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Doncaster Rovers (A) League 1 - Tuesday 2/10/07.

Reports and reaction from the 2007-08 season as Walsall finished 12th in League 1
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Tue Oct 02, 2007 9:28 pm

Great result - gutted I didn't go! Can we play all our games away?

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Tue Oct 02, 2007 9:29 pm

Just listnening to WM who is Allan and can I have some of what he is on :lol: :lol:

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Tue Oct 02, 2007 9:29 pm

Jolly Johnny wrote:
The Buck wrote:Amazing, isn't it.
I was really gutted after the Oldham game.
We were bottom of the table Saturday morning, now, three and a half days later we are respectably mid-table.

Looking forward to Saturday.


Ah yes, but looking carefully at the table we are only a few points from the bott...


...oh sod it, WE'RE MID TABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D


Yeah mate but only 3 points outside the playoff zone as well :wink:

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Tue Oct 02, 2007 9:29 pm

Aldridge Steve wrote:Great result - gutted I didn't go! Can we play all our games away?


Only if some of them are down south please - I'd quite like to see some of these decent performances!! :D

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Tue Oct 02, 2007 9:29 pm

Aldridge_saddler wrote:Just listnening to WM who is Allan and can I have some of what he is on :lol: :lol:


He is a right plonker ay he :lol:

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Tue Oct 02, 2007 9:29 pm

Aldridge_saddler wrote:Just listnening to WM who is Allan and can I have some of what he is on :lol: :lol:


I think it must have been about 8 pints.

:D

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Tue Oct 02, 2007 9:32 pm

Aldridge_saddler wrote:Just listnening to WM who is Allan and can I have some of what he is on :lol: :lol:


Yes chap from Winson Green . wonder if he's doing time :D

great to hear the dingles moaning :lol: again.

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Tue Oct 02, 2007 9:32 pm

ws3 wrote:
Aldridge_saddler wrote:Just listnening to WM who is Allan and can I have some of what he is on :lol: :lol:


I think it must have been about 8 pints.

:D


I bet he thought he was very clever when he said Money wont keep us in the division.

He has a dream

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Tue Oct 02, 2007 9:33 pm

I shall sleep well tonight!
What a comeback from the Oldham debacle!
Well done DD and the lads. Maybe we've really got a team that can do something now - but don't let's get carried away, it's only 3 away wins on the trot :D :D :D

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Tue Oct 02, 2007 9:35 pm

SWS1 wrote:I shall sleep well tonight!
What a comeback from the Oldham debacle!
Well done DD and the lads. Maybe we've really got a team that can do something now - but don't let's get carried away, it's only 3 away wins on the trot :D :D :D


BTW what's our record for consecutive away wins???

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Tue Oct 02, 2007 9:37 pm

Absolutely brilliant result albeit nearly thrown away in true Walsall style.

It's pleasing to see that Money seems to have things sorted away from home, particularly in that we are scoring goals. I'd feel a bit better if we weren't leaking them so regularly at the back, but maybe we'll see another loan signing soon.

Mattis sounds like he's got the legs we've been crying out for in midfield and playing Bradley as well makes us a mobile team who can clearly score goals.
I thought Sonner was alright but getting rid of him looks like it could prove to be a masterstroke.

I think we could do with another striker as Butler looks like he won't be playing for us again, but by the sounds of things Mooney did the business tonight.

Very, very happy with the result. Bring on the Terriers!

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Tue Oct 02, 2007 9:37 pm

Pedro wrote:Sheffield Saddler got kicked out so I've just been told :D


He just texted me - thrown out for using foul and abusive language :D

He enjoyed the game though (up until then).

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Tue Oct 02, 2007 9:42 pm

Manchester Saddler wrote:
Pedro wrote:Sheffield Saddler got kicked out so I've just been told :D


He just texted me - thrown out for using foul and abusive language :D

He enjoyed the game though (up until then).


What did he say "Bring back Colin Lee" ? :lol: Naughty boy!

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Tue Oct 02, 2007 9:45 pm

Great result, well pleased for the lads and DD. Let's hope for our first home win on Saturday to push into the top half of the table!

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Tue Oct 02, 2007 9:46 pm

Most fans have said on WM's phone in thats the best Walsall performance for years , can't wait to hear from the fans who went tonight.
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Tue Oct 02, 2007 9:46 pm

SWS1 wrote:
SWS1 wrote:I shall sleep well tonight!
What a comeback from the Oldham debacle!
Well done DD and the lads. Maybe we've really got a team that can do something now - but don't let's get carried away, it's only 3 away wins on the trot :D :D :D


BTW what's our record for consecutive away wins???


I think it is five.

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Tue Oct 02, 2007 9:47 pm

Aldridge Steve wrote:
Manchester Saddler wrote:
Pedro wrote:Sheffield Saddler got kicked out so I've just been told :D


He just texted me - thrown out for using foul and abusive language :D

He enjoyed the game though (up until then).


What did he say "Bring back Colin Lee" ? :lol: Naughty boy!


Clearly a case of mistaken identity I'm sure. Sheff is always very reserved and would never utter forth with foul and abusive language in public. :roll:

The lad is gutted and can't believe what has happened to him. He was in bits when I spoke to him on the phone as he was on the train home.

Justice for the Sheffield One !!!!!

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Tue Oct 02, 2007 9:49 pm

DAVEDEAN wrote:Most fans have said on WM's phone in thats the best Walsall performance for years , can't wait to hear from the fans who went tonight.


Magic said we could've had 5 in the second half.

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Tue Oct 02, 2007 9:50 pm

BathSaddler wrote:
SWS1 wrote:
SWS1 wrote:I shall sleep well tonight!
What a comeback from the Oldham debacle!
Well done DD and the lads. Maybe we've really got a team that can do something now - but don't let's get carried away, it's only 3 away wins on the trot :D :D :D


BTW what's our record for consecutive away wins???


I think it is five.


next 3 away games . Tranmere , Bournemoth and Brighton. and the record will be set at Northampton.

yeah why not :D
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Tue Oct 02, 2007 9:51 pm

Just got home from match :D :D :D

Superb performance especially in the second half,Mooney was really up for it Sonko and Ishy had them worried everytime they ran at their defence.
Only bad part of the night was Wracky pulling up and going straight off

UpTheSaddlers!!!!!!!!!

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Tue Oct 02, 2007 9:59 pm

Great result lads,let's see the same on saturday please.

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Tue Oct 02, 2007 10:00 pm

Presumably as I only live 3 miles from the ground this will be the first comments posted.
I think you could describe this as a game of two halves with a total idiot for a referee.
First half we were outplayed letting Doncaster have too much time on the ball. Ince was at fault for the first goal, not claiming a cross just a yard from the line. Mills had a free header. Mooney gave Ince a mouthful. Fox scored a rocket free-kick from 20 yds that the wall decided to divert into the net. We fell asleep for a set piece for their second with Mooney again having a go at Ince but I wouldn't blame him.
The ref was handing out yellow cards without any consistency.
The second half started as a different game. Doncaster had taken Heffernan off and replaced him with a Coppinger, a fifth midfielder. This seemed to totally throw the balance of their team and we proceeded to play them off the park for the whole of the second half. Bradley had a shot that Sullivan tipped over, Mooney hit the bar, Sonko was causing problems down the right, Ishy on the left. We had three or four corners in succession but did not get the ball in the net. They had the odd attack which the defence, including Ince who was now catching every cross, dealt with easily.
Bradley then got on the end of a cross for the equaliser and five minutes later a bizarre incident when Sullivan took a ball but put his leg out, as keepers do, tripping Sonko up and the ref gave a penalty. Mooney stepped up and calmy stroked it past Sullivan.
The ref capped his display by awarding Doncaster a penalty for a blatant fall, it could not be described as a dive, as Weston, on for the injured Wrack, made the challenge. No matter Coppinger put the ball miles wide from the spot.
A fantastic night with the supporters in good voice.

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Tue Oct 02, 2007 10:04 pm

Think I just beat you to the first comments DN4 :D

Hope you've had as good a night as me

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Tue Oct 02, 2007 10:06 pm

Will concede but it took me 20 mins to write!!!

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Tue Oct 02, 2007 10:10 pm

yorkshiresaddler wrote:Just got home from match :D :D :D

Superb performance especially in the second half,Mooney was really up for it Sonko and Ishy had them worried everytime they ran at their defence.
Only bad part of the night was Wracky pulling up and going straight off

UpTheSaddlers!!!!!!!!!


Glad you didn't get the 'up' and 'off' the wrong way round! :shock:

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Tue Oct 02, 2007 10:12 pm

Fair enough mate :)

Think we both agree it was a great performance though

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Tue Oct 02, 2007 10:18 pm

yorkshiresaddler wrote:Fair enough mate :)

Think we both agree it was a great performance though


Sounded like we were toilet for the first half though. Ince indecisive, defence too deep, lost possession too easily. I was a bit worried. Donny's half-time change of formation was a surprise - looks like they saw us a bigger threat then we sounded on the commentary (although it may just have been forced by injury). Just like Hartlepool, who switched formations to contain us instead of play their own game. That's great - other managers are worried about us.

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Tue Oct 02, 2007 10:22 pm

geoffwhiting wrote:
Aldridge Steve wrote:
Manchester Saddler wrote:
Pedro wrote:Sheffield Saddler got kicked out so I've just been told :D


He just texted me - thrown out for using foul and abusive language :D

He enjoyed the game though (up until then).


What did he say "Bring back Colin Lee" ? :lol: Naughty boy!


Clearly a case of mistaken identity I'm sure. Sheff is always very reserved and would never utter forth with foul and abusive language in public. :roll:

The lad is gutted and can't believe what has happened to him. He was in bits when I spoke to him on the phone as he was on the train home.

Justice for the Sheffield One !!!!!


Thanks for your support Geoff.
I am totally innocent beyond doubt. FACT!

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Tue Oct 02, 2007 10:26 pm

Onto the match.
First half we played well for 15 minutes and looked good, but in between Donny had the better of it for two 15 minutes spells.
Then second half we were all over them, their keeper pulled off 3 superb saves before we made it 2-2.
Sonko running the show, fantastic.
Then errmmmm not sure! :roll:

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Tue Oct 02, 2007 10:31 pm

SheffieldSaddler wrote:Onto the match.
First half we played well for 15 minutes and looked good, but in between Donny had the better of it for two 15 minutes spells.
Then second half we were all over them, their keeper pulled off 3 superb saves before we made it 2-2.
Sonko running the show, fantastic.
Then errmmmm not sure! :roll:


Just ban him :lol: :wink:

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