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wellyboot · Joined: 14 Jul 2008 Posts: 2567 Location: Aberdeenshire

Byrne looked like he had done 10 rounds with Tyson. Dabrowski was sensational tonight
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embow · Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2024 10:30 pm Post subject:

Wolfman Jack · Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2024 11:04 pm Post subject:

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Tam · Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2024 11:10 pm Post subject:

It was backs against the wall for long periods, the Arabs passed us off the park.

But that never say die attitude is back and Broonie's goal was a thing of beauty.

I have to say, the Arabs front three guys are just THUGS.

StarksBarmy · Joined: 03 Apr 2010 Posts: 4025

We had the chance to eat into the goal difference but settled for 2-1, disappointing.

embow · Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2024 11:17 pm Post subject:

Castle · Joined: 24 Jul 2010 Posts: 4933

I mentioned the Dundee game from 2011 which was won with an almost last second winner and this game turned out to be very similar. Don't think Alan Walker's goal was quite as far out but not far off it.
Think in a way Jack Hamilton changed the game. Not from anyway he played , though he performed admirably, but from his tackle on the Utd goalie as he tried to marshall the ball out. They both got a yellow for the handbags afterwards but it got the south stand engaged again after it had fallen flat after the restart. From that moment on we seemed to be back in the match though obviously the introduction of Connelly and Easton helped in that regard as well. Mullen and Smith did very well, industrious and hard working they laid the groundwork that allowed Easton and Connelly to go up against opposites that had their energy levels sapped. Those four compliment each other well with their differing styles.
Big Kev got the man of the match and it's hard to argue against that but if I were I'd put forward Liam Dick. Proved a lot of his naysayers wrong with an outstanding performance. Actually thought the entire back line done well and it may have been the most impressive performance from Ewan Murray since his return.
Yet another game where the outcome had been decided by a single goal and it could have easily went the other way tonight but to hark back to my previous post the team did indeed manage to rummage up yet another memorable moment. Tremendous.
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embow · Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2024 11:36 pm Post subject:

In all the excitement of the game, and the goal, and the result, it's also been an extremely special Rover's day for me. The bottle of Shipwrecked Whisky bought just before Christmas finally arrived today after much delay. I'm indeed a happy chappy this evening. A day to savour indeed.👍🥃
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Castle · Joined: 24 Jul 2010 Posts: 4933

Found the Dundee I've been talking about on YouTube.
<https://youtu.be/bV06_9DPQQA?si=PgM6kqeMCgZjDcJE>
Incredible how empty the south stand looked when you consider we were a month away from the seasons end and were top of the league if I recall correctly.
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embow · Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2024 9:16 am Post subject:

Tam · Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2024 10:33 am Post subject:

What a magical coincidence there was last night and with another great victory a few years ago.

Bringing Mark Campbell on at half time to talk and carry out the 50/50 draw and at Dents Park not long after Mark's horrendous car crash and subsequent bad injuries, and Mark was brought on just before the game and the Rovers fans went crackers and we went on to a famous victory.

badpress139 · Joined: 19 May 2015 Posts: 2620 Location: Glenrothes

Last night's win will surely be a major boost to our confidence on the back of recent results. Another late winner, which was a worldie was great. Looking at stats for possession and shots on target, both teams were similar.

That said I did not think we were great in the middle of the park. We were getting no where near any second balls and more often than not we resorted to punting the ball up the park and losing it. The first 20 mins or so of the 2nd half Utd bossed up albeit the did not threaten too much.

For the result, Murray must take credit for playing the right subs at the right time. I'm not a fan of 3 subs at once however last night this was spot on and you could see different they made instantly. It was clear that Goodwin was content for the point where as Murray went for the win.

red zebra · Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2024 11:46 am Post subject:

badpress139 · Joined: 19 May 2015 Posts: 2620 Location: Glenrothes

Watching the highlights that have been put up and what's with Watt going right up to big Kev when Utd got their goal. He done a similar thing a few weeks ago when they played Inverness. Canny stand him. Thinks himself a big shot despite the fact he struggles in a championship team.

Was reading Goodwins post game comments. It seems we upset him again with our celebrations. He made the comment asking if medals were getting handed out after the game!!!!!!