So what about Rotherham?

[Sammy Chung was King]

Our next friendly against our neighbours, how do we see this one going?.
I see it being very similar to the Huddersfield game, a tight affair with little in it. Washington and Eaves will be a threat. They have a decent midfield that ours will need to outwork.
They have lost of few players pre season but have got a few good players in as well. Losing Smith and Ihiekwe to Wednesday can’t have been part of the plan. They have brought two centre halves in, in Cameron Humphrey’s from Zulte Waregem and McCart from St Johnstone. Also strengthening the full back positions with Bramall coming in from Lincoln city, a good left back and Kioso from Luton.

Last season they preferred a 3-1-4-2 formation away from home.
Will they go with the same when they play us, having changed personnel?.
It would play into our hands if we can get the likes of Molyneux into the gaps left. George Miller will be key to us doing well in-this one. His movement will open gaps for others as well as himself.
At the back it’s all about concentration, not switching off at vital times. We will be punished if we do.
It’s about building partnerships up with the first game of the season in mind.

I think Tomlin could cause them a few problems also dropping into areas left unattended. The full backs will need to contribute in pushing their opposite number back, disturbing their formation.
It would be nice to see Reo Griffiths get a goal. He’s getting in there, just needs one and he will go on a run.
It is only a pre season game, but in my opinion no game is a friendly. You want to win them all. Keep the run going, confidence is building.
If everybody does their jobs, we can win again. Would like to see potential starters for the first game of the season, being given nearly a full game in this one.

[karldew]

I think with the heat the game will be an absolute shocker. Fitness should improve but don’t think the result matters, even though a win against Rotherham would be nice after the last years aggregate scores.

[Sammy Chung was King]

Yes there are certain to be a lot of drinks breaks. It will be a game to get through for the players. Tough conditions, it will help them to come through it as a team. Hard to concentrate in heat of that kind.

[5minstogo]

They've got their very own injury crisis. They had 6 players out yesterday and picked up another injury yesterday.

[DonnyOsmond]

Might be worth postponing till Wednesday for players welfare.

[Sammy Chung was King]

It might be better, it’s a friendly not a league game, so why put the players at risk of harm.

[ncRover]

Looks like the Goole / Doncaster area will be the hottest in europe on Tuesday somehow! Can’t see it happening.

[The Beast]

Was talking to a Miller on Friday, despite losing those two players to Wednesday, he says they've filled the side with lightning pace, so might be some workout on Tuesday!

[Alan Southstand]

No doubt it’ll be like playing against a block of flats - Rotherham tend to like tall lads. Bearing in mind we had a tough work out yesterday, coupled with the forecasted heat, I can see this being a struggle for us. Yes, they might have injuries, but so have we!

This could be our first defeat of pre-season, but so long as we get no more injuries, the result doesn’t matter.

I wonder if it’s too soon for the new signing to get a few minutes?

[Monkcaster_Rover]

I wouldn't be against the idea of postponing it 24 hours either.

[big fat yorkshire pudding]

I wouldn't be against the idea of postponing it 24 hours either.

It would be logical, that heat will be brutal.  I once played a game of football when I worked in Florida. It was horrific and I didn't last long.

[rich1471]

I wouldn't be against the idea of postponing it 24 hours either.

It would be logical, that heat will be brutal.  I once played a game of football when I worked in Florida. It was horrific and I didn't last long.

The problem is their is a concert on Saturday at the ground so delaying the game might not be an option as the stage needs to be built and sound checks done

[goalkick]

Common sense ought to apply. Why risk the game being played.

[graingrover]

It is very stupid to play when the forecast is for 40C at 3 o’clock .

[Campsall rover]

It is very stupid to play when the forecast is for 40C at 3 o’clock .

7.00 pm KO 35 degrees forecast.

The reason they won’t change it to Wed imo is England play the Qtr Final of Womens Euros on Wed Eve.

[selby]

  Good for acclimatising any of our players who could make the final England squad for the world cup though.

[Campsall rover]

  Good for acclimatising any of our players who could make the final England squad for the world cup though.

I take it you have Bobby Faulkner as 1st name on that team sheet for the England squad Brian.

Being serious who knows he could be in the 2026 or 2030 England squad. I know that might sound far fetched at this stage of his development, but who knows. That lad could go all the way to the top. It is not beyond the realms of possibility.

He is the best prospect at Rovers at that age 17/18 since Ian Snodin.

[Donnybax]

  Good for acclimatising any of our players who could make the final England squad for the world cup though.

I take it you have Bobby Faulkner as 1st name on that team sheet for the England squad Brian.

Being serious who knows he could be in the 2026 or 2030 England squad. I know that might sound far fetched at this stage of his development, but who knows. That lad could go all the way to the top. It is not beyond the realms of possibility.

He is the best prospect at Rovers at that age 17/18 since Ian Snodin.

I honestly can’t believe my eyes. This is someone who hasn’t made a senior appearance for DRFC

[selby]

  That's why you know nowt about him Donnybax.

[roversdude]

Definitely going ahead according to the latest statement

[DonnyBazR0ver]

Seem to be coping OK in the Women's Euros.

Crowd seem to be acting normal.

[sedwardsdrfc]

When you’ve got the choice why not postpone. The game will be awful no real learning. Players shouldn’t be in any danger so long as they keep hydrated but it’ll be horrible for them

[danumdon]

As a team the last thing we need after last seasons sh*t show is to allow our standards to drop back down to that level. We need to play this game and we need to tough it out now for the sake of our continued development.

The new broom regime will want to show everyone , fans included that we now kick on, it won't be nice for them but it's the same for everyone, plus we need to develop our teams overall stamina after the woeful output of last.

Standards need to be raised, and maintained now and for the rest of the season.

Its almost become a disease in this country to take the easy option all the time. We need to man up, team and nation.

[ravenrover]

Well, made the decision to give this one a miss even though I have a ticket. Don't fancy an hours drive each way in these temps and then to sit in this heat even though I would have been in the West. Good luck to the boys and all you brave souls attending

[DonnyBazR0ver]

GM hinted there will be plenty of drinks breaks. Probably every 15 mins which is sensible.

He said RoShaun has played 2 x 90 mins so he could be benched to make room for the new lad and/or Olowu if he's feeling better.

More minutes for Molyneux & Biggins and probs Reo, Seaman and the triallists.

Could be one of those games where we end up stronger at the end, while they do the opposite. 

Wonder whether Knoyle and Andrews are anywhere near taking part again.

[Filo]

Madness to play in this heat

[turnbull for england]

Brilliant , love a bit of sweaty Ska at half time

[Monkcaster_Rover]

Got to have 4 drinks breaks surely to christ.

I'm going tonight so if you hear a miserable young(ish) man moaning about the heat for 90 minutes I do apologise.

[DonnyOsmond]

Wonder if we'll have many there.

[rich1471]

Not in this heat I cannot see many going to be honest