Robin
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Leicester v Rovers: 4 May 2024
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goozburger.
Senior Member
Pears 8
Pulled off a good save onto the bar when in the second-half. Was confident. The team needed a good performance from him today, and they got it.
Brittain 6
Put your bloody foot through the ball when you get a good sight of goal. Jesus! He got forward well, but he was complete crap when it mattered.
McFadzean 8
Solid as a rock at the back. Mopped up everything we left behind. His presence really makes a difference in spite of his age. I reckon another year would be good value for money for Rovers.
Carter 6
Made a total mess up with his header back in the first half which should have seen Vardy put the hosts a goal up. Lucky boy.
Chrisene 7
Solid and assured in both attack and defence throughout. Got forward into good positions, and defended well when questions were asked. Probably his best performance for us when we needed it most.
Pickering 8
Gave McFadzean a run for his money as our best defender today. Nothing ventured going forward, but we didn't need that from him today. Had everything mopped up at a canter. He's not a marauding wing-back, but he has really matured to learn his positional and defensive abilities in the last couple of seasons for such a young man.
Tronstad 7
Held the for well and stuck his foot in when it mattered. Was a little bit outdone on a couple of occasions, but overall good, and gave enough protection for our defenders.
Rankin-Costello 5
Again, I feel he is a little lost in midfield, and it's hard to put my finger on identifying his role there. In the first half, there were a couple of occasions where he made poor choices that broke down our attacks. Getting into decent positions is one thing, but not doing anything there is pointless.
Dolan 6
Worked hard, as usual, but again, as usual, it's to little avail. Fancy tricks on the ball are OK against hungover opponents, but there was no effect to much of what he did.
Gallagher 5
Poorest player on the pitch for us. He checked out. in January when he didn't get a move. Won a few headers flicked on to nowhere. Felt his effort was lacking (again) today. Time for a proper talisman in that position next season.
Szmodics 10
Man of the Match. Scored when it mattered. Twice. Will probably go in summer, but this man has saved us from the drop with his goals. Absolutely loved (although held my breath momentarily) when he celebrated his second goal before bagging it.
As for the subs
Ayari 6
I didn't notice much, although it could be the drink. Not his usual impact off the bench. Would like to see him loaned here again next season because he's generally shown class in midfield.
Buckley 6
Drink. Didn't notice.
Garrett 6
Drink. Didn't notice.
Once my head is clear tomorrow, I'm going to post some more general thoughts on the game and on Rovers. Bet you can't wait.
Pulled off a good save onto the bar when in the second-half. Was confident. The team needed a good performance from him today, and they got it.
Brittain 6
Put your bloody foot through the ball when you get a good sight of goal. Jesus! He got forward well, but he was complete crap when it mattered.
McFadzean 8
Solid as a rock at the back. Mopped up everything we left behind. His presence really makes a difference in spite of his age. I reckon another year would be good value for money for Rovers.
Carter 6
Made a total mess up with his header back in the first half which should have seen Vardy put the hosts a goal up. Lucky boy.
Chrisene 7
Solid and assured in both attack and defence throughout. Got forward into good positions, and defended well when questions were asked. Probably his best performance for us when we needed it most.
Pickering 8
Gave McFadzean a run for his money as our best defender today. Nothing ventured going forward, but we didn't need that from him today. Had everything mopped up at a canter. He's not a marauding wing-back, but he has really matured to learn his positional and defensive abilities in the last couple of seasons for such a young man.
Tronstad 7
Held the for well and stuck his foot in when it mattered. Was a little bit outdone on a couple of occasions, but overall good, and gave enough protection for our defenders.
Rankin-Costello 5
Again, I feel he is a little lost in midfield, and it's hard to put my finger on identifying his role there. In the first half, there were a couple of occasions where he made poor choices that broke down our attacks. Getting into decent positions is one thing, but not doing anything there is pointless.
Dolan 6
Worked hard, as usual, but again, as usual, it's to little avail. Fancy tricks on the ball are OK against hungover opponents, but there was no effect to much of what he did.
Gallagher 5
Poorest player on the pitch for us. He checked out. in January when he didn't get a move. Won a few headers flicked on to nowhere. Felt his effort was lacking (again) today. Time for a proper talisman in that position next season.
Szmodics 10
Man of the Match. Scored when it mattered. Twice. Will probably go in summer, but this man has saved us from the drop with his goals. Absolutely loved (although held my breath momentarily) when he celebrated his second goal before bagging it.
As for the subs
Ayari 6
I didn't notice much, although it could be the drink. Not his usual impact off the bench. Would like to see him loaned here again next season because he's generally shown class in midfield.
Buckley 6
Drink. Didn't notice.
Garrett 6
Drink. Didn't notice.
Once my head is clear tomorrow, I'm going to post some more general thoughts on the game and on Rovers. Bet you can't wait.
I thought you were a bit mean with your scores. Everybody put in a real contribution today.
goozburger.
Senior Member
That because I'm mean, Al.
Drog called me lenient last week. You've called me mean this week. I can't help but feel bang on.
Peter quill
Active Member
Your right it was the best bit. Celebrating before he scored it . What a star
goozburger.
Senior Member
It's a little scary to think that, had we lost yesterday, we would have been relegated. Winning away at Leeds United and Leicester City has saved our skins and, yet again, it's further proof that this league is more about when you play your opponents rather than who your opponents are.
My review of Rankin-Costello was a little harsh, as people have pointed out. I went to the loo and came back just as Szmodics was through on goal. I didn't realise he played Szmodics through. An extra mark or two may have been fairer.
I think it has to be pointed out that Leicester City appeared to be on the beach already. I heard a rumour that they were all out on the piss on Thursday, so perhaps a few hangovers and a putting up of the feet were at play. It certainly wasn't a sizzling performance from the league champions, and there's no doubt this helped our cause. I'd be a hypocrite to criticise them for not trying when they didn't need to.
Still, we contained Leicester City very well, and aside from the point at which they should have equalised but for a superb save from Pears, we were never really threatened, with Rovers having by far the better chances. Another example of controlling possession being overrated.
Big Club must be sick to the stomach. I thought it was going to be us at one point with the way the scores were going. Bar Huddersfield Town and us, everybody down there was winning. Even Rotherham United! I was fully expecting a defeat, but for one of the other results to go our way. Thankfully, and credit to the Rovers players and superb supporters, it never came to that.
Feeling great today, now that it's sinking in. A huge relief to be staying in this league. The question is: What next?
My review of Rankin-Costello was a little harsh, as people have pointed out. I went to the loo and came back just as Szmodics was through on goal. I didn't realise he played Szmodics through. An extra mark or two may have been fairer.
I think it has to be pointed out that Leicester City appeared to be on the beach already. I heard a rumour that they were all out on the piss on Thursday, so perhaps a few hangovers and a putting up of the feet were at play. It certainly wasn't a sizzling performance from the league champions, and there's no doubt this helped our cause. I'd be a hypocrite to criticise them for not trying when they didn't need to.
Still, we contained Leicester City very well, and aside from the point at which they should have equalised but for a superb save from Pears, we were never really threatened, with Rovers having by far the better chances. Another example of controlling possession being overrated.
Big Club must be sick to the stomach. I thought it was going to be us at one point with the way the scores were going. Bar Huddersfield Town and us, everybody down there was winning. Even Rotherham United! I was fully expecting a defeat, but for one of the other results to go our way. Thankfully, and credit to the Rovers players and superb supporters, it never came to that.
Feeling great today, now that it's sinking in. A huge relief to be staying in this league. The question is: What next?
steve w
Senior Member
Well I was bottom of the "regular" predictors (yet again!) but I did call the fact that if Leicester had done the deal - it was our best hope
If we had gone there and they had needed something...it may well be a different story today
But it wasnt and we did what we had too thank the good "Sammy"
As things are today - I really fear for us next season - we have had 3 seasons of someone stepping up AA,BBD, and now SS, without those three we could well be down in Div1 or worse
If we had gone there and they had needed something...it may well be a different story today
But it wasnt and we did what we had too thank the good "Sammy"
As things are today - I really fear for us next season - we have had 3 seasons of someone stepping up AA,BBD, and now SS, without those three we could well be down in Div1 or worse
Old Darwen Blue
Prediction Champion 2021, 2022 & 2023
Medals for second place? Unbelievable.
Old Darwen Blue
Prediction Champion 2021, 2022 & 2023
tonygreenbank
Senior Member
On a brighter note Steve you are joint winners with me of the Top 6 Predictions League! And you were the only predictor to say that Rovers would be as low in the table as they were. You said 13th!
Old Darwen Blue
Prediction Champion 2021, 2022 & 2023
Facts support the statement that when Gallagher plays we win more though.
steve w
Senior Member
Well thats something - my pessimism paid off in the end
tonygreenbank
Senior Member
steve w
Senior Member
So you have changed your mind about him making a good centre back?