What a borefest

[Campsall rover]

We sat in west stand today for the first time. That was a jinx. First half we were as bad as Ive seen us all season. Second was better, however at least 3 times Taylor put great balls into their penalty area that were totally wasted as nobody was there except on one occasion when Ennis and Bingham got in each other’s way! Very frustrating

When all we do is Jon Taylor and hope he can get behind the defence is there any wonder we didn’t create barely a single scoring opportunity. We can talk today into next week but the conclusion will still be the same ... we are just not a top 6 team budget or not . With now only 12 regulars in the squad we will be fortunate if aren’t fighting off L2 .

That’s rubbish since-1969, Fighting off league 2.
We have just won 3 on the trot without conceding a goal before today’s match.
Bit of perspective needed don’t you think. Knee jerk reaction to a defeat again. Not just you but all the usual suspects on this forum.
Strange isn’t it we don’t hear from most of them when we win.

[Herbert Anchovy]

We sat in west stand today for the first time. That was a jinx. First half we were as bad as Ive seen us all season. Second was better, however at least 3 times Taylor put great balls into their penalty area that were totally wasted as nobody was there except on one occasion when Ennis and Bingham got in each other’s way! Very frustrating

When all we do is Jon Taylor and hope he can get behind the defence is there any wonder we didn’t create barely a single scoring opportunity. We can talk today into next week but the conclusion will still be the same ... we are just not a top 6 team budget or not . With now only 12 regulars in the squad we will be fortunate if aren’t fighting off L2 .

Do you really think we are one of the 3 worst teams in the division?

[Campsall rover]

Absolutely awful, sack the board!!!!

If that is the most constructive thing you can come up with you are wasting your time watching DRFC.

Yes we lost. It happens you know. It’s football. The best team won.
I think you need to go and spend your time doing something that doesn’t make you such an angry, bitter and twisted individual.
Why do you bother if it’s so boring and our team is so useless and our clubs owners are a waste of space,

Even though we lost i had 95 mins of entertainment today. Fascinating match played out by 2 in form teams.
Sometimes you don’t get 20 shots at goal each in a match and a game can be a tactical battle which it was today. Unfortunately from a Rovers perspective the other team won that battle.

Accept it as it’s what football is. But you wouldn’t understand that would you. Not a chance.

[drfchound]

Some of the comments above make me wonder if I was watching the same game. Far from a bore fest I found it an intruiging contest between two relatively even teams. On the day we were a little bit off in the final third. Once again we defended well and limited their chances other than the strike right into the corner. They had slightly the better in the run of the ball with the referee also bottling the penalty on Ennis. Yes, they hit the post too but that came from a bit of luck that fell their way.

Unfortunatey when we went at them in the second half we couldn't find the right pass or cross to create a clear opening.

Ennis and Whiteman didn't have their best games but I thought all the others were on pace and played well. Sheaf was trying to get things moving and covered a hell of a lot of ground. Copps was closely marked today and got very little time on the ball but still managed to cause them problems.

I thought Bingham did OK when he came on and at least got a couple of efforts in. Taylor was bright but couldn't find the right contact when shooting.

Overall not unhappy with the effort put in although we were a bit naive at times wasting chances to keep pressure on them particularly from free kicks.

What's lacking remains obvious to everyone but this league is still there for us if DM keeps the belief and is able to add to what we have.

I agree with most of that DBR.
As you say though, we seriously need to add strength and depth to the squad.

[the vicar]

I never usually knock the team unless they deserve it but that was rubbish and that is mild to say the least. How can anyone defend thatwe all love our club but it was crap

[drfc1951]

Absolutely awful, sack the board!!!!

You are the worst borefest  on here.

[LincolnDonny]

the tactics were terrible ..and nothing changed in the match ..........why not change things around 20 minutes from the end ....all i saw was our players pratting about .mostly looking backwards ........the passing was terrible ....and seem to be 2nd to the ball............too many out on the wings and we were lucky if we had 2 in the box....the crosses were awful.we need players running in at differnet areas of the box coz if the 2 ran near goal ..the passes (IF THEY GOT PASSED THE FIRST DEFENDER) went behind them ..over them.too near Marosi who was just taking the P--- all match...............(no pressure on him........what a frigging joke

get it sorted Darren ........or GO

[roversdude]

We were beaten by a better team simples

[dknward2]

He could have brought Blair and Watters on to at least either change the game or to give both of them some game time but Moore did nothing don't think he even changed the formation

[Not Now Kato]

He could have brought Blair and Watters on to at least either change the game or to give both of them some game time but Moore did nothing don't think he even changed the formation

Yes, that was quite puzzling.
 

[Pliskin]

Coventry are at the level that we need to be on a par with if we're to meet the supposed objective of of a top six place. We did not lay a glove on them, at home, when going behind after 25 minutes. It was disappointing to say the least.

The more I see of Ennis, the more I just don't think he's a very good central striker. What does he actually offer other than perpetually backing into defenders? Honestly, I must be missing something watching this guy. I suppose when compared against a non-league donkey like Thomas, Ennis up-front will look like a favourable option.

If we had a decent striker who actually looked like doing something, or maybe even some useful options on the bench then it may have been different.

But then we've known about these problems for months. You'd think then, with time being of the essence, that the people that can do something about it would've been busting a gut over the previous months to ensure that that happens ASAP. Unfortunately that doesn't seem to have been the case.

[bpoolrover]

the tactics were terrible ..and nothing changed in the match ..........why not change things around 20 minutes from the end ....all i saw was our players pratting about .mostly looking backwards ........the passing was terrible ....and seem to be 2nd to the ball............too many out on the wings and we were lucky if we had 2 in the box....the crosses were awful.we need players running in at differnet areas of the box coz if the 2 ran near goal ..the passes (IF THEY GOT PASSED THE FIRST DEFENDER) went behind them ..over them.too near Marosi who was just taking the P--- all match...............(no pressure on him........what a frigging joke

get it sorted Darren ........or GO

he didn’t change it as we don’t have anyone to change it with

[Pancho Regan]

We need a couple of quality additions to lift the team and the fans.

We are close to being promotion contenders but our squad is paper thin and it’s showing.

I’m hoping for some good news before the end of January to keep our chances alive.

[bpoolrover]

Quite agree pancho think we’re all hoping we can get a couple in this week

[john_donc857]

 I honestly believe we’re good enough . It was all down to team selection for me today. We needed madger Gomes’s legs in the middle of the park early on and to save copps for later on when the game was stretched

[Pancho Regan]

I honestly believe we’re good enough . It was all down to team selection for me today. We needed madger Gomes’s legs in the middle of the park early on and to save copps for later on when the game was stretched

Come on John, surely you’re not suggesting the difference between defeat and victory today was Madger Gomes?

[john_donc857]

I’m just going on previous games and how we’ve seemed to control the game and midfield with Gomes Whiteman and sheaf in the middle. Makes us harder to break down

[Barmby Rover]

The most frustrating this is not having the players on the bench to change it. Come on board dig deep for the top 6 finish that you talk about.

Thanks.....I needed a laugh after that match!