow.  Icing on the cake.!

Early days folks..
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: Scooter on September 07, 2024, 05:06:44 pm
Who got motm

McGrath well deserved
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: Bessie Red on September 07, 2024, 05:07:10 pm
Who got motm
McGrath
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: Wiltshire Exile on September 07, 2024, 05:24:54 pm
BBC Possession Stats: Rovers 43%, Gills 57%.
Hmmm!
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: dknward2 on September 07, 2024, 05:31:05 pm
Glad I was wrong in pvo went for the draw
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: Petche on September 07, 2024, 07:54:16 pm
A good ground out win. I thought Gillingham were absolutely toothless up front, they don't appear to have addressed the lack of goals issue they had last season.
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: RobTheRover on September 07, 2024, 09:11:03 pm
A good ground out win. I thought Gillingham were absolutely toothless up front, they don't appear to have addressed the lack of goals issue they had last season.

Agreed, they are dangerous from set pieces but lack any sort of cutting edge from open play.
Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: drfchound on September 07, 2024, 09:58:45 pm
A good ground out win. I thought Gillingham were absolutely toothless up front, they don't appear to have addressed the lack of goals issue they had last season.

Agreed, they are dangerous from set pieces but lack any sort of cutting edge from open play.

Exactly what we were saying on the way home Rob.

Title: Re: Rovers vs Gills
Post by: Dagenham Rover on September 08, 2024, 01:54:57 pm
A good ground out win. I thought Gillingham were absolutely toothless up front, they don't appear to have addressed the lack of goals issue they had last season.


Agreed, they are dangerous from set pieces but lack any sort of cutting edge from open play.



Not dangerous enough though :) :)