Prediction League Star Player Vs Bristol Rovers (H)

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patchy70

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Star Player League 2025/2026
Bristol Rovers (H)

Members only need to copy and paste the format below, post into a comment and make your selections, I will do the rest;
1. 3 points (Man of the Match) -
2. 2 points (2nd best performing player) -
3. 1 point (3rd best performing player) -

Competition rules can be found here: https://www.not606.com/threads/star-player-league-2019-2020.375941/

Each thread will remain open until the following times;
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I don't often have time for post match interviews, hence why you rarely see me chatting about them, but I think Dack sums things up about right.

I'm the last person to ever speak ill of Dack, I'm very bias on that score because I always trust he will give his best and speak honestly about the team.

I think he would be ideal in a auto promotion winning team, sadly this seasons team is not that team but I'd love to see that jokey smile back on his face and enjoying his football again, wouldn't we all, well said Dack.

Hopefully come December you are attacking the Christmas Tree again my friend and we are top...

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If there was any doubt.........several of the players showed just how poor they are....I could list their names - but - it would be easier to nominate the only 5 of the squad that I would keep...... These are Gale, Dack, Hale, Masterson and McKenzie.....At a 'push' I might retain the two Smiths.... Waldock looks like he may have some 'promise.'

My first priority would be to get proper fullbacks - not slow (Clark), or lazy ( Hutton ). Gills need a new goalkeeper -not Turner !...We need a proper centre forward ( not Bambi-on-stilts ) - not Vokes who lacks mobility... We definitely need an Andy Hessenthaler / Paul Smith in defensive midfield.

.....There are probably other positions that need serious attention. Do I think all of it will happen in the Summer ? - not a chance... So, I am expecting much more of the same - and can only hope that there is enough improvement to encourage me to 'bother' - or I may be forced to come to my senses - and save a huge amount of petrol money .
 
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I'm probably not far off @alwaysright selections for keeps bearing in mind I don't see games like you guys.

Hale and Dack for me. Yes to Gale. Yes to Waldock. I'm not sure the situation in regards to the Cat, but I would keep him on the books.

So that's five players but some might not be able to play all the time, or are maybe more an experience asset or needs to be given a chance because developing.

I'll leave it to you guys regarding Masterson and McKenzie because you are more clued up than me. Was Masterson the one who picked up an injury and we fell apart after a good start, if so, then yeah I agree if you guys agree.

It's not that I don't like any names not mentioned, it's more I listen/read what you guys say and take note of the problems. I like Huttons long throws, but I also hear they don't work, not just on here but also on Twitter.

We do seem to lack pace, even with Hale, but that's not what I want him for so he needs to stay up top and the other guys need to be working for him, not him for them.
 
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McKenzie is a definite keep for me, consistently one of our better players and can play multiple positions. Masterson I wouldn't bother with personally. Not knocking his ability, he's above League Two level when he is fit, BUT that appears to be incredibly rare these days, only 24 league games last season and only 6 league games this season. Someone of his ability is no good to us keeping the physios busy.
 
So definitely no man of the match on Saturday then, frankly that was as poor as anything offered up this season, which when we think of MK, of Bromley and Cambridge is damning indictment on the team.

As for players I would keep Dack, Hale, Mackenzie and Gale, maybe Macleary as an 'option/sub and I do think there is player in Palmer Houlden if we don't play hoofball. Beckles is one of the worst signings in recent years, Masterson an expensive luxury if we can't get him on the pitch.,

This summer requires a Pulis style revolution, will we get it .....I doubt it.