Let's talk about the Swindon Town game

[Dutch Uncle]

One tiny crumb of comfort - after today mathematically we can't be relegated 

[mushRTID]

2 hand balls in the box not given and Sharp's tap in disallowed for no discernable reason. Could have been 5 - 2 with a proper ref.

Sharp was given offside. He must have been as he appeared to claim to the ref he didn’t touch it and let it past him. The last 2 games we’ve chucked away, can’t blame anyone else but ourselves really

It looked like he touched it to me. Something I don’t think he needed to do. I think he tried to get out the way but it still hit him though.

[donnievic]

2 hand balls in the box not given and Sharp's tap in disallowed for no discernable reason. Could have been 5 - 2 with a proper ref.

never been handballs and sharp looked offside to me from south stand

[Avsuptem]

2 hand balls in the box not given and Sharp's tap in disallowed for no discernable reason. Could have been 5 - 2 with a proper ref.

never been handballs and sharp looked offside to me from south stand

I was not there but going by Liam Holden claiming the Rovers fans in the first half were screaming for hand ball during 2 goal mouth scrambles.

[RoversInSpain]

2 hand balls in the box not given and Sharp's tap in disallowed for no discernable reason. Could have been 5 - 2 with a proper ref.

Sharp was given offside. He must have been as he appeared to claim to the ref he didn’t touch it and let it past him. The last 2 games we’ve chucked away, can’t blame anyone else but ourselves really

It looked like he touched it to me. Something I don’t think he needed to do. I think he tried to get out the way but it still hit him though.

Yes agreed, it did look like he touched it in.

[ForsolongaRover]

As I read the League 2 stats, we followed what has become an an undesirable pattern today. We lost yet another game in which we were ahead at half time. Of the leading clubs we seem to be the worst at this  and it reflects badly on our ability to play under pressure.

On Tuesday it was pressure to break down a defence which we had the skill to penetrate yet lacked the ability to shoot straight. And today was just the same. We scored 2 goals when  there was no pressure and then succumbed to classic opening pressure from a side whose manager obviously inspired a great fight-back. As we strived to get back in front the pressure to break the deadlock was too much and we failed yet again.

This is not an encouraging trait and you might wonder whether a team with a record such as ours gets the best advice at half time, since we routinely do worse in the second half.

[colincramb]

We are doing our best to blow it. We be given 2 gifts this week with results and we should be well clear of 4th and 5th place.

[normal rules]

It’s the rovers way.

[adamtherover]

As I read the League 2 stats, we followed what has become an an undesirable pattern today. We lost yet another game in which we were ahead at half time. Of the leading clubs we seem to be the worst at this  and it reflects badly on our ability to play under pressure.

On Tuesday it was pressure to break down a defence which we had the skill to penetrate yet lacked the ability to shoot straight. And today was just the same. We scored 2 goals when  there was no pressure and then succumbed to classic opening pressure from a side whose manager obviously inspired a great fight-back. As we strived to get back in front the pressure to break the deadlock was too much and we failed yet again.

This is not an encouraging trait and you might wonder whether a team with a record such as ours gets the best advice at half time, since we routinely do worse in the second half.

we lost yet another game we were leading at half time? Really? Someone been on the sauce already? For the record, a), we didn't lose, and b) , aside from Newport away, every time we have scored first, we have won, so pleased explain about this losing pattern?

[RoversInSpain]

As I read the League 2 stats, we followed what has become an an undesirable pattern today. We lost yet another game in which we were ahead at half time. Of the leading clubs we seem to be the worst at this  and it reflects badly on our ability to play under pressure.

On Tuesday it was pressure to break down a defence which we had the skill to penetrate yet lacked the ability to shoot straight. And today was just the same. We scored 2 goals when  there was no pressure and then succumbed to classic opening pressure from a side whose manager obviously inspired a great fight-back. As we strived to get back in front the pressure to break the deadlock was too much and we failed yet again.

This is not an encouraging trait and you might wonder whether a team with a record such as ours gets the best advice at half time, since we routinely do worse in the second half.

We lost today? You sure? Bizarre !
Anyway on Tuesday the teams around us play so will be level on games baring Port Vale who will still have a game in hand. Let’s see how they get on with a little pressure.

[Alan Southstand]

We still threw 2 points away. Midfield was very ordinary today but Gibson/Sbarra were fighting it out for worst player on the pitch. Obviously S’barra scored, so Gibson just gets it. Don’t want to see that combination again, Grant!

[ForsolongaRover]

_h

As I read the League 2 stats, we followed what has become an an undesirable pattern today. We lost yet another game in which we were ahead at half time. Of the leading clubs we seem to be the worst at this  and it reflects badly on our ability to play under pressure.

On Tuesday it was pressure to break down a defence which we had the skill to penetrate yet lacked the ability to shoot straight. And today was just the same. We scored 2 goals when  there was no pressure and then succumbed to classic opening pressure from a side whose manager obviously inspired a great fight-back. As we strived to get back in front the pressure to break the deadlock was too much and we failed yet again.

This is not an encouraging trait and you might wonder whether a team with a record such as ours gets the best advice at half time, since we routinely do worse in the second half.

we lost yet another game we were leading at half time? Really? Someone been on the sauce already? For the record, a), we didn't lose, and b) , aside from Newport away, every time we have scored first, we have won, so pleased explain about this losing pattern?

Sorry - I meant “failed to win” of course, but I was quoting from footystats.org. I am open to correction if my premise is incorrect, but it does reflect the impression I have taken from the general trend of results this season. If you believe the we have the required spirit to overcome pressure it would be good to hear examples.

[Padge_DRFC]

We still threw 2 points away. Midfield was very ordinary today but Gibson/Sbarra were fighting it out for worst player on the pitch. Obviously S’barra scored, so Gibson just gets it. Don’t want to see that combination again, Grant!

What's the alternative? Clifton and Ennis? No thanks

[RoversInSpain]

For the record we’ve only lost once in the league when scoring first (Newport A)
We’ve drawn a few when scoring first but not many for it to be a pattern.
Probably more of a concern is that we’ve not won a game when going behind in the league this season

[mushRTID]

I thought our corners were shocking today.
We didn’t seem to know what we were doing with them, took ages with each one as well.

They were also massive at the back, I don’t know why we didn’t take some short ones again when we had the opportunity to take them quick and keep pressure on.

[ravenrover]

Spoke to McGrath in the car park before the game, slight injury more precautionary he didn't play. I said I'd seen Joe previously and same applied. Both should be OK for Sat

[adamtherover]

_h

As I read the League 2 stats, we followed what has become an an undesirable pattern today. We lost yet another game in which we were ahead at half time. Of the leading clubs we seem to be the worst at this  and it reflects badly on our ability to play under pressure.

On Tuesday it was pressure to break down a defence which we had the skill to penetrate yet lacked the ability to shoot straight. And today was just the same. We scored 2 goals when  there was no pressure and then succumbed to classic opening pressure from a side whose manager obviously inspired a great fight-back. As we strived to get back in front the pressure to break the deadlock was too much and we failed yet again.

This is not an encouraging trait and you might wonder whether a team with a record such as ours gets the best advice at half time, since we routinely do worse in the second half.

we lost yet another game we were leading at half time? Really? Someone been on the sauce already? For the record, a), we didn't lose, and b) , aside from Newport away, every time we have scored first, we have won, so pleased explain about this losing pattern?

Sorry - I meant “failed to win” of course, but I was quoting from footystats.org. I am open to correction if my premise is incorrect, but it does reflect the impression I have taken from the general trend of results this season. If you believe the we have the required spirit to overcome pressure it would be good to hear examples.

most of our wins are by a single goal, thats seeing games out and handling the pressure..

[Dutch Uncle]

Spoke to McGrath in the car park before the game, slight injury more precautionary he didn't play. I said I'd seen Joe previously and same applied. Both should be OK for Sat

good news

tbf when I saw the lineup and given Swindon's form, I would have accepted a draw before the match. 

[richtherover]

How ironic that we couldn't score in 100  minutes at Bromley and get one in the first minute today. Really frustrating second half, feels like a defeat.

[graingrover]

I don’t feel defeated .

[TheFunk]

I wonder if Holloway was waiting in the car park to fight whoever it was of our coaching staff is threat was aimed at.

[Pancho Regan]

I was gutted at full time because we thoroughly deserved to win that game.
A 2-hour drive home and a steak and chips dinner gives me time to reflect.

We played really well today. I might be frustrated by the result but I am not in the least disappointed by the performance.
The first half was a very dominant display, continuing from the last home performance against Newport and the total domination of the game at Bromley.
I honestly thought we would push on in the second half and win by 3 or 4 goals.

But they took their two chances well and we just couldn’t get the winner.
We were forced to field an entirely new back four and I thought they played really well. Jack Senior in particular was excellent and was MOTM for me. I was gutted for him that his slip in the 2nd half proved costly but he can still be proud of his performance, especially in the first half.

So I’m still very positive and I’m heartened by our three performances this week. We deserved 9 points from those 3 games but that’s football.

I have faith and belief that this squad will get us promoted.

[Bailey Vickerage]

I was gutted at full time because we thoroughly deserved to win that game.
A 2-hour drive home and a steak and chips dinner gives me time to reflect.

We played really well today. I might be frustrated by the result but I am not in the least disappointed by the performance.
The first half was a very dominant display, continuing from the last home performance against Newport and the total domination of the game at Bromley.
I honestly thought we would push on in the second half and win by 3 or 4 goals.

But they took their two chances well and we just couldn’t get the winner.
We were forced to field an entirely new back four and I thought they played really well. Jack Senior in particular was excellent and was MOTM for me. I was gutted for him that his slip in the 2nd half proved costly but he can still be proud of his performance, especially in the first half.

So I’m still very positive and I’m heartened by our three performances this week. We deserved 9 points from those 3 games but that’s football.

I have faith and belief that this squad will get us promoted.

Senior had a great first half but was a big part for their 2 goals.

Molyneux by far MOTM today.

Overall great first half and ruthless, awful start to the 2nd half with 2 shocking goals to concede and should’ve been 3-2 really with Smiths header.

After that we got back on the front foot and looked like we were going to knick it.

Definitely offside but can’t blame Sharp for that as strikers instinct to finish that off and thought the late handball was a pen but the defender had his back to the ref so couldn’t see anything.

[idler]

At the end of the day we are all disappointed but I don’t think that any other side in this league could afford to change their entire back four and do as well or better. Especially given Senior and Nixon’s lack of game time. Move onto the next match with a full week to get players back.

[Dutch Uncle]

How many times do we see a match where both teams score within a minute of a kick-off that they did not take

[Petche]

We still threw 2 points away. Midfield was very ordinary today but Gibson/Sbarra were fighting it out for worst player on the pitch. Obviously S’barra scored, so Gibson just gets it. Don’t want to see that combination again, Grant!

What's the alternative? Clifton and Ennis? No thanks

The disappointment for me were the fullbacks. I'd always considered we had good cover in those positions but when called upon yesterday thought both were poor. Maybe lack of game time is a factor?

[GazLaz]

We still threw 2 points away. Midfield was very ordinary today but Gibson/Sbarra were fighting it out for worst player on the pitch. Obviously S’barra scored, so Gibson just gets it. Don’t want to see that combination again, Grant!

What's the alternative? Clifton and Ennis? No thanks

The disappointment for me were the fullbacks. I'd always considered we had good cover in those positions but when called upon yesterday thought both were poor. Maybe lack of game time is a factor?

Senior had generally played well this season when called upon but I always see a centre half when I watch him play. Sure that’s where he would play if he wasn’t so small.

[dickos1]

As I read the League 2 stats, we followed what has become an an undesirable pattern today. We lost yet another game in which we were ahead at half time. Of the leading clubs we seem to be the worst at this  and it reflects badly on our ability to play under pressure.

On Tuesday it was pressure to break down a defence which we had the skill to penetrate yet lacked the ability to shoot straight. And today was just the same. We scored 2 goals when  there was no pressure and then succumbed to classic opening pressure from a side whose manager obviously inspired a great fight-back. As we strived to get back in front the pressure to break the deadlock was too much and we failed yet again.

This is not an encouraging trait and you might wonder whether a team with a record such as ours gets the best advice at half time, since we routinely do worse in the second half.

This is just all pure made up madness.
How are we the worst at losing games when we’re ahead at half time?
It’s happened once in 36 games.
Absolute made up nonsense

[StocksArmy]

I’m hurting today. I think we have continuously proven that we are playoff fodder. We bottle it when it matters the most and moving into the last 10 games I just can’t imagine us beating Walsall, Wimbledon, Bradford and Notts. I’m seeing a club giving everything they have to get out of this league and for me I’ve an awful feeling we are going to fall short.

[Petche]

I’m hurting today. I think we have continuously proven that we are playoff fodder. We bottle it when it matters the most and moving into the last 10 games I just can’t imagine us beating Walsall, Wimbledon, Bradford and Notts. I’m seeing a club giving everything they have to get out of this league and for me I’ve an awful feeling we are going to fall short.

Agreed, if we need something from the Bradford and Notts games I don't fancy us.
Hope I'm proved wrong of course.