Andy Butler’s interview was interesting. He was more hesitant in his answers than when he did his last interview about his player contract extension, but he comes across as honest and easy in his relationships. He clearly believes that there is a need for more dynamism and freedom in the approach, but no one would pretend that Moore’s fundamentals are not a good foundation.
Plymouth are a force to be reckoned with. Recently they have beaten Lincoln, Fleetwood and Accrington and drawn away at Portsmouth. They do seem a bit inconsistent though, losing to Peterborough at home by 0 - 3, failing to score against Rochdale in a 0 - 0 and losing in midweek at Northampton.
They also have two former Rovers loanees who are both regulars, Conor Grant who seemed quite promising and has obviously got better with experience and Niall Ennis who we know is very useful and we missed getting on loan this time round and he has already scored 2 since signing for them permanently in the January window. Jephcott is also a very dangerous goal scorer with 17 this season. Looking at their stats I get the impression that they are a good footballing side who will provide quite a test.
We have had some exciting games against them, often finding each other in the same league in similar positions in close competition. The outcomes have been fairly even, quite often with one team completing the double since we came back into the EFL, so we will be hoping that will not happen this time.
I was not that impressed with Portsmouth and I would not be surprised if we had a tougher task tomorrow, so I am going for 1-1 and Bogle/Anderson.
DPL v Plymouth Argyle
posted on 5/3/21
How long does a honeymoon last theses days? Pleased with how AB is approaching his new role. However Plymouth will have studied his tactics from Tuesday and perhaps be more prepared than Portsmouth were. Interesting to see if and how he adapts to their challenge. Id expect to see the same team and set up start apart from Taylor. Will he start Oke and Bogle? What of Gomes? Im thinking Lokilo may start rather than Oke but we'll see. I was really positive about our chances until I read Donaldo's preview. However I dont think the honeymoon will be over just yet and we will win. 3-0 ,Coppinger, Sims, Oke.
posted on 6/3/21
As the DFP said “one swallow does not make a summer”, but I will stay optimistic and say Rovers 3 Argyle 1 with Copps scoring if he starts, or Sims or Bogle depending who starts.
I’m at the beach and may not watch the game on my iPhone - I might watch the Premier League on the 50 inch TV in our room!
posted on 6/3/21
Hoping for us to build real momentum now under AB. Plymouth is historically a tough fixture but I'm going 2-1 to Rovers. Bogle /Oke with the first depending on who starts.
posted on 6/3/21
I agree with Crazy
Rovers 2-1 Plymouth
Bogle to score⚽⚽
C'mon Rovers
posted on 6/3/21
3.1 to the mighty Ziggers, Copps on his 600th appearance, its written in the stars 🌟
posted on 6/3/21
2-0 to the rovers bogle + coppinger
posted on 6/3/21
A game strewn with bad decision-making from Jones’s consistent uncertainty in goal to the forwards doing the opposite of mid-week, invariably deciding to shoot rather than pass. On one occasion, Richards inability to shoot with his right foot was the difference between just the goalkeeper to beat and the keeper plus 4 defenders.
Plymouth probably deserved a draw from their attacking efforts, but it required more accurate shooting than they were able to manage. Jones spectates from his line as the ball rockets around the box preferring to leave it Anderson and Co to clear it. I don’t remember one decisive catch or punch.
Sims seemed to see very little of the ball; from being right at the centre of the action he has become almost anonymous.
posted on 7/3/21
Thanks Donaldo, sounds like there is plenty of room for improvement. Let's hope that AB can sort it out on the training ground.
We knew that Plymouth would be a good test. Happy to get the 3 points!