Malago

21 minutes ago, formerly known as ivan said:

I know his quality has been done to death on here but going to ask the question anyway…

Scrolling through twitter I see that the England U21s have two fixtures in March. Has he done enough for a call up? How shocked would you be if he wasn’t selected in the U21 squad? Does his value increase further with an U21 cap to his name?

There are some quality players in the squad at present but no one that seems to be impressing week in week out like Scott is currently doing.

It’s the sub 20 World Cup this summer.  That’s his age group and almost certainly to be picked having been an important member of the sub 19 Euro winners last summer.

Just now, Taunton_BCFC said:

I understand a few ST holders may not goto every game. But the south stand is sold out every game on the ticketing page! Loads of empty seats today too even tho whole ground was meant to be close to a sell out!

Official attendance 23,757.

TBF he finds touch on a much more regular basis than the Bears full back.

7 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said:

Same here. Many of us were questioning why four at the back wouldn't work for months before Nige eventually changed formation. He was adament we didn't have the players to play that formation, but it is evident we do. 

Interesting that I have not seen him quizzed on this by any journalists. I am sure there is an explanation, be interested to know what it is... 

I would have thought the explanation was self evident.  Before he didn’t have faith in Pring, Atkinson etc, now he does.  
Credit all round.

6 minutes ago, Southport Red said:

Overall attendance of 8,025. Today at Lincoln. 

Away following of 552.

 

They ALWAYS travel in numbers   Apparently, our 900 at PNE last week was ‘pathetic’. 

TBF that’s an impressive attendance for Lincoln, but then the mighty Bristol Boca Juniors is a major attraction.

3 minutes ago, Lordofthebling said:

Playoffs??

7 points from the next 3 games

Wigan 3

Sunderland 1

Hull 3

Keeps in the hunt.

Whether we will is another matter, but realistically that’s what we need to keep us in with a chance.

Fantastic performance 

Fantastic Result

Upwards and onwards.

What is it with us and referees?

Well, this didn’t go too well did it? 
You know when you’re really looking forward to a great weekend of sports? 
Gas - lost at home to the franchise cants
The 41 year franchise cants won
England lost at Twickenham to the jocks 
My 60 year old penis is shrinking by every passing minute 
The wife’s fanny is getting less moist every passing minute 
By the way the last 2 are not sports related, unfortunately they used to be though. 
Anyway faithful & true FTG! 

34 minutes ago, mozo said:

I love winning ugly. It's inviting pressure and riding our luck that I don't enjoy so much.  

Max’s mistake certainly made the afternoon more difficult than it should have been, but I didn’t see a team riding its luck, I saw a team defending to a man.

12 minutes ago, mozo said:

Very true and I thought Preston were good second half.

I think we were careless at times though.

Commitment and desire exceptional. Execution a little ragged at times. 

 

Winning ugly away from home is a prerequisite of a successful side.  What I’ve found encouraging is the upturn in the quality of home performances, particularly last week and against Brum.

37 minutes ago, joe jordans teeth said:

That movement isn’t learned it’s natural,the centre back didn’t have a clue where he was 

He’s a natural Johnny on the Spot.  As you say, you can’t teach being at the right place at the right time.

Hanging on by a thread

Next goal huge.

Not played particularly well and 2-0 up.  

PNE   D

Norwich    D

Wigan  W

Sunderland   D

Hull  W

Cardiff  W

Huddersfield W

Blackpool   W

Luton   L

Swansea   D

Reading  W

Stoke  L

Boro   D

Watford  L

Sheff U  L

Rotherham  W

Burnley L

QPR  D

Total 27 points which takes our final total to 60

43 minutes ago, Jerseybean said:

What a mare being a professional footballer can be, just imagine this happening to you with just five minutes of the transfer window left…..

22:55 Lamare Bogarde [Aston Villa - Bristol Rovers] Loan

He’s the nephew of Winston Bogarde who took Chelsea to the cleaners.  40 grand a week, 4 year contract, played 11 times.  Refused to compromise on his contract.  Used to fly in from Holland, train by himself and fly back again.

2 minutes ago, Northern Red said:

Fair play, the media team have got people on strings.

Really.  I shall be right royally pissed off if we find out this was all done and dusted earlier on.

9 minutes ago, Tom said:

Because posting something on Twitter doesn't make something true or untrue. We could announce tomorrow.

We’ve just announced Martin and Klose leaving,  so club PR are still at their desks.

8 minutes ago, Tom said:

Why is that then?

 

If it is, why hasn’t it been announced?

Looks like it’s not happening.

FT at Luton, so it’s now or never for the Cornick announcement.

1 minute ago, Rossi the Robin said:

Luton score 1-0

Good.  Cardiff 4 pts behind us, far worse GD and played a game more.

The Antichrist of the beautiful game.  Hope he has a long enjoyable retirement and that his dark shadow is never again cast on a football training ground.

1 hour ago, Leveller said:

My phone is saying it’s on Monday at 15.00. Some mistake, surely?

OS saying Wed 1st March, subject to any broadcast arrangements.