UCD v Rovers

[oldrover]

This is critical season for Rovers...we have to be ambitious enough to want to win against UCD especially as we were not far off in the matches aginst Bohs, Drogs and even Pats.Lets keep behind the team.

[feo123]

UCD away is always going to be tough, and never a pretty game to watch, so i wouldn't get too dis-heartened just yet, i would though if we don't get 3 points next week, it was a shocking performance last night but it was a poor night all round, hard for the players to get motivated for the game id say, which i know is no excuse.

[Rovers fan]

That was absolutely terrible,no heart shown except for the couple of players mentioned earlier. We didn't even create chances. I really hope we can pick ourselves up in time for cobh next week otherwise we are in bother. I think we need a target man up front.

[brianw82]

We didn't even create chances

Not strictly true. Anto really should have done better with his chance in the first half - considering he was Pat's third-highest scorer last season, he should've done better than just hitting the target. Moore's chip near the end of the 2nd half was quite audacious too!

Apart from that it was a dire game, as everyone has already said. The exposed nature of the ground doesn't help matters at all, but still. Raf is really coming along on the left wing, and Almeida looks stronger every game. Can't see why Raf was subbed, did Doherty even touch the ball?

[Rovers1]

same aul ****e at UCD, there always a gritty and tough team to beat...wouldnt hit panic button just yet though.

Almeida and O'Grady were the only ones who half excelled, Seamie and Raf did well too. think its time to drop Faz and Murphy, dont seem to have any interest at all. And i know im not the first to say this but, does Murphy look unfit?

As for Judge...needs a kick in the hole

[Red4Eva]

did any1 else think seamie looked awfully tired or sick? defensively i thought we were ok but apart from raf no forward player did anything. i know cash only played 25 mins but that's the worst i've ever seen him play. anto always seems to fade in 2nd half of games so he mustn't be fit

[avvenalaf]

What's this about 'sitting down at the start' ?

[Red&White Rover]

UCD is a soul destroying hole. Second time i've been to see us play them there, and 2 of the worst matches of football i've ever seen in my life.

We were very poor last night, all over. However where we are really struggling, is the fact we have no target man! 2 goals in 4 league games, none of which have been scored by a striker. Our forwards are too similar.

And lads, as bad and all as we were last night, what exactly did booing achieve? 4 games in and some of our fans were booing? Have we turned into Newcastle fans overnight?:rolleyes:

[Rovers fan]

And lads, as bad and all as we were last night, what exactly did booing achieve? 4 games in and some of our fans were booing? Have we turned into f*cking Newcastle fans overnight?:rolleyes:

yeah that was stupid alright. Ok they hardly deserve a huge cheer after that performance but there is no point in booing your team off,its pointless.

[feo123]

think it was unfair to say judge needs a kick up the hole. his first start in the league so far, everyone was calling for him to be brought back in yet he just got flack last night all game

[neutrino]

I'm glad nobody on this forum picks the team cos nobody has a clue from what i'm reading in this thread

yeah our massive squad gives us loads of options. :rolleyes:

[Rovers1]

think it was unfair to say judge needs a kick up the hole. his first start in the league so far, everyone was calling for him to be brought back in yet he just got flack last night all game

how is it now unfair Feo? he does need a kick in the arse..hasnt played well since september last year!

btw..i wasnt askin for him to be brought back ;)

[feo123]

no player goes out on the pitch and gives less than 100%, they all do there best. every player on every team does. it just didnt happen last night, simple as

[sligoman]

they all do there best. every player on every team does.They all do there best?:eek: If that was all our players best last night feo then we should be releasing most of the squad.

[neutrino]

Very poor game last night. Didnt create a whole lot at any point. when we stepped it up we got through them but that wasnt often at all. Could have gone either way. Pity Rafs effort didnt find the net - would have been some goal !

We were very loose at lot of the time. We have serious problems in centre midfield - O'Grady doing all the work chasing all night and left very exposed.

Our home games are of key importance. I think we can give anybody a game at home. We've played St Pats, Drogs and Bohs in our opening 4 games. Very tough for any team. Looking forward to next Saturday - need a performance from the lads and the vital 3 points against Cobh to get us up and running.

[forza rovers]

no player goes out on the pitch and gives less than 100%, they all do there best. every player on every team does. it just didn't happen last night, simple as
there is no point in making excuses for them only 4 tried connor,raf,almada,seamie.that's it and judge he is rubbish he could be descant if he ran for the ball and put his foot in and faz it seems he dos not want to be here.

[feo123]

They all do there best?:eek: If that was all our players best last night feo then we should be releasing most of the squad.

no, we just never got going last night its not as if they didnt try they just couldnt get going all night, that happens when you play football, players have nights like them from time to time, its football like

[John83]

Very poor game last night. Didnt create a whole lot at any point. when we stepped it up we got through them but that wasnt often at all. Could have gone either way. Pity Rafs effort didnt find the net - would have been some goal !
That dipping shot Gregg touched over the bar in the second half? I thought that was Moore?

[Red4Eva]

That dipping shot Gregg touched over the bar in the second half? I thought that was Moore?

raf curled a cheeky effort around the post earlier on in 2nd half

[sligoman]

Another point and a clean sheet, oh ffs:rolleyes:. Were you at the game? Terrible performance against a shocking team, that's why we're entitled to be disappointed now. What boo'ing achieved is that the players now know that another performance like that is not acceptable. Too many times they are clapped off after a shocking performance, shouldn't be happening. I'm all for Rovers til we die attitude but the players[apart from Almeida, O'Grady and Raf] need to put in some effort too.

Belfield is a joke too, never in my life have I seen a steward asking fans to sit down...what's worse was UCD fans actually got a chant going while sitting, quite comical.

[Poor Student]

Belfield is a joke too, never in my life have I seen a steward asking fans to sit down

Think that's an eL/FAI directive.

[feo123]

Think that's an eL/FAI directive.

no its not! one person behind us told us to sit down (she was only messing) and the steward came over telling us to sit down

[pineapple stu]

It is from this year apparently. Though I didn't see it at all, and the Sligo fans at the far left seemed able to ignore it (correctly, IMO) for the entire match.

[feo123]

we didnt bother making a scene sure he wouldnt take no for an answer, went out into the rain instead

[Red&White Rover]

Was a post of mine deleted or is that just my imagination playing tricks?

[pineapple stu]

we didnt bother making a scene sure he wouldnt take no for an answer, went out into the rain instead
Was wondering why yez were out there actually.

[feo123]

Was a post of mine deleted or is that just my imagination playing tricks?

think its your mind ;) dosnt seem to be anything deleted from you in the thread

[Rovers fan]

Was a post of mine deleted or is that just my imagination playing tricks?

its in the rubbish. Your only a trouble maker.

[deecay]

I dont think we should have booed them,stoneing them would have been a beter option.They were a ****ing joke,drawing to a poor team is one thing but showing no effort,pulling out of tackles etc. is totally different.We pay big money to travel around Ireland and stand in the rain and cold for them to go out and play like they did,a joke

[Red&White Rover]

its in the rubbish. Your only a trouble maker.

:eek:That's a bit mad. Don't see much wrong with it myself...

[lifelong rover]

it was the worst display by any team that ive ever seen, With the exception
of 3 or 4 players Some of our team had no interest in being there, reminds me of the times with mr o brien now of galway. It is now time for paul cooke and
his team to show that they wish to earn their pay.

[deecay]

Lads theres no e at the end of Cook

[clubman]

Lads, yer losing the run of yourselves me thinks. Before you become judge and jury I think ye should look at both sides. UCD are not as bad as people make them out to be. Rovers have always found it very difficult to get a result when we play them. They played the spoiling game and played it damn well I must add. You have to give them some credit. No one expects the opposition to lay down and die so why all of a sudden should we expect to go to UCD and expect to come away with a victory? Our lads haven't as yet performed to the level this season that we should expect them to win comfortably at any venue. I've witnessed all games so far and although I think we have a decent side I also feel we will struggle and have to be honest I expected a game like the one we got at the bowl. UCD always have a hard working side and they competed very well all over the park. If Rovers thought they would be allowed to get the ball down and play 'pretty' football and the opposition would sit back and admire them then they were certainly surprised but I don't expect that was the case. On the face of it last night was a point earned and any point picked up on the road is a good one. The 'supporters' that booed the lads were exercising their rights but in my opinion they adopted the wrong option. I spoke with a couple of the players today and they were every bit as gutted as those that displayed their disgust. We travelled to the bowl with hope in our hearts but we left disappointed. Sometimes it's not good to display our true feelings. We'll be there again to support the lads when they pull on the bit o red so I think we should be as one and stay loyal. We have Cobh up next and after their great draw with Cork tonight now they won't be a push over either. It's a tough league we find ourselves in and it's going to be a hard struggle to survive. We want to survive to we have to try to get behind the players during the hard times as well as the good. I feel there will be a lot of bad nights but let's not lose faith.

[roversman]

Lads, yer losing the run of yourselves me thinks. Before you become judge and jury I think ye should look at both sides. UCD are not as bad as people make them out to be. Rovers have always found it very difficult to get a result when we play them. They played the spoiling game and played it damn well I must add. You have to give them some credit. No one expects the opposition to lay down and die so why all of a sudden should we expect to go to UCD and expect to come away with a victory? Our lads haven't as yet performed to the level this season that we should expect them to win comfortably at any venue. I've witnessed all games so far and although I think we have a decent side I also feel we will struggle and have to be honest I expected a game like the one we got at the bowl. UCD always have a hard working side and they competed very well all over the park. If Rovers thought they would be allowed to get the ball down and play 'pretty' football and the opposition would sit back and admire them then they were certainly surprised but I don't expect that was the case. On the face of it last night was a point earned and any point picked up on the road is a good one. The 'supporters' that booed the lads were exercising their rights but in my opinion they adopted the wrong option. I spoke with a couple of the players today and they were every bit as gutted as those that displayed their disgust. We travelled to the bowl with hope in our hearts but we left disappointed. Sometimes it's not good to display our true feelings. We'll be there again to support the lads when they pull on the bit o red so I think we should be as one and stay loyal. We have Cobh up next and after their great draw with Cork tonight now they won't be a push over either. It's a tough league we find ourselves in and it's going to be a hard struggle to survive. We want to survive to we have to try to get behind the players during the hard times as well as the good. I feel there will be a lot of bad nights but let's not lose faith.

Well said clubman so true

[pineapple stu]

They played the spoiling game and played it damn well I must add.
I'm not quite sure how we played the spoiling game, to be honest, unless you mean we defended well. Sligo were the ones putting in a couple of strong challenges and picking up the bookings, which is usually what "spoiling tactics" are about. (Though obviously I'm not saying youz were employing them either).

It's a shame that, while most of your post is reasoned, you got lazy with this comment (and you're not the first to make it on this thread), and just pandered to a largely groundless UCD stereotype.

[deecay]

UCD are a young footballing side,they should'nt have that negative sterotpye anymore

[pineapple stu]

Shouldn't but do, unfortunately.

I mean, it's almost five years since we got rid of Doolin!

[Shedzer]

Have to agree with clubman! We have played bohs,pats and drogs in our opening games! We cant excactly have expected to take points from thse sides and imo anything we got from them would have been a bonus! Maybe we should beat ucd i dont know,but they have been difficult for us to play against especially away,some people are being too hard on the rovers players! I'm sure we will come good.. :)

[sligoman]

I'm sure we will come good.. :)So am I but that's still no excuse for such a lack of effort last night.

[clubman]

I'm not quite sure how we played the spoiling game, to be honest, unless you mean we defended well. It's a shame that, while most of your post is reasoned, you got lazy .......

Not the first time I have been accused of being lazy.
I suppose with mature reflection I could have used a different term to that of 'spoiling game'. Believe me I ment absolutely no ill will towards UCD in fact I tried to give them the credit I felt they deserved for the game. I thought both sides cancelled each other out on the night and the result was a fair one.

[DmanDmythDledge]

Sorry, what did you say? ;)
Paul Byrne would score.:);)

[Rovers fan]

no player goes out on the pitch and gives less than 100%, they all do there best

gerry carr said the players didn't have the right attitude against UCD. I wonder what he meant??

[Rovers1]

gerry carr said the players didn't have the right attitude against UCD. I wonder what he meant??

i wonder?! ;)

[showgies]

i wonder?! ;)

Speaking of wondering...............I wonder why Cook didn't give the interview :confused:

[Only1Rovers]

Speaking of wondering...............I wonder why Cook didn't give the interview :confused:

Maybe he didn't have the right attitude....

:cool:

[sligoman]

Judge stayed after training again today. I know ye may criticise him but at least he's putting in a bit of effort...just needs to show that in matches now.

[Fivesilver]

it was the worst display by any team that ive ever seen

Lifelong? How old are you - 3? :D

[deecay]

Lifelong? How old are you - 3? :D
Exactly,wasnt to long ago we were a mid-table team in 1st div

[pineapple stu]

Belfield is a joke too, never in my life have I seen a steward asking fans to sit down
Incidentally, I asked about this on Friday and apparently the reason you were moved is because youz were standing up in front of the press box. The club don't really care if you stand, but the press asked for you to be moved, so they just put you down the far end of the stand and let you continue standing. Seems fair enough to me.

[Red&White Rover]

We weren't standing in front of the press box. That was to our right.