League Two Crawley (3) v Rovers (2)

[Brightonian]

Also my first game of the season to have been allowed out. Really out of touch with a lot of challenging events going on, except for watching a couple of I follow games but enjoyed readings all your match reports and analysis which really helped so much to keep in touch however depressing the results, so thanks guys . Also found Sparky’s managerial results tabulation particularly helpful and thought provoking: as a consequence my humble profuse apologies Mr Hill for all the obviously unjustified slanderous remarks.
Although far from my favourite venue it’s still exciting to go to a live game as there is so much more to absorb. Let’s hope the renaissance can commence tomorrow and we are well overdue a win at Broadfield. Still recall when we put 5 past Crawley with Jake Cassidy on fire when we were top of L1 against all the odds with a bottom quartile budget in was it 2011/12?
Optimistic about tomorrow but even a dull turgid goalless affair will be a good step forward. Even dragging my wife kicking and screaming to the game chanting together as one, as she has only ever seen one loss (first Wembley NL playoff ), as a further antidote to unlucky away attendees

 

[Am on mobile]

No there is still a fair few at PP

 

[Higgy 2]

2-1 win to us.
Jolley and Dennis up front, and Taylor off the bench would be my preference.

 

[Ian]

Is Saunders fit now?

 

[bring back the cowshed!]

I would think that Nigel has been preparing for this for a lot longer than he’s had the job. Dawes has never looked comfortable in the role. So, I think Nigel will know who he wants to play and what formation. They will have been practising all week. I doubt it will be a very novel set up as Nigel is an old school manager.

I hope I’m right when I say Nigel will turn things round. Maybe not today, but I expect better organisation, determination and confidence.

 

[bigmart]

Is Saunders fit now?

Hes been training this week on grass so possibly could be on the bench

 

[Boz]

2-1 win to us.
Jolley and Dennis up front, and Taylor off the bench would be my preference.

Why do you got for that option, Higgy 2? I would say Taylor has been the best of that trio so far and the fittest.

 

[Ian]

I'd say Jolley was physically stronger but Taylor seems a bit more natural in front of goal and is a lot quicker. Two good options to have. I hope we see a bit more of Dennis today who will hopefully be back in his natural position.

 

[Rockford's Love Child]

I think Taylor is streets ahead of Jolley, who has looked poor and physically weak in his appearances this season.

In the absence of Norris, I think some combination of Jennings / Dennis / Taylor is our best option if we are playing a front two.

It is difficult to judge Dennis, as he has been in and out of the side and generally played out of position, and is not the sort of striker that does much outside the box anyway. If played in a front two for an extended period, he will score goals.

 

[Sparky]

Mcalear starts. Hendry dropped. Walker in as is Jolley and Taylor No Kieran Morris in the squad. Wood starts at left back. No Dennis in the starting eleven.
Assume Jolley will lead the line and Jennings in midfield so still 4-3-3

 

[Boz]

Strange line-up.Hendry only on the bench and Merrie and Morris not on that. Quite a few big calls by Nigel for his first game, will they pay off?

 

[bring back the cowshed!]

Assume Jolley will lead the line and Jennings in midfield so still 4-3-3

OS has 4-4-2, but with Turnbull and Jolley in midfield! Who are they trying to kid? I’m sure it’s 4-3-3, but we’ll see

Anyway, the sun’s shining and it’s a new era. Let’s enjoy!

 

[bigmart]

It's an odd team and I've no idea on the formation, I will definitely take a point now.

 

[Ian]

Yeah, don't quite get it, but we'll see.. Looks like 433 to me.

 

[Sparky]

It does have a young look with the front 3 plus mcalear starting.
The defence will be tested as the hosts have scored 11 in their last 3 games

 

[bring back the cowshed!]

Looks like
McGee
Pike, Davies, Turnbull, Wood
McAlear, Walker, Jennings
Taylor, Jolley, Hawkes

 

[Keith Hill (Bolton)]

I think the line up is........




to confuse not only Crawley but every one else!

 

[Keith Hill (Bolton)]

Looks like
McGee
Pike, Davies, Turnbull, Wood
McAlear, Walker, Jennings
Taylor, Jolley, Hawkes

Looks can be deceptive!
Could be a tighter 4-5-1.

 

[Ian]

GOAL!!!! for Rovers

 

[Ian]

Taylor with a great through pass and Jolley takes it round the keeper and smashes it into the net.