I'm sure Donaldo will do something tomorrow (my time), but as it is a 7:00 AM KO for me, I'll say something now.
If we win this one, I'm fully confident we will automatic promotion.
What strikers will start? I'm betting on Ironside, but Billy might be upset.
I'll go for a 2-1 win with Ironside scoring or Billy if Ironside does not start. If neither starts - highly unlikely!), Gibson.
Hope I wake up in time.
vs Gillingham
posted on 7/9/24
Very difficult to predict. 2-1 to Rovers, with Molyneaux getting the first.
posted on 7/9/24
Thanks Nookie, I’m pleased it was not completely lost. I did find it myself just now, but I’m not sure where it went in the meantime!
posted on 7/9/24
It was on your profile under articles written. You're a Premier League reviewer anyway.
posted on 7/9/24
Keep the winning habit.
Rovers 3-1 Gillingham
Sharp to score ⚽
posted on 7/9/24
Looking back on the season so far, it is hard not to ask “What went wrong at Newport?” In the last two home games the defence has protected a slender lead after poor finishing by the attackers has not increased the margin.
Today we should have been out of sight by halftime, and added more in the first 20 minutes of the second half. I loved Molyneux’s cheeky lob that nearly came off.
Billy’s goal was superbly taken, but then he missed when it looked easier to head on target, Still, he is a good asset in League Two.
In the second half their GK did well to block Bailey’s attempt, but he should have scored.
I’m only being this critical because there are so many signs that we are close to being a top team in the league and will be able to maintain the perch we are on today.
Harrogate did the double on us last season, lets humiliate them on Thursday!
posted on 7/9/24
Well, I’d class that as close to being a very professional win. They coped with a team with more experience who used that edge sometimes rather cynically. Rovers are a team whose members are still getting to know each other - half of them have only been at the club for 3 months or less and today will probably prove to be one of their toughest tests. Gillingham defended well and at the other end we kept them at bay. On top of that the ref seemed to be blind to their very blatantly illegal challenges, yet we kept our heads. McGrath did very well and took no risks this time. Sterry was my MOM.
I am really encouraged.
posted on 7/9/24
Thanks for rescuing my Article Nookie. My age-related forgetfulness leads me into all sorts of seemingly mysterious happenings, but I shall carry on publishing my thoughts and hope they will reach those who share my interests. I didn’t see your recent contribution until after I’d put my thoughts up Micky, but we seem to be broadly in agreement.
It’s been great to see so many games live and have the opportunity to really study the quality of individual players. And we’ve got Harrogate live next week - another treat!
posted on 8/9/24
Another player I thought is settling in well and improving by the game is Fleming. Maxwell might have a problem getting his starting place back!
Sterry had made me nervous a few times recently, but today seemed to get his link-up with Molyneux where it was last season.
McGrath is getting more impressive by the game. I'm beginning to feel a little sorry for Olowu who has been looking better this season...
It is good Grant is getting many selection problems - let us hope he continues to get most of them right.
posted on 9/9/24
I agree with all that Micky.
posted on 10/9/24
Owen Bailey rarely gets a mention on here. I've not seen a full game yet so wonder what your opinions are on him?