Bristol Rovers v TLOD Rovers

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Rovers (donny) haven't lost to Rovers (bristol) since March 1988, and have won all 5 contests since then 

[Dabby]

Todays Team - Lawlor, Mason, Wright, Butler (C), Baudry, Garratt, Houghton, Kongolo, Beestin, Rowe, Marquis.

Subs - Marosi, Alcock, Whiteman, Ben Khemis, Longbottom, Mandeville, May.

[Filo]

Three at the back in a diamond, why do I feel anxious?

[steve@dcfd]

Looks as though it could be three at the back again. Baudry on the left not his best postion and doesn’t like playing there.

No Blair again so we don’t have any good wingbacks. Mason and Garrett are ok defenders but going forward a big question mark.

The midfield relies on Houghton and Rowe.

Up front we have Marquis who again will have to chase all over to get the ball as no providers.

Like Beestin the bench is full of mediocrity.

As the manager and CEO says we are evolving as a team!!

[goalkick]

Hope I'm wrong but all I can say is oh dear. Sure they will do their best.

[eastender]

Three at the back in a diamond, why do I feel anxious?

Your anxious because we've got Kongolo and mason down our Right.

[Metalmicky]

Flaming hell chaps........ Cheer up it's nearly Christmas...

[ZiggerZagger]

Merry Christmas chaps, now go fill your boots. 

Got a bad feeling about this team, 3 at the back, Kongo in front of Mason. Looks like the long ball up to Marquis.

[les@donr]

Good morning everyone! Another must win game, but can we get the win is the question?

[Wiltshire Exile]

Looks as though it could be three at the back again. Baudry on the left not his best postion and doesn’t like playing there.

No Blair again so we don’t have any good wingbacks. Mason and Garrett are ok defenders but going forward a big question mark.

The midfield relies on Houghton and Rowe.

Up front we have Marquis who again will have to chase all over to get the ball as no providers.

Like Beestin the bench is full of mediocrity.

As the manager and CEO says we are evolving as a team!!

Whiteman, Mandeville and May mediocre? Give it a rest!

[Filo]

Sounds like we're not doing very well

[PDX_Rover]

Ggggggggooooooal

[CottyRover]

Penalty!

[Wiltshire Exile]

Looks as though it could be three at the back again. Baudry on the left not his best postion and doesn’t like playing there.

No Blair again so we don’t have any good wingbacks. Mason and Garrett are ok defenders but going forward a big question mark.

The midfield relies on Houghton and Rowe.

Up front we have Marquis who again will have to chase all over to get the ball as no providers.

Like Beestin the bench is full of mediocrity.

As the manager and CEO says we are evolving as a team!!

Whiteman, Mandeville and May mediocre? Give it a rest!

Sounds like we're not doing very well

Sounds like we're not doing very well

Oh yes we are! 1-0, Mason penalty.

[Dare to dream!]

1-0 Niall Mason

[Filo]

Sounds like we're not doing very well

Well that one worked did n't it 😀😀😀😀😀

[goalkick]

Well done lads.lets get another.

[Copps is Magic]

Watching from the comfort of my bed on ifollow here in Lisbon. Rovers been the better team 1st half, definite penalty. Belted in by Mason.

[andy didcott]

Crikey, shot up to 14th. Keep it up this time.

[dknward2]

Good start was unsure after seeing the starting line up but we’re winning so I don’t care just want 3 points let’s get a 2nd before half time

[ScillyRover]

Looking in from Madeira .... Happy Xmas everyone !
Come on you Reeeddddsss !!

[Copps is Magic]

They haven't troubled Lawlor in anyway shape or form thus far, but the pitch is terrible, was cut up from the start. Rovers need to maintain their concentration and composure for 90 minutes.

Mason has had a lot of room on the right hand side but a little reluctant to run with the ball. Beestin is a player in the waiting.

[i_ateallthepies]

Get another and we could climb six places if results stay as they are.

[dknward2]

Careful copps you will get blamed if we concede

[Copps is Magic]

Half time, sounds of discontent from the home stands. They are a bit rubbish like.

[Wiltshire Exile]

Half time, sounds of discontent from the home stands. They are a bit rubbish like.

Who are? Their fans or the team?

[DonnyBazR0ver]

Another goal would be very nice. Come on Santa,I've been a very good boy!

[dknward2]

Could do with getting an early second half goal force them to come at us then hopefully we can pick them off and improve the goal difference and get confidence up

[Copps is Magic]

Half time, sounds of discontent from the home stands. They are a bit rubbish like.

Who are? Their fans or the team?

Their fans, they were getting on theirs back for the last 5 minutes of the half, then a few boos as they went off.

edit - Oh, if you mean who is rubbish, the team.

[les@donr]

We need a 2nd, as we like giving away a Christmas present (a goal) to the other team in the last 5 mins of the game.