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Post by Arenache on Jan 25, 2007 3:28:20 GMT
What can I say? Rovers players put their hearts into this one. We were met by a team as determined to stop the recent defeats as we were to win. Great display of football by all concerned. Apologies for my little outburst. In my defence, I was hit in the face by one shot and then went out to block the next which did hit my arm. My arm was firmly against my side and I had in no way deliberately handled the ball. The shot in the face got the adrenaline flowing and I vented that after the hand ball shout by "Three Lions". Thought Nige played well today, but so did practically everybody. This is the most difficult shout for MOTM yet.
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Post by Mr T on Jan 25, 2007 8:53:53 GMT
To MB and other contributors to this week's reports: pure genius. Congratulations to Athletic. Stanman did a great job in Hodges' absence through the season and, as always, was vocally encouraging from whereever he was. Well done but bad luck Austin. To the 2 people I didn't foul last night, it's only January... There was so much about last night's game that reflected a lot of the season: - a seconded Rovers player had a very good game for Athletic. Last night it was Marsh. In the past, it's been Eadon and RNH
- controversy at both ends
- some very good movement and passing at times
- Rovers' lack of ruthlessness in front of goal matched by a determined set of Athletic bodies (as opposed to an athletic set of determined bodies).
- despite 30 players on the pitch, large empty areas in the middle
I'm glad that Rovers got back into the season as it was looking quite pathetic at 1-5. It's just a shame we only began to sort things out then and find some rhythm. Anyway, that was a great game and a fun season. Roll on next week! |
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Post by Arenache on Jan 25, 2007 11:40:35 GMT
This week's reports are all MB. I'd agree that they are excellent. Well done!
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Post by mphamill on Jan 25, 2007 21:20:50 GMT
Match report is pure genius.
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Post by Mark B on Jan 25, 2007 22:20:17 GMT
Well done to Ian Hodges' Athletic on their title win, and well done to Rovers also for their second half of season fight back. I can't wait to see who my teammates will be from next week. Come on you  ? |
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