Bristol Rovers v Blackpool Official Matchday Thread 20.01.23

[Costero Poderoso]

Great win, midfielder start then scrappy. For me, we need a defensive midfielder in the window. We need to maintain possession much better and control the game. Shame Kenny is going, we have to replace him.

If Kenny is going then Morgan or virtue in there can / could do the job, both have the energy, they are both combative, can pick a pass, both with good awareness. Not sure who we could even find with the relevant experience and ability that would be better than Dougs, Virtue or Morgan.

thought Morgan had a really good disciplined game today, didnt get forward as much, lots of covering interceptions and always in the thick of the play in the middle of the park.

 

[Kingscoatkiwi]

What did they ever do for us?

Aqueduct !

 

[Kingscoatkiwi]

Because whatever did they do for us!?

Aqueduct!

 

[CAGU]

Martin has always been a sly cheating **** ever since he was at Derby.

Yes horrible man, I remember him when we lost heavily at Derby in the Championship, total prick

 

[CAGU]

With you there , feel sick

Don’t know why I put myself through this every match, end of the seat stuff with my legs kicking almost every ball!

 

[Graves]

Don’t know why I put myself through this every match, end of the seat stuff with my legs kicking almost every ball!

Sometimes added time is somehow longer than time itself, defying the laws of physics.

Anyway, If it wasn’t a rollercoaster of emotions then it wouldn’t be Blackpool, would it?!

 

[Seasideforever]

That no matter what we do we can't get off 8th spot in this bloody division

And that’s because we’ve given everyone a big head start

 

[Hazi]

And that’s because we’ve given everyone a big head start

Keep piling the points on we will get there the gap is closing

 

[MartonBornandBred]

Does this feel a bit like “time to book that hotel in May” again?

Stop it Now!

 

[Old_Laytonian]

A couple more good results away from home and then the confidence will kick in and the football will be free flowing

 

[voyeur]

Players ratings

O Donnell 7
CJ 7
Casey 7
Epo 6
Hubby 5.5
Coolio 6

Norry 5.5
Morgan 5
Dembo 6

Rhoddo 5
KayJo 8

At least the Dream Is Still Alive as some dodgy German band might have penned.

Best I've seen Joseph. Midfield needs something a bit different.

KayJo?!

 

[Hazi]

No excuse for the gaff not to be rocking next week against Charlton. 3 league wins on the bounce, and an away win finally - we seem to be hitting that 2nd half of the season form we needed to get promoted. They're doing their bit now, it's time to do ours.

If Appleton hasn't been sacked it certainly adds another dimension. Still remember the fucker gesturing towards us when Charlton equalised at their place. Hope he gets a classic Bloomfield Road welcome!

Think he will be gone before or just after our game, Charlton friend saying they hate him already with a passion, were expecting to at least sniff the playoffs but feel Like season over already

 

[JOHNMAJORTOM]

Good hard fought win in the end. I knew as soon as Chissie and Gllen Little said the game wouldn't stay 1-2 that we would win.

love the chizzmeister and glen little on Lancs. its the new winning combo.

 

[Meliora]

O'Donnell could have done more.

O'Donnell had no chance with it.

 

[BFCfan33]

Yep. To the point treating the family to a Lytham Pizza Company takeaway. We've been that shit, really don't know what to do with myself.

That's good and enjoy - practice smiling its a wonderful thing

 

[Costero Poderoso]

Players ratings

O Donnell 7
CJ 7
Casey 7
Epo 6
Hubby 5.5
Coolio 6

Norry 5.5
Morgan 5
Dembo 6

Rhoddo 5
KayJo 8

At least the Dream Is Still Alive as some dodgy German band might have penned.

Best I've seen Joseph. Midfield needs something a bit different.

cannot see how morgan only got 5, he was all over the pace one of those performances that is solid where hes working for the team, nothing standout but did a good job unlike the player next to him who was a passenger the whole game, and still manages a 0.5 better rating - dont think so.

 

[Wizaard]

Well that was a good away performance. We were quickly out of the traps and scored a good goal caused by pressing high and then a good finish.

We continued to dominate and deservedly scored a second well worked goal with a cool finish.

After that we were cruising until a goal out of nothing as a flick went up and over O'Donnell to get them back into the game.

Suddenly we were all over the place and it took a good block from ODonnell to keep us ahead and then similar from Hamilton who got a great late block in to prevent a shot on goal.

Half time came at a good time for us.

Second half was scrapper, but they didn't have the same threat as the first half. Crosses came in but we dealt with them fine.

The subs didn't put us on the back foot as feared. Lavery harassed and maybe should have done better after going round the keeper. My nerves could have done with another goal, but ultimately we saw it out OK.

I thought Joseph had a great game, constantly causing them problems and Morgan was putting some great balls through.

Inevitably we tired after Wednesday nights efforts but a good three points.

Onwards and upwards.

 

[Lost Seasider]

Think he will be gone before or just after our game, Charlton friend saying they hate him already with a passion, were expecting to at least sniff the playoffs but feel Like season over already

Mick McCarthy is still available.

 

[Insider]

If that was us,we’d be furious,definite pen imo

Of course we would but it wasn't us and I thought their player deliberately made contact and took a tumble and it was outside the box.

 

[Insider]

Nothing from me, home made pizzas and some proper home made, ice cold Bloody Marys

Home made pizzas for me too, red wine and a very large brandy in my BFC brandy glass which is only use after a win. UTMP.

 

[Insider]

Husband is a great lad, but often just hoofs the ball to nowhere recently.

He's got good experience though and is solid, but needs to find some form again.

I love Hubby but his position is still the one we need a back-up for.

 

[Paul Gardner No2]

CJ scored a goal from a tough position, ran his socks off defended well, caused them lots of problems when he moved up front. Not sure what the fuck you're talking about.

Can’t trap a bag of cement, scared to tackle or head majority of time and gives possession away more often than not. Was playing well up until signing his new contract but has since reverted back to type e.g. a 6ft Bambi/Forest Gump.

 

[Kyle Seasider]

O'Donnell could have done more.

No chance, it came out of nowhere and looped over him. Not a keeper around that's saving that.

 

[Insider]

There were quite a few saying Joseph is a poor player and that Swansea had undoubtedly got the better of the deal. It was nonsense after so little game time.

I'd like to see the metres covered stats for Kyle because I think he covered more distance than anyone else.
Very impressed with his current form.

 

[JOHNMAJORTOM]

I'd like to see the metres covered stats for Kyle because I think he covered more distance than anyone else.
Very impressed with his current form.

he was oustanding on wednesday night. motm .

 

[SeasideKurt]

Not many Pool. Maybe 200. Result of our away form so understandable.

Eh? There was 200 behind the goal then probably 400 odd on the terrace.

O'Donnell could have done more.

O’Donnell doesn’t have wings mate. Stood right behind it zero chance.

 

[BFCfan33]

I notice not much is being said about Critchley, really glad we got that result for him today

 

[fcblackpool]

cannot see how morgan only got 5, he was all over the pace one of those performances that is solid where hes working for the team, nothing standout but did a good job unlike the player next to him who was a passenger the whole game, and still manages a 0.5 better rating - dont think so.

Opinions mate.

If I watch the game again not one of my ratings would be the same I suspect.

 

[fcblackpool]

I love Hubby but his position is still the one we need a back-up for.

As time ticks I think back up is being kind.

 

[Wizaard]

Of course we would but it wasn't us and I thought their player deliberately made contact and took a tumble and it was outside the box.

But apart from that, nailed on. At the time in the ground I was a bit worried as late shouts away from home often go against us, but even then I thought it outside the area.

 

[Wizaard]

Not many Pool. Maybe 200. Result of our away form so understandable.

What? There were maybe 200 in the seats but at least double that standing, so maybe 5-600?

 

[Wizaard]

Can’t trap a bag of cement, scared to tackle or head majority of time and gives possession away more often than not. Was playing well up until signing his new contract but has since reverted back to type e.g. a 6ft Bambi/Forest Gump.

Alternatively got a whack in the face leading to a nosebleed winning a header, got a tremendous tackle in when their lad was clean through on goal, blocked a whole series of crosses coming in and scored a worldie, while having the away end sing his name.

Other than that, reverted to type, whatever that was.

 

[20togo]

Yes horrible man, I remember him when we lost heavily at Derby in the Championship, total prick

it was that game formed my opinion of him. And everytime 've seen him since nothing has changed that opinion.

 

[Seasideforever]

When fans look at a set of fans and try to judge how many there are there they are probably always under estimating,if you actually go and take a couple of mins you will be surprise how many are actually there!

 

[A_Tense_Grin]

Eh? There was 200 behind the goal then probably 400 odd on the terrace.

O’Donnell doesn’t have wings mate. Stood right behind it zero chance.

Was on about the corner that the commentators said hit the bar.

 

[A_Tense_Grin]

What? There were maybe 200 in the seats but at least double that standing, so maybe 5-600?

I was 20 minutes behind on my stream so at the time, 200 was right as it hadn't kicked off yet.

 

[Wizaard]

I'd like to see the metres covered stats for Kyle because I think he covered more distance than anyone else.
Very impressed with his current form.

Think he's now finally showing why we were so interested in him. Hard worker, strong on the ball and knows where the goal is.

 

[JJpool]

Shout out to O'Donnell today, thought he looked solid and nothing he could do about the goal.

Yep he looks a decent enough keeper and he is a great lad too on all the interviews etc.

 

[tangerine_neil]

Wasn’t confident with our away form. Too soon to say we’re putting a bit of a run together? Just need to beat Crappleton’s latest team next week.

 

[TangerineArmy]

Wasn’t confident with our away form. Too soon to say we’re putting a bit of a run together? Just need to beat Crappleton’s latest team next week.

I hope we absolutely batter them and it's final nail in his coffin... unless he doesn't last till then

 

[basilexile]

That goes as standard, that shouldn't need setting by the manager

Not if the tactics hinder, as has seemed so prevalent away from home.

 

[JJpool]

Let's remember we played today after going to extra time with Forest, so some will be more knackered than they were, also had to travel.

Bristol rovers are no mugs, fairly decent side. They've lost once all season at home apparently, which I didn't actually know going into it, or care tbh as we just needed to win.

But it does show you we did well after the above factors and we were the better side overall.

2nd half we shut them out and could have got another with a few decent chances.

We also had Rhodes not as his best, he's having a little dry spell where its not quite happening for him.

So to win under all the circumstances was very good, but needed.

 

[BFCfan33]

Not if the tactics hinder, as has seemed so prevalent away from home.

You will be happy today then, nothing wrong with the tactics you just need the players to play it, happy for Critchley today

 

[Jaffa_The_Hut]

he was shite, no way it was a pen - a) outside the box and b) that Daley fella would have been proud of the half twist double pike that he performed.

If that went against us you and many others would be screaming all day long for a pen.

The ref was most certainly not a Homer today read the Bristol Rovers board and you’ll soon see why.

 

[20togo]

we scored first today and early too. I think it reasonable to say that that has been a key factor in all our away performances this season. Failure to do that has led to some pretty abysmal away performances.

 

[Ockers]

Can’t trap a bag of cement, scared to tackle or head majority of time and gives possession away more often than not. Was playing well up until signing his new contract but has since reverted back to type e.g. a 6ft Bambi/Forest Gump.

I got binned out of a whatsapp group form saying exactly this about the man

I've said it for a few years now

He clearly has nudes of Mrs Critchely and holds him to ransom each week

 

[Marcusbeansontoast]

BBC report says that’s first time we’ve won 3 in a row this season but also only our 3rd win of the season. Feel after forest game and how many games they’ve had these players definitely do have character cos it’s been doubtful at times

 

[Wizaard]

Wasn’t confident with our away form. Too soon to say we’re putting a bit of a run together? Just need to beat Crappleton’s latest team next week.

9 points out of 9. How many more before it becomes a bit of a run?

 

[Wizaard]

I got binned out of a whatsapp group form saying exactly this about the man

I've said it for a few years now

He clearly has nudes of Mrs Critchely and holds him to ransom each week

You're clearly wrong.

 

[Wizaard]

If that went against us you and many others would be screaming all day long for a pen.

The ref was most certainly not a Homer today read the Bristol Rovers board and you’ll soon see why.

I was 100 yards away and could see it was outside the area.

He had a spell in the second half where they got free kicks for the slightest contact while Dembele and Joseph were taken out at the thigh and he played on.