That looks imbalanced and well out of kilter to me OOT.
Yeah I realised that after I'd posted it , probably the reason why my Sunday League managerial career only lasted two years . How could I leave out Armstrong ! Much more difficult picking sides than playing in them
Anyway onto last night . Good result as it's a really tough place to win . I'd be interested to find out how Downing fared in the 442 and then when Rovers went to 5 at the back after Lenihan came on . I don't see him as a 'proper' commanding centre half but if TM goes with 5 at the back , I'm sure there's a place for him .
Travis is getting some stick and I can understand why . However in less gentle , less physical times that was the type of challenge the likes of Hunter , Souness, Keane and at Rovers Todd and Neill had in their locker . Don't get me wrong , I'm not condoning the reckless tackle or the resultant sending off that could have cost Rovers 2 points , but I like my midfielders to have a bit of bite and to let the opposition know that when it comes to a battle , they can battle . I've criticised this Rovers outfit for being a bit lightweight and a bit powder puff at times . I'm sure that Travis will learn from this, but I hope he doesn't lose that edge - it can come in handy with the bully boys in this division
I also liked the way Bennett prevented the Portsmouth players from getting to Travis after the incident . Senior pro looking after a youngster