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Rumours that all is not well at The Mem. Players not getting paid, the supposedly mega rich Sheikh actually hasn’t got a pot to piss in and there is an expected fire sale in the wind.

Anyways, I don’t want our little winning run to end but then again I want out of this cup. Looking forward to Saturday.

It appears the information from a little birdy that I got back when he took over is coming true then...

Quote from: Peter Venkman on Wednesday, June 15, 2016, 18:33:17
The "newly minted" Rovers is not as it seems, the new owners are in it for ground redevelopment and not investing in the team, they have given Clarke no funds for new signings because they do not have ready cash as they are property investors.

Rovers will have no more money than we have for new signings this summer and Clarke has been told to trim is squad.

But the injection of money at board level, paying off Rovers debts in the process, seemed to give them the impetus for a winning run towards the end of the season which gained them promotion, the feel good factor as it were pushing the fans and players on to 10 wins in 13 matches.

I hope we progress

Flitcroft seems to put a friendly on behind closed doors anyway if we don't have a game in midweek so may as well just make it a semi competitive match

There is some sort of training session that both teams are involved in, yes.  Can you draw?  Thought they complete the session with a penalties drill.

I hope we progress

Flitcroft seems to put a friendly on behind closed doors anyway if we don't have a game in midweek so may as well just make it a semi competitive match

Apparently the Torquay boss wasn't too happy when we put out a full strength side against them a few weeks back, and we ended up doing them 10-1 or something.

I wouldn't mind if we went out tonight. Maybe get a draw and lose on penalties so as not to disturb the momentum too much.

Hah no he wasn't

Someone who spoke to him at the game said he was. Maybe he was only very slightly miffed and didn't want to cause a scene :D

I think its decided by a game of paper scissors, stone, in China to reflect the worldwide market they are looking to attract.

Right now I fancy a cheese and onion. But in my heart of hearts I know cheese and pickle is probably a better sandwich.

I'll give it some more thought.

As soon as the wife gets home in half an hour she is making us a grilled brie, fig and ham toastie, can't wait.

As seen on nigella?  Mmmmmm ....nigella

In the interests of being vaguely on topic it sounds gert lush Venks.

Nigella, how much work as she had done? Up there with the best of the GILFs.

In the interests of being vaguely on topic it sounds gert lush Venks.

Nigella, how much work as she had done? Up there with the best of the GILFs.

Long life bread and cheese whiz is your gourmet treat now Rob.

Fair play to the players today, 4-2 up at Rovers against a very strong team.

Fair play to the players today, 4-2 up at Rovers against a very strong team.

Now this could be an idea - the teams sit down in each Penalty Box in a row, behind each other and pass back a Stein of beer.  5 Steins each, the team that finishes them the quickest wins.  Clearly you stick someone like Preston at the front of the line for us, he looks like he could take a few pints.  You probably have an issue with playing the youth team I guess, but if you chuck a sandwich out there as well they can claim it is a drink with a meal.

Get a bonus if we play the Joker? Those of a certain age will understand that.

I think this may have completed the set of scoring 4 goals at Rovers' venues. I've seen us score 4 at Eastville, Ashton Gate and Twerton Park, but think this may be the first at the latest ground... not that I was there

OK it's not important in the scheme of things, but I guess you'd rather win than lose.

Good point, also don't forget the CG also so thats every venue we have played them at competitively.

I went to the games at Trashton Gate, Twerton and Eastville when we put 4 past them, a nice record that I doubt any other team can boast against them.

Mickey Mouse cup or not thats a good achievement against out local(ish) rivals, has to help team harmony.

Apparently that was actually quite a strong Rovers side last night... Worrying for them.

Yeah Clarke played most of the 1st team as a punishment for getting knocked out of the FA cup at the weekend according to the Rovers forum.

And to think they beat Northampton there 6-0 only a couple of weeks ago.

They seem to have turned to shit after Billy Bodin got injured

Woolery's goal reminded me of the Don's numerous one on one goals, just as his goal against Exeter had.  Timing, speed and absolute cool in front of an advancing keeper.

I wasn’t too convinced by Iandolo at LB but he did cope with a lot of Rovers attacks coming from that side. Mullin helped him out well.

Woolery waltzed through their defence at times. I imagine he will be great in a winning/confident side, I can see why he did well for FGR at Wembley.

I’m not an expert. Iandolo wasn’t terrible but I just wonder how he’d cope in a higher stakes that’s all.

Not saying your opinion is not right, far from it, but Steve White and the other commentator said they were both very impressed by him last night.

If he played well enough against a L1 side then maybe there is hope for him, could be handy to have on the bench if he is that versatile.

Iandolo does look to have something about him still only 20. It took Alan Mac a while to finally get a position which suited his talents... I remember seeing him play at Somerton Park in 86 as a right back it wasn't until 89, when he was put into a more advanced role and scored v Oxford, that the penny dropped. Perhaps hope for Ellis yet.  PS anyone know what's happened to Jordan Young?

Assuming we finish second in the group, we play Luton away next. In the unlikely event we finish top, we'll be at home to FGR. Don't think it gets decided until near the end of this month.  :zzz: