Doncaster Rovers (A)

[waffer cup 07]

Nothing less than a win. These have won one of their last 12 in the league.

[frank_spencer]

Just put the ball in the fucking net, no amount of fucking about with formations and tactics will matter unless we actually do the important bit and score some fucking goals.

[noxid]

Dempsey for Randall, Forino for Johnstone, Cogley back in. Burstow for Dalby. 

[DirtySanchez]

17 hours ago, boogs said:

I just can't bring myself to do the ignore the result and watch next day thing. Just doesn't work for me. 

In the past the Mrs has just said to people, "he'll go missing for 90 mins, feel free to join him anyone" 😁

Can't do it either 

Was bad enough having alerts on my phone whilst watching it on the firestick, which would be a couple of minutes behind 

I wouldn't look at the phone thinking the worst had happened 

[waffer cup 07]

37 minutes ago, noxid said:

Dempsey for Randall, Forino for Johnstone, Cogley back in. Burstow for Dalby. 

Agree with all those, except Forino for Johnston. I don't see the defence as the problem.

[ianofcleveleys]

6 minutes ago, waffer cup 07 said:

Agree with all those, except Forino for Johnston. I don't see the defence as the problem.

Johnston's been as good as he's been in all his time with us this season. Maybe a part in a soft goal conceded the other night but a game where we had 80% possession, 51 crosses and nearly 20 shots but 0 goals indicates bigger issues elsewhere. Him and Toal are more than alright.

[Zog1]

3 minutes ago, ianofcleveleys said:

Johnston's been as good as he's been in all his time with us this season. Maybe a part in a soft goal conceded the other night but a game where we had 80% possession, 51 crosses and nearly 20 shots but 0 goals indicates bigger issues elsewhere. Him and Toal are more than alright.

I think i might have found the issue, when teams sit back, because we cut inside, it slows down the play for an extra couple of seconds. This gives their defenders time to block, close the space or get into better posititions for headers. 

Easy fix, try to play more through the middle, switch ACD and Gale, get proper crosses in and overlap with full backs. 

If we aint willing to do that im afraid more teams are going to catch onto this like they did with Evatts continued lack of a plan b. 

[Stig]

McAtee is back fit for this. We're desperate for goals so could he come in at 10...?

I would rather see a 3 of EE, Simons and Dempsey or Sheehan as previously said, but if we do stick with a 4231 a midfield 2 of EE and Simons with McAtee as the 10 could work

[burnden]

 

[Zico]

Where's recommended for parking

[Zico]

66/1

[Leyther_Matt]

1 hour ago, Zico said:

Where's recommended for parking

Think we’re aiming for town centre and walking down (20/25 mins)

Can’t remember what the retail park rules are, and by nature nowt in the way of street parking 

[DaisyHWanderer]

1 hour ago, Zico said:

Where's recommended for parking

Saw hyde park social club mentioned as having parking and away fan friendly

[DaisyHWanderer]

There's also industrial estates with paid and free parking not far from the ground 

[little whitt]

Anoughter AWAY LOSS

[waffer cup 07]

1 minute ago, little whitt said:

Anoughter AWAY LOSS

Pissed already. 

[Big E]

Must win tomorrow. Piss poor Xmas results so far. We are going to be miles off if we don’t 

[gonzo]

4 hours ago, Zog1 said:

I think i might have found the issue, when teams sit back, because we cut inside, it slows down the play for an extra couple of seconds. This gives their defenders time to block, close the space or get into better posititions for headers. 

Easy fix, try to play more through the middle, switch ACD and Gale, get proper crosses in and overlap with full backs. 

If we aint willing to do that im afraid more teams are going to catch onto this like they did with Evatts continued lack of a plan b. 

You should definitely look in to being a proper coach or passing your knowledge on to the coaching staff somehow.

The way you pinpoint problem areas and offer solutions to rectify them is quite unbelievable.

If Will Still can make it to manage full time from just playing Championship Manager then there's no reason why you can't make it professionally with your obvious managerial, tactical, coaching and all round analytical prowess.

Maybe a moderator could compile a list of your posts and you could put together a CV to send out to BW or any other professional clubs.

[Dimron]

5 hours ago, Zog1 said:

I think i might have found the issue, when teams sit back, because we cut inside, it slows down the play for an extra couple of seconds. This gives their defenders time to block, close the space or get into better posititions for headers. 

Easy fix, try to play more through the middle, switch ACD and Gale, get proper crosses in and overlap with full backs. 

If we aint willing to do that im afraid more teams are going to catch onto this like they did with Evatts continued lack of a plan b. 

Agreeing to an extent but my solution would be along the lines of 

• Collect the ball
• Let everyone around you know you have the ball
• Own the ball
• Stick it in the net
• Two fingers to everyone around you

More aggression in the attack please

[fishbulb]

1 hour ago, waffer cup 07 said:

Pissed already. 

Can you tell by the spelling?

[Johnnyrotten]

6 hours ago, noxid said:

Dempsey for Randall, Forino for Johnstone, Cogley back in. Burstow for Dalby. 

Not sure how that would help us TBH 😀

Johnston and Tutu have to play or we're weakened.

No evidence for Burstow being an improvement on Dalby, one out of form striker for another.

I don't mind Dempsey for Randall but by all accounts he wasn't on form at Wycombe, so who knows.

Whoever plays its just about no balls ups by TSL or anyone and the ref being OK.

[waffer cup 07]

Just don't get this, pushing for Forino over Johston, last couple of games Johnston been our best defender.

Edited December 31, 2025 by waffer cup 07

[Ani]

6 hours ago, Zico said:

Where's recommended for parking

Some fans liaison bloke from Doncaster posted this on Facebook.

[freds dad]

If you’re on the train tomorrow you might want to check times etc.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9wxjykj5e4o

[marple whites]

Right, get the Guinness poured, let’s get this second half of the season started, see you soon