League Two Orient v Rovers

[Sparky]

Disappointed glatzel still not fit. Surely there was a striker out there we could have signed who can actually play? Micky mentioned several times how much of a challenge it will be to get him fit. I know he did well with us but I’m still not sure it was worth the risk when there are other strikers out there. Probably down to money as we’re probably not paying much of his wages. Hopefully he’ll be fit soon but we’re risking flogging Hemmings and Nevitt every game

 

[Rockford's Love Child]

In fairness to Glatzel, he only arrived yesterday so it is worth showing a bit of patience with him. I am sure the intention is that he is eased in for a few weeks, and is then fit for the remainder of the season (hopefully).

 

[Sparky]

Yes I hope so. I guess a number of yesterdays transfers deals won’t see players starting today . I’m sure we wouldn’t have signed him if he wasn’t close to being fit.

 

[Ian]

Good start by Rovers. Pressing well. Nevitt with a great chance, scoops it high and well over.

 

[bigmart]

1 down I'm afraid our away form is still absolutely dire

 

[Ian]

Bit unlucky there. Thought we were doing OK. Now need to put some pressure on their keeper.

 

[bigmart]

Bit unlucky there. Thought we were doing OK. Now need to put some pressure on their keeper.

Would be a change but we are so poor away from home

 

[Boz]

Sounds like we’re not making the best of possession in good areas, so the forwards aren’t getting much of a chance.

 

[Ian]

Final balls have been a bit poor and I dont think the forwards are causing them enough problems. We need to get stuck in and show a bit more.

 

[Ian]

Perfect example there. Hemmings running at goal, had options, but takes a bad touch and it comes to nothing. We have to be better than that.

 

[Ian]

Turnbull , free header in front of goal, heads over..

 

[Ian]

Good build up play from Hawkes and Nolan on the left. Nolan shoots, keeper spills, couldnt get onto the rebound in time.

 

[Ian]

Great cross from Hawkes. Hemmings couldnt connect.

 

[Boz]

Strange subs by Micky. Nolan seemed to be having a good game, but maybe match fitness. Hughes for McAlear more puzzling. Now gone to a back 3 with Hawkes and Nevitt off.

 

[bring back the cowshed!]

Strange subs by Micky. Nolan seemed to be having a good game, but maybe match fitness. Hughes for McAlear more puzzling. Now gone to a back 3 with Hawkes and Nevitt off.

I think it’s a case of switching to wing backs and fresh legs. Burton will add more pace to the attack, as will the wing backs.

 

[Ian]

2-0. Game over.

 

[bigmart]

Another away defeat and a failure to score similar is not good enough

 

[Boz]

Very disappointing

 

[Ian]

I thought we started the game well, passing it around nicely, giving Orient very little. However we struggling to recover after going down and were toothless in front of goal. The main difference between the two sides is that they took their chances, we did not. Orient sitting top, 12 points ahead of Rovers. Our poor away record continues.

 

[Rockford's Love Child]

Frustrating, as it sounded like we were well in the game but missed chances at key moments.