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Title: Huddersfield V TLOD
Post by: glosterred on February 10, 2026, 05:52:52 pm
Tonight’s team


COYR
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Post by: Fal on February 10, 2026, 06:43:11 pm
COYR
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Post by: Barmby Rover on February 10, 2026, 06:45:15 pm
Fingers crossed that Rovers midfield will defend and press properly tonight.
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Post by: roversdaft on February 10, 2026, 06:54:21 pm
Well off our strongest side on paper here
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Post by: Barmby Rover on February 10, 2026, 07:01:04 pm
Our second team has been stronger than most of this division, Huddersfield care less about this competition than we do, I go for a win tonight, 1-2
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Post by: NickDRFC on February 10, 2026, 07:04:42 pm
8 changes from Huddersfield’s last league game compared to 10 for us. Alfie playing up front for them.
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Post by: roversdaft on February 10, 2026, 07:11:06 pm
Our second team has been stronger than most of this division, Huddersfield care less about this competition than we do, I go for a win tonight, 1-2

How can we not care about being 2 games from Wembley?
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Post by: Barmby Rover on February 10, 2026, 07:21:12 pm
To be fair it has worked so far this season, they have had shots unlike us unfortunately.
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Post by: roversdaft on February 10, 2026, 07:24:26 pm
15 passes around the back four for no reason
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Post by: Barmby Rover on February 10, 2026, 07:24:55 pm
Rovers not really penetrating their half at the moment.
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Post by: RoversInSpain on February 10, 2026, 07:26:33 pm
Wish the commentary geezer would stop calling Middleton Robinson on Rovers+ video stream
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Post by: tingleyrover on February 10, 2026, 07:27:37 pm
Has anyone got any paint I can watch dry?
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Post by: roversdaft on February 10, 2026, 07:31:01 pm
This formation just does not work at all.
A 40 year old lone striker up top, 4 stationary midfielders not making any runs and a holding midfielder stood between the centre halves.

Grant McCanns season in a nutshell
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Post by: ForsolongaRover on February 10, 2026, 07:31:33 pm
Wish the commentary geezer would stop calling Middleton Robinson on Rovers+ video stream

Sky commentator doesn’t know most of the Rovers players’ names.
Title: Re: Huddersfield V TLOD
Post by: keith79 on February 10, 2026, 07:33:25 pm
Its look like we've never played together before
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Post by: RoversInSpain on February 10, 2026, 07:34:12 pm
Has anyone got any paint I can watch dry?
Sadly no….. it’s not the Johnstones Paint Trophy anymore you know!

Penalteeeeeee
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Post by: Filo on February 10, 2026, 07:34:21 pm
Gibson looks like he’s got his can’t be arsed head on
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Post by: roversdaft on February 10, 2026, 07:34:53 pm
A gift
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Post by: Barmby Rover on February 10, 2026, 07:34:57 pm
1-0!!!!
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Post by: Metalmicky on February 10, 2026, 07:36:03 pm
Gibson looks like he’s got his can’t be arsed head on

I didn't realise he was playing..
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Post by: keith79 on February 10, 2026, 07:36:05 pm
Bill
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Post by: roversdaft on February 10, 2026, 07:39:06 pm
Nobody will ever convince me that inverted wingers is a great idea

Stifles momentum, and makes it obvious what the winger needs to do to cut back inside

I absolutely hate it
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Post by: Fal on February 10, 2026, 07:45:53 pm
For me Middleton needs to go back to the other side, Gibson showing why he isn’t in the team.
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Post by: RyRovers on February 10, 2026, 07:46:09 pm
Doesn’t help Middleton and Gibson are not good enough.
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Post by: Alan Southstand on February 10, 2026, 07:49:42 pm
Taxi for Gibson!
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Post by: steve@dcfd on February 10, 2026, 07:50:28 pm
The in midfield all the same players working to close down no pace going forward or backwards. They are doing a job but that's it. Gibson and Middleton again  okay defensively but not doing anything going forward. Gibson loses the ball when he try's Middleton not doing anything going forward. Defence okay but very slow. None of the players showing they are good enough for a good league one side
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Post by: jmt23 on February 10, 2026, 07:51:52 pm
Good lord, where to start with that? So disjointed as a team, and such lack of control of the game.

Still we are winning - get in!

Fingers crossed we try to attempt to play in the second half. It doesn’t look like it would take much of an improvement to beat these based on that first half.
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Post by: glosterred on February 10, 2026, 07:52:00 pm
Half time 0-1 this is not a classic game of football. But we lead and that is all that matters


COYR
Title: Re: Huddersfield V TLOD
Post by: Barmby Rover on February 10, 2026, 07:53:53 pm
Rovers can bless their lucky star they are ahead in this match, they have been in their penalty area maybe twice I reckon, a good job the ref was looking after us! He must have felt sorry for us. We need at least Adelakun and Bailey on at half time.
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Post by: IDM on February 10, 2026, 07:55:23 pm
Regardless of what folks think of some of our players starting tonight, I think it’s fair they get a game after the performance last Saturday.

These players are talented enough. 

It’s the lack of consistency that doesn’t see them featuring more frequently at league one level.  Sharp aside, who has nowt to prove.
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Post by: Peebles Rover on February 10, 2026, 07:59:37 pm
That really was another lacklustre first half though. Hopefully we’ll improve second half, and happy to be leading!
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Post by: ForsolongaRover on February 10, 2026, 08:07:02 pm
That first half replicated the lack of intensity at Wycombe. If they don’t show more enterprise in the second, it reflects badly on (lack of) managerial influence.
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Post by: ForsolongaRover on February 10, 2026, 08:09:10 pm
That was a bad miss by Close!
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Post by: Metalmicky on February 10, 2026, 08:10:45 pm
1:1
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Post by: ChrisBx on February 10, 2026, 08:11:43 pm
Shite from Grehan and TLT.
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Post by: Barmby Rover on February 10, 2026, 08:12:24 pm
Getting caught flat footed straight after half time AGAIN!!!!
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Post by: tingleyrover on February 10, 2026, 08:12:58 pm
Anything hard and low is a goal.
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Post by: SydneyRover on February 10, 2026, 08:13:58 pm
''Substitution, Huddersfield Town. Cameron Ashia replaces Mickel Miller'' bbc

Sub comes on and scores.
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Post by: Petche on February 10, 2026, 08:18:50 pm
We can't string two passes together - awful!
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Post by: jmt23 on February 10, 2026, 08:19:58 pm
It’s a better game in this half by a mile.
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Post by: steve@dcfd on February 10, 2026, 08:20:25 pm
That goal defensively was useless from a poor attempt by Grehan to Nixon not  going to close it down. Poor attempt from TLT
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Post by: Spud on February 10, 2026, 08:23:44 pm
Anything hard and low is a goal.

At any level, low & hard tends to result in goals, especially in this weather.
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Post by: ForsolongaRover on February 10, 2026, 08:24:21 pm
 Robinson departs after maintaining a low profile
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Post by: roversdaft on February 10, 2026, 08:30:51 pm
That goal defensively was useless from a poor attempt by Grehan to Nixon not  going to close it down. Poor attempt from TLT

Don’t forget, it came from OUR corner ffs
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Post by: Barmby Rover on February 10, 2026, 08:31:57 pm
Huddersfield have had 6 shots on target, TLT has let one in. Just saying.
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Post by: CheeseToastie on February 10, 2026, 08:35:42 pm
TLT is actually starting to embarrass the club with how bad he is. Wouldn't get a game in any other league 1 club
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Post by: RyRovers on February 10, 2026, 08:36:01 pm
The defence is awful, it’s like the parting of the waves every time they run at us.
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Post by: IDM on February 10, 2026, 08:37:38 pm
Huddersfield have had 6 shots on target, TLT has let one in. Just saying.

TLT is actually starting to embarrass the club with how bad he is. Wouldn't get a game in any other league 1 club

Which is it.?

Some comments by fans are embarrassing.!
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Post by: Barmby Rover on February 10, 2026, 08:39:03 pm
Adelakun and Hanlon on, ten minutes to win it?
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Post by: jmt23 on February 10, 2026, 08:40:21 pm
The lack of pace in the team is frightening in comparison to most teams I’ve seen. I hope Grant can sort that out next season
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Post by: Barmby Rover on February 10, 2026, 08:40:34 pm
Huddersfield have had 6 shots on target, TLT has let one in. Just saying.

TLT is actually starting to embarrass the club with how bad he is. Wouldn't get a game in any other league 1 club

Which is it.?

Some comments by fans are embarrassing.!

I think some are a little too quick to blame TLT when it is a failing of the whole defence.
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Post by: IDM on February 10, 2026, 08:41:47 pm
Always has to be a scapegoat. Why.?
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Post by: Metalmicky on February 10, 2026, 08:43:17 pm
Is there extra time if needed...?
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Post by: Bristol Red Rover on February 10, 2026, 08:43:30 pm
Stats -  we're now on 53 possession, thoiugh the beeb statto is off in some other sections, so guessing we're still shite?
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Post by: Dutch Uncle on February 10, 2026, 08:44:14 pm
TLT just kept us in it with a great save
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Post by: RyRovers on February 10, 2026, 08:44:54 pm
Is there extra time if needed...?

No straight to pens
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Post by: roversdaft on February 10, 2026, 08:46:18 pm
Huddersfield have one of the shortest midfields I’ve seen in ages?

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Post by: Fal on February 10, 2026, 08:46:26 pm
Is there extra time if needed...?

Straight to pens unless there’s a goal in the next few mins
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Post by: vaya on February 10, 2026, 08:47:44 pm
Huddersfield have one of the shortest midfields I’ve seen in ages?



Perhaps they're just far away.
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Post by: roversdaft on February 10, 2026, 08:49:05 pm
Maxwell, what are you doing
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Post by: tingleyrover on February 10, 2026, 08:50:09 pm
I take it back. TLT has kept us in the game.
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Post by: Dutch Uncle on February 10, 2026, 08:50:30 pm
Another great save from TLT
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Post by: Bristol Red Rover on February 10, 2026, 08:51:43 pm
More saves to come from TLT  :chair:
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Post by: Pintolager on February 10, 2026, 08:51:57 pm
TLT could be our penalty hero
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Post by: coventryrover on February 10, 2026, 08:52:18 pm
Tim is getting tok much criticism.   For me it's the two rows of four in front of him.   
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Post by: roversdaft on February 10, 2026, 08:52:32 pm
Another f*cling corner for rovers, and they end up breaking away and nearly scoring again
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Post by: Metalmicky on February 10, 2026, 08:53:49 pm
Pens it is...
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Post by: jmt23 on February 10, 2026, 08:54:12 pm
Much better half of football, some scary moments but I feel a lot happier after that, irrespective of the penalties.
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Post by: big fat yorkshire pudding on February 10, 2026, 08:56:57 pm
Not a great game let's be honest.  TLT played well for me, hope he can pull off the pens.
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Post by: Bristol Red Rover on February 10, 2026, 08:58:16 pm
May saved!  :scarf:
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Post by: roversdaft on February 10, 2026, 08:59:00 pm
Oh dear Mols, way too casual
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Post by: roversdaft on February 10, 2026, 08:59:40 pm
TLT ON FIRE!!!!
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Post by: Bristol Red Rover on February 10, 2026, 09:00:13 pm
2 saves from TLT! sadly also on Molly
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Post by: Bristol Red Rover on February 10, 2026, 09:00:57 pm
Close scores
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Post by: roversdaft on February 10, 2026, 09:01:25 pm
TLT Hat trick!!
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Post by: Petche on February 10, 2026, 09:01:51 pm
TLT is actually starting to embarrass the club with how bad he is. Wouldn't get a game in any other league 1 club

I think you're embarrasing yourself with that rubbish.
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Post by: IDM on February 10, 2026, 09:02:24 pm
3 saves now.. what a shit keeper eh.????
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Post by: PDX_Rover on February 10, 2026, 09:02:30 pm
Is he Paul Crichton in disguise?
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Post by: Bristol Red Rover on February 10, 2026, 09:03:04 pm
Gotts makes it 2-0
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Post by: PDX_Rover on February 10, 2026, 09:03:19 pm
Get in there
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Post by: Peebles Rover on February 10, 2026, 09:03:29 pm
TLT take a bow!!
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Post by: Metalmicky on February 10, 2026, 09:03:36 pm
We won... unbelievably...
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Post by: roversdaft on February 10, 2026, 09:03:41 pm
Crazy crazy crazy
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Post by: RyRovers on February 10, 2026, 09:03:47 pm
TLT Man of the match
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Post by: ScillyRover on February 10, 2026, 09:04:05 pm
Take a bow TLT
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Post by: IDM on February 10, 2026, 09:04:17 pm
That’ll do nicely..
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Post by: Bristol Red Rover on February 10, 2026, 09:04:42 pm
Penalty kings - Sharp too. But what a night for Timmy!
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Post by: jmt23 on February 10, 2026, 09:05:37 pm
Well done TLT some big saves in the game and then that shot out. 2 excellent diving saves from good penalties.
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Post by: drfchound on February 10, 2026, 09:06:02 pm
TLT the hero tonight.
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Post by: idler on February 10, 2026, 09:06:38 pm
Another £50k in the bank.
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Post by: Barmby Rover on February 10, 2026, 09:06:51 pm
TLT gets us through, still useless?
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Post by: Filo on February 10, 2026, 09:07:06 pm
TLT is actually starting to embarrass the club with how bad he is. Wouldn't get a game in any other league 1 club
This aged really well
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Post by: steve@dcfd on February 10, 2026, 09:10:37 pm
 Would you believe it TLT in the game and the penalties MOM papered over the massive cracks in the team. Grehan very poor Maxwell can go for me at the end of the season we need better. Midfield one paced even when Gotts and Bailey came on. Attack wasn't good enough. We won very good but we need 10 times better when we play these in the league.
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Post by: glosterred on February 10, 2026, 09:10:46 pm
Jan Budtz, Paul Crichton and now TLT

Onwards and upwards


COYR
Title: Re: Huddersfield V TLOD
Post by: moses on February 10, 2026, 09:18:50 pm
Maxwell trying to Meg their winger by his own penalty box nearly cost us.
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Post by: The Beast on February 10, 2026, 09:20:46 pm
Would you believe it TLT in the game and the penalties MOM papered over the massive cracks in the team. Grehan very poor Maxwell can go for me at the end of the season we need better. Midfield one paced even when Gotts and Bailey came on. Attack wasn't good enough. We won very good but we need 10 times better when we play these in the league.

It’s hard to look good away at a team that realistically are always going to have better players than us. They’re a big club at this level, we never will be. We’re not Barcelona but we won, enjoy the moment, have a cuppa tea maybe even a chocolate Hobnob.