Let's talk about the Morecambe game

[selby]

  After the loss at Newport it would be easy to jump up and down in frustration after we played poorly in that game, but it brought to an end a fantastic run of results, went against the form we had showed in preseason games when we played well just weeks before, and a good result against Accrington, and a good performance and result in the game at Salford in the cup, all while using quite a number of our squad who had all performed and contributed to those games.
  Was it overconfidence? did we underestimate Newport? are they our Bogey side? or were they on the day a side that found themselves after a bad run and played well? it just happens usually like that game unexpectedly.
  Now it is about our response, in a game that will not be easy against a side that ran one of the favourites in Gillingham close last week, and have made a couple of decent signings since that game.
   Our supporters main interest at this time will be who will be in our team as starters? me I will leave that to our manager, but would like as few as possible at this juncture injury allowing, one bad game not a reason to go overboard, it's early in the season these things happen.
  So what do you think?
  Would you go for changes?
  Can we get back on track and start another little good run of results?
   Has the result at Newport shook your confidence?
   Lot's to discuss as ever about one of our games coming up, Please have your say.

[sf9944]

Did you notice that someone already started a thread previewing the game?

[Monkcaster_Rover]

Did you notice that someone already started a thread previewing the game?

I don’t mind having 2. Selbys were always a good talking point the last few seasons. Also, sure I read a comment on here asking where Selbys ‘let’s talk about …’ threads had gone.

[ncRover]

Did you notice that someone already started a thread previewing the game?

I don’t mind having 2. Selbys were always a good talking point the last few seasons. Also, sure I read a comment on here asking where Selbys ‘let’s talk about …’ threads had gone.

That was me and I’ve done the other one.

I thought I’d ask before doing my own as they were missing for the first few games of the season.

Will leave it to the main man if he’s back.

[selby]

NC your always welcome for a different view , I admit I completely forgot the first two games, I plead an age related forgetfulness, in fact your great introduction to the game jogged the memory, and I admit I have watched some other games than the Rovers at junior level that have took my time.
  The more the merrier that have an interest in the club and get others involved in stating their views as far as I am concerned.

[colfromdonny]

Nooooo, there's only one 'Lets talk about.....' original and best 

[steve@dcfd]

So Wood is out injured which could be longer. So it could Olowu and Anderson we then hope Anderson’s back is ok. McGrath on bench. Sterry Flemming with Nixon on the bench. Bailey and Kelly with Broadbent and Westwoode as back up.
Molyneux and Gibson with Yeboah and now Hurst as backup. Sbarra or Gibson behind Ironside or GM  might risk Hurst if he’s ready then Billy as back up to Ironside. Who ever GM chooses to start the others are available to start against Everton

[DonnyBazR0ver]

So Wood is out injured which could be longer. So it could Olowu and Anderson we then hope Anderson’s back is ok. McGrath on bench. Sterry Flemming with Nixon on the bench. Bailey and Kelly with Broadbent and Westwoode as back up.
Molyneux and Gibson with Yeboah and now Hurst as backup. Sbarra or Gibson behind Ironside or GM  might risk Hurst if he’s ready then Billy as back up to Ironside. Who ever GM chooses to start the others are available to start against Everton

Plus Clifton to consider in midfield.

[NickDRFC]

So Wood is out injured which could be longer. So it could Olowu and Anderson we then hope Anderson’s back is ok. McGrath on bench. Sterry Flemming with Nixon on the bench. Bailey and Kelly with Broadbent and Westwoode as back up.
Molyneux and Gibson with Yeboah and now Hurst as backup. Sbarra or Gibson behind Ironside or GM  might risk Hurst if he’s ready then Billy as back up to Ironside. Who ever GM chooses to start the others are available to start against Everton

Plus Clifton to consider in midfield.

Think the 2nd Gibson is meant to be Clifton.

[Nudga]

My team for satdi. 


TSL

Nixon
Olowu
Anderson
Fleming

Molly
Bailey
Clifton
Gibson

Sharp
Ironside

4-4 f**kin 2, git up em.

[Avsuptem]

Thank God you are alive Selby, your pre- match observations are always interesting and thought provoking.
I can't help having niggles of doubt after the Crewe and Newport games. We need a victory in this one. Man for man I believe we are better than Morecambe and it should be a comfortable win for us.

[selby]

  Everyone was disappointed on Saturday which was natural after the way we had started the season the first two games and the fact Newport had not pulled any trees up.
  Now it is about a new start again, the slate is clean and all our concentration should be on the task in front of us and trying to replicate the run of results we have just had in the league, which if we do will stand us in good stead for a good season.
  It will not be easy, most teams are now scouting at levels in non league and lower EFL where the standard of players is higher than it ever was in my opinion.
  Over the last few seasons I have watched quite a bit of non league and u21s games and the standard of player, the fitness levels, and the organisation of teams is very high in a lot of cases and it is no surprise to me that players like Bailey with us, and Evans at Newport last season to name a couple have made people take notice when they have stepped up to EFL level, a lot of people could put a competitive side together at our level from the non league world.
  So we must in my opinion give any opponent the utmost respect, and be on our own game every week or as much as possible and not disrespect the smaller clubs in our division, they are quite capable of putting good sides together from players who have not had a Stella upbringing in the game. 

[DearneValleyRover]

My team for satdi. 


TSL

Nixon
Olowu
Anderson
Fleming

Molly
Bailey
Clifton
Gibson

Sharp
Ironside

4-4 f**kin 2, git up em.

I’d be surprised if Grant makes 3 changes to the defence although I do prefer Nixon to Sterry. I also doubt we will go two up top from the start.
TSL
Sterry Olowu Anderson Fleming
Bailey Kelly
Moly Hurst Yeboah
Ironside
Subs: Lawlor Nixon McGrath Sbarra Sharp Clifton Westbrooke

[NickDRFC]

My team for satdi. 


TSL

Nixon
Olowu
Anderson
Fleming

Molly
Bailey
Clifton
Gibson

Sharp
Ironside

4-4 f**kin 2, git up em.

I’d be surprised if Grant makes 3 changes to the defence although I do prefer Nixon to Sterry. I also doubt we will go two up top from the start.
TSL
Sterry Olowu Anderson Fleming
Bailey Kelly
Moly Hurst Yeboah
Ironside
Subs: Lawlor Nixon McGrath Sbarra Sharp Clifton Westbrooke

Has Gibson done something to upset you? Would definitely start for me and I’d be shocked if he didn’t start tomorrow.

[Nudga]

My team for satdi. 


TSL

Nixon
Olowu
Anderson
Fleming

Molly
Bailey
Clifton
Gibson

Sharp
Ironside

4-4 f**kin 2, git up em.

I’d be surprised if Grant makes 3 changes to the defence although I do prefer Nixon to Sterry. I also doubt we will go two up top from the start.
TSL
Sterry Olowu Anderson Fleming
Bailey Kelly
Moly Hurst Yeboah
Ironside
Subs: Lawlor Nixon McGrath Sbarra Sharp Clifton Westbrooke

I know, I just hate playing with one striker. Fashionable though int it.

[DearneValleyRover]

My team for satdi. 


TSL

Nixon
Olowu
Anderson
Fleming

Molly
Bailey
Clifton
Gibson

Sharp
Ironside

4-4 f**kin 2, git up em.

I’d be surprised if Grant makes 3 changes to the defence although I do prefer Nixon to Sterry. I also doubt we will go two up top from the start.
TSL
Sterry Olowu Anderson Fleming
Bailey Kelly
Moly Hurst Yeboah
Ironside
Subs: Lawlor Nixon McGrath Sbarra Sharp Clifton Westbrooke

Has Gibson done something to upset you? Would definitely start for me and I’d be shocked if he didn’t start tomorrow.

No, I meant to put him on the bench. If Hurst isn’t fit I’d be tempted to play him behind Ironside. I just thought Yeboah offered more when he came on.

[scawsby steve]

All about opinions. I think Gibson is light years ahead of Yeboah.

[les@donr]

Convincing win needed to get our season back on track.

[ForsolongaRover]

All about opinions. I think Gibson is light years ahead of Yeboah.

At best Yeboah does not seem to quite know where he fits into the plan - although that might be said of quite a few.

Indeed, it is all very well to “mix it up” selection-wise for the cup games, but if you are aiming at cohesion, the best 11 probably need as many games with each other as possible at this stage of the season.

[rich1471]

Think Sharpe will replace ironside today ,Kelly should start and flemming

[DearneValleyRover]

All about opinions. I think Gibson is light years ahead of Yeboah.

At best Yeboah does not seem to quite know where he fits into the plan - although that might be said of quite a few.

Indeed, it is all very well to “mix it up” selection-wise for the cup games, but if you are aiming at cohesion, the best 11 probably need as many games with each other as possible at this stage of the season.

Probably a bit difficult given Grant doesn’t know what his best 11 is.

[rich1471]

Think Sharpe will replace ironside today ,Kelly should start and flemming

All starting with owlua

[ravenrover]

No full back on the bench just McGrath

[Avsuptem]

Hell of a good subs bench for League 2.

[Thorney]

No nixon?

[steve@dcfd]

Is Ironside going ???

[Avsuptem]

Is Ironside going ???

I hope not. Surely just squad rotation.

[Dutch Uncle]

Think Sharpe will replace ironside today ,Kelly should start and flemming

All starting with owlua

New signing from Wednesday? 

[ncRover]

All about opinions. I think Gibson is light years ahead of Yeboah.

At best Yeboah does not seem to quite know where he fits into the plan - although that might be said of quite a few.

Indeed, it is all very well to “mix it up” selection-wise for the cup games, but if you are aiming at cohesion, the best 11 probably need as many games with each other as possible at this stage of the season.

I think Yeboah might work better playing off Ironside rather than Sharp which he hasn’t done yet

[StocksArmy]

Are we allowed to say on here that we were awful from the minute we scored? Onto the next.