Matchday thread - Rotherham

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 6:46 pm

Little stronger but still going with the “squad” players

frankinwales · Post by **frankinwales** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 6:48 pm

Thanks Wilks.

Up the Clarets

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 6:48 pm

Barnes for Foster and we would have a half decent team

Rick_Muller · Post by **Rick_Muller** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 6:49 pm

He’s ensuring we have our best 11 possible ready for next week

Greekclaret · Post by **Greekclaret** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 6:49 pm

Churlinov not even on the bench after last weeks display even with a depleted squad. Definitely hasn’t took his chance yet

fatboy47 · Post by **fatboy47** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 6:50 pm

FCBurnley wrote: ↑
Tue Apr 18, 2023 6:48 pm
Barnes for Foster and we would have a half decent team

Grow up.

Carwin261 · Post by **Carwin261** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 6:50 pm

VK reckons he hasn’t cover for Zaroury,he happen should try Maatsen on the wing.

boatshed bill · Post by **boatshed bill** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 6:51 pm

Greekclaret wrote: ↑
Tue Apr 18, 2023 6:49 pm
Churlinov not even on the bench after last weeks display even with a depleted squad. Definitely hasn’t took his chance yet

Neither is Taylor.
And I wouldn't call the squad depleted, anything but.

burnleymik · Post by **burnleymik** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 6:52 pm

Harsh to drop Taylor thought he did well enough for a bench spot at least. Would definitely have Muric there. Wish he would just go for the kill here.

DCWat · Post by **DCWat** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 6:54 pm

burnleymik wrote: ↑
Tue Apr 18, 2023 6:52 pm
Harsh to drop Taylor thought he did well enough for a bench spot at least. Would definitely have Muric there. Wish he would just go for the kill here.

I’ve been wanting us to really go at teams all season. Not a criticism, just how good I think we are.

I’m still adamant that someone is going to take a hell of a beating!!

RickyBobby · Post by **RickyBobby** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 6:56 pm

I really hope VK doesn’t play these games next Tuesday.
Got a feeling he will play a second string, why wouldn’t he? 2 games on the trot now.
If he does and fails to get them fired up we will be in the end of one.
I am starting to think VK has been swayed by the speculation surrounding him.

NRC · Post by **NRC** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 6:58 pm

ESPN+ got this all wrong - they covering Millwall vs Bristol City. Should be us or Sheff Utd

Tribesmen · Post by **Tribesmen** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 6:58 pm

Evening all from a cracking day here in Galway , now as for the team looks a little lightweight up front but we will see .

martin_p · Post by **martin_p** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 6:59 pm

RickyBobby wrote: ↑
Tue Apr 18, 2023 6:56 pm
I really hope VK doesn’t play these games next Tuesday.
Got a feeling he will play a second string, why wouldn’t he? 2 games on the trot now.
If he does and fails to get them fired up we will be in the end of one.
I am starting to think VK has been swayed by the speculation surrounding him.

So the impact of being linked with the Spurs job is to play more squad players? Even by the standards of this board that’s a fair old leap!

Colburn_Claret · Post by **Colburn_Claret** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:01 pm

burnleymik wrote: ↑
Tue Apr 18, 2023 6:52 pm
Harsh to drop Taylor thought he did well enough for a bench spot at least. Would definitely have Muric there. Wish he would just go for the kill here.

It's about finding out where the squad players are at. I'm sure VK knows what Charlie Taylor offers.

Greekclaret · Post by **Greekclaret** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:02 pm

boatshed bill wrote: ↑
Tue Apr 18, 2023 6:51 pm
Neither is Taylor.
And I wouldn't call the squad depleted, anything but.

Whether you would or you wouldn’t it’s quite irrelevant to my opinion isn’t it?

CoolClaret · Post by **CoolClaret** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:02 pm

RickyBobby wrote: ↑
Tue Apr 18, 2023 6:56 pm
I really hope VK doesn’t play these games next Tuesday.
Got a feeling he will play a second string, why wouldn’t he? 2 games on the trot now.
If he does and fails to get them fired up we will be in the end of one.
I am starting to think VK has been swayed by the speculation surrounding him.

We still got VK doubters this late into the season?

He's not daft, he knows exactly what the derby entails.

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:03 pm

RickyBobby wrote: ↑
Tue Apr 18, 2023 6:56 pm
I really hope VK doesn’t play these games next Tuesday.
Got a feeling he will play a second string, why wouldn’t he? 2 games on the trot now.
If he does and fails to get them fired up we will be in the end of one.
I am starting to think VK has been swayed by the speculation surrounding him.

come on, he’s already said he wants to see his squad! Brownhill is currently injured, as is Tella. It’s literally the perfect chance to see the likes of Twine and Foster with a run of games. I think after what Kompany has done he has more than earned these few games and it’s absolutely nothing to do with any speculation. As for B@stards game, it will 100% be the best available 11.

Colburn_Claret · Post by **Colburn_Claret** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:06 pm

RickyBobby wrote: ↑
Tue Apr 18, 2023 6:56 pm
I really hope VK doesn’t play these games next Tuesday.
Got a feeling he will play a second string, why wouldn’t he? 2 games on the trot now.
If he does and fails to get them fired up we will be in the end of one.
I am starting to think VK has been swayed by the speculation surrounding him.

More swayed by the need to assess a few players who haven't played regular.
It's going to be a BIG summer. As he has already said he needs to know what these players are capable of now, July would be too late.
Why can't you just accept what he has said, instead of putting 2 and 2 together..........

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:06 pm

fatboy47 wrote: ↑
Tue Apr 18, 2023 6:50 pm
Grow up.

Hope Foster proves me wrong but highly unlike from what I have seen so far.

boatshed bill · Post by **boatshed bill** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:06 pm

Greekclaret wrote: ↑
Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:02 pm
Whether you would or you wouldn’t it’s quite irrelevant to my opinion isn’t it?

Think whatever you want.

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:09 pm

DCWat wrote: ↑
Tue Apr 18, 2023 6:54 pm
I’ve been wanting us to really go at teams all season. Not a criticism, just how good I think we are.

I’m still adamant that someone is going to take a hell of a beating!!

Taking our foot off the gas and making five subs is really annoying in fact it’s the only thing annoying with this team, I wish we’d copy that Pep mentality of never stop relentlessly attacking to score more

Elizabeth · Post by **Elizabeth** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:11 pm

Happy to see Twine and Foster get another start because we need to see them consistently on the field as we look ahead to next season.
Players perform better the more games they play and a good performance from both or one of them tonight will be very encouraging.

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:11 pm

KRBFC wrote: ↑
Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:09 pm
Taking our foot off the gas and making five subs is really annoying in fact it’s the only thing annoying with this team, I wish we’d copy that Pep mentality of never stop relentlessly attacking to score more

Extra condensed Championship schedule + cup runs probably mean we look to manage legs more

Im_not_Robbie_Blake · Post by **Im_not_Robbie_Blake** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:12 pm

Is Ekdal injured? No sign of him on Saturday or tonight.

Elbarad · Post by **Elbarad** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:13 pm

Glad to see Twine getting another go. I thought he played well last game and at least was taking shots in dangerous areas even if they were all blocked.

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:14 pm

Elbarad wrote: ↑
Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:13 pm
Glad to see Twine getting another go. I thought he played well last game and at least was taking shots in dangerous areas even if they were all blocked.

I agree. Kompany was also pleased with his performance judging by his comments post game.

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:17 pm

burnleymik wrote: ↑
Tue Apr 18, 2023 6:52 pm
Harsh to drop Taylor thought he did well enough for a bench spot at least. Would definitely have Muric there. Wish he would just go for the kill here.

Another match Saturday.

Stayingup · Post by **Stayingup** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:21 pm

A good line up. Fancy us to take the 3 points tonight. One interesting point is no THB in the stsrting line up.

GodIsADeeJay81 · Post by **GodIsADeeJay81** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:22 pm

Good to see the whole squad is being used.

This is good for players like Foster and Twine.

Hoping for a better result than Saturday though

northeastclaret · Post by **northeastclaret** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:26 pm

Didn’t Ekdal trigger a payment close recently due to unexpectedly quickly achieving a certain number of appearances?

Or perhaps he is one appearance away from that trigger point?

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:29 pm

VK has earned the tight to rotate if he wishes, and it's the only way he'll see whether some are up to it or not.

Good to see Maatsen and Zaroury back as they should massively improve our creativity.

More than useful options off the bench as well which could be important in the later stages if it's tight.

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:30 pm

Stayingup wrote: ↑
Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:21 pm
A good line up. Fancy us to take the 3 points tonight. One interesting point is no THB in the stsrting line up.

I think it is understandable to play AD ahead of THB who is on loan and has had a long break thru injury

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:32 pm

COME ON UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU CLARETS.

DCWat · Post by **DCWat** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:38 pm

northeastclaret wrote: ↑
Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:26 pm
Didn’t Ekdal trigger a payment close recently due to unexpectedly quickly achieving a certain number of appearances?

Or perhaps he is one appearance away from that trigger point?

I’ve not heard that - I hope it’s not true.

Hardly the best way to work with other clubs which you may need to deal with again in the future.

Selby Claret · Post by **Selby Claret** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:38 pm

NRC wrote: ↑
Tue Apr 18, 2023 6:58 pm
ESPN+ got this all wrong - they covering Millwall vs Bristol City. Should be us or Sheff Utd

Especially when you consider Millwall are playing Birmingham

BurnleyFC · Post by **BurnleyFC** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:40 pm

We should win, but I’d prefer it if we wrapped the title up and then tried some of the fringe players.

HunterST_BFC · Post by **HunterST_BFC** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:41 pm

Are my eyes wonky?
Pretty sure a player I didn't recognise was warming up with the squad had the number 34 on his shorts.
We don't have a squad number 34.

Any ideas who this is?

NRC · Post by **NRC** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:43 pm

Selby Claret wrote: ↑
Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:38 pm
Especially when you consider Millwall are playing Birmingham

I’m busy and sneaking watching this game in on my second monitor while I’m in a meeting on my first monitor

SussexDon1inIreland · Post by **SussexDon1inIreland** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:46 pm

Clarets player commentary not working

SussexDon1inIreland · Post by **SussexDon1inIreland** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:46 pm

We’re off

Bigbopper · Post by **Bigbopper** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:46 pm

Clarets at Rotherham

boatshed bill · Post by **boatshed bill** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:47 pm

SussexDon1inIreland wrote: ↑
Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:46 pm
Clarets player commentary not working

Again. how often this season? Aha, here's Phil now

gawthorpe_view · Post by **gawthorpe_view** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:48 pm

SussexDon1inIreland wrote: ↑
Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:46 pm
Clarets player commentary not working

On now.

SussexDon1inIreland · Post by **SussexDon1inIreland** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:48 pm

FK Rotherham 10 years inside our half

SussexDon1inIreland · Post by **SussexDon1inIreland** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:48 pm

Comes to nothing offside

boatshed bill · Post by **boatshed bill** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:49 pm

When PB says "header won" it might help the listener if he said by which team.

Claretmisterg · Post by **Claretmisterg** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:51 pm

Anybody listening on Rotherham’s iFollow ? I thought our co-commentary was poor.

SussexDon1inIreland · Post by **SussexDon1inIreland** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:51 pm

Great play great move

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:51 pm

Great move.
Decent effort, Roberts.