I heard he will be out for the rest of the season with a knee injury that requires surgery, just a rumour though

I bloody hope not. We need our oil tanker...slow but he can stop anything.

I dont think it'll be any harder than the game at Peehied, unless Campbell doesnt make it then I think we might struggle in defence. On the other hand Wales should add something up front

Surely not a goal threat?

At least McGlynn's realised we're not as sharp upfront as we should be, the man's learning

You never know...he might actually give Guerrero a game. Really pisses me off that, he played 5 minutes against Falkirk wearing white boots meaning he shall surely be blessed with brilliant pace (according to my mates philosophy), looks up every time he goes for a pass and looks a decent player....so we continue to play Silvestro who, is an ok player, but is the complete opposite.

We'd be clear at the top of the division if we had had a decent striker - scoring one or two goals from a hatfull of chances every game, while often opponents are scoring against us in their first attack, like against Alloa, Stirling and East Fife's in the second half.

We should be getting 3 goals at least on chances created, so heres hoping Wales changes that, starting on Saturday.

Aye, I'd like to see Guerrero given a shot too. The lad looks like he can pick a pass. Even if McGlynn gave him the last half hour on Saturday, see how he gets on.



It is a worry. I can't see us keeping a clean sheet against Brechin, so we'll have to score atleast a couple. Thing is, Smith can score them, it's just we don't look like threatening any other way.

Oh, and join in with the signature, you know you want to

Gotcha!

That's true - Silvestro & Walker in the same midfield isn't required. I know Silvo is meant to be the holding midfielder but he does leave his position all too often, resulting in a gaping hole in front of our central defence.

Guerrero, Ferry, Walker, Silvo, Davidson, Sloan can all play centre mid. That's the biggest choice we have had for eons!

For the sake of Ferry's Rovers career, McGlyn must play him in the centre - the early fashioning of a scapegoat is being made by certain sections of our support whilst he flounders on the left (a favourite pastime of our fans for as long as I can remember).

We don't really have a naturally wide left player I don't think - was Pelosi just helping us fill the bench for one game?? If not, he should play there - Sloan is too pedestrian for that role.

So, yes, lets see what Guerrero can do. His reputation preceeds him considering we signed him on a recommendation from Prest and a 5 minute appearance

I thought Sloan was excellent on the left against Alloa, I'd put him there with Ferry and Walker in the middle. The main problem we have just now is the lack of a right-sided midfielder due to Dunbar's injury. We've put Davidson out there the past couple of weeks - he can win high balls there but that's about it.

I certainly think Guerrero is worth a shot, McGlynn should give him the last half hour and see how he gets on.

Oh, and you get joining in with the signature too

Yes, Sloan can fill the left capably - it's just I think he offers more in the middle.

Davidson gives us the best defensive cover when deployed in the middle but Walker & Ferry, for me, should be there so he is either wide right or centre defence cover.

Oh, and the sig? Isn't East Fife bigger than us??!!!


*Stands back in admiration of his work in making this thread run forever*

Insight of the bloody year, that.

How many players in the World score one or two goals every game?

Ronaldo

This hasn't really been pointed out, but Davo has actually been playing ok despite being forced onto the wing. Puts more responsibility onto Wilson to overlap which begs the question why isn't Wilson a winger?

i reckon he'd get 5 every game playing in this division...
even the fat ronaldo could score a hat-trick every game at this level

No chance. The ridiculous dives he gets away with in the premier league wouldn't happen down here. Imagine your Mark Campbell/Martyn Campbell/Bobby Mann going through him...he'd be scared shitless. This level of football is far more difficult to play in than the EPL.

I always look forward to the trip up to Brechin, a stop at Dundee pool with the kids on the way, almost always followed by a crackin' match after. A nice enough wee ground and *knock on wood* decent weather last few years. I rate Brechin as an opponent as they are well organized and play hard but clean. I think McGurn will be the difference if he's back as GaryO struggles mighty with balls in the box and BC will apply more pressure then most. Wales looks a promising signing which is even more to look forward to. 3-1 Rovers, Walker, Smith, and Wales. Here's hopin'

My opinion is why sign Guerrero if he isn't getting a game, it stands to reason that if he's so out of shape he shouldn't be here. I like Silvio, but he get's caught out of position far too much and can't pass a ball to save himself. On his day he is a solid midfielder and is good with the ball at his feet. But the end result doesn't really come off. I'd like to see Ferry and Walker in the middle, and Smith and Wales upfront with Weir just behind.

I'm not really impressed with Gary O' tbh, if we want to do something this season, we have to have the strongest team available. McGurn has to be restored as No1

We apparently don't have to pay his wages. Really would hope to see McGurn and Guerrero start on saturday.

I'd like to see that, especially McGurn. No offence to Gary O' but he isn't good enough for this level, he is capable with long range effort's but inside the box he does get nervous. If McGurn is still injured then so be it, just hope we do well on saturday.

Brechin will fancy there chances as they're still unbeaten, so confidence will be high.

Why? While I have no problem with him getting a 20 minute run out, I see no reason that would merit him starting. Silvestro on his day is good at stopping other teams playing, if the other team sits in, he is out of his depth when it comes to trying to distribute the play, but, have you considered that brechin are at home, are confident and will probably play quite far up the pitch? Surely the type of game where a spoiling midfielder would be useful?

Fair points. Just felt Silvestro hasn't really been his best recently, albeit he does make a large unseen contribution.

Who does pay his wages?

He hasn't been at his best because of the type of player he is, McG has us playing possession football, and lets face it, it's good to watch. Previous years have seen us lumping the ball to nippy wee shites on the wing, we were very much a counter attacking side and not much else, Davo and Silvio in the middle made good spoilers. Yet against EF, I thought he was one of the best players on the pitch, precisely becuase the men in yellow and black tried to come out and attack us.

Izried: I think prest is doing so in the hope that he'll come good, do a Novo and get a bigger club, while Prest makes a good percentage of any fee. Gurrero is an investment to Prest...

Ukio Bankas...

Bigger than us? But we're the biggest club in the second division.

As long as it's a reputable company I'm satisified.

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I'd like to see Wales start up front with Smith and Graham Weir out on the right. Him and Wilson out there will give most defences a torrid time in this league.

Would also like to see McGurn back in. I know McGlynn was criticised for switching goalies last season but McGurn is definitely no 1 and should be brought back in. Like others Gary O isn't playing too badly he just looks more prone to a lapse in concentration (saturday's pen for example).

This should be a good close game.

From The FFP:



It doesn't say he's needing an operation, just that there is concern. Hopefully he doesn't need another one...

What a bizarre comment, do you honestly thing the likes of Bobby Mann would get anywhere NEAR Ronaldo to go through him?

Really, Steve? You really bit on that?

Depends on what Ronaldo

Can you imagine the other Ronaldo and Mann going for a high ball together and falling together in a heap

1-1 . . . Again

We will probs rely on Sparky or Ellis for the goal(s) again unless Smith is back

Implies he went anywhere?

I'm flattered someone read one of my posts and took it seriously.

I genuinely thought you were being serious, it was the roll-eye smilie at the end that did it.

Nope. We're just fucking HUGE.

I've just found out that I can't get a lift tomorrow anymore

Is it too late to book seats on the supporters bus?

Aye.

I'm gonna sort out my lift tomorrow morning. Too late to phone the guy now.

I got the last seat today which was a cancellation so unless there has been other cancellations I think you're stumped bud.

Aww man

Even if there was a cancellation it wouldn't do me any good there was four of us meant to be going

Try contacting Fifes finest maybe?

They have two buses going and both of them are full and are looking for seats for a few people themselves

I thought about driving up but coming back the last time I nearly caused a serious crash which has put me off a wee bit. So I'll pay my way, let someone else do the driving and get a wee pinto before the game.

That's that then

The updates on the Rovers site will have to do

I phoned about 6 and was told the bus was full.

I can't be arsed driving up, so updates it is!

Blobby Mann fell on top of John Ward and f----d his ankle up four weeks ago! Fat B-----d needs to lose weight!