Michael W Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Not that I've ever seen him play there, but the thought of Donaldson at CB doesn't fill me with much confidence. Then again, we could do with some sort of change going on the shambles of the Cowden game and the reports from Livingston. We could really do with Watson and McGurn back. Given that won't happen anytime soon, we really need all the help we can get right now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roverthemoon Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 which if he thought he was good enough/merited would have been given it at the rovers Why would he have broken up a defence that was working well and had us challenging near the top of the league just to give Donaldson game time. Far better to have him playing competitive football and gaining valuable experience at another SPFL club to be recalled if and when we need him. Which we do now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L. Brilliant Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 #DeeceRonaldson Glad to hear it, good player. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peternapper Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Why would he have broken up a defence that was working well and had us challenging near the top of the league just to give Donaldson game time. Far better to have him playing competitive football and gaining valuable experience at another SPFL club to be recalled if and when we need him. Which we do now. He has certainly been solid for us & would have been very happy for him to stayed until the end of the season. Hope he takes his chance on his return to Rovers & goes on to establish himself in your first team. Hopefully you will get back a match fit confident defender who helps your team get something from the season. Don't think you would hear a bad word about him from our support. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Sandy Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 (edited) Why would he have broken up a defence that was working well and had us challenging near the top of the league just to give Donaldson game time. Far better to have him playing competitive football and gaining valuable experience at another SPFL club to be recalled if and when we need him. Which we do now. Good commonsense post. You've said what most of us are thinking!! Edited December 30, 2013 by Wee Sandy 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojito Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Good to see the club pull back Reece rather than trying bring in a footballing nomad. I was of the opinion that Reece looked like he could compete at the start of the season he looked stronger. The loan spell would have done his confidence and experience wonders. I wouldn't bat an eyelid if he started on Thursday. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roverthemoon Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 He has certainly been solid for us & would have been very happy for him to stayed until the end of the season. Hope he takes his chance on his return to Rovers & goes on to establish himself in your first team. Hopefully you will get back a match fit confident defender who helps your team get something from the season. Don't think you would hear a bad word about him from our support. Good to hear. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers_Lad Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Why would he have broken up a defence that was working well and had us challenging near the top of the league just to give Donaldson game time. Far better to have him playing competitive football and gaining valuable experience at another SPFL club to be recalled if and when we need him. Which we do now. there was no need to break up a defence that was working well,Murray had ample opportunities to play reece as far as back as october when watson and hill were both out but he chose to bring in ellis 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGuigan1978 Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 I know friendlies aren't any great gauge of ability, but Reece played centre-half against Hibs pre-season and looked pretty good. Big step up for him, going from League Two to trying to stop Peter MacDonald and chums, but fingers crossed he does well, as horsing Dundee is great fun. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALDERON Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 The manager takes steps to sort the defence, and people STILL moan. Incredible. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roverthemoon Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 The manager takes steps to sort the defence, and people STILL moan. Incredible. Obviously the loaning out process which worked so well for players like Kenny Miller, Johnny Russell, Jamie Walker and even our own Colin Cameron isn't applicable anymore. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover1990 Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 This loan spell is what Reece needed and I think thats what Murray saw aswell. From what i've seen he has the ability but just needed the time to get his fitness and confidence up. Would be good to see him get a start against Dundee as he's coming in on the back of some good form for Peterhead. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roverthemoon Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 This loan spell is what Reece needed and I think thats what Murray saw aswell. From what i've seen he has the ability but just needed the time to get his fitness and confidence up. Would be good to see him get a start against Dundee as he's coming in on the back of some good form for Peterhead. This 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raithie Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 If he has improved then great. I'll admit I've never rated him but I'll reserve judgement until I see whether a spell at Peterhead has improved his confidence and ability. We're down to the bare bones however if the funds were available for Murray to strengthen the squad then I'd hazard a guess Reece wouldn't have been recalled. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoss Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 This loan spell is what Reece needed and I think thats what Murray saw aswell. From what i've seen he has the ability but just needed the time to get his fitness and confidence up. Would be good to see him get a start against Dundee as he's coming in on the back of some good form for Peterhead. Yeah, there'd be little point in recalling him from a loan to sit him on the bench. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers_Lad Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 (edited) The manager takes steps to sort the defence, and people STILL moan. Incredible. point in the right direction,dont see anyone moaning about his recall i always thought this was a thread to discuss,debate and give an opinion on all things rovers but must be mistaken Obviously the loaning out process which worked so well for players like Kenny Miller, Johnny Russell, Jamie Walker and even our own Colin Cameron isn't applicable anymore. why not? Edited December 31, 2013 by Rovers_Lad 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MICMAC Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Hope we start off the new year with a bang. Christmas is over and no more giving gifts! Happy New year guys and Mon the Rovers 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scary Bear Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Happy New Year to my fellow Rovers. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raith Against The Machine Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 The globe is still there! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael W Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Another red card. Time for Murray to stand up and let the squad know our disciplinary record is unacceptable. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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