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Viking Chat => Viking Chat => Topic started by: selby on April 21, 2025, 09:02:59 pm
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One down two to go, after a great result today another quicker than normal turn around sees what could be the two hardest games of the season stand between us and our preferred ending to the season.
And now we sit in the devils seat top of the division a position that nobody seems to want to keep over the last few weeks with long time leaders Walsall and short time Port Vale hitting the buffers.
So will we be the team to make a stand for a couple of weeks and claim the prize at the end of the season? can we reach the heights of todays defensive display and hold off the challengers ahead? two of the best sides in the division to overcome, and if we do who could possibly challenge the fact we would deserve any praise that comes our way.
Todays display had a bit of everything in it , setting off at a fast pace, getting forward as often as possible and scoring two very good goals before half time. Then in the second half being forced to play on our own half and having to defend stoutly, while mostly dealing with situations easily with the keeper very rarely troubled at all.
Bradford meanwhile were frustrated once again when pegged back in the last few minutes by our old boy Mandeville at Chesterfield drawing what must have been at one time with a two goal lead what they thought would be a great win and game for them.
Everything is now in our own hands, compliments to the players and management who in spite of injuries have found a way to win games, and actually look a good unit going forward and tight at the back, Bailey and Anderson looking class acts, and Molineux well what can you say about his run and slalom down the wing, worth the entrance money on it's own.
Bradford meanwhile got pegged back in added on time that must have been a sickener for players and supporters alike as well as the Yorkshire Post and their recurring yearly doubts will be on the rise again.
Watching their regular broadcast being a big fish in a small pool, they are what I term a bullying side, big in having big crowds and a big stadium, but apart from the odd good player a decent average division 2 side, nothing special, a soft underbelly at the back, but in Pointon Pattison and Halliday have players that can hurt you, the team as a whole liking to dish the physical stuff out, but not that keen on getting a bit back.
So like the playoffs last season we have been here before, looking good and favourites but vulnerable, we very much need to be on it and play the game not the occasion.
They will come on to us, try and intimidate physically something we need to stand up to but not get involved in, we are the better football side and have showed it in our last few games with them.
Play well and it is there for us IMHO, what do you think? lots to talk about, a game to play in our minds all this coming week, tactics and line ups second to emotions for us the supporters, please have your say.
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Well win the game and promotion, go to Notts for the title.
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There's no room for complacency but our rivals must be feeling sick as the proverbial.parrots now and more worried about us than we should be about them.
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The momentum is with us now with the run we are on and while I don't want to get carried away, promotion is ours to lose now. GM will have the players prepared and I think they will do the job against Bradford in what will be a tough Yorkshire derby. As I have said before, we the fans should be singing from the start.
Can't wait!
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Odd side. They have scored 7 in their last two away games at decent sides in Chesterfield (3) and Swindon (4) but had drawn blanks in their previous three away games.
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Same team, same formation bar injuries please
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Same team, same formation bar injuries please
Cant see Senior being involved.
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Maxwell for Senior, perhaps Jay will be fit enough to play in a game that could see us as Champions with Owen back in his midfield role.
I have a dream that Port Vale capitulate on the day & we give Brad City a hiding. More than a dream, a belief.
Our City, Our club & dare I add, Our destiny.
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Just been reading some of the Bradford’s comments, on X, about their game and they’re very critical of the manager and, in particular, his choice of subs. Tried to go defensive and it obviously failed.
It’s still going to be a tough game, as the manager will want a reaction. Trouble is, if we score first, I can see their supporters very quickly getting on their backs and increasing the pressure on them. Let’s hope that’s how it works out, anyway.
No news yet coming out about McGrath or Ironside but I hope Grant is giving them both a bit more time and they’ll be fit and ready. Maxwell will replace Senior, no doubt, as Senior looked to be in a lot of pain. Billy will be back, which is no bad thing, of course.
It would seem Bradford may have one or two injuries as well, so hopefully that evens out.
ONE MORE WIN.
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Grant said McGrath will be fine for Saturday in his after match interview.
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Even if McGrath is fit for the Bradford game will he change the defence? Bailey and Tom Anderson have been superb.
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If we get drawn into playing Bradford’s way we will get beat, we are not a physical side.
Stick to what we can do at our best like today, move the ball around quick. Really good performance today against a decent side.
We have to stick to our strengths and compete physically when we have to.
Use intelligence to not get backed into corners where they get big lumps one on one in the air. Stop the service to them but mainly concentrate on our game. Play like today and we should beat Bradford.
The whole squad looks together, the guys coming off the bench are not sulking, they are coming in and contributing.
There is a belief about the place, if for some reason it looks iffy at any time, don’t get on the players backs, support them. Hopefully we score early and it’s not needed.
Look at the way Colchester supported their players. Supporters and players are one big team. We all want the same. Help push them over the line, we need to win this trophy.
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If we get drawn into playing Bradford’s way we will get beat, we are not a physical side.
Stick to what we can do at our best like today, move the ball around quick. Really good performance today against a decent side.
We have to stick to our strengths and compete physically when we have to.
Use intelligence to not get backed into corners where they get big lumps one on one in the air. Stop the service to them but mainly concentrate on our game. Play like today and we should beat Bradford.
The whole squad looks together, the guys coming off the bench are not sulking, they are coming in and contributing.
There is a belief about the place, if for some reason it looks iffy at any time, don’t get on the players backs, support them. Hopefully we score early and it’s not needed.
Look at the way Colchester supported their players. Supporters and players are one big team. We all want the same. Help push them over the line, we need to win this trophy.
Very well said on all counts.
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We focus on our game we will as against Tranmere and Colchester. Get sucked into Bradford’s style of play and we will get into trouble. Promotion is riding on this game GM will drill into our players what he wants each and player what he wants them to do. We are in the driving seat. at top of the league, and the momentum is with us. Bradford will have to attack to have any chance to win the game, which will leave holes for Mols to exploit and both set himself up and others to score goals and win us the game and promotion.
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Reckon we open north stand to home fans now? Barely any tickets left, about 250 total around the ground.
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Wow, just been on to get my seat and luckily my usual seat was the only one left in the general area I usually sit in. Really hope it's Doncaster folk and not residents of BD post codes, as its the northern most block in the west stand.
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We don’t have to beat Bradford to win promotion, we have another game the following Saturday.
However I wouldn’t change anything apart from Maxwell in for Senior if he doesn’t make it. JM and Billy on the bench, meaning one of the subs drops out, perhaps Sbarra.?
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If we get drawn into playing Bradford’s way we will get beat, we are not a physical side.
Stick to what we can do at our best like today, move the ball around quick. Really good performance today against a decent side.
We have to stick to our strengths and compete physically when we have to.
Use intelligence to not get backed into corners where they get big lumps one on one in the air. Stop the service to them but mainly concentrate on our game. Play like today and we should beat Bradford.
The whole squad looks together, the guys coming off the bench are not sulking, they are coming in and contributing.
There is a belief about the place, if for some reason it looks iffy at any time, don’t get on the players backs, support them. Hopefully we score early and it’s not needed.
Look at the way Colchester supported their players. Supporters and players are one big team. We all want the same. Help push them over the line, we need to win this trophy.
This is my biggest concern. It's the biggest frustration for me from this season. How we've constantly been drawn into playing the game the opposition wants instead of playing the way we know we can. Especially against teams like Bromley who want us to do one thing and we did it.
On a positive note, we've finally started making teams play the way we want and it's resulted in back-to-back 3-0 wins.
One more please lads!
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Rovers beat Bradford and they are champions, other teams are falling apart trying to keep up the pace, a Rovers win 2-0
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We don’t have to beat Bradford to win promotion, we have another game the following Saturday.
However I wouldn’t change anything apart from Maxwell in for Senior if he doesn’t make it. JM and Billy on the bench, meaning one of the subs drops out, perhaps Sbarra.?
The injury to Senior looked quite bad.
He stretched out to block a cross/shot by their player and immediately went down holding the back of his leg and the pain showed on his face.
I’m quite sure it is a hamstring tear and if so that will probably mean he is out until next season.
Really bad luck for the lad.
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Rovers beat Bradford and they are champions, other teams are falling apart trying to keep up the pace, a Rovers win 2-0
No.
We beat Bradford and we are promoted.
We need Port Vale to lose at the same time to be champions on Saturday.
Or we beat Bradford and Notts Co anyway..
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Senior was heartbroken coming off, I'd assumed initially he was letting us have a breather for five mins but the lad was distraught walking off so not a good one I don't think.
First goal is key as others have said - Tranmere and Colchester we scored first and kept the door shut at the other end, and then built on our lead. Same again at Bradford. Apart for like-for-like for Senior we've got to keep the same team, we've clicked massively last couple of games - we've been strong and brave, physical, and some of the football and passages of play has been excellent - it's just come together at the right time.
Get a goal first 20mins and I think we could tonk Bradford - go for three 3-0's in a row.
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Senior was heartbroken coming off, I'd assumed initially he was letting us have a breather for five mins but the lad was distraught walking off so not a good one I don't think.
First goal is key as others have said - Tranmere and Colchester we scored first and kept the door shut at the other end, and then built on our lead. Same again at Bradford. Apart for like-for-like for Senior we've got to keep the same team, we've clicked massively last couple of games - we've been strong and brave, physical, and some of the football and passages of play has been excellent - it's just come together at the right time.
Get a goal first 20mins and I think we could tonk Bradford - go for three 3-0's in a row.
Real shame about Senior but sadly that injury was the result of a brutal schedule this week.
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See Copps was watching the Chesterfield Bradford game
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I can't imagine how anyone could contemplate a change to defence for this game, the last six or seven games have been the first this season when our defence has not looked vulnerable with crosses and down the left hand side.
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I can't imagine how anyone could contemplate a change to defence for this game, the last six or seven games have been the first this season when our defence has not looked vulnerable with crosses and down the left hand side.
No choice assuming Senior’s injury is bad..
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I accept injury IDM I was alluding to by choice.
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More than anything else, we have no midweek game! What a killer these last two weeks have been. Even a Monday afternoon and Saturday lunchtime gap feels like a relief.
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I’m sure it’s going to be one hell of a game with it been a Yorkshire Derby, and with so much at stake, both teams are capable of winning this game, and it’s going to be quite simple in my eyes, whatever team can keep their cool and not let the opposition wind them up, then that team will win, I’m going to say it’s going to be nailed on that there will be at least 1 sending off, Bradford have the 2nd worst discipline in the league with 119 yellows and 3 reds in the league we have more reds 8 but only 78 yellows, so come on Rovers discipline needed, then I’m sure we will be champions.
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The referee will play a big part in the game, and if not careful could have it around his neck from the off.
It would help in the assistant linos were not just there for balls out and off sides and took part in the game and gave what they see (or should do), the standard this year of all the overall officials we have had has been as poor as I have ever seen it.
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In the Colchester game, I think the lino gave more fouls than the referee who seemed very reluctant to blow up for a foul.
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Just my opinion but I wouldn't mess around with the CB pairing of Anderson and Bailey even if McGrath is available again. My concern is McGrath is more likely to be intimidated into a battle whereas Bailey can continue to read the game with a cool head. He seems to communicate well from there keeping the back line on its toes.
By all means have McGrath on the bench but more of the same disciplined performance and keep the ball off Bradford and frustrate them.
We can all recall how Crewe messed our game up in last seasons play off semi when we couldn't get a grip after being knocked back quite early. Probably having a two goal lead worked against us.
They will obvs try to shut down Moly but if we're brave enough to play through the middle, as we also did v Colchester, we will open them up.
Crew if he continues in the same vein could be in for a great game.
Cool heads, big hearts required.
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Same ref as opening home game of season which was a 4-1 win :)
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Just my opinion but I wouldn't mess around with the CB pairing of Anderson and Bailey even if McGrath is available again. My concern is McGrath is more likely to be intimidated into a battle whereas Bailey can continue to read the game with a cool head. He seems to communicate well from there keeping the back line on its toes.
By all means have McGrath on the bench but more of the same disciplined performance and keep the ball off Bradford and frustrate them.
We can all recall how Crewe messed our game up in last seasons play off semi when we couldn't get a grip after being knocked back quite early. Probably having a two goal lead worked against us.
They will obvs try to shut down Moly but if we're brave enough to play through the middle, as we also did v Colchester, we will open them up.
Crew if he continues in the same vein could be in for a great game.
Cool heads, big hearts required.
That’s a good call DBR about Bailey being calmer in a physical battle in a local derby that means so much to both teams than perhaps Jay would be, in what has been a ‘breakthrough season’ for a young centre back, even though we’ll miss Owen’s prescence in midfield as a result.
Crew had a good game against Colchester. Clearly he’s learned that you also have to give everything in training to be considered for a place in the starting XI. He played some great 30-40 yard passes on Monday but he Broadbent & Gibson who also played some brilliant long balls out to Mols, need to remember that there’s a time & place for such a pass when it’s played across the midfield. Possession will be key on Saturday. Make sure that pass goes to a teammate.
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Bloody hell, it’s only Tuesday and I’m at Rovcon 3 already! ;)
Like others have said, it would be a shame if we messed with the back 4, but I would think it’s inevitable because of Jack’s injury. Nothing against Maxwell but I think Jack has the edge when having to defend. Anderson and Bailey were awesome and far too good to be messed with. Looking at the Chesterfield highlights, Bradford like to turn the ball over then bomb forward and get an overload. We’ve got to watch for that - Crew and Broadbent keeping a close eye on those situations.
Meanwhile, I wish we could utilise Street’s pace a bit more down the middle, especially early in the game. The number of times he was making the runs yesterday, but we somehow hesitated and he had to get back onside. We seem able to get through to Gibbo or Mols but that Crew pass to Street (at Tranmere) was an absolute killer ball.
There’s one thing, if Street tires in the second half, like yesterday, we’ve Billy waiting to come on and repay us for his head wobble v Wombles.
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What we lose in the defending stakes with the loss of Senior we more than gain in the attacking potential of JM. With him being able to push on it gives Gibson the opportunity to come inside and overload the middle, this then gives us the extra bodies in the penalty box to cause then issues.
Fair enough we need to defend strongly as a unit but if we click pushing forward its the stronger part of our game and brings the likes of Gibson, Clifton and more likely Mols into contention.
If we continue in the same vane as the last couple of games and good early press from us to set the momentum will see us home.
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Keep defence as it is with Nixon or Maxwell at left back if needed. Still not sure Maxwell is 100% and Nixon is a good player so I’d have no problem him starting.
As much as we don’t want to change the defence I’d say it’s as important to keep the midfield together. If McGarth comes back in you’d assume Bailey is back in midfield. It just seems to have stepped up a level in that area so rather we leave it be.
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I’ve just watched a young Bantams you tuber who surprised me with this stat; he said he feels that Bradford don’t deserve promotion as they’ve only won 5 away games all season. Can anyone remind me how many we’ve won?
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Bloody hell, it’s only Tuesday and I’m at Rovcon 3 already! ;)
Like others have said, it would be a shame if we messed with the back 4, but I would think it’s inevitable because of Jack’s injury. Nothing against Maxwell but I think Jack has the edge when having to defend. Anderson and Bailey were awesome and far too good to be messed with. Looking at the Chesterfield highlights, Bradford like to turn the ball over then bomb forward and get an overload. We’ve got to watch for that - Crew and Broadbent keeping a close eye on those situations.
Meanwhile, I wish we could utilise Street’s pace a bit more down the middle, especially early in the game. The number of times he was making the runs yesterday, but we somehow hesitated and he had to get back onside. We seem able to get through to Gibbo or Mols but that Crew pass to Street (at Tranmere) was an absolute killer ball.
There’s one thing, if Street tires in the second half, like yesterday, we’ve Billy waiting to come on and repay us for his head wobble v Wombles.
Well to help you relax in the meantime, have a watch of one of our previous encounters when going for promotion.
https://youtu.be/zGk0nKvYTmY?si=lcaSez4-fkFNpRun
Enjoy.
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I’ve just watched a young Bantams you tuber who surprised me with this stat; he said he feels that Bradford don’t deserve promotion as they’ve only won 5 away games all season. Can anyone remind me how many we’ve won?
Played 22
Won 5
Drawn 8
Lost 9
Goal Difference -6
Goals for 24
Goals against 30
Pretty crazy they’ve only won 5! Form kind of goes out the window though and it’s who can keep their nerve on the day! The confidence of some of our fans is giving me reminders of some booking hotels for Wembley last season.
Cooooome on roooovers!
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They have by far the best home record in League Two. Only lost twice this season. Us and....Tranmere.
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https://www.soccerstats.com/homeaway.asp?league=england4#google_vignette
Was looking last week, very interesting.
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https://www.soccerstats.com/homeaway.asp?league=england4#google_vignette
Was looking last week, very interesting.
Port Vale would look the ‘form team’ of the division then on those stats however, with 2 games to go & looking at theirs & Brad City’s results, we’re definitely in the ascendancy at the right time of the season.
One win…….one, & it’s League1 football next season!
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They have by far the best home record in League Two. Only lost twice this season. Us and....Tranmere.
We’re not playing them at their place
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Bloody hell, it’s only Tuesday and I’m at Rovcon 3 already! ;)
Like others have said, it would be a shame if we messed with the back 4, but I would think it’s inevitable because of Jack’s injury. Nothing against Maxwell but I think Jack has the edge when having to defend. Anderson and Bailey were awesome and far too good to be messed with. Looking at the Chesterfield highlights, Bradford like to turn the ball over then bomb forward and get an overload. We’ve got to watch for that - Crew and Broadbent keeping a close eye on those situations.
Meanwhile, I wish we could utilise Street’s pace a bit more down the middle, especially early in the game. The number of times he was making the runs yesterday, but we somehow hesitated and he had to get back onside. We seem able to get through to Gibbo or Mols but that Crew pass to Street (at Tranmere) was an absolute killer ball.
There’s one thing, if Street tires in the second half, like yesterday, we’ve Billy waiting to come on and repay us for his head wobble v Wombles.
Well to help you relax in the meantime, have a watch of one of our previous encounters when going for promotion.
https://youtu.be/zGk0nKvYTmY?si=lcaSez4-fkFNpRun
Enjoy.
Thank you DBR!
Some memories there...
The legend that was Carl Swan. Two of my favourite players: Ian and Stevie Lister. The man himself - Billy Bremner. Pat Lally, Hugh Dowd, Daral Pugh. All memorable players and characters.
That was the season Ian Nimmo topped it all off with a cracking headed goal against Bournemouth, at BV, in the last game of the season. Damn good game that was. Bournemouth were no mugs. In fact they went up the next season.
BobG
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Again, it reinforces the trust Billy put in Ian Snodin at 17. Charlie Crew, the stage is yours to do a similar job if McCann shares the wee man's confidence in him
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Bloody hell, it’s only Tuesday and I’m at Rovcon 3 already! ;)
Like others have said, it would be a shame if we messed with the back 4, but I would think it’s inevitable because of Jack’s injury. Nothing against Maxwell but I think Jack has the edge when having to defend. Anderson and Bailey were awesome and far too good to be messed with. Looking at the Chesterfield highlights, Bradford like to turn the ball over then bomb forward and get an overload. We’ve got to watch for that - Crew and Broadbent keeping a close eye on those situations.
Meanwhile, I wish we could utilise Street’s pace a bit more down the middle, especially early in the game. The number of times he was making the runs yesterday, but we somehow hesitated and he had to get back onside. We seem able to get through to Gibbo or Mols but that Crew pass to Street (at Tranmere) was an absolute killer ball.
There’s one thing, if Street tires in the second half, like yesterday, we’ve Billy waiting to come on and repay us for his head wobble v Wombles.
Well to help you relax in the meantime, have a watch of one of our previous encounters when going for promotion.
https://youtu.be/zGk0nKvYTmY?si=lcaSez4-fkFNpRun
Enjoy.
Thank you DBR!
Some memories there...
The legend that was Carl Swan. Two of my favourite players: Ian and Stevie Lister. The man himself - Billy Bremner. Pat Lally, Hugh Dowd, Daral Pugh. All memorable players and characters.
That was the season Ian Nimmo topped it all off with a cracking headed goal against Bournemouth, at BV, in the last game of the season. Damn good game that was. Bournemouth were no mugs. In fact they went up the next season.
BobG
That Bournemouth game was my first Rovers game. I was 10
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Bloody hell, it’s only Tuesday and I’m at Rovcon 3 already! ;)
Like others have said, it would be a shame if we messed with the back 4, but I would think it’s inevitable because of Jack’s injury. Nothing against Maxwell but I think Jack has the edge when having to defend. Anderson and Bailey were awesome and far too good to be messed with. Looking at the Chesterfield highlights, Bradford like to turn the ball over then bomb forward and get an overload. We’ve got to watch for that - Crew and Broadbent keeping a close eye on those situations.
Meanwhile, I wish we could utilise Street’s pace a bit more down the middle, especially early in the game. The number of times he was making the runs yesterday, but we somehow hesitated and he had to get back onside. We seem able to get through to Gibbo or Mols but that Crew pass to Street (at Tranmere) was an absolute killer ball.
There’s one thing, if Street tires in the second half, like yesterday, we’ve Billy waiting to come on and repay us for his head wobble v Wombles.
Well to help you relax in the meantime, have a watch of one of our previous encounters when going for promotion.
https://youtu.be/zGk0nKvYTmY?si=lcaSez4-fkFNpRun
Enjoy.
Watching that I’d have run through walls for Billy even now - what a team
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Bradford will be desperate to find a way to nullify Molyneux probably in a brutal way and by double or treble marking him. This should leave time and space for Crew, Sterry and Gibson to use their technical skills and Rob Street to be the big fast physical threat. We should have far too much for Bradford but my fear is that they will pole axe Mols early on. I hope the ref will be wise to any attempts.
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Bloody hell, it’s only Tuesday and I’m at Rovcon 3 already! ;)
Like others have said, it would be a shame if we messed with the back 4, but I would think it’s inevitable because of Jack’s injury. Nothing against Maxwell but I think Jack has the edge when having to defend. Anderson and Bailey were awesome and far too good to be messed with. Looking at the Chesterfield highlights, Bradford like to turn the ball over then bomb forward and get an overload. We’ve got to watch for that - Crew and Broadbent keeping a close eye on those situations.
Meanwhile, I wish we could utilise Street’s pace a bit more down the middle, especially early in the game. The number of times he was making the runs yesterday, but we somehow hesitated and he had to get back onside. We seem able to get through to Gibbo or Mols but that Crew pass to Street (at Tranmere) was an absolute killer ball.
There’s one thing, if Street tires in the second half, like yesterday, we’ve Billy waiting to come on and repay us for his head wobble v Wombles.
Well to help you relax in the meantime, have a watch of one of our previous encounters when going for promotion.
https://youtu.be/zGk0nKvYTmY?si=lcaSez4-fkFNpRun
Enjoy.
Brilliant DBR, I don't know how you found that but it's brought back some great memories!
I remember that was the year I drove over to Donny for the evening of the after-season Promotion Party which I think was at the Top Rank on Silver Street.
I won the spot prize for knowing the English translation of 'Status Quo' from Latin! I knew Bernie Ward's Latin lessons at Danum Grammar would come in useful one day!
I remember asking Alan Warboys who he thought was the best young Rovers player.
Of course, without hesitation he said "Ian Snodin. That boy is going to have a fine career in football".
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In the games against Swindon and Chesterfield they set off like a house on fire with a high press giving the defence no time on the ball and with Kavanagh, Pattison, and Pointon getting running in behind the defence looked dangerous on the ball and with Sarcevic's return from injury a potent force up front.
In a repeat of the Swindon game they succumbed in the second half to pressure and the manager getting pelters from the fans concerning his defensive tactics trying to defend a lead.
In all the games I have watched them they seem to be easy to run at, Hurst for us, Even old McGoldrick for Notts County, sending panic straight down the middle, and we have in Street, Molineux, Crew, plus others players to exploit this weakness, when they resort to bully and tactical foul tactics to stop attacks.
We need to play the game not the occasion, take the game to them where they are vulnerable, and if we do and play well we are a better side than them, with better team management on the side line. Just go out and prove it and don't get embroiled in the funny stuff they always come up with.
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The Rovers have finally started to put it together and Bradford will be up for the fight but it’s the first team to show weakness that will fall and imo ALL the pressure is on Bradford not to loose and that’s going to be hard with the mindset the Rovers players are in . 3-1 Win job done .
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Do we want Bradford to come up with us?
Would be another Yorkshire team in L1, but I do think it would be kind of funny if Walsall overtook them again.
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There are no Wrexham or Stockport in this league this season and there are three distinct levels of teams, all tight as regards points won the top seven or so who have been up there most of the year, a middle band like Salford who get the odd good result run but have not really been in trouble or threatened the top few teams all season, and the bottom five or six who have been struggling right from the off and is sorted mainly by the money the teams have available to spend on players.
With the money available to them for players, If Bradford or Port Vale don't win the league they have been managed poorly and out thought and played by Grant and our management team.
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Do we want Bradford to come up with us?
Would be another Yorkshire team in L1, but I do think it would be kind of funny if Walsall overtook them again.
I do. I live there so it is more like a home game for me rather than a 90 mile or so round trip to Donny. Plus my favourite pub for a pre and after match pint wouldn’t be an option if they stay down.
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Do we want Bradford to come up with us?
Would be another Yorkshire team in L1, but I do think it would be kind of funny if Walsall overtook them again.
I do. I live there so it is more like a home game for me rather than a 90 mile or so round trip to Donny. Plus my favourite pub for a pre and after match pint wouldn’t be an option if they stay down.
:that:
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There are no Wrexham or Stockport in this league this season and there are three distinct levels of teams, all tight as regards points won the top seven or so who have been up there most of the year, a middle band like Salford who get the odd good result run but have not really been in trouble or threatened the top few teams all season, and the bottom five or six who have been struggling right from the off and is sorted mainly by the money the teams have available to spend on players.
With the money available to them for players, If Bradford or Port Vale don't win the league they have been managed poorly and out thought and played by Grant and our management team.
We could finish the season only 4 points fewer than Wrexham did last season
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Do we want Bradford to come up with us?
Would be another Yorkshire team in L1, but I do think it would be kind of funny if Walsall overtook them again.
Of course we do but don't tell em that!
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Who is the ref for this game, and is he any good?
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Ross Joyce is the ref. Is he any good?
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87 tickets left according to the club ticket page
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In the US the game is live on ESPN. In Canada it would be on TSN.
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The crowd reaction at the end of the game like staying off the pitch is going to be crucial.
After being in front of the authorities because of a few idiots last season we are in danger of occurring a very big fine if anything stupid happens at full time, especially if emotions are running high.
The best outcome would be to stay off the playing area at the end of the game as it will cost the club a lot of money, and would also help the players and staff to recognise all the fans in the right manner.
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The crowd reaction at the end of the game like staying off the pitch is going to be crucial.
After being in front of the authorities because of a few idiots last season we are in danger of occurring a very big fine if anything stupid happens at full time, especially if emotions are running high.
The best outcome would be to stay off the playing area at the end of the game as it will cost the club a lot of money, and would also help the players and staff to recognise all the fans in the right manner.
The only way they will ever stop that is to punish the idiots that do it, not punish the club. Unfortunately games like this will bring them idiots out the woodwork. Thankfully it's a 12.30 kick off so might not have as much ale in some of them.
That said the club should be considering spending another £15k (roughly original previous fine) on additional stewards as mitigation so if it does happen atleast they could evidence an additional effort over the norm to stop it happening.
Unfortunately I expect some prats will be on there regardless of what the club tries to do and once a few get on it the flood gates will open.
I for one definitely won't be on the pitch regardless of result, and I will be booing those d**k heads that do go on.
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Bloke near us on Monday, looked coked up but in charge of two kids aged maybe 10 and 8 made as though he was going to go on pitch after the 3rd goal, leaving kids alone about 10 rows up.
By time he got down to the front I think he was too out of breath to manage it. Never seen him before, which is typical of the neandrathals who would do it.
The really sad thing is the youngest lad looked scared to death of being left on his own, while the older one was looking in awe.
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Bloke near us on Monday, looked coked up but in charge of two kids aged maybe 10 and 8 made as though he was going to go on pitch after the 3rd goal, leaving kids alone about 10 rows up.
By time he got down to the front I think he was too out of breath to manage it. Never seen him before, which is typical of the neandrathals who would do it.
The really sad thing is the youngest lad looked scared to death of being left on his own, while the older one was looking in awe.
At hull in the cup was next to a guy about 50 year old he looked out of his his with two kids he went to fight some hull fans with his two young kids in tow about 10 and 8 ,Sean him at a few away games
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These people shouldn’t have kids.
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To all the players staff and supporters today, have a good un and play the game not the occasion, we are better than them prove it today.
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Let's make it 10 games unbeaten an clinch promotion with a win
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Hope we have competent officials today who do not ruin the game by making bad decisions.
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Just been out for a brekky and a coach load of Bradford fans in the pub. They aren't confident. Worried about Molls and Billy.
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I'm worried about Billy.
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I'm worried about Billy.
He will come on with 15mins to go and score to secure a 2.0 win.
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If he comes on and stays on the pitch for 15 minutes that's good enough for me.
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Same XI other than Maxwell in for Senior. McGrath and Sharp back on bench. No Ironside or Wood again.
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I'm worried about Billy.
He will come on with 15mins to go and score to secure a 2.0 win.
Close!
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I'm worried about Billy.
He will come on with 15mins to go and score to secure a 2.0 win.
Close!
I had a tenner on it at 19-1 ......shouldve cashed out!
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Just reading the city forum and nearly all have said Halliday was lucky not to receive a red card for the challenge in the first half.
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The Bradford morons put on a perfect display as to why rovers were very right not to give them the entire north stand.
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Just reading the city forum and nearly all have said Halliday was lucky not to receive a red card for the challenge in the first half.
Ref barely even spoke to him. But couldn’t get his card out quick enough for Broadbent’s first challenge of the game. Some questionable decisions today, although I thought the penalty was fair.
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Thought we were excellent first half but coasted a bit in the second and were nearly caught out. Job done though, now let’s finish it at County.
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We won - they lost. That’s all that matters.
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Was young Terry there today.....?
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It looked like our second half plan as for them to push for an equaliser and then we hit them with long balls for Rob or Mols to finish them off.
Bradford did make a game of it though and gained in confidence.
Maxi was unlucky to concede the pen but definitely fell on their player and brought him down.
Nice that the long ball plan worked in the end though.
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Was young Terry there today.....?
He was, I saw him walk in front of the south stand after the game.
We were singing his name and he was applauding.
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Looking in good health as well.
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I'm worried about Billy.
He will come on with 15mins to go and score to secure a 2.0 win.
So close!! :thumbsup:
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Was young Terry there today.....?
Saw him with Gavin before the game and he was happy to have photos & selfies with him - I got one. Looking in rude health and on top form, long may it continue! :thumbsup:
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Has Sterry done something to his hands/wrists? Noticed he's not been able to take throw ins for a few weeks?
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Dislocated shoulder I believe
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Just watched the game again. Unbelievable really. What a game. High stakes. Rivals. A red card. Penalty. Penalty save.
And then Billy scores the winner after coming on.
Rovers keeps producing these dramatic brilliant memories for us, don’t they?
And I LOVED watching Grant’s speech - superb. When he breaks into song at the end. f**king magic.