Thought we made hard work of winning last night. Raf and Seamie outstanding again. Cash hasn't been the same since his injury layoff. before he got injured he was really looking the part. Surprised that Anto Murphy for a defender / midfielder doesn't get more tackles in, at it again last night pulling out of challenges.
Feeney was good last night, put himself about last night but he is not a striker. Cook starting him there last night was wrong. Alright sticking him there when you are looking to get something out of the game in the last few minutes. Judge should be starting hasnt been giving much of a chance this season.Originally Posted by Only1Rovers
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Cobh have to be going down. We weren't great and still bet them 3-1. Can't understand why they didn't strengthen during close season.
Bring on Derry
Life without Rovers, it makes no sense...it's a heartache...nothing but a fools game. S.R.F.C.
Similar to last week insofar as; we were bad, the opposition were worse and I have no words (that I can type here) to describe the ref. It was like a move straight from the WWF when Coleman was fouled in the box in the first half but the ref saw nothing wrong with the push.
I hope Cookie gave them the hair dryer treatment after the game cos that performance was not good enough, there's a few passengers in our squad and it's only early in the season yet.
Last edited by DonalE; 06/04/2008 at 2:27 PM. Reason: More ranting required
"he tries his best.... but I was a proper player".
[QUOTE=DonalE;914449]I have no words (that I can type here) to describe the ref. It was like a move straight from the WWF when Coleman was fouled in the box in the first half but the ref saw nothing wrong with the push.
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yea, don't know how the ref missed that. The ref was looking staight at it!
Whats that comin' over the hill
It's the Monster,
The Cookie Monster!
He used to ref a lot of our games when we were in the FD, don't know how he got promoted to the Premier.
Life without Rovers, it makes no sense...it's a heartache...nothing but a fools game. S.R.F.C.
good to get the 3 points. not a great game but the night that was in it was a factor. i think we should all keep supporting the team and the manager. 4 points from the last 2 games is a decent return. i see where cookie was very upset about comments in some of the local papers last week. weekender especially (would that be rory's article ? i wonder) although rory did do the interview after the game last night. ithought crowd was a tad dissapointing about 1200. but then again it was a very cold night. looking forward to derry game next week if the weather is fairly good (no wind and cold) i feel we can acquit ourselves well.
Damage Limitation - that's all we can expect from the Derry trip on Friday next.
Last night's second half performance was awful and that's putting it mildly.
The first half with the wind to our backs and playing into the graveyard end we played very well. I had expected more of the same for the second half but unfortunately whatever was said at the break didn't work. Loosing Butler and the reshuffle that caused obviousily didn't help matters. Ralf was doing very well down the left in the first but the switch to left full tamed him somewhat. Murphy is taking time, which can be expected, to settle in and I really expect him to improve. I never like when we lose the toss and the opposition chose to play into the graveyard in the second half but maybe that's just me. Boco made hard work of his goal but now that it has come hopefully the gates will open up for him. It certainly showed in his celebrations that the weight has been lifted now that he has got off the mark. I thought Steve Feeney did well in the first half but wasn't surprised when he was replaced in the second. I like Judgie but I feel he has a lot of things going on in his head and his concentration suffers because of this. He lacks confidence and I think being left on the bench is hurting him big time. He'll have to learn to use the opportunity of getting on to his advantage and give his all. Goals will come through him of that I have no doubt. Brian Cash is another lad that lacks a wee bit in confidence. This lad has ability in abundance and it definitely will come out of him of that I have no doubt. I find it very difficult and frustrating to comprehind the different levels of our displays in the one game. I think all the excuses in the world will not explain why we can't kill teams off when we are on top.
On a more sober note. I'm disappointed in Cookie's comments towards the local media. I can see where he's coming from but I feel that's not the way to deal with it. I realise he's 100% behind his players but sometimes you have to call a spade a spade. It's a tough league and there will be more downs than ups I fear but as long as we can shake ourselves down after a bad performance and go out and try harder then there will be no complaints from the majority of the loyal supporters.
Just to finish I'd like to say a huge well done to the 'real supporters' last night the noise levels were once again deafening at times. Keep it up lads yer doing great work!
Graveyard end ??????????
The reason we were outplayed in the second half was that our central midfield was over-run. Cobh were much stronger & quicker to the 2nd ball. I felt Conor struggled as the game went on, therefore the ball kept getting lamped right back at us. Judgie did hold it up & link the play when he came on & must be close to starting soon. Almeida & Seamie were excellent. On a depressing note it was a small crowd.
He started last week Vs. UCD.
Life without Rovers, it makes no sense...it's a heartache...nothing but a fools game. S.R.F.C.
Yeah, well done lads, youre a credit to the club.
Banners look really good also.
Join us.
We won't bite.
Just loking at the table and considering the way we are playing so far - still relatively early I know - the only team I can us overtaking in the league is Finn Harps.
But as Cook has said we have a lot of new players and they are still getting used of the league and each other. I firmly believe that Butler is a very good signing and Almedia improves with every game.
Feeney did a job last night and he has a lot of football in him but I firmly believe Judge will get us more goals - he needs to be given a decent run in the team.
Ventre/O'Grady partnership not working - both too similar and too wasteful with their passing.
Cobh were very poor but very young.
Lastly - I think we are missing Hughes - Bigtime
The majority of us don't.Join us.
We won't bite.
Some unfortunately literally do bite.
You know who you are.
Ah, I'm too old I'd say, but I do enjoy your chants and yes I too think you all are a credit to the club you obviousily love so well. I must add the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end when you do the red army bit - amazing!!Join us.
We won't bite.
Yes, the Shed was knocked and it's memories buried underneath the rubble.
not a great performance-who cares???
3 points woooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!
we'll win the league yet!!!
i personally think 3 points were vital last night, we got them so now we move on from here. tough game on friday no one really expects us to get anything, but who knows with this league anything could happen, but after that we have a decent we run of games that are definatly winnable! it was important to get the first win under our belts to settle us down.
in this league you have to take your chances, we didnt create a hole lot last night but what we got, we took them. rommy getting off the mark will be good for his confidence hopefully he'll build on that. theres an awful long way to go yet and a lot of room for improvement, and the players will know that too. they didn't let the early goal effect them and got straight back into the game, they deserve some credit for that aswell. scoring 3 goals without playing great is a bit of a plus side aswell...
[QUOTE=clubman;914661]Ah, I'm too old I'd say[QUOTE]
not a chance!,we have 70 years+ with us...come on over
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