Ro Sham Bo Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 Thomson stayed on his line too much for my liking (but no worse than any of our recent keepers) but apart from the disallowed goal I think he collected every other cross he came for. I thought McKay was excellent as was Benedictus after his nightmare last week. Davidson also did well sitting in front of the back four. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALDERON Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 Mckay should be the first name on the team sheet at the back. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebanda's Handyman Services Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 29 minutes ago, Ro Sham Bo said: Davidson also did well sitting in front of the back four. Davo was brilliant at the back last season but I think some of his best games in a Rovers shirt have been sitting in front of the defence breaking up opposition attacks. Glad that we competed today. Keeps some of the ridiculous over-reactions at bay. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 Like it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Rae2 Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 What’s the deal with a second keeper? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 Just now, Jack Rae2 said: What’s the deal with a second keeper? It's just something we're trying at the moment. Personally I don't think it will catch on, in fact I believe every club should have eleven outfield players each taking turns as a 'backie' 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottydog Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 3 hours ago, Ro Sham Bo said: Much better today, although I suppose that playing a more defensive set up suited the available personnel. That penalty from Matthews though, dearie me. Watching the replays on BT Sport it looks like his left foot slips as he's about to hit the ball. 1 hour ago, Paco said: Also, it’s an absolute travesty we won’t have a regular spot for Dave McKay in this team. We finished the match with six Rovers ‘development’ players on the pitch - must be a long time since we were able to say that. Could have been even more if Barry had shown more confidence in Rory Brian last season and hadn't axed as many of the youths. 41 minutes ago, Beachbum said: Like it. Are there any gardens on the Bass rock? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael W Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 The best thing that can come out of today is Smith realising we don't have to play 4-4-2 all the time and adapting the formation when required. That's now a poor result and a good one. Hopefully those injuries heal in time for the league. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daysgoneby Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 Least he doesn't leak the team. Aww, I know your jealous because your guesses are always so far off the mark. Go to more games and you might learn more🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philpy Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 Why's there a football in my garden?? Neil, wallyford, east lothian. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardy Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 I’m another one who thought big Dave McKay had an excellent game. We really should be playing him as much as we can. The boy strolled it yesterday against Naismith and Lafferty. Fair enough they had us under the cosh for the last 20 minutes, but then so would most teams being 1-0 down in a cup tie. The game definitely suited our more defensive players this week. Thought Watson had a good game as well at RB. Probably should have scored in the first half, but his brilliant interception led to our goal. Valentine on the left showing decent glimpses as well. It was his cross for Watson also. Those boys do have ability. We were never going to progress through this group regardless of last weeks horror show. The game up at Inverness should have the same feel as yesterday with us not really having much of the ball, so it might suit us to go with the same team...possibly Nat if he’s fit in for Matthews. Duggan looked like he picked up a knock though, so possibly Nisbet up front and Milne out wide... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specky Ginger Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 If we manage to get a couple of guys back fit, it might be an idea to play one of the league cup games without Davidson as I'd imagine he'll be suspended for the start of the league season after his red card at Alloa in the playoffs. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 27 minutes ago, Specky Ginger said: If we manage to get a couple of guys back fit, it might be an idea to play one of the league cup games without Davidson as I'd imagine he'll be suspended for the start of the league season after his red card at Alloa in the playoffs. He's got 3 games to sit out. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ro Sham Bo Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 9 minutes ago, Beachbum said: He's got 3 games to sit out. Did he not miss the 2nd leg of the play off or is that taken into account on that list? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 1 hour ago, Ro Sham Bo said: Did he not miss the 2nd leg of the play off or is that taken into account on that list? That list was updated on 20th July so it's likely to be correct. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev23 Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 A bit off topic but Joel Coustrain made his European debut in the 1st round of qualifying for the europa league. Shamrock Rovers went out to AIK in extra time of the 2nd leg. I never really bought into the hype around him as much as others but there was a player there. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broken Algorithms Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 41 minutes ago, kev23 said: A bit off topic but Joel Coustrain made his European debut in the 1st round of qualifying for the europa league. Shamrock Rovers went out to AIK in extra time of the 2nd leg. I never really bought into the hype around him as much as others but there was a player there. Tbf, the standard in the Premier Division in Ireland is probably similar to our Championship. Joel seems to be doing well now he's in the first team. I was quite happy for him to be given an opportunity given we had complete no marks like Johnstone and Roberts ahead of him in the pecking order. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 52 minutes ago, kev23 said: A bit off topic but Joel Coustrain made his European debut in the 1st round of qualifying for the europa league. Shamrock Rovers went out to AIK in extra time of the 2nd leg. I never really bought into the hype around him as much as others but there was a player there. On the same topic, Shamrock Rovers first choice goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu is still 16 years old, keeping veteran Alan Mannus on the bench. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers_Lad Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 3 hours ago, Ro Sham Bo said: Did he not miss the 2nd leg of the play off or is that taken into account on that list? He certainly did.The suspension list has been known to be wrong in the past 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 That 3 game suspension has been there for a couple of months. If it was wrong surely Rovers would have appealed it before now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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