In x4

 

Have we ever won here ? Has it ever not be shit ? 

I like Burstow, and he offers us something a bit different. And I'm with you on his attitude. He doesn't moan or grumble when he's benched and always celebrates goals like he's scored them himself. Even when he's off the pitch. His attitude is spot on and I think there's a player in there too. I'd keep him for next year if we got the offer, personally.

4 minutes ago, desperado said:

I’m interested to hear from the dissenters, Why do you think SS is picking Apter every week? 

Because 1. he's not terrible, as in when Cissoko was off form it was obvious he shouldn't start, Apter isn't at that level, he's neat and tidy in possession  2.  he signed him on loan and the expectation from SS, Apter and Charlton would be that he'd start games at least while ACD is out  3.  he's left footed.  I can't remember one game this season when SS has started a right footer on the right or a left footer on the left when playing with wingers (not wing backs).

I'd prefer Gale or Dempsey (not as a winger, we don't have to play 2 wingers) as I think we'd get more from them, but I don't think it will happen. 

20 minutes ago, desperado said:

The problem with Apter, is that he’s no Cozier-Duberry.

The visual headline stuff just isn’t comparable; speed, goals, trickery-with-pace etc

But there’s reasons SS keeps picking him and it’s not because he’s; SS’s favourite, he doesn’t offer anything, he has to stay as part of a side that hasn’t lost etc 

He’s picking him because he trusts him. He’s picking him because he supports the FB, he’s good in possession, he can put a good ball in the box and he has qualities and  experiences of having performed in this league. We’ve not seen this in full effect yet and there’s definite room for improvement, but I’m not having it that SS has a blind spot in his consistent selection of him.

I’m not against two attacking wingers today, but it could be risky. 

I’m interested to hear from the dissenters, Why do you think SS is picking Apter every week? 

I would never ever start Burstow on the RW yes he has scored two goals from coming on off the flank but going forward he’s no threat won’t beat a man and he loses it.  If Apter doesn’t start then either Gale or Cissoko should 

23 minutes ago, Wanderlust said:

Ok buddy, glad you’re getting back in the saddle. Thanks for the inside info - is it these that your daughter(?) follows?

Yes progressing nicely thanks lusty. Granddaughter actually, she loves her football and trains at the Rotherham football centre where they’re obviously all close to the Millers, especially as it’s run by Ronnie Moore a Rotherham legend. We’re both really disappointed we’ll miss the game today but at least she won’t have to keep shushing me during the match because we sit in the family stand. Never mind it’s on TV so we won’t miss it totally. 😁

No Toal today

I like the look of that team

Good to see Rodrigues and Burstow get a start.

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17 minutes ago, Johnnyrotten said:

Because 1. he's not terrible, as in when Cissoko was off form it was obvious he shouldn't start, Apter isn't at that level, he's neat and tidy in possession  2.  he signed him on loan and the expectation from SS, Apter and Charlton would be that he'd start games at least while ACD is out  3.  he's left footed.  I can't remember one game this season when SS has started a right footer on the right or a left footer on the left when playing with wingers (not wing backs).

I'd prefer Gale or Dempsey (not as a winger, we don't have to play 2 wingers) as I think we'd get more from them, but I don't think it will happen. 

Looks like Burstow on the right wing today, so a right footer there for the first time.

2 minutes ago, masi 51 said:

I like the look of that team

Me too, but we need to get at them, score first and build a good lead as it’s an attacking team.

5 minutes ago, Wanderlust said:

Me too, but we need to get at them, score first and build a good lead as it’s an attacking team.

Thanks for that Pep

29 minutes ago, Johnnyrotten said:

Because 1. he's not terrible, as in when Cissoko was off form it was obvious he shouldn't start, Apter isn't at that level, he's neat and tidy in possession  2.  he signed him on loan and the expectation from SS, Apter and Charlton would be that he'd start games at least while ACD is out  3.  he's left footed.  I can't remember one game this season when SS has started a right footer on the right or a left footer on the left when playing with wingers (not wing backs).

I'd prefer Gale or Dempsey (not as a winger, we don't have to play 2 wingers) as I think we'd get more from them, but I don't think it will happen. 

 

11 minutes ago, Stig said:

Looks like Burstow on the right wing today, so a right footer there for the first time.

Good points.

looks 4-3-3 doesn’t it?

 

Heck of a bench.

Not as good as last Saturday’s!

15 minutes ago, desperado said:

 

Good points.

looks 4-3-3 doesn’t it?

 

No it'll be the usual 4231 with burstow playing on the right instead of apter. 

31 minutes ago, L/H White said:

Thanks for that Pep

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2 minutes ago, Wanderlust said:

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48 minutes ago, RUREADY2ROLL said:

No Toal today

Imagine it's just rotation with it being a 3-game week

I see they are heavily watering one end of the pitch…..

That’s a harsh yellow for Erhahon. Warning would have done. Bet he pissed the ref off but shouldn’t effect the decision 

1 hour ago, Chrisj said:

I would never ever start Burstow on the RW yes he has scored two goals from coming on off the flank but going forward he’s no threat won’t beat a man and he loses it.  If Apter doesn’t start then either Gale or Cissoko should 

I agree, I'm not a fan of playing players out of position.  Burstow is never a right winger or right midfielder although I get that he adds to our aerial threat at both ends.

Rodrigues doesn’t seem quite on it so far and generally we’re a bit off the pace but as long as we don’t concede a daft goal we’ll be fine.

Just now, bwfc87 said:

That’s a harsh yellow for Erhahon. Warning would have done. Bet he pissed the ref off but shouldn’t effect the decision 

It was very Thomasson-esque that challenge, asked for it.

Great ball by Conway to put CBT in, good save.

 

Bollocks looks like he might be injured