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**CharlesThompson** · 21/03/2010, 10:19 PM

I thought that the Daawlkkk played some good football today. Well worth their win.

Looking at it from our perspective, following last year it would be easy to assume that we should have it over them this season again however, that three man midfield really worked for them today and tactically, Foster was the man today. We struggled against Fingal who employed that tactic (not as impressive mind) and we were blessed to win that match. Unless Mutsy changes personnel and plays a midfield partnership that includes a 'ball player' I can see us struggling against them on that form.

**RoversHead** · 21/03/2010, 10:22 PM

We are bad, very very bad,worst back to back Rovers performances Ive ever seen.its not all down to our striking absentees either,no leadership look clueless all over the park.Defo peno not given to the Dalkies, Mannus took Dalk player out it was stonewall peno.Great Dalk crowd sang for 95 mins poor Rovers crowd ,Sunday afternoon kick offs dont work.If this muck continues the manager will be out the door.Id say 4 games max for the Nordy to turn this round its not kneejerk it really is pityfull to watch.

**avvenalaf** · 21/03/2010, 10:55 PM

Originally Posted by Dillonman

Sean Connor couldn't win a game against a Dublin side all season last year and Foster does it in his first attempt, away from home. Something very wrong there!

Agreed - and the answer lies within the first two words of your post.

**Ezeikial** · 21/03/2010, 11:31 PM

Originally Posted by CharlesThompson

Looking at it from our perspective, following last year it would be easy to assume that we should have it over them this season again however

Last season is irrelevant in that the Dundalk starting eleven today had only Cherrie, Kelly, and Burns from last year. Bohs on the other hand have a settled team with some really strong new recruits to bolster it, and most important of all a squad that can stretch to fielding two starting elevens both capable of top three league finishes. It's already obvious that it is Bohs league to lose.

Pre-season I would have guessed that the gap between 2nd and 3rd would be 20 points - after seeing Rovers today, now I'd guess that thats the minimum between 1st and 2nd, and without a big turnaround from them Rovers could struggle for a top four finish.

**SkStu** · 22/03/2010, 12:08 AM

with all due respect to Fingal, UCD and Drogheda, Bohs couldnt have asked for an easier start. We havent impressed to date. Ill be waiting until at least the first series is over before making any brash predictions about 20 point wins (no way we'll win it by 20 either way). Fenlon has a team to find first.

**Dodge** · 22/03/2010, 12:18 AM

Originally Posted by SkStu

with all due respect to Fingal, UCD and Drogheda, Bohs couldnt have asked for an easier start.

Rovers in Tallaght looks like a gimme this season

**dong** · 22/03/2010, 12:31 AM

Originally Posted by Dodge

Rovers in Tallaght looks like a gimme this season

It appears that way now but I honestly don't think that's how it will pan out. They can only improve. Just lacking any cutting edge at the moment.

**Mayo Red** · 22/03/2010, 7:57 AM

Originally Posted by dong

It appears that way now but I honestly don't think that's how it will pan out. They can only improve. Just lacking any cutting edge at the moment.

I'd agree, they haven't become a bad team overnight. They still have a strong squad, just missing an out and out goalscorer at the minute. Just highlights even more how important Twigg is to them though.

**Spudulika** · 22/03/2010, 9:10 AM

Rovers looked like they are still looking for a settled team, but any club who can do without Baker AND Twigg are special. The midfield seemed to be overrun and there didn't look to be anything on the bench to change things. Looks good to have Twigg back running only a week and a bit after his op. Should be back proper training next week, according to reports.

**pineapple stu** · 22/03/2010, 9:13 AM

Didn't Rovers start off like this last season as well? Granted, maybe not playing as badly as this season.

Pat's could be dark horses this year. Conor Kenna was quietly superb on Friday, although we did give Pat's a helping hand by shooting ourselves in the foot twice. Other than that, it's very hard to call; there's no other team in particular I'd be worried about facing at this stage (especially when we get our keeper and entire centre mid back).

**dong** · 22/03/2010, 9:16 AM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

Didn't Rovers start off like this last season as well? Granted, maybe not playing as badly as this season.

Pat's could be dark horses this year. Conor Kenna was quietly superb on Friday, although we did give Pat's a helping hand by shooting ourselves in the foot twice. Other than that, it's very hard to call; there's no other team in particular I'd be worried about facing at this stage (especially when we get our keeper and entire centre mid back).

No they definitely had a win under their belts at this stage last year.

**pineapple stu** · 22/03/2010, 9:29 AM

Yeah, they beat youz, I see.

5 points from the first 5 games last year.

**Dillonman** · 22/03/2010, 10:25 AM

Originally Posted by DmanDmythDledge

No he won't, he saw the said incident.

Just like I saw a handful of incidents this weekend too but I never once claimed I saw them ALL!

**saint dog** · 22/03/2010, 10:36 AM

Originally Posted by hoops1

2-0 wasnt a fair reflection of the game they should have won by more. Mannus and Bayly both should have gotten red cards. Dundalk played all the football and were well worth the win.

Bayly is a nut job , main reason why fingal didn't want him
Rovers are shambles though , they were bad against us and even worse yesterday
their midfield is terrible , shows even what the presence of baker and twigg did for the club as a team
only good thing for Rovers fans is theirs odds have increased gone from 7/2 to 6/1 to win the league with Pats going from 12/1 to 11/2

**Dodge** · 22/03/2010, 10:39 AM

Originally Posted by Spudulika

Rovers looked like they are still looking for a settled team, but any club who can do without Baker AND Twigg are special.

Baker? He couldn't get a game with Longford 2 years ffs and he'd be about 6th choice for Bohs.

Pretty much everybody who predicted Rovers would do well this year added that if they lost Twigg they'd be in trouble. They scored once so far; a pretty soft penalty. Haven't looked like scoring since either.

**hoops1** · 22/03/2010, 10:46 AM

We are just lulling you all into a false sense of security

**shep** · 22/03/2010, 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by Dodge

Baker? He couldn't get a game with Longford 2 years ffs and he'd be about 6th choice for Bohs.

Pretty much everybody who predicted Rovers would do well this year added that if they lost Twigg they'd be in trouble. They scored once so far; a pretty soft penalty. Haven't looked like scoring since either.

Correct...he was on loan with us for end of our promotion season in Div 1 and towards the end Robbie Farrell and Trevor Vaughan were prefared to him!!!

**dong** · 22/03/2010, 11:17 AM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

Yeah, they beat youz, I see.

5 points from the first 5 games last year.

Which is how I knew!

**gufct** · 22/03/2010, 11:20 AM

We had 7 points from our 1st three games last year wouldnt be wetting myself yet.

**saint dog** · 22/03/2010, 12:30 PM

Originally Posted by Dodge

Baker? He couldn't get a game with Longford 2 years ffs and he'd be about 6th choice for Bohs.

Pretty much everybody who predicted Rovers would do well this year added that if they lost Twigg they'd be in trouble. They scored once so far; a pretty soft penalty. Haven't looked like scoring since either.

Ah dodge you have to admit he probably played his best football for years last season
i have to say he surprised me but he had a good season