Gillingham are a rising force. They have won their last 7 home games after losing to Rotherham way back in early November. Since then only Wimbledon, away, again in November, and West Ham (in the cup) have beaten them.
I saw the cup game when they beat us soundly and exemplified more powerfully than ever before the style of play against which we have since often shown vulnerability. We looked pedestrian and just couldn’t cope with being hassled in possession. Up to then we had only been soundly beaten once, by Oxford, and that was not so much the limitations of our style, but rather overall inferiority.
Perhaps other coaches then studied the Gillingham victory and adapted their approach, as subsequent reverses have shown.
We do now have added strength in depth and new young talent which could combine to counter what Gillingham will pitch against us.
I am not at all confident though, and I’ll say 2-1 to them (Okenabirhie), a bit better than last time, but not enough.
DPL v Gillingham
posted on 15/2/20
Not going because last time was so depressing.
Not sure the Dartford crossing will stay open anyway.
The weather could be a leveller though, but I remain a pessimist. I will add an alternative scorer - Whiteman.
posted on 15/2/20
An interesting starting line-up top say the least, so my scorer becomes Enns.
posted on 15/2/20
Gillingham 2 rovers1 Ramsey
posted on 15/2/20
Gills 1-1 Rovers
Ramsey
Small Azza
Gills 1-2
Ennis
posted on 15/2/20
Small Azza Gills 1-2 Rovers
posted on 15/2/20
Unlucky not to come away with anything from a game spoiled by weather conditions - as was the Norwich vs. Liverpool game in which it took Liverpool until the second half to adjust their passing and crossing to the conditions.
The so-called referee also spoiled the game - he should become a wedding planner with all that yellow and red confetti he threw around.
I felt really sorry for Cameron John - need to watch the highlights in slow motion too see what really happened for the first goal - from the iFollow view point it was difficult to tell.
Halliday's free kick to Sheaf and Sheaf's great strike were a joy to watch, and we could have been 2 or 3 up by the time what to me seemed a very harsh red card - without Evans' and the crowd's protest there may not have even been a yellow!
Sadlier was not his usual self when it came to shooting, and Whiteman got the free kick in added time over the wall well, it was too straight and easy for the goalkeeper to tip over the bar. I won't have another fo at Cole as I'll have Hound all over me, but I thought Cole is supposed to be a striker.
posted on 16/2/20
Hard for fans but sometimes it just isn't our day.
posted on 16/2/20
Mickey, I am a member of the strikers union as you will know but as it happens I am not convinced with Cole.
I don’t like what I have seen of him so far, his movement is virtually non existent and he seems to have some kind of attitude problem.
Because Fejiri will now miss the next three games I feel that we will be stuck with Cole up front.
posted on 17/2/20
Bring back curtis
posted on 19/2/20
Personally, Cole is living off his name. The best strikers are always on their toes looking for that tap in, a deflection from a shot that could lead to a side foot into the bottom corner. A cross the keeper may spill, when the ball comes in from a cross, pull away from your marker. Always anticipate something could drop your way.
Alas, not this one. He's always on his heels. Doesnt gamble, doesnt anticipate anything coming his way.
Was looking forward to our push for the play offs with Feji, but with Cole, looking at top 10.
Yet what if DM has the balls to play Watters, interesting as I believe this lad has got a bit of everything. Will he get a chance though?
If, buts and maybes. On the brightside, we will probably only need another 6,7,8,9, players for next season, when we end up sending back all the loanees and will Sadlier, Anderson, even Whiteman still be hear. Dont even say what if DM is poached by a championship club.
Massive few weeks for the Rovers ahead. Which way will it go, all the fun of being a Zigger 👍