The Gas Vs The Posh Thread And Poll

Fans are being reminded that they have until midnight tonight [Friday 28th October] to get their Early Bird tickets for Saturday's SkyBet League One fixture against Peterborough United.

Supporters can save £2 on normal match day prices by buying their tickets in advance and seats are still available for this fixture.

The best place to buy your tickets is online via brfctickets.com, however tickets are still available from either of the clubs' two retail outlets - Pirate Leisure at the Memorial Stadium and the Supporters Club shop in Kingswood up until 5pm this evening.

To find out more about ticket prices click here

 

By Gerry Prewett

Peterborough United head to face Bristol Rovers at the Mem in a very patchy run of form.

The Posh have never really put any run of form together at all yet this season. They have yet to put two winning games together, conversely they have not lost two games successively. Their most consistent spell started at the beginning of September when they drew five out of seven games, collecting five points from 21 on offer.

In their latest game, Posh went down meekly to a 1-0 home defeat to AFC Wimbledon. The East Midlanders failed to create a single clear-cut chance in 90 minutes. The only goal of the game came after just 10 minutes George Francomb corner to the back-post was met by an unchallenged Jonathan Meades who headed it back across goal for Tom Elliott to glance it past Luke McGee in the Posh goal from close range.

Francomb's next corner almost led to the Dons doubling their lead as Chris Whelpdale's header was saved before Jake Reeves' follow-up was blocked. On 29 minutes McGee saved Elliott's initial effort before his follow-up hit the post. Elliott came closest to doubling the lead after the break when his lob bounced off the far post.

Posh Boss Grant McCann expressed his anger at his team’s performance after the game,“We had no chance of getting anything out of the game. We were way off it from when Callum Chettle got brushed off the ball in the second minute. Their whole team brushed us off the ball as if we weren’t there.”

“We got bullied, we didn’t show any urgency, especially in the first-half. To come in at one-nil, they must have thought it was a travesty. But we thought in the changing room, ‘it might go our way in the second-half, the pendulum might swing’. We were a little better in the second-half, but we didn’t really threaten them. It was just a completely disappointing day.”

Rovers have not beaten the Posh since 3 February 2007 when goals by Rickie Lambert, Richard Walker and Stuart Campbell for Rovers and Dan Crow and Aaron McLean for the away team gave Rovers a 3-2 victory at the Mem.

On the opening day of the 2006/07 promotion season United dealt out Rovers a 4-1 thrashing on 2nd September 1967. Like most teams Rovers started the season full of expectation. What they didn’t expect was to find a ‘borough team on fire. Jamie Day, Richard Butler and Simon Yeo all scored in half an hour of devastation to give Posh and unassailable half-time lead. Despite a reply from Sammy Igoe, a Lloyd Opera finish saw an emphatic win for the home team

On 25 February 2006 Rovers recorded their last victory at London Road 2-1, after Junior Agogo had scored Rovers first goal he was sent off shortly after Richard Walker’s goal gave the Gas a 2-0 lead. Dean Holden pulled one back for the Posh but it was not enough.

On 3 February 2007 at the Mem, Posh scored two early goals by Adam Newton and Dave Farrell had Dean Holden sent off, Rovers pulled back the two goals, by Richard Walker and Steve Elliott and then conspired to allow Richard Logan to score a 73rd minute winner. It was a dour performance by a Rovers team sadly lacking in confidence.

Rovers first League meeting with Peterborough was on 4th September 1962 when goals by Keith Williams, Ian Hamilton and Bobby Jones secured a 3-1 win for the Pirates in front of an 11,860 Eastville crowd. Just 6 days later the Posh gained their revenge with a 1-0 victory at London Road.

On 15th September 1964 Rovers gained their biggest win over Peterborough when an Alfie Biggs’ hat trick and a goal by Bobby Jones gave the Pirates a 4-0 win. Rovers’ first goal was a penalty when the Referee Setchell ruled that Ian Hamilton's goal bound header was deliberately handled by Graham Birks. The 17,415 crowd were denied a sight of crowd entertainer and Irish international Derek Dougan who was out injured.

The following season Rovers keeper Bernard Hall had a good reason to remember the game. Diving at the feet of Peterborough's dangerous winger Tom Watson, Hall caught a kick to the head and the tip of his left ear was removed. It was never found!

In total there have been 36 meetings between the teams. Rovers have won 14, there have been 11 draws and Peterborough have come out on top 11 times. In the West of England the games have yielded 3 United victories, 10 to Rovers and 5 draws.

Posh Chairman Darragh MacAnthony Took to Twitter after the Wimbledon game and he was angry, in his sights was forward Paul Taylor, a Grant McCann signing who he suggested he did not rate and regretted signing. “Judge Tom Nichols when he has a proper strike partner. Tom’s on his own, is the second highest scorer & assister. Taylor was brought in to do the same not play Roy of Rovers football that’s ineffective.”

He went on “I have an addiction to wanting to see front players & goal action pal not any formation. But unfortunately one of them is allergic to the box!”

Lashing out at the rest of the team he Tweeted, “The talent & skill is there but the heart doesn’t show up enough at moment.”

The irony of all this was that in their previous game United had demolished local rivals Northampton, 3-0.

 

How stupid is this....


Bristol Rovers fans, in particular, have been advised to arrive early to future home games due to an increased level of vigilance at the Memorial Stadium.

In light of National Counter Terrorism advice and the current terrorist threat, an increased number of bag searches will now take place.

Safety officer Dave Parker issued the following statement:
“We have been asked several times if, due to the heightened terrorism threat if we will allow bags etc. to be brought into the Memorial Stadium at future matches particularly by away fans. We have been in contact with the National Counter Terrorism Security Officers and have listened to their advice. We do not intend to allow terrorism, or fear of terrorism, to impact unnecessarily on our match day operations at the Memorial Stadium. Therefore we will continue to allow bags and rucksacks etc. to be brought into the Stadium. However, the Safety Stewards will increase their level of vigilance at the Stadium to ensure public safety and confidence. Therefore, we will undertake an increased number of bag searches etc. With that in mind, I would advise all fans to arrive at the Stadium earlier than usual and to be prepared to accept that Safety Stewards may ask to look into any bags or rucksacks and also ask spectators to open bulky jackets. I would also like to take this opportunity to remind fans that running on to the pitch is illegal and those doing so will be detained by my stewards and handed over to the police to be prosecuted. I am a very passionate supporter and understand how emotions can run high but please do not be tempted."

http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news...turdays-game-3386169.aspx#piQxtFdKZ7QEmi7b.99

 

Very Sad to hear Terrorism linked with going to watch The Rovers on a Saturday afternoon but hey ho, no thanks Dave, I'll get there at my usual time, suitably refreshed from the liquid fare that The Annexe Bar has on offer, wouldn't want to have to stand up in that ramshackled apology for a football stadium for any longer than I have to and besides, if everyone heeds this advice, well...........duh !

Just as a footnote, how many people I wonder do take their rucksacks to the football on a Saturday afternoon ? Maybe we'll all have to keep an eye on those snappers down below us sat on their Pigmy stools !

 

Take a look at Saturday's visitors.

Bristol Rovers go into Saturday's game looking to build on last weekend's victory on the road against Oldham Athletic.

Rovers: Darrell Clarke's men will be looking to pick up a victory to end the month of October unbeaten.

Team News: Rovers are back to full strength after Ollie Clarke and Ellis Harrison return from suspension.

Darrell's View: "They are a very good team and have a very demanding owner. On paper, their squad is worth around three million pounds and they are expected to be a team that finishes in the top six."

"They are certainly giving it a good go in this division this year and I'm expecting a tough game on Saturday."

Opposition: Today's opponents Peterborough United currently sit in 10th place in the SkyBet League One table with 20 points from their 15 games this season. Grant McCann's team have picked up two wins from their past four games.

Dangerman - Marcus Maddison - The attacking midfielder is Peterborough's leading goalscorer so far this season, with six goals to his name.

Last Time Out: Rovers drew 2-2 against Peterborough United in their last encounter at the Memorial Ground on the 25 March 2011. Goals for Rovers that day were scored by Jo Kuffour and Jeff Hughes in front of a crowd of just over six-thousand at the Mem.

Tickets: Supporters will be able to pay on the day for today's fixture.

Keeping Up With The Game: Full match commentary of Rovers game with Peterborough United can be heard through Gas PlayerHD. Supporters can access our LIVE match coverage by clicking here. Or on BBC Radio Bristol.

Alternatively, stay tuned to the club’s social media outlets.

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Betting: The Football League’s primary sponsors have priced the game up with Rovers available at 13/10, a draw at 13/5 and Peterborough at 19/10.

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First Half Highlights

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First Half ends, Bristol Rovers 0, Peterborough United 0.

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Attempt saved. Rory Gaffney (Bristol Rovers) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.

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Foul by Stuart Sinclair (Bristol Rovers).

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(Peterborough United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

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Corner, Bristol Rovers. Conceded by Ryan Tafazolli.

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Attempt saved. Matty Taylor (Bristol Rovers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.

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Attempt saved. Stuart Sinclair (Bristol Rovers) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner.

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Foul by Matty Taylor (Bristol Rovers).

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Michael Smith (Peterborough United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

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Corner, Bristol Rovers. Conceded by Ryan Tafazolli.

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Attempt blocked. Matty Taylor (Bristol Rovers) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

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Attempt saved. Matty Taylor (Bristol Rovers) header from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the bottom right corner.

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Rory Gaffney (Bristol Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

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Foul by Michael Bostwick (Peterborough United).

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Attempt missed. Stuart Sinclair (Bristol Rovers) left footed shot from the centre of the box is just a bit too high.

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Jake Clarke-Salter (Bristol Rovers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

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Foul by Tom Nichols (Peterborough United).

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Attempt saved. Tom Nichols (Peterborough United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner.

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Ollie Clarke (Bristol Rovers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

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Foul by Leonardo Da Silva Lopes (Peterborough United).

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Attempt saved. Matty Taylor (Bristol Rovers) header from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner.

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Foul by Michael Smith (Peterborough United).

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Lee Brown (Bristol Rovers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

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Stuart Sinclair (Bristol Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

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Foul by Leonardo Da Silva Lopes (Peterborough United).

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Corner, Bristol Rovers. Conceded by Andrew Hughes.

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Attempt missed. Rory Gaffney (Bristol Rovers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left.

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Attempt missed. Daniel Leadbitter (Bristol Rovers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high.

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Attempt missed. Michael Bostwick (Peterborough United) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right.

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Attempt missed. Ryan Tafazolli (Peterborough United) header from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left.

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Corner, Peterborough United. Conceded by Ollie Clarke.

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Foul by Shaquile Coulthirst (Peterborough United).

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Stuart Sinclair (Bristol Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

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Delay over. They are ready to continue.

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Delay in match Shaquile Coulthirst (Peterborough United) because of an injury.

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Foul by Shaquile Coulthirst (Peterborough United).

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Daniel Leadbitter (Bristol Rovers) wins a free kick on the left wing.

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Foul by Rory Gaffney (Bristol Rovers).

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Jack Baldwin (Peterborough United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

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Foul by Chris Lines (Bristol Rovers).

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Marcus Maddison (Peterborough United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

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Attempt missed. Ollie Clarke (Bristol Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left.

 

Half Time Stats

Possession

Home 54%
Away 46%
Shots

Home 10
Away 3
Shots on Target

Home 5
Away 1
Corners
Home 3
Away 1
Fouls

Home 4
Away 7

 

So the commentator says "Peterborough aren't going to win it are they" they fooking score

 

2nd Half Highlights

Full Time
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Second Half ends, Bristol Rovers 1, Peterborough United 2.

Goal!
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Goal! Bristol Rovers 1, Peterborough United 2. Tom Nichols (Peterborough United) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Gwion Edwards.

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Attempt missed. Ellis Harrison (Bristol Rovers) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high.

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Corner, Bristol Rovers. Conceded by Jack Baldwin.

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Corner, Bristol Rovers. Conceded by Jack Baldwin.

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Attempt blocked. Matty Taylor (Bristol Rovers) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is blocked.

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Attempt missed. Marcus Maddison (Peterborough United) left footed shot from outside the box is too high from a direct free kick.

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Foul by Jake Clarke-Salter (Bristol Rovers).

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Marcus Maddison (Peterborough United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

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Attempt missed. Matty Taylor (Bristol Rovers) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the right.

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Delay in match Marcus Maddison (Peterborough United) because of an injury.

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Corner, Bristol Rovers. Conceded by Marcus Maddison.

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Tom Lockyer (Bristol Rovers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

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Foul by Tom Nichols (Peterborough United).

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Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Substitution
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Substitution, Peterborough United. Gwion Edwards replaces Leonardo Da Silva Lopes.

Substitution
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Substitution, Peterborough United. Paul Taylor replaces Shaquile Coulthirst because of an injury.

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Delay in match Shaquile Coulthirst (Peterborough United) because of an injury.

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Foul by Ellis Harrison (Bristol Rovers).

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Chris Forrester (Peterborough United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

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Attempt saved. Lee Brown (Bristol Rovers) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner.

Substitution
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Substitution, Bristol Rovers. Jermaine Easter replaces Ollie Clarke.

Substitution
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Substitution, Bristol Rovers. Ellis Harrison replaces Rory Gaffney.

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Attempt missed. Michael Bostwick (Peterborough United) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.

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Attempt missed. Chris Lines (Bristol Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box is too high.

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Attempt blocked. Tom Lockyer (Bristol Rovers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

Booking
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Michael Bostwick (Peterborough United) is shown the yellow card.

Booking
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Shaquile Coulthirst (Peterborough United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

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Chris Lines (Bristol Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

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Foul by Shaquile Coulthirst (Peterborough United).

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Corner, Peterborough United. Conceded by Chris Lines.

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Foul by Lee Brown (Bristol Rovers).

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Shaquile Coulthirst (Peterborough United) wins a free kick on the right wing.

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Foul by Tom Lockyer (Bristol Rovers).

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Ryan Tafazolli (Peterborough United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

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Corner, Bristol Rovers. Conceded by Ryan Tafazolli.

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Corner, Bristol Rovers. Conceded by Andrew Hughes.

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Attempt blocked. Stuart Sinclair (Bristol Rovers) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is blocked.

Goal!
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Goal! Bristol Rovers 1, Peterborough United 1. Shaquile Coulthirst (Peterborough United) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal.

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Attempt blocked. Michael Smith (Peterborough United) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is blocked.

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Attempt saved. Rory Gaffney (Bristol Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner.

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Attempt missed. Tom Nichols (Peterborough United) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high.

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Foul by Stuart Sinclair (Bristol Rovers).

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Shaquile Coulthirst (Peterborough United) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Goal!
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Goal! Bristol Rovers 1, Peterborough United 0. Matty Taylor (Bristol Rovers) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the centre of the goal.

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Penalty Bristol Rovers. Daniel Leadbitter draws a foul in the penalty area.

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Penalty conceded by Shaquile Coulthirst (Peterborough United) after a foul in the penalty area.

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Stuart Sinclair (Bristol Rovers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Posted at54'
Foul by Chris Forrester (Peterborough United).

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Attempt blocked. Charlie Colkett (Bristol Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

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Attempt saved. Matty Taylor (Bristol Rovers) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the bottom left corner.

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Attempt blocked. Stuart Sinclair (Bristol Rovers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

Posted at53'
Attempt blocked. Daniel Leadbitter (Bristol Rovers) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is blocked.

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Tom Lockyer (Bristol Rovers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Posted at53'
Foul by Tom Nichols (Peterborough United).

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Attempt missed. Chris Forrester (Peterborough United) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high.

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Attempt missed. Matty Taylor (Bristol Rovers) header from the centre of the box misses to the right.

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Corner, Peterborough United. Conceded by Tom Lockyer.

Second Half
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Second Half begins Bristol Rovers 0, Peterborough United 0.

 

FFS, how did that happen?

 

Wasn't at the game but it sounded like its one we should of won easily. Poor GK mistake along with poor finishing.

 

We had 24 shots on goal with 9 on target

 

So is that the last Saturday league game until 19th November? As Millwall game is international weekend and next week is the FA Cup.

 

Arrrrrgh.

What a cock up. We should have been clear 2, 3 or even 4 nil up before the Roos error. Its been a common theme recently with Roos making errors. MK Dons anyone??

I think its time for Mildenhall. I was then listening to Radio Bristol on the way home and lots of people calling in, tweeting and texting saying Mildenhall should get a chance due to the errors by Roos. I agree with them. The someone phoned in and question Mildenhalls fitness saying all these people want Mildenhall in but for all we know Mildenhall could be injured as didnt play in the reserve game midweek. If DC was concerned about Roos then Mildenhall should have been involved in that reserve game to get game time and fitness up and sharpness too ready for today. As Mildenhall wasnt involved, is he actually injured. DC doesnt like to talk about injured players. Twentyman then kind of shouted him down saying Mildenhall is fit as was on the bench today and it didnt sound like he agreed with the callers point. Then DC had his post match interview and was asked about the keeper situation due to the mistakes by Roos and DC said Mildenhall was injured and could need an operation and has been missing training as a result of his nee injury and of course the reserve game. So I sent in a cheeky tweet to Twentyman saying "its sounds like that caller was right about Mildenhalls fitness". Twentyman read it out reluctantly but he added his reply saying that Mildenhall was in training on Thursday when Twentyman was at the training ground. It sounded like Twentyman couldnt accept that Mildenhall is injured as he seen him on Thursday training. I think Twentyman didnt like the fact that the caller was right and after Twentyman shouted him down about it followed by DC confirming Mildenhall was injured, Twentyman just couldnt accept it.

Oh well.

If Mildenhall is injured and not fit to play the whole game, Puddy should be on the bench instead. Although I been calling for Roos to be dropped, if Mildenhall isnt fit, I still prefer Roos over Puddy. Keep it how it is then DC. However, DC must keep a settled defence instead of making tons of training every game.

 

Clarke-Salter and Lockyer look like a good pairing. But at this level, you can't afford expensive goalkeeping errors.Roos needs to put in some man of the match performances now, because he's looking like a weak link.