League Two Bradford v Rovers

[Boz]

Back in the day, when I saw us win away occasionally went to the 0-3 Cup game at Bradford. Also at the game when the ref wrongly gave a second yellow to Gareth Roberts rather than Ryan Taylor. Can’t say it’s been that unfriendly an away ground in my experience.

 

[Rockford's Love Child]

Correct there was another one earlier very nearby! A second replay and another a third replay, different years but at the same neutral ground

Scunthorpe at Goodison in the FA Cup, in the early seventies. I think Keegan played for Scunthorpe.

 

[Keith Hill (Bolton)]

Halifax I think, shortly before they went bust.

The crowd was 612 as I remember, which must be one of the lowest crowds we have played in front of in a senior fixture.

I was there, was a bit strange, but I do remember being there, thanks for reminding me of it!

 

[Keith Hill (Bolton)]

Back in the day, when I saw us win away occasionally went to the 0-3 Cup game at Bradford. Also at the game when the ref wrongly gave a second yellow to Gareth Roberts rather than Ryan Taylor. Can’t say it’s been that unfriendly an away ground in my experience.

And that one!

 

[Keith Hill (Bolton)]

I also remember the goal aldo scored there.
When we were stuck in the main stand in the corner, was that a Friday night game?

 

[Ian]

Jameson in for Turnbull. Hmm..

 

[bigmart]

Jameson in for Turnbull. Hmm..

Grim news, hopefully not out for long

 

[bigmart]

I fear Andy Cook will have a field day again

 

[Sparky]

Jameson in for Turnbull. Hmm..

Oh god. Cookie will be pleased

 

[Boz]

The decision was made not to compensate for the defensive departures and strengthen the midfield/attack instead. Is that going to come back and bite us tonight? With Jameson having so little action recently it’s asking a lot to expect him to slot straight back in. We’ll see…

 

[Sparky]

We have some hope. Cookie has scored double his goals away from home compared to home.

 

[Sparky]

Just out of interest, was Sparky on the Trip to the Moon podcast this week ?

Yes that was me. Talking nonsense as usual!

 

[Higgy 2]

The bench looks so strong tonight. ...apart from a defensive point of view.
I fancy a win tonight and if the full backs and in particular Bristow replicate Saturdays game I'm hoping Hemmings and Saunders can get amongst the goals.

 

[Ian]

Another good delivery from Bristow, flashed across goal. Just needed a foot on it. Promising.

 

[Ian]

Morris limps off. Chalmers comes on. Shame, Morris was having a good game. The resulting free kick hits the wall.

 

[bigmart]

1 down, pay the price for not putting chances away.

 

[Ian]

Goal for Walker. Not picked up on edge of box, free shot into corner.

 

[Sparky]

A typically frustrating away half. We’ve played fairly well in patches. Bristow with two excellent crosses that someone has to get on the end of.

Hewlet has been rarely troubled but they scored from nothing really. Bristow and hawkes both a bit flat footed as Walker came inside.

That first half almost sums us up. Lack of a clinical edge despite some decent football

 

[Sparky]

7 shots. Zero on target. Sound familiar?

 

[dollar'sbloke]

Saunders did so well to work into position but couldn't balance himself and megged himself. Bristow marked no one and the lad drifts in he doesn't react. If you don't put his crosses away the slip ups kill you.