Rovers old boys

[Goody Two Shoes]

For my sins, I’m off to Bolton Wanderers stadium tomorrow for the “It’s Mental Live 2024” and interestingly, Simon Haworth is one of the speakers in one of the workshops “Football Untold” talking about the pitfalls of gambling.

 

[bigmart]

Mullin hat trick, goals for Nevitt and McPake

 

[Ian]

Big game in the national league north ends 2-2 between Scunthorpe & Chester. Tollitt on the scoresheet in front of a record 7511.

 

[Stickman]

Sam Smith on the scoresheet for Reading yesterday.

 

[Higgy 2]

I think James Norris is a decent footballer. Seen him in CM and he read the game well and could pick a pass. However I think he'll always struggle at LB. Maybe play him in front of Wood and see if they can form a decent combo if Nigel needs to change the normal set up for tactical reasons.

 

[Sparky]

I think James Norris is a decent footballer. Seen him in CM and he read the game well and could pick a pass. However I think he'll always struggle at LB. Maybe play him in front of Wood and see if they can form a decent combo if Nigel needs to change the normal set up for tactical reasons.

Clearly had ability given his pedigree but he’s not the first premier league loanee to struggle in the rough and tumble of league two.
There’s not much of him so possibly a bit lightweight. Left midfield especially away from home he’d probably do ok or as a left wing back with 3 centre backs to protect him.
Hopefully his lack of minutes this season won’t put Liverpool off giving us other players in the future.

 

[O4anotherplayoff]

Mani Dieseruvwe has been named in the England C squad - essentially the national side for non league players - for their upcoming friendly with Wales C.

 

[Rockford's Love Child]

Goals for Paul Glatzel, Sam Foley and Sam Smith.

 

[Boz]

Goals for Paul Glatzel, Sam Foley and Sam Smith.

+ Lucas Akins Andy Cook Florent Hoti and Paul Mullin. A good day for ex Rovers

 

[Higgy 2]

Jay Turner-Cooke has returned to Newcastle from his loan at St Johnstone.
A year on I had wondered whether he may have matured enough to be a possible replacement for Hawkes...even Apter.
Didn't play many games in Scotland - so probably a no then.

 

[bigmart]

Aaron Creswell scores for West Ham in Europe

 

[Boz]

Aaron Creswell scores for West Ham in Europe

He did so while Mark Palios was on Radio 5 talking about the failure of the Prem clubs to make a financial deal with the EFL. MP did remind the interviewer that Aaron was a Rovers home grown talent.

 

[drwhoman]

I saw that Mottley-Henry scored two for Buxton the other night. On loan from South Shields. His career has not hit the heights!

 

[Rockford's Love Child]

Goals for Sam Smith, Elliott Nevitt, Kyle Jameson and Paul Glatzel.

Kane Wilson scores the only goal in the League One top of the table clash between Derby and Bolton.

 

[ADD]

Goals for Sam Smith, Elliott Nevitt, Kyle Jameson and Paul Glatzel.

Kane Wilson scores the only goal in the League One top of the table clash between Derby and Bolton.

Delighted to see Glatzel seems finally over his injuries. Played 90 minutes for third time in his 12 games for Swindon. 3 goals and 2 assists. Hopefully he can go on to have a decent career at a higher level once teams are convinced his injury worries are over.

 

[MancunianWhite]

Just spent the afternoon in a pub in Manchester watching the game with James Norwood very much under the influence and asking people to place bets for him on their phones.. Very sad to see

 

[Sparky]

Just spent the afternoon in a pub in Manchester watching the game with James Norwood very much under the influence and asking people to place bets for him on their phones.. Very sad to see

Oh dear. Since he left us he’s had his off field drink driving issues during his time at Ipswich too.

 

[drwhoman]

Oh dear. Since he left us he’s had his off field drink driving issues during his time at Ipswich too.

I agree. Why he is now playing in the National League I suppose.

 

[Boz]

I agree. Why he is now playing in the National League I suppose.

Barnsley wanted to keep him, but Oldham offered him either more money or a longer contract. He’s still capable on the football field, penalty at the weekend.

Nors is the kind of footballer who, sadly, you could see struggling when his playing career ends, even without his alcohol issues.

Talking of Oldham seems touch and go whether they make the NL play-offs this season. There seems to be some doubts expressed about Micky although most fans are happy to see what he does with squad rebuilding over the summer.

 

[Rockford's Love Child]

If Mellon gets Oldham into the play offs first time round it will be the first season in years, perhaps decades, that they have progressed rather than regressed.

I am not sure spreading rumours about Norwood is fair or helpful when there may be no substance behind them.