Let' talk about the Sunderland game

[Chris Black come back]

38,395 today. When was the last time we played in front of a crowd that size? Wembley?

Arsenal away in the cup maybe, or West Ham.

That Arsenal game was tiny. I think it is still their lowest ever competitive gate. We’ve only played West Ham with a gate, at the old place which didn’t hold 39,000.

[BigH]

Easily the best moment of the season. Enjoy it.

[Chris Black come back]

However poor their form might be or that they are without a manager, we have beaten the side with the best home record in the league. That in any season is a superb result.

[Arsenal Of The North]

First time in our history beating Sunderland and what a bloody time to do it as well! Not the prettiest performance but a dogged one that seen us ground out a win, back to back away wins for the first time in as long as I can remember

The lads made up for Tuesday, 3 points on the board and 3 more to getting out of this mess….. let’s keep up the hard work.

Credit to GMS today. Got it spot on.

How there ghost goal that went over the line was never given I don’t know! But we will take it!

[ColinDouglasHandshake]

What are they saying on the Sunderland forum?...

It's Doncaster at home. It's a shameful unmitigated disaster without reprieve.

Hoho.

I'm just staggered that they brought in Defoe and 1. Didn't start with him and 2. Took 70 odd minutes at 2-0 down to finally bring him on! Suited us massively but makes you wonder what some people are thinking. I'm sure the majority of fans would agree that if you have a fit or partially fit Defoe in your squad in L1, you put him in the 11!

[drfchound]

38,395 today. When was the last time we played in front of a crowd that size? Wembley?

Arsenal away in the cup maybe, or West Ham.

That Arsenal game was tiny. I think it is still their lowest ever competitive gate. We’ve only played West Ham with a gate, at the old place which didn’t hold 39,000.

Yeah, i forgot that the last West Ham game was behind closed doors but thought that there were about 40,000 at the Emirates.

[Silkscarf]

38,395 today. When was the last time we played in front of a crowd that size? Wembley?

So about 38000 very unhappy supporters . Lol.

..."Come to see the Rovers
You've only come to see the Rovers..."

Come on lads, get to 3rd bottom soon then we can see what we need for the Great Escape.

[rich1471]

Enjoyed watching that ,we played well had a bit of luck but we deserved it ,we looked more organized and had a game plan

[Chris Black come back]

First time in our history beating Sunderland and what a bloody time to do it as well! Not the prettiest performance but a dogged one that seen us ground out a win, back to back away wins for the first time in as long as I can remember

The lads made up for Tuesday, 3 points on the board and 3 more to getting out of this mess….. let’s keep up the hard work.

Credit to GMS today. Got it spot on.

How there ghost goal that went over the line was never given I don’t know! But we will take it!

Almost. We beat them 2-0 at Roker Park in the FA Cup in 1954. First league win full stop. Home or away.

[rich1471]

With the goal difference we are 9 points from safety,with performance today there is hope we can get out of it

[Chris Black come back]

38,395 today. When was the last time we played in front of a crowd that size? Wembley?

Arsenal away in the cup maybe, or West Ham.

That Arsenal game was tiny. I think it is still their lowest ever competitive gate. We’ve only played West Ham with a gate, at the old place which didn’t hold 39,000.

Yeah, i forgot that the last West Ham game was behind closed doors but thought that there were about 40,000 at the Emirates.

I’ve checked and you are right Hound. It was 44,000 in the 2017 EFL Cup game. I was right though, in that it was their lowest ever gate at the Emirates.

[Chris Black come back]

With the goal difference we are 9 points from safety,with performance today there is hope we can get out of it

It’s slightly better, at 8 points. Some clubs have games in hand though.

[DonnyBazR0ver]

Brilliant result and performance. Particularly on the back of Tuesdays heavy defeat.

Full marks to GM and the squad for not letting that affect them.

Sounds like Mitchell had a great game which tells us we should judge a book from the first page.

In Reo maybe we have unearthed someone who relishes scoring goals.

Hopefully, we've found the formula and need to stick to it. This is the new benchmark. 

[adamtherover]

With the goal difference we are 9 points from safety,with performance today there is hope we can get out of it

and we play Wimbledon in a few weeks.  dare to dream?

[drfchound]

38,395 today. When was the last time we played in front of a crowd that size? Wembley?

Arsenal away in the cup maybe, or West Ham.

That Arsenal game was tiny. I think it is still their lowest ever competitive gate. We’ve only played West Ham with a gate, at the old place which didn’t hold 39,000.

Yeah, i forgot that the last West Ham game was behind closed doors but thought that there were about 40,000 at the Emirates.

I’ve checked and you are right Hound. It was 44,000 in the 2017 EFL Cup game. I was right though, in that it was their lowest ever gate at the Emirates.

Let’s call it a draw then.

[PDX_Rover]

Well.... I *almost* posted yesterday that the most Rovers thing to do would be to go there and win and put on a brilliant performance. But I thought it too outrageous to dare think about it.

There was nothing lucky about that win. It wasn't a smash and grab. What I saw today was a team together, working really hard for each other, with a game plan and absolute discipline. From back to front, Rovers were outstanding today. Mitchell didn't put a foot wrong - excellent command and made the saves he needed to. The back three of Willaims, Oluwu and Younger were resolute and really well-organized. Matt Smith just gets better. He and Rowe chased everything. We won more second balls today than I've seen in ages. Charlie Seaman is some player, by the way. I've been impressed by him from day one and I hope he's tied to a decent length contract. Rowe was superb today. Here. There. Every-f**king-where.... The new left back - streets ahead of Horton. Night and day. Sorry Brandon.

And the front three were fantastic. Reo took his goal well but all three tracked back and got stuck in. Martin is a great asset in that free role. He made things happen today. Still a bit lightweight at times and needs quicker decision making but he's some player.

Hard to pick a MOM from a great team performance but I have to choose Mitchell - after Tuesday, what a way to come back.

We kick on from that I hope. Massive credit to Gary, Frank and Glyn Hodges - excellent stuff.

I think, in 47 years watching Rovers, given the circumstances, the injuries, the number of new players brought in, that's in my top 10 games.
 

[scawsby steve]

With the goal difference we are 9 points from safety,with performance today there is hope we can get out of it

It’s slightly better, at 8 points. Some clubs have games in hand though.

It's as good as 9 points with the goal difference, CBCB. We'll never make that amount up.

[drfchound]

However poor their form might be or that they are without a manager, we have beaten the side with the best home record in the league. That in any season is a superb result.

All runs come to an end.

[PDX_Rover]

With the goal difference we are 9 points from safety,with performance today there is hope we can get out of it

It’s slightly better, at 8 points. Some clubs have games in hand though.

It's as good as 9 points with the goal difference, CBCB. We'll never make that amount up.

A proper ray of sunshine, as ever.

[DonnyBazR0ver]

Well.... I *almost* posted yesterday that the most Rovers thing to do would be to go there and win and put on a brilliant performance. But I thought it too outrageous to dare think about it.

There was nothing lucky about that win. It wasn't a smash and grab. What I saw today was a team together, working really hard for each other, with a game plan and absolute discipline. From back to front, Rovers were outstanding today. Mitchell didn't put a foot wrong - excellent command and made the saves he needed to. The back three of Willaims, Oluwu and Younger were resolute and really well-organized. Matt Smith just gets better. He and Rowe chased everything. We won more second balls today than I've seen in ages. Charlie Seaman is some player, by the way. I've been impressed by him from day one and I hope he's tied to a decent length contract. Rowe was superb today. Here. There. Every-f**king-where.... The new left back - streets ahead of Horton. Night and day. Sorry Brandon.

And the front three were fantastic. Reo took his goal well but all three tracked back and got stuck in. Martin is a great asset in that free role. He made things happen today. Still a bit lightweight at times and needs quicker decision making but he's some player.

Hard to pick a MOM from a great team performance but I have to choose Mitchell - after Tuesday, what a way to come back.

We kick on from that I hope. Massive credit to Gary, Frank and Glyn Hodges - excellent stuff.

I think, in 47 years watching Rovers, given the circumstances, the injuries, the number of new players brought in, that's in my top 10 games.
 

Thanks for that great summary. Good to hear.

Similar reflection from Hoden too.

"And that was something very special

A Doncaster Rovers side that could not buy a win on the road has just picked up a quite magnificent victory over Sunderland.

And, as was the case at MK Dons in their previous away game, it was down to a tremendous workrate, quality game management, ruthless finishing and more than a little slice of luck.

To a man, Rovers were excellent this afternoon, with several players emphatically answering critics.

Magnificent"

[turnbull for england]

Only downer is walked by bookies today and going in for a 2-1 Win then thought better of it.  Might almost put a bet on Tuesday then

[Branton Red]

Great result. Let's hope it marks the start of a bright future and isn't merely a rather isolated bright spark in a period of gloom.

[scawsby steve]

With the goal difference we are 9 points from safety,with performance today there is hope we can get out of it

It’s slightly better, at 8 points. Some clubs have games in hand though.

It's as good as 9 points with the goal difference, CBCB. We'll never make that amount up.

A proper ray of sunshine, as ever.

What the f*ck are you talking about? I'm not moaning, I'm quoting facts.

Get off your high horse.

[Michael Shaw]

PDX_Rover, thanks for a great post. Great to hear.

[ColinDouglasHandshake]

Anyone know roughly how many were in the away end today?

[Fal]

Amazing result, just what we all needed to give us a slight bit of hope going into the rest of the season.

I still think we are down but stranger things have happened and if we can play like that for the rest of the season who knows!

[Campsall rover]

Well.... I *almost* posted yesterday that the most Rovers thing to do would be to go there and win and put on a brilliant performance. But I thought it too outrageous to dare think about it.

There was nothing lucky about that win. It wasn't a smash and grab. What I saw today was a team together, working really hard for each other, with a game plan and absolute discipline. From back to front, Rovers were outstanding today. Mitchell didn't put a foot wrong - excellent command and made the saves he needed to. The back three of Willaims, Oluwu and Younger were resolute and really well-organized. Matt Smith just gets better. He and Rowe chased everything. We won more second balls today than I've seen in ages. Charlie Seaman is some player, by the way. I've been impressed by him from day one and I hope he's tied to a decent length contract. Rowe was superb today. Here. There. Every-f**king-where.... The new left back - streets ahead of Horton. Night and day. Sorry Brandon.

And the front three were fantastic. Reo took his goal well but all three tracked back and got stuck in. Martin is a great asset in that free role. He made things happen today. Still a bit lightweight at times and needs quicker decision making but he's some player.

Hard to pick a MOM from a great team performance but I have to choose Mitchell - after Tuesday, what a way to come back.

We kick on from that I hope. Massive credit to Gary, Frank and Glyn Hodges - excellent stuff.

I think, in 47 years watching Rovers, given the circumstances, the injuries, the number of new players brought in, that's in my top 10 games.

In your top 10 games in 47 years. That’s some statement PDX

Well done to all those who went today. How many did go, do you know?

[big fat yorkshire pudding]

Anyone know roughly how many were in the away end today?

Not me!  Missed Tuesday and today thanks to covid. Delighted to miss Tuesday, today not so much.

[Plumbster]

That was wonderful and so unexpected after the depths of Tuesday. Agree that’s it’s right up there with my favourite Rovers games

[Chris Black come back]

We’ve beaten the third (MK Dons) and fourth (Sunderland) placed teams in the space of two weeks.