Doncaster Rovers (H) League One, 12 Sept 3pm

[Gripper]

Anyone in block 1 hear that disgusting stuff said by that bald bloke about Sawyers? The man is a disgrace.

The only reason I was glad to see the back of Mal Benning was because of the similar veined abuse directed at him.

no mate, i was in block 1, only that bit of banter with the subs warming up, all good stuff, never heared anything about romaine ?

This was one bloke, the banter with the subs was great by the way!!

[Barren Flak]

Good result. A sign of what we are to expect at home. Once we got the goal, we were always going to score again. Need to create chances, or find different ways to get shots off on goal, from the start.

Thought the returning internationals were good, especially Demetriou. But for a poor pass from Super Tom, he'd have opened his account. Can't remember a right back bombing on so effectively for us.

Sawyers was almost at his best, and TB just proved how good a finisher he is, adding a few digits to his value.

I'm with Deano on the performance, some very mediocre play coming out of defence & centre mid, stray passes & silly free kicks given away. Could have easily been another Bury had they taken their opportunities.

Let's bring The Posh back down to earth on Saturday. Hopefully their tails are up and they'll try and play through us.

[scott_powell]

Anyone who thinks Sawyers is 'average' or 'rubbish' clearly doesn't know anything about football nor has played a game in their life. It's absolutely unbelievable

What impressed me most about Sawyers yesterday was that he took responsibility in the game - that shows he is maturing as a player - and what a player he is.

When people say he slows the game down. :roll: Does my head in!

[Leatherman]

They were playing for a 0-0 and we just went for it the last 20, can't say fairer than that by Deano. What a terrible first 70 mind, they should've taken the lead fairly early on.

Sawyers was absolutely class, Ben the caller on WM who thinks Sawyers just passes Sideways....right ok mate sound.



As for WM, let me know where Tonka lives as I'll drop a rope round for him the clown.

Sawyers IS absolutely class and I really do pity those folk who still can't see it!

I'm not to be pitied and Sawyers is average.

No, but you should be ignored.

When you reach the point were your mother doesn't have to dress you of a morning and wipe your nose, I might start taking more of an interest in what you have to say.

Until then.... Yawn!

[Darth Vader]

Sawyers is average :lol: :lol:

[Leatherman]

Sawyers is average :lol: :lol:

I know, I know... shhhhhh! Some people on here think he's better than that.

Another case of the Emperor's New Clothes.

[saddler_nic]

Getting in on the Sawyers debate, i think he's always had it in him to control a game like he's doing now. Now he's pulling the strings effectively and playing well consistently, people strangely notice that he's working hard for team.

A couple of the passes he made yesterday were out of this world. A big plus of not making many signings in the summer is that players now know where to make the forward runs, and also making those runs with the confidence that they'll be found

[Leatherman]

Anyone who thinks Sawyers is 'average' or 'rubbish' clearly doesn't know anything about football nor has played a game in their life. It's absolutely unbelievable

What impressed me most about Sawyers yesterday was that he took responsibility in the game - that shows he is maturing as a player - and what a player he is.

When people say he slows the game down. :roll: Does my head in!

Putting three shovels against a wall and then ask you to take your pick would do your head in... Pal.

[Leatherman]

SUPER fudge TOM.

Looked a nailed on 0-0. They shaded the first, we were the better team in the 2nd thanks to (a) Smith switching to 4 at the back then (b) making one good substitution in Morris (who made some space with his runs) and then Cook (who played Bradshaw through with an insightful pass). Good, intelligent switches.

The first a screamer, puts a breakaway a foot wide from a narrow angle under loads of pressure, then takes the piss out of Everest in goal with a sublime chip all in 5 or 6 minutes after working his balls off all game. If Bonser takes less than £2million for Bradshaw into his pension pot, somebody needs to buy a Stinger missile to shoot the fudge helicopter down! Keep him for the year and its starting to look good.

For clarity.

[Leatherman]

Channel 5. A bit of a hiccup on the first goal.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ebSGo7ltuI&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Missing goal. The 'lazy' player who stole the ball back was ...?

The same bloke who lost it again about 2 seconds later?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laahTfpbjNg&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[Leatherman]

Anyone who thinks Sawyers is 'average' or 'rubbish' clearly doesn't know anything about football nor has played a game in their life. It's absolutely unbelievable

What impressed me most about Sawyers yesterday was that he took responsibility in the game - that shows he is maturing as a player - and what a player he is.

Really? That's a pretty strong assertion based on what?

[saddler_nic]

Getting in on the Sawyers debate, i think he's always had it in him to control a game like he's doing now. Now he's pulling the strings effectively and playing well consistently, people strangely notice that he's working hard for team.

A couple of the passes he made yesterday were out of this world. A big plus of not making many signings in the summer is that players now know where to make the forward runs, and also making those runs with the confidence that they'll be found

[latviancheese]

It really was a dire game of football. I think we did enough for the win, but it was hard work watching today at times.

Normally we would lose that kind of match though, i was very surprised and pleased that we got the win in the end. The second goal looks offside to me....

Bradshaw struggled all game, but he ran the channels for 90 minutes and got his reward. What a guy. The chip for the second was completely ridiculous. There was an understandable look of relief on his face when he scored.

Sawyers was very good again today, in a game which our midfield struggled to get a grip on the game he was the stand out player.

Doncaster were not very impressive and we made them look better than they are. Oscar Gobern looked a decent player,

Jordan Cook is still utter garbage. He couldn't trap a bag of sand, or pass water.

The referee today was dodgier than a take away in caldmore. For both sides he was a complete farce. I think we got lucky when he didnt blow for a penalty though.

[latviancheese]

What impressed me most about Sawyers yesterday was that he took responsibility in the game - that shows he is maturing as a player - and what a player he is.

Spot on.

[chestersaddler]

Looks like their number 2 could be playing Bradshaw onside.

Where's Bernie and his lines when you need him? :D

[NEWPORT SADDLERS DAD]

Looks like their number 2 could be playing Bradshaw onside.

Where's Bernie and his lines when you need him? :D

From where I sit he looked offside,but looking at the video their No 2 just comes into view at the bottom of the screen making Bradders just onside.

[boringteacher]

SUPER fudge TOM.

Looked a nailed on 0-0. They shaded the first, we were the better team in the 2nd thanks to (a) Smith switching to 4 at the back then (b) making one good substitution in Morris (who made some space with his runs) and then Cook (who played Bradshaw through with an insightful pass). Good, intelligent switches.

The first a screamer, puts a breakaway a foot wide from a narrow angle under loads of pressure, then takes the piss out of Everest in goal with a sublime chip all in 5 or 6 minutes after working his balls off all game. If Bonser takes less than £2million for Bradshaw into his pension pot, somebody needs to buy a Stinger missile to shoot the fudge helicopter down! Keep him for the year and its starting to look good.

For clarity.

I'd choose the word "competent" personally given the lack of a coherent Rovers defence when the ball fell back to us. I'd have been pissed off if he'd screwed it up.

Sawyers was excellent yesterday by the way, even when he had to go back into a defensive midfield position to pick up possession (which he had to do on miles too many occasions)

[saddla]

Can someone please tell Downing that the blue kit is our away kit. We play in red at home. :roll:

[kshammer]

What impressed me most about Sawyers yesterday was that he took responsibility in the game - that shows he is maturing as a player - and what a player he is.

Spot on.

Never hides, never has, even when playing badly. Plenty have and get less stick.

With Bradshaw, I just hope he doesn't get disillusioned with having to run like a dog every week - he's better than that. Also, can see another injury with the graft he has to put in.

[latviancheese]

What impressed me most about Sawyers yesterday was that he took responsibility in the game - that shows he is maturing as a player - and what a player he is.

Spot on.

Never hides, never has, even when playing badly. Plenty have and get less stick.

With Bradshaw, I just hope he doesn't get disillusioned with having to run like a dog every week - he's better than that. Also, can see another injury with the graft he has to put in.

One thing you can say about Sawyers is even when hes playing cack he is always the first to call for the ball.

[Guest]

Channel 5. A bit of a hiccup on the first goal.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ebSGo7ltuI&feature=youtube_gdata_player

They/I did better when the programme was repeated.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37Q-U61EjgM&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[Guest]

Looks like their number 2 could be playing Bradshaw onside.

Where's Bernie and his lines when you need him? :D

From where I sit he looked offside,but looking at the video their No 2 just comes into view at the bottom of the screen making Bradders just onside.

Hard to tell.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN1Yr3c1I_Q&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[Magic Man Fan]

We have some retard fans. And stubborn ones.

Not to worry, that generation will soon be gone. To be replaced by younger retard fans.

[IHTC.]

We have some retard fans. And stubborn ones.

Not to worry, that generation will soon be gone. To be replaced by younger retard fans.

SHOOOOOOOOT!

[SWS1]

Noticed that Bury stuffed Shef U this week (which is OK by me :D ) - yet another away win. They appear to have a good "formula" for away games (a bit like us, ironically) but it does appear to include a very physical element: they committed 17 fouls against only 8 by the Blunts. Despite some comments on here about us getting stuck in a bit more, I don't think we have the "skill" and "experience" to be as cynical as, say, Bury*, without us getting into serious trouble (which cynical teams seem to get away with far too often).
(Of course, we have won the Fair Play thingy for two seasons, haven't we? Prize: two pats on the back and packets of wine gums all round, wasn't it?).

* Any votes for the most "cynical" or "nasty" (or an ickle bit rough :lol: ) teams in the division?? :?:

[saddla]

Looks like their number 2 could be playing Bradshaw onside.

Where's Bernie and his lines when you need him? :D

From where I sit he looked offside,but looking at the video their No 2 just comes into view at the bottom of the screen making Bradders just onside.

Hard to tell.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN1Yr3c1I_Q&feature=youtube_gdata_player

It's impossible to tell from the video as you can't see where the No2 is at the time the ball is played.
From his position running back though it does seem as if he's probably played Tom onside as he has a yard on his team mates running back.

[Leatherman]

We have some retard fans. And stubborn ones.

Not to worry, that generation will soon be gone. To be replaced by younger retard fans.

As I grow older, I learn to realise that the opinions of other people are very much of no importance unless they are from people who have been proved right on a regular basis and for whom I have a lot of respect.

When you're in the midst of being a young kid you automatically seek the approval of others. Kids are easily peer pressured too; saying and doing so much around other people trying to win over their approval and gain acceptance.

Opinions vary, and sometimes it doesn't matter how right you may be, you will automatically not be accepted by particular groups of people simply because that's life. I've learnt to be confident and comfortable with who I am regardless of what other people think of me. :D

[Cheesebag]

We have some retard fans. And stubborn ones.

Not to worry, that generation will soon be gone. To be replaced by younger retard fans.

SHOOOOOOOOT!

What worried me more was that's exactly what ROK shouted on one occasion to our midfield at one stage when we were about 35 yards away from goal.

[Leatherman]

It really was a dire game of football. I think we did enough for the win, but it was hard work watching today at times.

Normally we would lose that kind of match though, i was very surprised and pleased that we got the win in the end. The second goal looks offside to me....

Bradshaw struggled all game, but he ran the channels for 90 minutes and got his reward. What a guy. The chip for the second was completely ridiculous. There was an understandable look of relief on his face when he scored.

Sawyers was very good again today, in a game which our midfield struggled to get a grip on the game he was the stand out player.

Doncaster were not very impressive and we made them look better than they are. Oscar Gobern looked a decent player,

Jordan Cook is still utter garbage. He couldn't trap a bag of sand, or pass water.

The referee today was dodgier than a take away in caldmore. For both sides he was a complete farce. I think we got lucky when he didnt blow for a penalty though.

Remind me. Who made the pass for Bradshaw's second goal?

[kshammer]

It really was a dire game of football. I think we did enough for the win, but it was hard work watching today at times.

Normally we would lose that kind of match though, i was very surprised and pleased that we got the win in the end. The second goal looks offside to me....

Bradshaw struggled all game, but he ran the channels for 90 minutes and got his reward. What a guy. The chip for the second was completely ridiculous. There was an understandable look of relief on his face when he scored.

Sawyers was very good again today, in a game which our midfield struggled to get a grip on the game he was the stand out player.

Doncaster were not very impressive and we made them look better than they are. Oscar Gobern looked a decent player,

Jordan Cook is still utter garbage. He couldn't trap a bag of sand, or pass water.

The referee today was dodgier than a take away in caldmore. For both sides he was a complete farce. I think we got lucky when he didnt blow for a penalty though.

Remind me. Who made the pass for Bradshaw's second goal?

Mis hit it... was having a shot.

In all seriousness, he is a bit cack.