I did not listen to the commentary, but have taken in the extended highlights and the Wellens and Dahlberg interviews.
Walsall missed some good opportunities in the first half and perhaps they were unlucky, although the last-ditch defending and especially the good goalkeeping were factors.
They had some dangerous-looking attackers, but none of ours really stood out although Barlow continues to show the quick-thinking qualities of a goal poacher.
If you did not know, you might have thought Walsall were in a higher division than Rovers. When we start to see some free-flowing movement in at least some parts of the pitch I will feel more confident, but even when we did get going, it still looked bitty.
No one has emerged - no Whiteman or Copps - who, when they get the ball, makes you feel that they will get something going and put the machine into gear. Bostock’s injury may well restrict him, but he tended to play it safe with his passing on Saturday; maybe he will become the man and obviously Smith and Close are potential midfield leaders too.
The consolation is that Wellens is a realist and does not make excuses, so that you know he understands (hopefully better than us) what is needed to put things right.
Donaldo, I've just watched the Extended Highlights and agree we looked more like the League Two team, and Walsall had chances to put it out of sight in the first half.
Luckily we improved a little in the second half.
It was a good save of Horton's first attempt, but the second was a poor miss. Barlow's would have been a spectacular winner and was a very good save.
With injuries and Covid issues it is going to be some time before we really see what this team can do.
I'd love to win on Saturday, and as Wednesday have had about the same number of new players as the Rovers, maybe they are still a bit disjointed and there may be a chance.
DPL Results for the Wimbledon game - No one scored any points.
You have to admit that Wellens was dealt a pretty poor hand. There's no doubting his passion and vision. In my book that counts for a lot. Im sure he's realizing now that it is going to be very tough and that results won't happen overnight. I think it will take until Christmas to see if it's going to work. Let's hope the supporters realuze this too and give him a chance. But we are a fickle lot generally!
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posted on 11/8/21
I did not listen to the commentary, but have taken in the extended highlights and the Wellens and Dahlberg interviews.
Walsall missed some good opportunities in the first half and perhaps they were unlucky, although the last-ditch defending and especially the good goalkeeping were factors.
They had some dangerous-looking attackers, but none of ours really stood out although Barlow continues to show the quick-thinking qualities of a goal poacher.
If you did not know, you might have thought Walsall were in a higher division than Rovers. When we start to see some free-flowing movement in at least some parts of the pitch I will feel more confident, but even when we did get going, it still looked bitty.
No one has emerged - no Whiteman or Copps - who, when they get the ball, makes you feel that they will get something going and put the machine into gear. Bostock’s injury may well restrict him, but he tended to play it safe with his passing on Saturday; maybe he will become the man and obviously Smith and Close are potential midfield leaders too.
The consolation is that Wellens is a realist and does not make excuses, so that you know he understands (hopefully better than us) what is needed to put things right.
posted on 11/8/21
Donaldo, I've just watched the Extended Highlights and agree we looked more like the League Two team, and Walsall had chances to put it out of sight in the first half.
Luckily we improved a little in the second half.
It was a good save of Horton's first attempt, but the second was a poor miss. Barlow's would have been a spectacular winner and was a very good save.
With injuries and Covid issues it is going to be some time before we really see what this team can do.
I'd love to win on Saturday, and as Wednesday have had about the same number of new players as the Rovers, maybe they are still a bit disjointed and there may be a chance.
posted on 11/8/21
DPL Results for the Wimbledon game - No one scored any points.
posted on 12/8/21
You have to admit that Wellens was dealt a pretty poor hand. There's no doubting his passion and vision. In my book that counts for a lot. Im sure he's realizing now that it is going to be very tough and that results won't happen overnight. I think it will take until Christmas to see if it's going to work. Let's hope the supporters realuze this too and give him a chance. But we are a fickle lot generally!
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