Rovers1992/1993 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Rovers will be on a high after their unbeaten start to the season, but so will Forfar with 4 wins out of 4 in the league. I'm not sure if we should play the same team again instead of disrupting a winning formula and risk not getting it back for the Falkirk game the following week.. I would have liked to see Coustrain get a chance though. And possibly Skacel to get the start, but it all depends on, if we're just going to try to keep the consistency going. If we start with the same team that, we have started every league game with so far, we'll win comfortably IMO despite Forfars start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzle Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Challenge cup is a complete joke now with the colts teams etc, play all the boys who aren't starting just now and give them a run out, be good for Stewart, Osei, Davo, Coulstrain etc to get some game time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ro Sham Bo Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Looking forward to this. Thompson will be unavailable which will open up the possibility of Skacel or Davidson coming into the starting 11. I would also be inclined to give Vaughan and possibly Barr a rest and give Stewart a run out up front and allow the likes of Roberts, Coustrain or Johnston to get a start if fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Give Osei a start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers1992/1993 Posted August 28, 2016 Author Share Posted August 28, 2016 Give Osei a start. That was shouted yesterday at one point. "Get Osei on!!" Had to have been the most ludicrous shout I've heard in a while. Losing 2-1, pushing for the equaliser and then that shout Hasn't played a minute of league football but he was definately the answer yesterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlipperyP Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Uz boys taking this serious, as far as I know we have. Anyway cracking game coming up, were on fire in 50% on the pitch. Not tell you which, Mr Loche probably read this forum for tactics.BTW you rovers lads still cheering the Rangers half time score if their winning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paco Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 This competition is a complete joke now so not really bothered by the result. Would give Osei, Stewart, Coustrain and Skacel at least a start. If Johnston is fit I'd start him too. I think Roberts can play too? Pretty sure he didn't play for a Rangers u20's in the competition. Jordan Thompson is cup tied and Jason Thomson is suspended. Anybody know if we can play David Bates? He's on the same kind of loan as Jordan Thompson, who was able to play for Rangers u20's in this tournament. You would think as a result Bates could play for us but this is the SFA we're dealing with..Would be good if Cuthbert could make it too. Wasn't convinced by Brennan at all so getting him back for the Falkirk match in a fortnight would be a priority. I get the feeling Locke might play a strong team to keep momentum. Will listen to his interview in the week to gauge opinion. McKinnon all but said last season he couldn't care less about it which showed as we lost to Stenny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover the Moon Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 That was shouted yesterday at one point. "Get Osei on!!" Had to have been the most ludicrous shout I've heard in a while. Losing 2-1, pushing for the equaliser and then that shout Hasn't played a minute of league football but he was definately the answer yesterday His finishing in the pre-match warm-up is as bad as Skacel's is outstanding. Needs time and coaching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogs_Dollox Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Could not give two fucks about this competition. Absolute farce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Sandy Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 10 hours ago, SlipperyP said: BTW you Rovers lads still cheering the half time scores if Rangers are gettin' pumped? ...................................... AYE!! Fixed it fur ye!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raith Against The Machine Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 This competition is a complete joke now so not really bothered by the result. Would give Osei, Stewart, Coustrain and Skacel at least a start. If Johnston is fit I'd start him too. I think Roberts can play too? Pretty sure he didn't play for a Rangers u20's in the competition. Jordan Thompson is cup tied and Jason Thomson is suspended. Anybody know if we can play David Bates? He's on the same kind of loan as Jordan Thompson, who was able to play for Rangers u20's in this tournament. You would think as a result Bates could play for us but this is the SFA we're dealing with..Would be good if Cuthbert could make it too. Wasn't convinced by Brennan at all so getting him back for the Falkirk match in a fortnight would be a priority. I get the feeling Locke might play a strong team to keep momentum. Will listen to his interview in the week to gauge opinion. McKinnon all but said last season he couldn't care less about it which showed as we lost to Stenny. Thompson played for Rangers because it's a development loan, so he can still play for the parent club's development squad. The competition was irrelevant, it just so happens to have shone a light on a pre-existing practice. We can't play Bates on Saturday, but I think he could probably play in the Fife Cup game on Wednesday night... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALDERON Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I would start Skacel, Coustrain, Osei, Johnston et al. Mainly as I actually want to see these guys in action for a decent period of time. Coustrain in particular looked pretty decent in pre season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers1992/1993 Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 Thompson played for Rangers because it's a development loan, so he can still play for the parent club's development squad. The competition was irrelevant, it just so happens to have shone a light on a pre-existing practice. We can't play Bates on Saturday, but I think he could probably play in the Fife Cup game on Wednesday night... Bates is also on a development loan though so why can't he play on Saturday? If Thomson, who was on the same type of loan could play for his parent club? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raith Against The Machine Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 3 hours ago, Rovers1992/1993 said: Bates is also on a development loan though so why can't he play on Saturday? If Thomson, who was on the same type of loan could play for his parent club? He can only play for the development squad. I.e. Bates can play for Rangers' first team and Raith Rovers Under 20s. Thomson can play for Raith Rovers' first team and Rangers Under 20s. Edit: On reflection, I'm not convinced that Bates is on a development loan. The phrasing seems to be "On loan to the Rangers development squad" but I think an actual development loan would probably preclude him from playing for their development squad, as ironic as that seems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers1992/1993 Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 3-5-2 anyone? M'Voto, Bene, Davo at the back with Matthews and Mchattie as wing backs? Matthews started off at RB at the Rovers a few times..So could always slot him in there..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee_62 Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 We're unlikely to win this one and even less likely to win the cup - I'd give the 4 "senior" players, who've been on the bench recently, a run out this week. (Website reporting Hay has gone to Broughty and Smith is a slight doubt) Adam Bain Munro Malcs Kennedy Scott TOB Foxy DD Peters Lister Subs Smith, Aitken, Muzza, Cox, Swanks, Milne and Long. Then back to the "usual" line up for the league game at Annan on the 10th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers1992/1993 Posted September 1, 2016 Author Share Posted September 1, 2016 Admission prices for Saturday been announced yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee_62 Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 9 minutes ago, Rovers1992/1993 said: Admission prices for Saturday been announced yet? Admission prices to all parts of the ground are £12 for adults, £6 concessions. The 1984 Lounge at the ground will be open from 12.30p.m. till kick-off and on the final whistle till approximately 7.30p.m. Supporters of both sides are welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregor147 Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Rovers have 9 players out through a combination of injury, suspension and an international call up. Craig Easton to play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 You'd think guys like Skacel, Stewart, Coulstrain, Roberts, Davidson and even Thorsen will get a good chunk of game time here. The competition is a joke, we'd be as well giving all these guys a run out and seeing how they get on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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