Doncaster Rovers FC v Swindon Town FC Official Matchday Thread

[adje]

well could have been worse

[sonicyouth]

Down to 5th, still in the play-offs. Let's hope KMac learns from today and changes things up accordingly for next week. A good break.

[Samdy Gray]

Fucking hell, to be a Swindon fan

I get that some people are upset at the performance, but having just read through this thread I fear for some TEFers' well being tonight.

Yes, a dismal performance on a shit pitch. But Donny didn't offer much either and the only real threat came from Cotterill although his delivery was somewhat lacking.

I think KMac showed a little bit of inexperience and naivety by sticking with his one up front against two centre backs who'll head rocks all day long. Zero shots on target is pretty criminal for a side aiming for automatic promotion though. Our game was crying out for a little bit of pace in behind their back line.

For me, if we end up in the play-offs then so be it. I don't think our form all season long has warranted an auto promotion place. I'd be extremely happy with finishing in the top 6 after only being promoted back into this league last season.

[Bennett]

I think KMac showed a little bit of inexperience and naivety by sticking with his one up front against two centre backs who'll head rocks all day long. Zero shots on target is pretty criminal for a side aiming for automatic promotion though. Our game was crying out for a little bit of pace in behind their back line.

against yeovil it was exactly the same, but we actually got our foot on the ball in midfield and played to williams' feet after 45 minutes of watching lurch 1 and lurch 2 head it out. as a result we  brought people into the game and didn't rely on the second ball every time. however with the lethargy in the midfield today we were never going to do this and we're doomed.

[tans]

It was cold.

Thats all i have to say.

Not a happy chappy tonight.

[joteddyred]

well could have been worse

It really is a topsy turvy league.  We only manage a point at home to Notts County and Yeovil go and beat them away.

Doncaster and Bournemouth to take the top 2 spots I think.  They seem to be grinding out the 1-0 wins when required.  POs I reckon are still up for grabs down to Franchise in 10th.

[Peter Venkman]

Fucking hell, to be a Swindon fan

I get that some people are upset at the performance, but having just read through this thread I fear for some TEFers' well being tonight.

Yes, a dismal performance on a shit pitch. But Donny didn't offer much either and the only real threat came from Cotterill although his delivery was somewhat lacking.

I think KMac showed a little bit of inexperience and naivety by sticking with his one up front against two centre backs who'll head rocks all day long. Zero shots on target is pretty criminal for a side aiming for automatic promotion though. Our game was crying out for a little bit of pace in behind their back line.

For me, if we end up in the play-offs then so be it. I don't think our form all season long has warranted an auto promotion place. I'd be extremely happy with finishing in the top 6 after only being promoted back into this league last season.

Gotta say I agree totally with that Sam.

[Iffy's Onion Bhaji]

It really is a topsy turvy league.  We only manage a point at home to Notts County and Yeovil go and beat them away.

Doncaster and Bournemouth to take the top 2 spots I think.  They seem to be grinding out the 1-0 wins when required.  POs I reckon are still up for grabs down to Franchise in 10th.

I think Sheff U and Donny will get top 2. Nervously looking over our shoulders now as Walsall and Yeovil close in on us but 7-9 points should be enough.

[ronnie21]

Well, having had enough time to reflect on that piss poor performance the thing that worries me is how half-hearted we seem to have become, ball bouncing about in mid-field always seemed to be easily taken by the opponents - and it's an issue that is creeping into home games as well.  The lack of ambition and urgency is worrying, we didn't step up to it on Friday until falling behind - and swapping to a 4-4-2.  Wes and the centre-backs are the only players who can take any credit from today, surely Devera (if genuinely fit) would make a better full back than Macca - he was another that was so sloppy yet our only threatening efforts were when he ran with the ball. 

[donkey]

Well, having had enough time to reflect on that piss poor performance the thing that worries me is how half-hearted we seem to have become, ball bouncing about in mid-field always seemed to be easily taken by the opponents - and it's an issue that is creeping into home games as well.  The lack of ambition and urgency is worrying, we didn't step up to it on Friday until falling behind - and swapping to a 4-4-2.  Wes and the centre-backs are the only players who can take any credit from today, surely Devera (if genuinely fit) would make a better full back than Macca - he was another that was so sloppy yet our only threatening efforts were when he ran with the ball. 

Has this coincided with Ferry being moved out wide?

[DiV]

Yes. Plus Miller and or McCormack


No idea how fit some of our injured or just returned from being injured players are but if possible next game needs to be

Wes
Thompson, Flint, Ward, McEveley
Roberts, Ferry, McCormack, De Vita
Williams, Collins

Bedwell, Devera, Rooney x2, Spurs lads x3

I hope we don't HAVE to play our loan players.

[leefer]

 Have to say it very strange all three have been thrown in at once,really does seem to have affected the balance off the team.

[Ralphy]

I hate away matches. I'm done with them.

:-)

[ChalkyWhiteIsGod]

Admittedly the ramblings of a man who has drunken way too much for 6.29 on a Monday afternoon but....

FUCK OFF Kevin MacDonald you negative clueless cunt. Our chances of promotion are now going to be ruined by Paul Hart and Maurice Malpas's lovechild. I have been immensely positive and rejected any negative feelings up until now if only to put a brave face on the shite you have served up in recent weeks but enough is enough. I can face falling out of the position we held but if that lackluster effortless spasticated  poor excuse for a performance is now going to be the norm for Swindon Town you can fuck off. Gutted I've renewed my season ticket.

[leefer]

Fucking hell, to be a Swindon fan

I get that some people are upset at the performance, but having just read through this thread I fear for some TEFers' well being tonight.

Yes, a dismal performance on a shit pitch. But Donny didn't offer much either and the only real threat came from Cotterill although his delivery was somewhat lacking.

I think KMac showed a little bit of inexperience and naivety by sticking with his one up front against two centre backs who'll head rocks all day long. Zero shots on target is pretty criminal for a side aiming for automatic promotion though. Our game was crying out for a little bit of pace in behind their back line.

For me, if we end up in the play-offs then so be it. I don't think our form all season long has warranted an auto promotion place. I'd be extremely happy with finishing in the top 6 after only being promoted back into this league last season.

Most of the peoples reactions are on todays performance....which was woeful.

If a fan can't critisize the team today....then they never will.

We all appreciate and applaud the team when they do the biz.....on the flipside is today.

I wouldn't care if we were ten points clear and already up.....i still would not be happy with what i watched today.

This is the matchday thread....so todays match is what is being talked about.

Like you Sam i agree on the top 6 spot scenario...but i think todays performance was always going to receive negative comments.