Author Topic: Let's talk about the Lincoln City game (Read 13891 times)

Chris Black come back · « **Reply #60 on** January 30, 2021, 12:25:29 pm by Chris Black come back »

This definitely shows my ignorance, but aside from Appleton as manager, the lad Lewis we had on loan and Bridcutt, I’ve never heard of any of their squad.

« **Reply #60 on:** January 30, 2021, 12:25:29 pm »

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Donnywolf · « **Reply #61 on** January 30, 2021, 12:45:33 pm by Donnywolf »

Quote from: nice one rovers on January 30, 2021, 11:09:09 am

The one venue I’ve been hoping to tick off for what seems like forever!
Looks like I’ll have to wait till next year in the Championship.

I dont think they will go up lol

DonnyBazR0ver · « **Reply #62 on** January 30, 2021, 01:32:56 pm by DonnyBazR0ver »

Well, after all the hullabaloo of the week and the ink is barely dry, it's back down to business.

I fancy an unchanged starting XI unless, Taylor is still suffering with his knock, in which case I expect Lokilo to come in.

The bench could look somewhat different with welcome returns and welcome new faces taking a 'watch and learn' brief before dipping their toes in the Sincil Bank puddles.

I don't think either manager will be feeling under any pressure for this one and will let their respective teams play with freedom to express themselves. Should be a cracking match.

I'm feeling like BB's Crystal Ball by seeing an honourable 2-2 draw.

Alan Southstand · « *Last Edit: January 30, 2021, 01:39:09 pm by Alan Southstand* »

Apparently, we’ll be short of (at least) one new signing on the bench. Rumour is Bogle self isolating.

Update: He’s tested positive for COVID.

Rovers91 · « **Reply #64 on** January 30, 2021, 01:38:33 pm by Rovers91 »

Looks like Bogle has put on instagram he has tested positive for covid so having to self isolate.

Bentley Bullet · « **Reply #65 on** January 30, 2021, 01:47:39 pm by Bentley Bullet »

Well, I've just splashed out a tenner for iFollow coverage so it'd better bloody work, and we'd better bloody win.

DonnyBazR0ver · « **Reply #66 on** January 30, 2021, 02:21:56 pm by DonnyBazR0ver »

Quote from: Bentley Bullet on January 30, 2021, 01:47:39 pm

Well, I've just splashed out a tenner for iFollow coverage so it'd better bloody work, and we'd better bloody win.

New name BB, Better Bloody!!??

Bentley Bullet · « **Reply #67 on** January 30, 2021, 02:28:20 pm by Bentley Bullet »

Quote from: DonnyBazR0ver on January 30, 2021, 02:21:56 pm

Quote from: Bentley Bullet on January 30, 2021, 01:47:39 pm
Well, I've just splashed out a tenner for iFollow coverage so it'd better bloody work, and we'd better bloody win.

New name BB, Better Bloody!!??

Don't Be Rude!

silent majority · « **Reply #68 on** January 30, 2021, 02:34:13 pm by silent majority »

Interesting to see the two final candidates for the DRFC managers job going head to head. Let's hope the winner then can repeat the feat.

Campsall rover · « *Last Edit: January 30, 2021, 02:39:04 pm by Campsall rover* »

With the team selection today either we are playing a diamond or James is going to play on the left of a front 3.
I think the latter seems the most likely
Halliday and Smith holding and TJ as the attacking midfielder
Simoes and James wide with Fej up top central.

I never think our formation is ridged though. It is always fluid same as SOD

drfchound · « **Reply #70 on** January 30, 2021, 02:50:21 pm by drfchound »

Halliday will probably be in a RWB role.

Al4475 · « **Reply #71 on** January 30, 2021, 03:32:13 pm by Al4475 »

I thought that too Martin. Appleton is doing an ace job there too.

Campsall rover · « *Last Edit: January 30, 2021, 03:54:18 pm by Campsall rover* »

Great start another good goal from TJ

We need to tighten up on the flanks. They are getting round the back of us too easily.

That is the problem with playing centre backs at full back.
I hope DM will put Halliday and James to full back when we get Bostock and Robertson fully match fit.

I know it has worked in most matches recently but Lincoln are a different kettle of fish to Wimbledon, Rochdale, Swindon etc.

elmsallrover · « **Reply #73 on** January 30, 2021, 03:53:41 pm by elmsallrover »

Starting to show is class

StocksArmy · « **Reply #74 on** January 30, 2021, 03:56:13 pm by StocksArmy »

That 45minutes is the most away performance you will see from us in a very long time. Pinched a goal and defended immensely. Very organised performance so far. On the 105mins ive seen of Lincoln this season all I can say is if they are not promotion contenders i dont know who are. Very good to watch. Always a player available and made for a very uncomfortable viewing. Not sure we can withold that amount of pressure for another 45+ minutes but IF we can then it will be some effort from the team. I think DM was hoping Halliday would just keep hold of the ball a bit better than Taylor would to take the pressure off but it hasnt worked so far. We must be better in possession that is my only critique. I think the spaces are there to score another.

DonnyBazR0ver · « **Reply #75 on** January 30, 2021, 04:54:39 pm by DonnyBazR0ver »

Picked the wrong day to give up smoking!

roversdude · « **Reply #76 on** January 30, 2021, 04:55:46 pm by roversdude »

I’m knackered after that

Chris Black come back · « **Reply #77 on** January 30, 2021, 04:58:06 pm by Chris Black come back »

I haven't seen them but I imagine the possession statistics will look dreadful but aside from the long range effort that just clipped the bar, they didn't really have a clear shot the entire game. An absolutely excellent performance. What on earth was Balcombe thinking for the second penalty? Moore needs to give him the dunce cap tonight. Can't be doing that lad.

roversdude · « **Reply #78 on** January 30, 2021, 04:58:55 pm by roversdude »

Lincoln Rover ........enjoy

Campsall rover · « **Reply #79 on** January 30, 2021, 04:59:13 pm by Campsall rover »

Quote from: roversdude on January 30, 2021, 04:55:46 pm

I’m knackered after that

Nearly had a heart attack today. Absolutely knackered. I kicked every ball.

Balcolme well I don’t know what to say. Had a rush of blood but by how he made up for it.

You just get the feeling this is our season. The team spirit and work rate is brilliant.

Chris the Rover · « **Reply #80 on** January 30, 2021, 05:00:06 pm by Chris the Rover »

Defensively awesome. Every Rover ran his socks off. As for Balcombe’s penalty saves - magnificent

Chris Black come back · « **Reply #81 on** January 30, 2021, 05:00:58 pm by Chris Black come back »

We've now won 8 and lost 2 of the last 10 in the league. That is some going.

normal rules · « **Reply #82 on** January 30, 2021, 05:01:39 pm by normal rules »

You know it’s a good day when your Imps supporting mates are texting saying it was just not their day today.

DonnyBazR0ver · « **Reply #83 on** January 30, 2021, 05:02:44 pm by DonnyBazR0ver »

I'm in shock!

We haven't seen many crazy games like that for a looong time!

Kinda feel sorry for Lincoln. As said previously, I think they are the real deal and should go on to get promoted... With us with a bit of luck.

It was an awful pitch and conditions and reminded me of the Hull game when we couldn't get a grip. But, we dug in and climbed out of two massive holes.

Have a week off boys!

roversdude · « **Reply #84 on** January 30, 2021, 05:03:14 pm by roversdude »

Was it our Mansfield moment

jmt23 · « **Reply #85 on** January 30, 2021, 05:05:52 pm by jmt23 »

They did to us what we did to them at the Keepmoat, we looked tired in midfield, James and Haliday were not themselves, and could well need a rest.

Simeos was very poor today, after a couple of promising games, and was chasing the ball.

Madger is back!!! and looked a level above the rest, in a very short cameo.

Not what you would like to watch every week, and I bet the lads are knackered. We won

Peebles Rover · « **Reply #86 on** January 30, 2021, 05:07:02 pm by Peebles Rover »

Quote from: roversdude on January 30, 2021, 04:55:46 pm

I’m knackered after that

I am totally with you on that. I feel exhausted emotionally after that game. Balcombe - I was cursing him one second, then wanting to marry him the next!!!

DonnyBazR0ver · « **Reply #87 on** January 30, 2021, 05:07:54 pm by DonnyBazR0ver »

Quote from: roversdude on January 30, 2021, 05:03:14 pm

Was it our Mansfield moment

I'll tell you in May. It will go down in history and be remembered for a long time. Probs just as well crowds weren't allowed in.

Chris Black come back · « **Reply #88 on** January 30, 2021, 05:08:02 pm by Chris Black come back »

Quote from: jmt23 on January 30, 2021, 05:05:52 pm

They did to us what we did to them at the Keepmoat, we looked tired in midfield, James and Haliday were not themselves, and could well need a rest.

Simeos was very poor today, after a couple of promising games, and was chasing the ball.

Madger is back!!! and looked a level above the rest, in a very short cameo.

Not what you would like to watch every week, and I bet the lads are knackered. We won

Lots of good performances. Though Fej looked very tired though. Way off the pace.

Campsall rover · « **Reply #89 on** January 30, 2021, 05:09:47 pm by Campsall rover »

Quote from: roversdude on January 30, 2021, 05:03:14 pm

Was it our Mansfield moment

Too early imo. But yes I do get that feeling this team are only going to get stronger as the season goes on.

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