Scary Bear Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 Well, first quarter done, postponed Arbroath away game aside, and we’re sitting eighth, having won 3 and lost 5. I very much appreciate the lack of draws, but I would like us to win a few more games. Cove sitting 6th in the table and 2 points ahead after beating Dundee last night. How will this one go? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raithie Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 Cove will be on a high after their fantastic result last night and no doubt they'll come to Starks with their tales up and fancy their chances. Bad set of results last night for us as that's us down to 8th. I'd say we're at the/close to the 'must win' category. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ro Sham Bo Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 13 minutes ago, Raithie said: Cove will be on a high after their fantastic result last night and no doubt they'll come to Starks with their tales up and fancy their chances. Bad set of results last night for us as that's us down to 8th. I'd say we're at the/close to the 'must win' category. We're definitely at the stage where if we aren't picking up between 4-6 points from the next 3 games we're going to find ourselves in trouble, even at this relatively early stage of the season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paco Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 If we’re to avoid relegation worries entirely, we simply have to win home games against the lower half. We’ve only had one of those so far, which was Morton, and in fairness we did win it. I’m not so sure we’ll win this one though. I like the look of the Cove squad since the latest additions, Sanders in particular is a very good signing. Very different to opening day where while they deserved their win, I thought they looked pretty rubbish. We’re rarely outplayed but can we actually take a chance or two? That’s all it boils down to. Formulaic Championship football. Don’t you just love it? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 (edited) We’ll look fine from box to box, we’ll still lack scoring, and we’ll concede at least one from a set piece, probably a corner. 0-2 Cove, unfortunately. Edited October 5, 2022 by TxRover 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raith_Raver Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 I don't agree that last nights results went against us. Dundee and Queen's Park losing means we're not so far adrift from the top half where we aim to be. We might look bad just now at 8th but a win against Cove and a game in hand against a woefull Arbraoth and we're well on the up and up. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirJimmyofNic Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 Even this early this falls into the must not lose category, I guess keeping a clean sheet is beyond hope, can we score more than they do, depends on the line up and how badly the players want it. We could if results go against us in other games find ourselves 9th if we don't win 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scary Bear Posted October 6, 2022 Author Share Posted October 6, 2022 I hope we get a win. This season is a bit of a damp squib so far. I don’t imagine many people will be thinking we can do anything seen as we’ve lost 5 games already and the league is pretty dull too. Only game that peaks any interest is Dundee. It would be good to get a fit Lewis Vaughan back. A fit Tom Lang would also go down well. If Hartlepool don’t fancy Regan Tumilty, he’d do too. Are there many Cove fans on here? I’ve only ever seen one poster commenting from a Cove perspective. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ro Sham Bo Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 Cove looked quite impressive based on the highlights package from the Dundee game. A week ago I would've fancied us in this match but not so much now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoveRangers1922 Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 (edited) I'll be at Stark's Park for this one tomorrow. Cove coming into the game with a degree of confidence having gone 4 unbeaten in the league and with two wins in the last week. There is definitely more optimism amongst the Cove support due to some strong late loan signings which has not only injected energy and pace into the side but bumped the cripples to the bench. Unfortunately momentum and past results alone don't win upcoming games and we'll need to keep standards high to get 3 points. Jack Sanders looks a real solid acquisition. Very surprised Killie let him come out on loan. Clearly McInnes doing his old mate McIntyre a favour. Kyle McClelland looks a composed centre back and Max Johnston has slotted in very well at RB; both quick, tall and far superior to the likes of Reynolds who is now rightfully benched. Charlie Gilmour has looked outstanding lately and rightly removes quarterback Vigurs from the starting lineup. He should have the holding midfield role sewn up. Vigurs in my opinion is now 5th choice CM. Not a new signing but Blair Yule is now back from a 2 month spell out and partners Scully (in red hot form) in centre mid. Both will run all day. I think we'll start with the same side that played the last 2 games. Only doubt would be McClelland who went off holding his shoulder on Tuesday night. If he isn't fit Scott Ross will come in. Fyvie will return to the squad after being out for 3 weeks but might not be able to force his way into the starting XI. I'd imagine we'll continue to make the pitch as wide as possible when we have the ball and get our wingers and full backs targeting Millen and Dick. Lang expected to play tomorrow for the Rovers? See Ethan missed the QP game last week. We have more pace and power in midfield now and will need it to prevent the Rovers midfield from getting time on the ball. Hard to call this one, could go either way. Edited October 7, 2022 by CoveRangers1922 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohnononowheredidRossgo Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 Borderline must win for the mighty. Definitely in the must not lose category.Would like to see Spencer, Matthews or both heavily involved. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raith_Raver Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 37 minutes ago, CoveRangers1922 said: Lang expected to play tomorrow for the Rovers? See Ethan missed the QP game last week. Lang's still a month or so away. Ross has been off the boil for a while and has been warming the bench. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specky Ginger Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 (edited) Tomorrow's programme is a bumper 52 pager at no extra cost. It contains an in depth interview with Ethan Ross, a feature on the original Rovers Ladies' team, reports and photos from the last three games, the manager's column and loads of historical stuff. All this and more for less than the price of a pint. Edited October 7, 2022 by Specky Ginger 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Girth Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 Will Big Shagger John be starting here?? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pub car king Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 59 minutes ago, Girth said: Will Big Shagger John be starting here?? Doubtful but I would love nothing more than a last minute winner followed by the big man unleashing his "helicopter" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ro Sham Bo Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 22 hours ago, Ro Sham Bo said: Cove looked quite impressive based on the highlights package from the Dundee game. A week ago I would've fancied us in this match but not so much now. Now that the helicopter has signed I've had a rethink. Rovers 3 (Frederiksen 80, 88, 90+1) Cove 1 (Megginson 90+3) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CoveRangers1922 Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 (edited) Cove make one enforced change as Scott Ross stands in for Kyle McClelland at centre back. Fyvie misses his 4th straight match day squad after picking up a hamstring injury against Thistle at Firhill. Edited October 8, 2022 by CoveRangers1922 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ro Sham Bo Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 Big John not even on the bench. Think I'll give this one a miss. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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