pl00peh91 Posted December 1, 2020 Report Share Posted December 1, 2020 He’s becoming one of my favourite city players, gives everything despite being usually played out of position. When he defended at point blank range with his face towards the end and then 30 seconds later you see him bombing down the wing and winning us a throw in, alleviating the pressure. What a buy he has been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted December 1, 2020 Report Share Posted December 1, 2020 One of our best free transfers, certainly in recent times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardy Posted December 1, 2020 Report Share Posted December 1, 2020 He certainly strengthened our defence in the second half & is much better at LB than LCB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted December 1, 2020 Report Share Posted December 1, 2020 Just now, JonDolman said: Was very good. And having the double pivot made all the difference too in us having bodies closer to Rowe than what we did Dasilva. Brunt was a lot more effective left of the double pivot and come across. Semenyo better defensively than Wells and he was over on the left a lot 2nd half too which helped. And O'Dowda was sort of a left 2nd striker but coming back in helping out. Blocked a cross right near the end for example. But Rowe was very good. Very strong and aggressive. Good performance. Dasilva worst 45 I have ever seen from him, but we were all over the place as a team. I bet Rowe is happy he wasn't part of that first half set up as that was awful! Rowe's aggression was the difference. Samuel didn't fancy it as much as he did against a full back who was giving him space to run into first half. Hopefully a learning point for Dasilva next time he faces a livewire like Samuel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted December 1, 2020 Report Share Posted December 1, 2020 Every squad needs a Tommy Rowe. A good solid pro who`ll do whatever job you ask of him to the best of his ability and without complaining. Reminds me of Waggy in League 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sglosbcfc Posted December 1, 2020 Report Share Posted December 1, 2020 Rowe ran COD close for man of the match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted December 1, 2020 Report Share Posted December 1, 2020 City’s James Milner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse With No Name Posted December 1, 2020 Report Share Posted December 1, 2020 When you think we signed him as a central midfielder. What a versatile player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 1, 2020 Report Share Posted December 1, 2020 Best free signing since..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted December 1, 2020 Report Share Posted December 1, 2020 Just now, TomF said: Best free signing since..? Wilbs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted December 1, 2020 Report Share Posted December 1, 2020 52 minutes ago, Numero Uno said: Rowe's aggression was the difference. Samuel didn't fancy it as much as he did against a full back who was giving him space to run into first half. Hopefully a learning point for Dasilva next time he faces a livewire like Samuel. Spot on. Not only was Osayi-Samuel winning every duel with Dasilva, he was physically dominating him. Rowe made it clear from the start of the second half that wasn’t going to continue, far more aggressive in every challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted December 1, 2020 Report Share Posted December 1, 2020 Bit of a managers dream to have in squad I would think Top Pro & Brilliant example to younger players at the Club , and would play in goal if you asked him to , and give it everything he had Love players like him , moreso than mavericks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 2 hours ago, Numero Uno said: Rowe's aggression was the difference. Samuel didn't fancy it as much as he did against a full back who was giving him space to run into first half. Hopefully a learning point for Dasilva next time he faces a livewire like Samuel. It’s why I said in the “team for QPR” thread that I’d start Rowe and risk him kicking BOS and getting a yellow, because with 5 subs you could risk taking him off. He played against him last season, git given a tough time and I expect Rowe would remember that and realise he needed to be physical with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltshire robin Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 2 hours ago, pl00peh91 said: He’s becoming one of my favourite city players, gives everything despite being usually played out of position. When he defended at point blank range with his face towards the end and then 30 seconds later you see him bombing down the wing and winning us a throw in, alleviating the pressure. What a buy he has been. When we first signed him I couldn’t understand why we would go for a 30 year old free agent from a mid table league one club but he has been consistent and chipped in with a few goals , great signing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tre Bong Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 His contract is up in July and definitely deserves an extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Wilson Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 4 hours ago, pl00peh91 said: When he defended at point blank range with his face towards the end I was surprised he didn’t have to be checked over given the way he fell over and all, even if he said he was fine just as a precaution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fgrsimon Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 Without looking it up I genuinely don't know what his 'real' position is, has he ever played for us in that position? Quite remarkable how he's been used and deserves huge praise for slotting in wherever and whenever needed. Can he play in goal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 I always rated Tommy Rowe. I think he’s been a great addition to the squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 8 hours ago, Lanterne Rouge said: Every squad needs a Tommy Rowe. A good solid pro who`ll do whatever job you ask of him to the best of his ability and without complaining. Reminds me of Waggy in League 1. The championship's James Milner? Edit: just realised @Lew - T made the same point. Need to read whole thread before posting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 Tommy Rowe , the Championship James Milner. ( just in case any one missed it ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFCGav Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 Rowe really was great last night. Nullifying Osayi-Samuel was key to us winning that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 Can't belive no ones said it, but Championship's James Milner IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 He reminds me a lot of James Mil..oh, **** it. Now I know how Matthew me feels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Robin Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 In my view Dasilva is poor defensively but good going forward. He was shown up last night and Rowe looked much better at left back and made us more secure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garland-sweden Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 Liked him from day one, a real warrior. He came on in the second and showed their winger who runs the show. Prefer him before Dasilva in a back four. 352 suits Dasilva better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dastardly and Muttley Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 Said yesterday, he’s pound for pound out best signing of recent years. Played much more than even he expected, I’d guess, due to JD’s injury issues. Done well whenever called upon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 Did brilliantly filling in at LB, not so clever at CB but I would have started him last night ahead of JD and that speaks volumes . Top pro and has been very under rated here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 I think his best performance for us last night, that 45 minutes. It says a lot Oseyi-Samuel switched sides midway through the half, he barely gave him a sniff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobArnold10 Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 Whilst yes, I thought Rowe was fantastic when he came in, I want to also leap to the defence of JD as well a bit. First half he did make some errors but he was also hung out to dry tactically. Wells was not tracking back enough and he was being left one on one and two on one me far too often, we switched Semenyo over late in the first half and that made a lot of difference. So for me, JD was poor, but not as poor as people have made out. Back to Rowe, would totally give him another year with an option if he’s willing to accept it. Definition of utility player and gives it absolutely everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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