MATCHWATCH : Doncaster Rovers (h)

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Doncaster Rovers (h)

by windermereROYAL » 25 Oct 2025 18:20

Armadillo Roadkill I didn't think were as awful as many seemed to think.

The players are still giving it everything.

We are generally creating more.

We lacked the natural goal scorer we had in Marriott.

I have no problems with Lane. Kyerewaa is 80% of the way towards being a good League 1 / Championship player.

Calling for Hunt's sacking is more frustration than a result of considered analysis.


We`ve not scored more than 2 goals in any league game this season and 2 in only 3. we`ve won 1 of them, how about that as an analysis?

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Doncaster Rovers (h)

by Royalcop » 25 Oct 2025 18:36

Frustrating performance, we did some good things but our final ball was generally terrible and we desperately missed the energy and nous of Marriott as the focal point up front. Big Kelvin is just not a central striker and is only ever effective cutting in from out wide.

On the fence with Hunt now, I really want him to do well here but the position in the table doesn’t lie sadly. Would not blame the owners for making a change at this point.

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Doncaster Rovers (h)

by bcubed » 25 Oct 2025 18:44

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Armadillo Roadkill I didn't think were as awful as many seemed to think.

The players are still giving it everything.

We are generally creating more.

We lacked the natural goal scorer we had in Marriott.

I have no problems with Lane. Kyerewaa is 80% of the way towards being a good League 1 / Championship player.

Calling for Hunt's sacking is more frustration than a result of considered analysis.

I agree with that.

So do I
Thought Lane was excellent

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Doncaster Rovers (h)

by Hound » 25 Oct 2025 19:05

Dunno think there’s plenty of considered analysis that would point to him doing a pretty poor job. Starting with the league table, and continuing through a number of points already raised in this thread

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Doncaster Rovers (h)

by leon » 25 Oct 2025 19:14

bcubed
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Armadillo Roadkill I didn't think were as awful as many seemed to think.

The players are still giving it everything.

We are generally creating more.

We lacked the natural goal scorer we had in Marriott.

I have no problems with Lane. Kyerewaa is 80% of the way towards being a good League 1 / Championship player.

Calling for Hunt's sacking is more frustration than a result of considered analysis.

I agree with that.

So do I
Thought Lane was excellent


Trying to discredit or dismiss people’s criticism as lacking analysis is arrogant.

Tell me where we are improving. Tactically how is Hunt changing the way we play? Which individuals during his tenure has Hunt improved?


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Re: MATCHWATCH : Doncaster Rovers (h)

by Clyde1998 » 25 Oct 2025 19:20

Armadillo Roadkill I didn't think were as awful as many seemed to think.

The players are still giving it everything.

We are generally creating more.

We lacked the natural goal scorer we had in Marriott.

I have no problems with Lane. Kyerewaa is 80% of the way towards being a good League 1 / Championship player.

Calling for Hunt's sacking is more frustration than a result of considered analysis.

Agree with this.

Would say there were a number of balls into the box which people couldn't get on the end of. Paddy Lane has looked more dangerous in the previous couple of matches. Kyerewaa looks like he has all the elements to be a good player, just lacks the execution at the moment.

Great to see Doyle get a goal, even if the keeper probably should've done better with it.

Thought Jacob did well going forward; Abrefa looked good today before being subbed. Williams was impressive.

It's what happens in the attacking penalty area where our biggest problems lie.

I don't know why we took so long to make the O'Mahony sub though - he was ready to come on before Dorsett. Biggest concern is the O'Connor injury; hopefully he'll be back for Stevenage.

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Doncaster Rovers (h)

by Clyde1998 » 25 Oct 2025 19:27

leon
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Snowflake Royal I agree with that.

So do I
Thought Lane was excellent


Trying to discredit or dismiss people’s criticism as lacking analysis is arrogant.

Tell me where we are improving. Tactically how is Hunt changing the way we play? Which individuals during his tenure has Hunt improved?

We changed formations a few games ago (Mansfield?) from a 4-3-3 to a 4-2-3-1.

Keeping in mind most players are at, or past, their peak of those who have played regularly this season: Abrefa seems to have improved during the last few games certainly; Lane has looked better since the formation shift.

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Doncaster Rovers (h)

by Clyde1998 » 25 Oct 2025 19:30

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Armadillo Roadkill I didn't think were as awful as many seemed to think.

The players are still giving it everything.

We are generally creating more.

We lacked the natural goal scorer we had in Marriott.

I have no problems with Lane. Kyerewaa is 80% of the way towards being a good League 1 / Championship player.

Calling for Hunt's sacking is more frustration than a result of considered analysis.


We`ve not scored more than 2 goals in any league game this season and 2 in only 3. we`ve won 1 of them, how about that as an analysis?

Most people seem to be in agreement we lack a natural goalscorer outwith Marriott. What's the manager supposed to do when he's injured (or otherwise unavailable) if there isn't anyone to replace him adequately?

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Doncaster Rovers (h)

by Crowbar6753 » 25 Oct 2025 19:37

What was the point in bringing MOM on with only a few minutes to go? Really should of changed things up around the 70 min mark bringing MOM up top and push big Kelvin out wide right in his better position. At least it would give there defense something different to worry about.


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Re: MATCHWATCH : Doncaster Rovers (h)

by Armadillo Roadkill » 25 Oct 2025 19:50

leon
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Snowflake Royal I agree with that.

So do I
Thought Lane was excellent


Trying to discredit or dismiss people’s criticism as lacking analysis is arrogant.

Tell me where we are improving. Tactically how is Hunt changing the way we play? Which individuals during his tenure has Hunt improved?


You calling me arrogant is so "pot calling the kettle black" I can't take it seriously.

I refer you back to the games against Exeter and Northampton. If you don't think from Cardiff onwards there has been a considerable improvement I can't help you.

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Doncaster Rovers (h)

by Hound » 25 Oct 2025 19:51

Crowbar6753 What was the point in bringing MOM on with only a few minutes to go? Really should of changed things up around the 70 min mark bringing MOM up top and push big Kelvin out wide right in his better position. At least it would give there defense something different to worry about.


Would agree with this very much

We can’t just be relying on Marriott to score goals for any number of reasons - but the main one is we’re stuffed if he gets injured for any period of time

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Doncaster Rovers (h)

by RoyalBlue » 25 Oct 2025 19:55

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Armadillo Roadkill I didn't think were as awful as many seemed to think.

The players are still giving it everything.

We are generally creating more.

We lacked the natural goal scorer we had in Marriott.

I have no problems with Lane. Kyerewaa is 80% of the way towards being a good League 1 / Championship player.

Calling for Hunt's sacking is more frustration than a result of considered analysis.


We`ve not scored more than 2 goals in any league game this season and 2 in only 3. we`ve won 1 of them, how about that as an analysis?

Most people seem to be in agreement we lack a natural goalscorer outwith Marriott. What's the manager supposed to do when he's injured (or otherwise unavailable) if there isn't anyone to replace him adequately?


Adapt style of play and tactics to bring other players into goalscoring positions?

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Doncaster Rovers (h)

by windermereROYAL » 25 Oct 2025 20:01

Crowbar6753 What was the point in bringing MOM on with only a few minutes to go? Really should of changed things up around the 70 min mark bringing MOM up top and push big Kelvin out wide right in his better position. At least it would give there defense something different to worry about.


He was stood there waiting to come on for something lake 5 minutes, the ball went out of play about 4 times, and he came on in the first minute of time added on.
Not saying he would have made a difference but for christ sakes give him a chance.


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Re: MATCHWATCH : Doncaster Rovers (h)

by Hound » 25 Oct 2025 20:03

Can’t be great for the kids confidence either

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Doncaster Rovers (h)

by Royals and Racers » 25 Oct 2025 20:29

I believe that Savage, Kyerewaa and Jacob are 1 booking away from a suspension- 5 games to go before the cut-off match.

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Doncaster Rovers (h)

by Hound » 25 Oct 2025 21:01

Royals and Racers I believe that Savage, Kyerewaa and Jacob are 1 booking away from a suspension- 5 games to go before the cut-off match.


Hopefully we’ll get a card happy ref in the next game then

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Doncaster Rovers (h)

by windermereROYAL » 25 Oct 2025 21:18

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Royals and Racers I believe that Savage, Kyerewaa and Jacob are 1 booking away from a suspension- 5 games to go before the cut-off match.


Hopefully we’ll get a card happy ref in the next game then


You`re very cynical houndy, that`s not like you at all.

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Doncaster Rovers (h)

by Hound » 25 Oct 2025 21:24

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Royals and Racers I believe that Savage, Kyerewaa and Jacob are 1 booking away from a suspension- 5 games to go before the cut-off match.


Hopefully we’ll get a card happy ref in the next game then


You`re very cynical houndy, that`s not like you at all.


I’m joking, I should have put a little wink thing in

I like Savage. Prob my fave of the current first 11

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Doncaster Rovers (h)

by Fox Talbot » 25 Oct 2025 22:34

Shoulda won, coulda lost, overall BORED.

I think there’s half a promotion challenging team in there - Pereira, Yiadom, O Connor, Williams, Wing, Savage possibly, but we need someone upfront who can hold the ball up and score goals (not cheap). As well as keeping the above mentioned fit.

What’s our situation re Jan window and embargoes etc? Can we sign a Jason Roberts and transform the season? It will be a struggle to keep the interest going if not. Reckon the actual crowd today was about 9000.

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Doncaster Rovers (h)

by morganb » 25 Oct 2025 22:36

Hunt is Mr Draws

We drew too many at the end of last season which meant we didn't reach the Play-Offs

We've drawn too many this season too. Sometimes going ahead then conceding, sometimes coming from behind to salvage a draw.

The situation we're in we need to somehow be converting these draws into wins but we seem to be incapable for one reason or another

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