P.C Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 Yeah he does come over as a really likeable guy. I'm glad he did improve as a result of the loan but for me this isn't his level. Sure he won't be short on offers when he goes at the end of the season. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Starko Rover Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 Seems to be rattling the goals in now for their u18 team, must be due a chance at u23 level with them soon. If not we’ll have him back on loan at Starks. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 3 hours ago, R.R.FC said: Barry Ferguson viewed as the Scottish David Beckham is a highlight for me. I don’t think Nando will ever be good enough for us. However, what can’t be denied is he seems a really nice guy and I don’t think I’ve ever wanted a player to succeed more. 2 hours ago, P.C said: Yeah he does come over as a really likeable guy. I'm glad he did improve as a result of the loan but for me this isn't his level. Sure he won't be short on offers when he goes at the end of the season. 100% that Nando is an excellent ambassador for whatever club he represents. Disagree on not good enough to be a Championship reserve, but agree he is likely bound for a League One side and will play well there. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ro Sham Bo Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 So, after today's let down its hard not to think that it will all hinge on Tuesday. Win and we're almost certainly in the top 4 regardless of what other teams do. If we can avoid defeat then QoS are probably out of the equation to catch us and Dunfermline might be too unless they beat Dundee in their game in hand. Lose and we'll probably end up having to beat Hearts to make the play offs. I can't help but worry we'll look back on today as the point it slipped away though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 49 minutes ago, Ro Sham Bo said: So, after today's let down its hard not to think that it will all hinge on Tuesday. Win and we're almost certainly in the top 4 regardless of what other teams do. If we can avoid defeat then QoS are probably out of the equation to catch us and Dunfermline might be too unless they beat Dundee in their game in hand. Lose and we'll probably end up having to beat Hearts to make the play offs. I can't help but worry we'll look back on today as the point it slipped away though. If we lose, and the Pars lose, we’re still a decent bet for third (or even second, if we beat Dundee). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raith_Raver Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 To still be second after the amount of points we've thrown away this season is incredible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ro Sham Bo Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 I'm assuming this coming Saturday's fixture list will now be rescheduled. Hopefully to the Sunday afternoon rather than Friday night given our game on Tuesday. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 10 minutes ago, Ro Sham Bo said: Hopefully to the Sunday f**k that. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 I watched Dan's debut at Lesser Hampden playing as a trialist for the reserves, he stunk the place out that night, I'm glad that John McGlynn saw something in him as he deserves to be in the 'best ever' squad. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardy Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 It’s difficult after what’s happened today, but if you just take a step back from where we’ve been the last two years, it’s fucking incredible. Its still in our own hands even up to the Dundee game to finish 2nd. The rollercoaster that is Raith Rovers keeps going and going. we didn’t play incredibly today, but still the movement and the way we keep the ball is exactly how I want to watch my team going forward for years to come. Far from the finished article, but if we could just get a wee break and manage to get up to the top flight I can see us flourish with the brand of football we are playing right now. Don’t care what anyone says either, but having that pitch out down has really started to reap the benefits in terms of actually getting a team to start playing football the way it should be played. What a change it is to see us have players who are all very comfortable on the ball and being able to pass and move. Granted it’s not going to win you the 3 points every game, but least we are decent to watch these days. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raith_Raver Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 We've definitely got a team that's easy on the eye; McGlynn and Smudger have worked marvels. It's just frustrating that we seem to have a mental weakness, we just don't finish teams off when we have them for the taking often enough. How we've only had 2 points off ICT, three off Ayr and 4 off Arbroath is very frustrating when we should have one much better. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardy Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Raith_Raver said: We've definitely got a team that's easy on the eye; McGlynn and Smudger have worked marvels. It's just frustrating that we seem to have a mental weakness, we just don't finish teams off when we have them for the taking often enough. How we've only had 2 points off ICT, three off Ayr and 4 off Arbroath is very frustrating when we should have one much better. Yeah, that’s just the inconsistency though at this level. You’ve got to give credit to the teams who have maybe out fought us in order to get the better of us. But I genuinely believe that no team has actually outplayed us this season. Maybe hearts at Starks park. But apart from that. No other team. That just shows you the progress we’ve made. Edited April 10, 2021 by Wardy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.R.FC Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 (edited) 10 hours ago, Wardy said: Yeah, that’s just the inconsistency though at this level. You’ve got to give credit to the teams who have maybe out fought us in order to get the better of us. Agree with both your posts, I think a lot of the inconsistencies, even during games, is down to the age of the squad. People often forget just how young a squad it is. Take yesterday for example, comparing the two sides: Raith Rovers Players over 30 in entire squad: 1 (Jamie MacDonald) Average age of outfield eleven: 23.6 Players under 28 in starting eleven: 9 Players under 28 in squad: 14 Arbroath Players over 30 in entire squad: 8 Average age of outfield eleven: 27.3 Players under 28 in starting eleven: 3 Players under 28 in squad: 5 I think that experience showed in the way Arbroath reacted to going 2-0 down, they didn’t panic. With such a young side, they are always going to be frustrating and a bit inconsistent. When it clicks and they are full of confidence (like Dunfermline at home) it will be a joy to watch but performances are always a bit more up and down with young players and in difficult situations they can be more prone to letting their heads drop or panicking than an older side. We saw the difference that Steven Anderson and MacLean made with their experience last season. It’s just a shame we won’t be able to keep the whole team together to see them reach their full potential with us because it is very exciting to see the growth, even in the last 12 months of so many of our players. However, that’s why, as much as his best playing days are behind him, the signing of someone like Berra with his experience on and off the field will be very helpful to this group of players. Edited April 11, 2021 by R.R.FC 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
embow Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 The only fly in the ointment being that not all of this group of players will still be around to benefit from any experience he has to pass on. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 (edited) Legend is an epithet sometimes given too freely. In this case, legend is deserved on multiple levels, namely his service to the club, on the pitch and in helping to save the club and devotion to attend Starks Park during his illness. It doesn't seem like 10 years, but here we are. Edited April 11, 2021 by Zen Archer Esq. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantene pro-V Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 On 11/04/2021 at 00:13, Raith_Raver said: We've definitely got a team that's easy on the eye; McGlynn and Smudger have worked marvels. It's just frustrating that we seem to have a mental weakness, we just don't finish teams off when we have them for the taking often enough. How we've only had 2 points off ICT, three off Ayr and 4 off Arbroath is very frustrating when we should have one much better. Only 1 off ICT. But yes, we've never stolen many/any points off teams this season. Only chucked them away. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raith_Raver Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 7 hours ago, pantene pro-V said: Only 1 off ICT. But yes, we've never stolen many/any points off teams this season. Only chucked them away. Yes, my mistake., tht other draw was a cup game. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langtounlaud Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 https://www.facebook.com/1936120749942453/posts/3093565227531327/ Good wee read about McGlynn and Smudgers time at the Rovers 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niall Russell Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 Supporters voting for POTY and Goal of the Season opens: https://www.raithrovers.net/47648/vote-now-player-of-the-year-awards.htm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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