Re: Derby Result : Tue Jul 24, 2012 7:03 am  

I think many amateur players current and past would at times been able to defend against KR so predictable, drive drop off back in side, FC slowed the play of the ball down and allowed KR no momentum going forward where Fc were up playing the ball quicker leaving Houghton at times from dummy half to rip us bits. FC fully deserved the win Gentle put together a game plan and Fc stuck to it. KR had opportunities but Latus spill certainly summed up our night. Am not as i said going to call any officials , bad decisions either way we got beat get over it and look forward. Stood in the East Stand and listening to fans around me shouting at certain players on the pitch for me summed up the passion for a Derby by the fans, certain players who are on the way to other clubs should at least show the same passion while they still wearing a KR shirt. Bring in the youth Salter already proved hiself in the 1st team yet we still play latus on the wing and Horne in the centres, says something when your scrum half makes a break and we only have Latus in support, Hogdson looked un fit along with a few more players. Like other posters have said Sandercock inherited most of this squad fair point, but so did Gentle at FC !!!!!!! Lets see in 2013 if Sandercock still uses that excuse then as this time the squad will be his making.

Re: Derby Result : Tue Jul 24, 2012 7:13 am  

Hmmm...glad that was locked .

I felt that our forwards generally held their own last night and have all season. Our downfall is a lack of any threat 1-5 or even 6. Green hasn't been the player he was last season and looks unfit. Nothing needs saying re, Latus. Hodgson has improved from his early form and has some quality but obviously lacks real pace Our biggest shortfall has been in the centres. Welham has been average at best and Webster who is ok defensively has offered nothing in attack all year and looks like a player five years his senior. Graham Horne is never any more than cover, especially at centre.

Ironically Richard Horne looked head and shoulders better than McDonald last night. The vids of McDonald pre season on Youtube showed a player with good feet making breaks...I can't recall one all season. He joins the line well in attack and that's it.

On paper there was little difference in ability between the two teams on show last night so it has to be put down to coaching. One team was drilled to have quick line speed in defence, to play the ball quickly and offload in the tackle. The other...none of them things.

Although I could see effort from our boys some posters are correct...under Morgan we regularly out-enthused FC. This season that has completely reversed. I fear Sandy tries to treat it and prep for just another game. We all know that along with doing the basics well as above, blood and guts generally wins the match.

Now it suddenly seems a tricky game next week but I think we will scrape home. I agree with the comments calling for Green, Beaumont et al. Bench the players that are leaving and start giving game time to the youngsters who will be playing next season. I'm not even bothered whether we finish 8th or 9th at this stage...what's the difference other than one place and one extra game?

Re: Derby Result : Tue Jul 24, 2012 7:18 am  

Broadhurst's Fist wrote:

I'm not even bothered whether we finish 8th or 9th at this stage...what's the difference other than one place and one extra game?

Prize money and attendance money from the play offs.

Re: Derby Result : Tue Jul 24, 2012 7:20 am  

Lee Richardson on RH stated last night that these are two poor teams with a lot going on at both clubs this is fair enough but if they are still getting they're wages they should still be doing the job simple as.

Re: Derby Result : Tue Jul 24, 2012 7:24 am  

gingerspice wrote:

Lee Richardson on RH stated last night that these are two poor teams with a lot going on at both clubs this is fair enough but if they are still getting they're wages they should still be doing the job simple as.

They did a job.

They just didn't do it as well as you'd like.

Re: Derby Result : Tue Jul 24, 2012 7:24 am  

Sheldon wrote:

Prize money and attendance money from the play offs.

I don't know how much the prize money would be for eighth and one away game? Do they share the the gate receipts in the play-offs?...I doubt it.

Re: Derby Result : Tue Jul 24, 2012 7:27 am  

Sheldon wrote:

They did a job.

They just didn't do it as well as you'd like.

No fc came out and did the job Sheldon rovers cudnt be bothered as usual

Re: Derby Result : Tue Jul 24, 2012 7:28 am  

Broadhurst's Fist wrote:

I don't know how much the prize money would be for eighth and one away game? Do they share the the gate receipts in the play-offs?...I doubt it.

I think they do, although someone will be better informed.

RL is still a business and you every penny you can get, a win or 2 might get a few more through the gates or a better sponsorship.

It all adds up.

Re: Derby Result : Tue Jul 24, 2012 7:30 am  

gingerspice wrote:

No fc came out and did the job Sheldon rovers cudnt be bothered as usual

You can't polish a turd, you've (like us) didn't have a wealth of talent on the park.

Re: Derby Result : Tue Jul 24, 2012 7:32 am  

Sheldon wrote:

I think they do, although someone will be better informed.

RL is still a business and you every penny you can get, a win or 2 might get a few more through the gates or a better sponsorship.

It all adds up.

It does add up but when u know the team arnt bothered why shud we pay in excess of 100 quid a family to watch the tripe they are serving up at the minute.