Fed up watching Rovers - the enjoyment has gone

[Branton Red]

Last 4 home games. Hartlepool, Barrow, Tranmere, Bradford.

4 games. 360 plus minutes. In the cold. In perpetual boredom. Regardless of result.

I just do not enjoy watching Rovers at the moment.

I'm going to really struggle to motivate myself to go to the Harrogate game Tuesday week. After work. In the cold.

I'm struggling to justify purchasing a season ticket for next season. Having had a season ticket for nearly 20 years.

It's not because of results. Or that we're in League 2. Or the club's on-field demise over the last 2 years.

It's due to, what I see as, utterly boring, defensive, ineffective football.

I would just like to see my team looking to attack, create chances and score goals. Even if the players aren't particularly good. Even if they fall short results wise. Is that asking too much?!

[keith79]

I feel that you are in the vast majority.

[oggycompton]

George Miller will improve though if we just keep playing him irrespective of how hes done or how tired he looks. The best thing to do would be to play the guy who hasn't scored up top all on his own too to really make sure we drive his morale down to zero. even my 9-year-old said he's been bad the last few weeks, why is Danny the only person in the footballing world who can't see he needs a break? Yet Molyneux, a bit more promising in recent games releagted to the bench.

Boring ineffectual Doncaster again. Danny 'Yeah No' Schofield is really beginning to grind my gears. I really really truly believe that this guy really hasn't got a clue. Look at Huddersfield and what he did to their strikers, amazing really how its exactly the same.

[bobbymax]

Yep, enjoyment has gone. Seriously considering not renewing season ticket now.

[sedwardsdrfc]

We do a few nice passing moves but never sustain any pressure on the opponents. The nice passing moves show we have players who can do it and even have the ability to control a game.

But we consistently have more players in the defensive 3rd meaning the available passes are often backwards. Our wingbacks get the ball too deep and then have no one to pass to.

We’d be able to press much better and get players forwards so much better if we played a 442 or 433. Stubbornness is killing our season.

[jamesrover17]

Has the enjoyment ever been there since that fateful day at Charlton… Looked good under Moore then COVID put pay to that… so that’s 2 and a half/3 years of dross

[drfchound]

Last 4 home games. Hartlepool, Barrow, Tranmere, Bradford.

4 games. 360 plus minutes. In the cold. Of perpetual boredom. Regardless of result.

I just do not enjoy watching Rovers at the moment.

I'm going to really struggle to motivate myself to go to the Harrogate game Tuesday week. After work. In the cold.

I'm struggling to justify purchasing a season ticket for next season. Having had a season ticket for nearly 20 years.

It's not because of results. Or that we're in League 2. Or the club's on-field demise over the last 2 years.

It's due to, what I see as, utterly boring, defensive, ineffective football.

I would just like to see my team looking to attack, create chances and score goals. Even if the players aren't particularly good. Even if they fall short results wise. Is that asking too much?!

I feel much the same.

[bigbadjack]

It’s all part of the game though isn’t it? Agreed that the last few seasons has been mostly shite but apart from the glory days of the early 2000’s we as a team have hit peaks and troughs dating back to when I first started watching us back in the mid-eighties (thanks dad). I have definitely had more “ I’m never going back to watch that shit again” than I have “ I can’t wait to watch us next weekend” moments. I’ll be back next season watching whatever is produced and I’m pretty sure
The majority of you will too, what else is there to do on a Saturday? 

[elmsallrover]

Me too

[tyke1962]

Don't think for one minute I don't get as pyssed off as you lads .

Last season was difficult to say the least , the worst championship campaign in my lifetime , we really were horrendous , so out of our depth it was ridiculous .

Thing is if you stick with it the good times feel even better because you've earned it .

In any case since when was anything ever guaranteed with Rovers and Barnsley ?

I didn't first go through those turnstiles with my old man in 1967 thinking I was going to be supporting a winning machine all my life .

At least I got that right .

[scawsby steve]

Has the enjoyment ever been there since that fateful day at Charlton… Looked good under Moore then COVID put pay to that… so that’s 2 and a half/3 years of dross

Yes, it was quite decent under Moore, James, but the team relied heavily on loans.

It's almost 4 years since that night at Charlton, and it's been a downward spiral ever since.

[bigbadjack]

Exactly tyke we don’t support our teams because of the success’s they offer, it’s in our DNA passed down from father to son… which is exactly what I have done to my 2 boys!! Ha sorry lads

[Branton Red]

Exactly tyke we don’t support our teams because of the success’s they offer, it’s in our DNA passed down from father to son… which is exactly what I have done to my 2 boys!! Ha sorry lads

I'm not complaining about the team being unsuccessful. Of course it would be great seeing us top of the league.

I've seen plenty of mid-table, even struggling Rovers teams who I've enjoyed watching. I didn't particularly enjoy Darren Moore's team the half season we were top of League 1 (it was far more enjoyable than the current dross mind you). This isn't about success or results as I stated in the OP.

I'm fed up because I find the football being served up is devoid of entertainment value. Regardless of the result (we beat Barrow and Tranmere but I still found the matches tedious). Frankly I'm sat in the stadium bored out of my wits' end every game wondering why an Earth I'm wasting my time here and what else I could be doing with my leisure time instead.

[bigbadjack]

I understand mate

[tyke1962]

Exactly tyke we don’t support our teams because of the success’s they offer, it’s in our DNA passed down from father to son… which is exactly what I have done to my 2 boys!! Ha sorry lads

I'm not complaining about the team being unsuccessful. Of course it would be great seeing us top of the league.

I've seen plenty of mid-table, even struggling Rovers teams who I've enjoyed watching. I didn't particularly enjoy Darren Moore's team the half season we were top of League 1 (it was far more enjoyable than the current dross mind you). This isn't about success or results as I stated in the OP.

I'm fed up because I find the football being served up is devoid of entertainment value. Regardless of the result (we beat Barrow and Tranmere but I still found the matches tedious). Frankly I'm sat in the stadium bored out of my whit's end every game wondering why an Earth I'm wasting my time here and what else I could be doing with my leisure time instead.

I do actually get where your coming from Branton .

When we finished 5th in the championship during the covid season you'd imagine I'd be on cloud 9 .

Whilst the results were tremendous the actual way they were achieved was horrendous to watch most of the time even if it was on a computer that particular season .

Many times I thought to myself I'm glad I'm not paying to watch this hoof ball .

[drfchound]

Exactly tyke we don’t support our teams because of the success’s they offer, it’s in our DNA passed down from father to son… which is exactly what I have done to my 2 boys!! Ha sorry lads

I'm not complaining about the team being unsuccessful. Of course it would be great seeing us top of the league.

I've seen plenty of mid-table, even struggling Rovers teams who I've enjoyed watching. I didn't particularly enjoy Darren Moore's team the half season we were top of League 1 (it was far more enjoyable than the current dross mind you). This isn't about success or results as I stated in the OP.

I'm fed up because I find the football being served up is devoid of entertainment value. Regardless of the result (we beat Barrow and Tranmere but I still found the matches tedious). Frankly I'm sat in the stadium bored out of my whit's end every game wondering why an Earth I'm wasting my time here and what else I could be doing with my leisure time instead.

I do actually get where your coming from Branton .

When we finished 5th in the championship during the covid season you'd imagine I'd be on cloud 9 .

Whilst the results were tremendous the actual way they were achieved was horrendous to watch most of the time even if it was on a computer that particular season .

Many times I thought to myself I'm glad I'm not paying to watch this hoof ball .

Did you get iFollow for free then mate.

[Michael Shaw]

I lost interest a long time ago. The disappointment in the team's results has gone on far too long. I rarely bother to comment and only come on to put my prediction in PvO.

[Cramby10]

Exactly tyke we don’t support our teams because of the success’s they offer, it’s in our DNA passed down from father to son… which is exactly what I have done to my 2 boys!! Ha sorry lads

I'm not complaining about the team being unsuccessful. Of course it would be great seeing us top of the league.

I've seen plenty of mid-table, even struggling Rovers teams who I've enjoyed watching. I didn't particularly enjoy Darren Moore's team the half season we were top of League 1 (it was far more enjoyable than the current dross mind you). This isn't about success or results as I stated in the OP.

I'm fed up because I find the football being served up is devoid of entertainment value. Regardless of the result (we beat Barrow and Tranmere but I still found the matches tedious). Frankly I'm sat in the stadium bored out of my whit's end every game wondering why an Earth I'm wasting my time here and what else I could be doing with my leisure time instead.

agree wholeheartedly with this, which is why I’ve taken the decision to walk away. For now. I’ve followed us home and away through many a tough time. Even in the conference. And the football was so much more enjoyable, regardless of quality, but now it’s so utterly boring I’ve lost any feelings for the team, win lose or draw. Hopefully a reset and time away, and maybe even dull Danny getting the shove, will reinvigorate my passion for DRFC.

[roversdude]

We need to give DS time it’s similar to when SOD was transforming the time, however he did it whilst we were on an upward trend.
Think he needs more of his own players in to achieve success - work in progress

[tyke1962]

Exactly tyke we don’t support our teams because of the success’s they offer, it’s in our DNA passed down from father to son… which is exactly what I have done to my 2 boys!! Ha sorry lads

I'm not complaining about the team being unsuccessful. Of course it would be great seeing us top of the league.

I've seen plenty of mid-table, even struggling Rovers teams who I've enjoyed watching. I didn't particularly enjoy Darren Moore's team the half season we were top of League 1 (it was far more enjoyable than the current dross mind you). This isn't about success or results as I stated in the OP.

I'm fed up because I find the football being served up is devoid of entertainment value. Regardless of the result (we beat Barrow and Tranmere but I still found the matches tedious). Frankly I'm sat in the stadium bored out of my whit's end every game wondering why an Earth I'm wasting my time here and what else I could be doing with my leisure time instead.

I do actually get where your coming from Branton .

When we finished 5th in the championship during the covid season you'd imagine I'd be on cloud 9 .

Whilst the results were tremendous the actual way they were achieved was horrendous to watch most of the time even if it was on a computer that particular season .

Many times I thought to myself I'm glad I'm not paying to watch this hoof ball .

Did you get iFollow for free then mate.

You did if you bought a ST that season Hound but I refused to fund the club on principle given we were or are allegedly owned by billionaires knowing I wouldn't see a single ball kicked inside the stadium .

I've got a firestick that streams all ifollow games and every sports channel .

[Paul Simpson]

Ditto! Very sad demise. I’ve no interest in watching this awful show anymore. A complete waste of money and time.

[no eyed deer]

I said the  same leaving today. We sacked Bulter, Mcsheffery and Wellens, but see no improvement. Time to point the fingers elsewhere and  not at the mangers all the time.

[bpoolrover]

We need to give DS time it’s similar to when SOD was transforming the time, however he did it whilst we were on an upward trend.
Think he needs more of his own players in to achieve success - work in progress

it's not quite the same thou, there was investment then, you could look forward to pre season wondering if we would sign a decent player or 2 and normally we did, now it's such a struggle as we cannot compete with most of league 2 or some of the national league for players

[drfchound]

Exactly tyke we don’t support our teams because of the success’s they offer, it’s in our DNA passed down from father to son… which is exactly what I have done to my 2 boys!! Ha sorry lads

I'm not complaining about the team being unsuccessful. Of course it would be great seeing us top of the league.

I've seen plenty of mid-table, even struggling Rovers teams who I've enjoyed watching. I didn't particularly enjoy Darren Moore's team the half season we were top of League 1 (it was far more enjoyable than the current dross mind you). This isn't about success or results as I stated in the OP.

I'm fed up because I find the football being served up is devoid of entertainment value. Regardless of the result (we beat Barrow and Tranmere but I still found the matches tedious). Frankly I'm sat in the stadium bored out of my whit's end every game wondering why an Earth I'm wasting my time here and what else I could be doing with my leisure time instead.

I do actually get where your coming from Branton .

When we finished 5th in the championship during the covid season you'd imagine I'd be on cloud 9 .

Whilst the results were tremendous the actual way they were achieved was horrendous to watch most of the time even if it was on a computer that particular season .

Many times I thought to myself I'm glad I'm not paying to watch this hoof ball .

Did you get iFollow for free then mate.

You did if you bought a ST that season Hound but I refused to fund the club on principle given we were or are allegedly owned by billionaires knowing I wouldn't see a single ball kicked inside the stadium .

I've got a firestick that streams all ifollow games and every sports channel .

You know what tyke, I had forgotten that I got iFollow free in exchange for buying my ST.

[Daniel_Smith]

Agreed. They're very frustrating to watch at moment. I can't say I've enjoyed any of the football we've played on the whole since Darren Moore left.

Think the general recruitment process since then has let us down - with both managers and players.

It's our team though.

Just wish going to games didn't feel like serving a prison sentence, which it does at moment! 

[Lesonthewest]

Last 4 home games. Hartlepool, Barrow, Tranmere, Bradford.

4 games. 360 plus minutes. In the cold. Of perpetual boredom. Regardless of result.

I just do not enjoy watching Rovers at the moment.

I'm going to really struggle to motivate myself to go to the Harrogate game Tuesday week. After work. In the cold.

I'm struggling to justify purchasing a season ticket for next season. Having had a season ticket for nearly 20 years.

It's not because of results. Or that we're in League 2. Or the club's on-field demise over the last 2 years.

It's due to, what I see as, utterly boring, defensive, ineffective football.

I would just like to see my team looking to attack, create chances and score goals. Even if the players aren't particularly good. Even if they fall short results wise. Is that asking too much?!

I feel much the same.

Same here, wonder what the manager thinks regarding creating chances & entertaining supporters.

[Retdon1]

I feel exactly the same and after 20 seasons as a season ticket holder I’ve decided I’ve had enough. I just don’t enjoy going to games anymore. The football is boring at best. Lining up with 7 or 8 defensive minded players every game has done it for me. I should have been proper up for todays Yorkshire Derby but It felt like a chore going.

Did anyone listen to DS comments after the game. He said going 4-4-2 in the last 8 mins made no difference to our attacking output. Felt like a dig at the supporters who have been calling for him to ditch the 5 at the back.

[Lesonthewest]

Exactly tyke we don’t support our teams because of the success’s they offer, it’s in our DNA passed down from father to son… which is exactly what I have done to my 2 boys!! Ha sorry lads

I'm not complaining about the team being unsuccessful. Of course it would be great seeing us top of the league.

I've seen plenty of mid-table, even struggling Rovers teams who I've enjoyed watching. I didn't particularly enjoy Darren Moore's team the half season we were top of League 1 (it was far more enjoyable than the current dross mind you). This isn't about success or results as I stated in the OP.

I'm fed up because I find the football being served up is devoid of entertainment value. Regardless of the result (we beat Barrow and Tranmere but I still found the matches tedious). Frankly I'm sat in the stadium bored out of my wits' end every game wondering why an Earth I'm wasting my time here and what else I could be doing with my leisure time instead.

Absolutely this. This a becoming a common theme now, fans are becoming detached, & the entertainment level is low. You can take getting beat, but the way we play & react to going a goal behind   is demoralising.

I feel exactly the same and after 20 seasons as a season ticket holder I’ve decided I’ve had enough. I just don’t enjoy going to games anymore. The football is boring at best. Lining up with 7 or 8 defensive minded players every game has done it for me. I should have been proper up for todays Yorkshire Derby but It felt like a chore going.

Did anyone listen to DS comments after the game. He said going 4-4-2 in the last 8 mins made no difference to our attacking output. Felt like a dig at the supporters who have been calling for him to ditch the 5 at the back.

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So in effect he's admitting his 'process' is  not working, rather than the fans fault blaming him not playing 2 up front.

[Canadian Rover]

Would for no reason explain " I didn't watch the game today due to work commitments" - so even as an Exile I won't pass comment of today's result/performance.

[mpc123]

I feel embarrassed because I don't go anymore.

I have a season ticket and I don't go.

40+ years of going and I cant justify putting myself through the boredom anymore.

My 16 year old Grandson just looks at his phone the whole game to try to get some form of excitment and he was desperate to start coming last year to watch live football.

1 up front in league 2 and 5 at the back and a gap so huge inbetween the midfield and that one striker is so big, it's not set up for entertainment is it.

We are currently destroying Miller.