Bristol Rovers v Exeter City Matchday Thread

[Sexton Blake]

Notwithstanding the small matter of the assist for our second goal. But, hey, there’s none so blind as those who cannot see!

Agreed a lovely cut back across the area to Archie.

 

[Grecian in Guzz]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1608582153734066177

All follow Chairman Mau then !
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[Grecian Max]

Early Gas comments - looks like Charlie Austin looking for a club, Westward bound ?
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Bristol Rovers vs Exeter City live: Updates from the Mem

Bristol Rovers were on the cusp of a famous comeback win only to be denied by two late goals

www.bristolpost.co.uk

He’s signed for Swindon already

 

[denzel]

Highlights up on Sky Sports

 

[Exehausted]

A player I don't think has been mentioned is Sparkes. After a very good game defensively on Boxing Day I thought he had another solid game tonight. I said after Monday that it might have been because of different coaching, but I think Gary likes the wing backs to play deeper than Matt did which means they don't get caught up field so much. Played a part in the first goal and stood up well during the 20 minutes in the second half. I really don't know why people keep saying we need a LB. Gary is unlikely to go four at the back and I don't believe there is anyone out there in our price range better at LWB than Jack.

 

[StudentGrecian]

Stanno’s assist looked class from the away terrace, he obviously should have scored a couple. But the composure on that dink to Dieng, not the first time he’s done it either.

 

[Grecian in Guzz]

GC says

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1608600912246759424

 

[Grecian in Guzz]

Whilst JB says ...........

Joey Barton says Belshaw to blame as Rovers concede four against Exeter

Bristol Rovers manager Joey Barton was left ruing his side's defensive fragility in their 4-3 defeat to Exeter City

www.bristolpost.co.uk

 

[Bat Fastard]

A player I don't think has been mentioned is Sparkes. After a very good game defensively on Boxing Day I thought he had another solid game tonight. I said after Monday that it might have been because of different coaching, but I think Gary likes the wing backs to play deeper than Matt did which means they don't get caught up field so much. Played a part in the first goal and stood up well during the 20 minutes in the second half. I really don't know why people keep saying we need a LB. Gary is unlikely to go four at the back and I don't believe there is anyone out there in our price range better at LWB than Jack.

Agree, we’ve got some very solid wide players in sparkes, key and caprice in my opinion. Also as has been mentioned above, hartridge was mostly very good this evening, always impresses when I see him. Need to see that run for the penalty again though, needed bringing down about 30 seconds earlier

 

[Bat Fastard]

Also despite an albeit very poor refereeing performance it was no bad thing we racked up a few yellow cards tonight - the lads were well up for it and matched rovers physically. Hopefully we’ll no longer be the proper chaps of the division going into the new year