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Title: Rovers v Orient
Post by: IDM on January 27, 2026, 07:21:49 pm
https://x.com/drfc_official/status/2016221215711457465/photo/1

Can’t copy the image, sorry!

New CB in for Broadbent..
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: dknward2 on January 27, 2026, 07:25:04 pm
Just had a bet on orient to win, and said rovers lose in PvO seen as I never win should mean rovers win
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: Colemans Left Hook on January 27, 2026, 07:25:17 pm
On P & O I have gone for a win once (away at Stevenage)  and a draw for the other 25 games .   
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: Blue Green Algae on January 27, 2026, 07:26:34 pm
Is Maxwell injured? If not, could he be on his way out?
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: Cramby10 on January 27, 2026, 07:29:55 pm
Such a poor call putting Bailey back in midfield. We’ve weakened an already weak defence.
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: sedwardsdrfc on January 27, 2026, 07:30:36 pm
Why is our best centre half in midfield when we have 2 decent midfielders on the bench. Really hope I’m prove wrong but this decision is very questionable
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: Petche on January 27, 2026, 07:33:16 pm
Grant seems determined to stick with McGrath. Is he not seeing the mistakes every week?
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: Colemans Left Hook on January 27, 2026, 07:37:18 pm
Mrs Coleman just told me this match is on 503 live and we can tape it

"Turned out nice"   

thought Barnsley would get a result at Cardiff as their centre forward goalscorer is out injured but losing 1-0  - haven't given up hope for them tonight though

Wigan already 1-0 down (and counting)

Lincoln 1-0 v Bradford which I just realised is good for us  :headbang:
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: roversdaft on January 27, 2026, 07:52:10 pm
Why is our best centre half in midfield when we have 2 decent midfielders on the bench. Really hope I’m prove wrong but this decision is very questionable

He’s probably our best striker too!!

He’s got to go where we are weakest, and for me, the midfield is too soft when he’s not in there.
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: Colemans Left Hook on January 27, 2026, 07:57:47 pm
I am sure that Jodie bloke in the studio used to play for Orient  so who is there for us ??
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: IDM on January 27, 2026, 08:01:45 pm
Such a poor call putting Bailey back in midfield. We’ve weakened an already weak defence.

So you’re giving our new CB no chance, no chance at all, of being any good.??
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: sedwardsdrfc on January 27, 2026, 08:06:14 pm
Such a poor call putting Bailey back in midfield. We’ve weakened an already weak defence.

So you’re giving our new CB no chance, no chance at all, of being any good.??

There’s 2 CBs and one of them has had lots of chances.
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: IDM on January 27, 2026, 08:08:31 pm
That’s not the point, he’s claiming we have weakened the defence when we have put a new player in.. Bailey is great everywhere but it’s a bit early to say the defence is weaker..
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: Bristol Red Rover on January 27, 2026, 08:17:00 pm
I'd give a pen for that throat shirt grab on Okoronkwo.
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: dknward2 on January 27, 2026, 08:18:25 pm
Orient should have scored then all from jay not dealing with it
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: Bristol Red Rover on January 27, 2026, 08:19:10 pm
Open game, goals are a coming....
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: Cramby10 on January 27, 2026, 08:20:21 pm
Such a poor call putting Bailey back in midfield. We’ve weakened an already weak defence.

So you’re giving our new CB no chance, no chance at all, of being any good.??
you couldn’t be further from the truth. I’ve never seen him play.  I’m talking about McGrath!
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: Sammy Chung was King on January 27, 2026, 08:27:38 pm
You need to show faith in the guy. I remember Rob Jones turning up, some were saying,  great a reject from a relegated side. He turned out to be a legend. Most people need someone to show faith in them, it brings out the best from people.
I think he will turn out to be a good signing Byrne.
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: roversdaft on January 27, 2026, 08:29:12 pm
We look a million times better with this line up

New lad in defence is very assured, won every duel so far
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: Bristol Red Rover on January 27, 2026, 08:29:25 pm
Mols on fire so far.
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: sedwardsdrfc on January 27, 2026, 08:30:05 pm
You need to show faith in the guy. I remember Rob Jones turning up, some were saying,  great a reject from a relegated side. He turned out to be a legend. Most people need someone to show faith in them, it brings out the best from people.
I think he will turn out to be a good signing Byrne.

Hadn’t Jones just won promotion with Weds when we signed him. Not sure the negative comments haven’t been imagined by some around him
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: Bristol Red Rover on January 27, 2026, 08:41:40 pm
Fantastic team goal!

Game over?
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: Sammy Chung was King on January 27, 2026, 08:42:34 pm
No I seem to remember he had been relegated with Scunthorpe, maybe I remember wrong if so apologies.
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: sedwardsdrfc on January 27, 2026, 08:43:53 pm
Why is our best centre half in midfield when we have 2 decent midfielders on the bench. Really hope I’m prove wrong but this decision is very questionable

What do I know keep him in midfield!!
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: Sammy Chung was King on January 27, 2026, 08:44:39 pm
Yes he did come from Wednesday, ah well minds going, haha.
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: Bristol Red Rover on January 27, 2026, 08:46:34 pm
Yes! Pen
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: roversdaft on January 27, 2026, 08:47:17 pm
We are staying up, after what I’ve seen, we will have a nice mid table finish I’m sure of it
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: IDM on January 27, 2026, 08:48:14 pm
How many games since our last league penalty.?
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: Bristol Red Rover on January 27, 2026, 08:48:19 pm
Woohooo! 2 - 0 Mols!

Similar foul to earlier.
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: GazDRFC on January 27, 2026, 08:48:58 pm
Should have been a red. Last man challenge with no attempt to play the ball
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: Bristol Red Rover on January 27, 2026, 08:50:00 pm
Wellens having a reight old meltdown.
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: ScillyRover on January 27, 2026, 08:51:09 pm
Wellens blowing steam out of his ears :)
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: Colemans Left Hook on January 27, 2026, 08:51:40 pm
I'm watching about 10 mins behind deliberately

Did you see Wellens writing out the pizza orders from Just Eat for half time

at 2-0 down it certainly is food for thought
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: roversdaft on January 27, 2026, 08:52:08 pm
Wellens having a reight old meltdown.
Can’t believe what I’m seeing here!

Leyton Orient tried to make 3 substitutes 1 minute before half time!!
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: Blue Green Algae on January 27, 2026, 08:53:18 pm
Should have been a red. Last man challenge with no attempt to play the ball

Surprised it wasn't a red. I can only assume the ref thinks Okoronkwo isn't getting to the ball anyway, so it's not a DOGSO.
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: dknward2 on January 27, 2026, 08:56:07 pm
Been pointed out we have lost the highest points this season with 25 if we had kept them we could have been top 4 easy.

Expect to see 3 changes from orient at half time wellens will be telling them we conceded 3 on Saturday so need to get forward
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: Bristol Red Rover on January 27, 2026, 08:57:09 pm
Is that up to 17th in the live league. 13 pts off play offs!  :lol:
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: roversdaft on January 27, 2026, 08:58:11 pm
5 goals in 2 games…

Any other side would assume that first game is 3-0 and second game 2-0, that they would take all 6 points….

This is Rovers though
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: Colemans Left Hook on January 27, 2026, 08:59:20 pm
was the bloke who gave the pen away the same one that grabbed Frankies shirt and should have given a pen away earlier ?
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: Bristol Red Rover on January 27, 2026, 09:00:26 pm
was the bloke who gave the pen away the same one that grabbed Frankies shirt and should have given a pen away earlier ?
I think so.
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: Metalmicky on January 27, 2026, 09:04:45 pm
I think Richie's been to Turkey...
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: dknward2 on January 27, 2026, 09:05:24 pm
was the bloke who gave the pen away the same one that grabbed Frankies shirt and should have given a pen away earlier ?

I would be furious if I was a Orient fan absolutely no need to touch Frankie
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: dknward2 on January 27, 2026, 09:06:28 pm
Four changes for them wow hope they don't get any injuries hehe
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: IDM on January 27, 2026, 09:09:25 pm
Should have been a red. Last man challenge with no attempt to play the ball

Surprised it wasn't a red. I can only assume the ref thinks Okoronkwo isn't getting to the ball anyway, so it's not a DOGSO.

Haven’t seen the incident but if a foul for a penalty is deemed to be challenging for the ball, it’s not a red card, “last man” DOGSO or not..
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: roversdaft on January 27, 2026, 09:10:15 pm
3-0
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: Bristol Red Rover on January 27, 2026, 09:10:57 pm
Ooh heck. Wellens reaching for his blood pressure meds...

We want 4!
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: Sammy Chung was King on January 27, 2026, 09:11:05 pm
Keep going rovers, let’s have a few more, keep the back door shut though. Bailey gives us a goal threat from midfield.
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: Colemans Left Hook on January 27, 2026, 09:12:18 pm
perhaps they might actually sack Wellens now - this is the 3rd chance they have had to sack him this season
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: IDM on January 27, 2026, 09:13:12 pm
Looking at tonight’s fixtures, should Northampton lose and we get another 2 goal difference swing vs Burton (they lose too) and we would be out of the bottom four.

But let’s not let this lead go tonight first.!
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: SydneyRover on January 27, 2026, 09:13:25 pm
Great corner routine for the goal, surprised Wellens wasn't awake to that, we've used it before.
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: dknward2 on January 27, 2026, 09:13:59 pm
Need to get the goal difference sorted now
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: dknward2 on January 27, 2026, 09:14:52 pm
Need to keep the pressure on but expecting a red card
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: GazDRFC on January 27, 2026, 09:15:08 pm
Should have been a red. Last man challenge with no attempt to play the ball

Surprised it wasn't a red. I can only assume the ref thinks Okoronkwo isn't getting to the ball anyway, so it's not a DOGSO.

Haven’t seen the incident but if a foul for a penalty is deemed to be challenging for the ball, it’s not a red card, “last man” DOGSO or not..


Wasn't a challenge for the ball. Okoronkwo was ahead of his man, chasing the keeper for a bouncing ball between the 2 of them in the box, the defenders pulls him down from behind
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: IDM on January 27, 2026, 09:15:47 pm
Burton drawing now.. oh well, we can’t go better than get our own 3 points..
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: dknward2 on January 27, 2026, 09:22:49 pm
Could really do with a 4th
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: Bristol Red Rover on January 27, 2026, 09:24:08 pm
Funny shot there of Wellens spitting on himself.
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: ChrisBx on January 27, 2026, 09:25:06 pm
Brilliant reaction to Saturday's result.
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: SydneyRover on January 27, 2026, 09:26:34 pm
The game's a bit slower against a stacked defence but weve have a couple of good breaks.
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: dknward2 on January 27, 2026, 09:28:37 pm
Frankie looking tired could do with a break nice tactical injury needed
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: Bristol Red Rover on January 27, 2026, 09:29:09 pm
Sub time?
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: dknward2 on January 27, 2026, 09:30:25 pm
Come on Bill
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: Metalmicky on January 27, 2026, 09:31:44 pm
Zorro is coming on for Leyton....
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: dknward2 on January 27, 2026, 09:31:52 pm
Rotherham winning so we move up a place
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: Bristol Red Rover on January 27, 2026, 09:33:05 pm
Zorro is coming on for Leyton....
Do we have the 3 musketeers to come on?
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: roversdaft on January 27, 2026, 09:38:10 pm
Huge shout out to Byrne!!

Only signed yesterday, and has organised our back four seamlessly. Won every duel so far, and looks a real calming influence

Well done on your debut
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: IDM on January 27, 2026, 09:41:04 pm
Burton losing now..  come on Rovers, let’s have a couple more.!
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: Bristol Red Rover on January 27, 2026, 09:44:50 pm
Sitting back... don't like it!
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: SydneyRover on January 27, 2026, 09:46:11 pm
looks like were after a clean sheet
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: Bristol Red Rover on January 27, 2026, 09:47:16 pm
Ha! Seems we were offside for our pen decision.
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: SydneyRover on January 27, 2026, 09:48:54 pm
by quite a distance
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: Bristol Red Rover on January 27, 2026, 09:50:19 pm
Streaker?
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: Peebles Rover on January 27, 2026, 09:51:49 pm
Think I'm safe to say it now, but Leyton Orient look shocking
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: Peebles Rover on January 27, 2026, 09:55:02 pm
Great win, we're looking way more confident now, and a real threat going forward
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: sedwardsdrfc on January 27, 2026, 09:56:01 pm
Get in. We’ll done lads shouldn’t have doubted
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: Bristol Red Rover on January 27, 2026, 09:57:13 pm
Well deserved win. Onwatds...  :clapping:
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: Bristol Red Rover on January 27, 2026, 09:59:09 pm
Think I'm safe to say it now, but Leyton Orient look shocking

Agreed. Definitely part of that was us making them look shocking. We pressed so well, the whole team did.
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: glosterred on January 27, 2026, 10:36:11 pm
A good team performance, I don’t think Orient looked like scoring bar hitting the post in the first half. Good to keep a clean sheet as well.

Onwards and upwards

COYR
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: Dagenham Rover on January 27, 2026, 11:16:05 pm
and a tactical goalkeeper injury :)
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: Bessie Red on January 27, 2026, 11:55:42 pm
Such a poor call putting Bailey back in midfield. We’ve weakened an already weak defence.
Extremely poor .... yeah right!!
Title: Re: Rovers v Orient
Post by: Bessie Red on January 27, 2026, 11:59:43 pm
How many games since our last league penalty.?
First one since first game of the season!